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Cmty Coundl
Agenda
Mayor Dan Kelleher
Council Members
Judy Woods, President
Leona Orr Steve Dowell
Christi Houser Jon Johnson
Paul Mann Jim White
April 3, 1990
Office of the City Clerk
_ CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- April 3 , 1990
Summary Agenda
City of Kent Council Chambers
Office of the City Clerk
7 : 00 p.m.
NOTE: Items on the Consent Calendar are either routine or
have been previously discussed. Any item may be
removed by a Councilmember. The Council may add and
act upon other items not listed on this agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Employee of the Month
B. Proclamation - Earthquake Awareness Week
2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
- _.. A. LID 328 - Ordinance
�L�14�i1 B. Community Development Local Program Policies
3 . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Bills
C. Renewal of Inspection Agreement with County - Fire
Department
._ City Art Fund
E. Bill of Sale Alder Heights I:I
F. Bill of Sale Hemlock Acres
G. King County Solid Waste Management Plan - Ordinance
H. Puget Power Undergrounding Agreement - S . 228th
I. Water Conservation Program
J. Condemnation - LID 328 - Ordinance
K. Release of Easement - Rosemary Glenn
L. LID 330 - Public Hearing Date
M. Human Services Inquiries Policy
4 . OTHER BUSINESS
A. Garrison Heights Preliminary Subdivision
B. Automated Tee Time System
C. Cultural Center Feasibility Study
5. BIDS
A. LID 328
B. Kent Springs Transmission Main -'
C. Forfeited Real Property
6 . REPORTS
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Citizens wishing to address the Council will, at this time,
make known the subject of interest, so all may be properly
heard.
A. Employee of the Month
B. Proclamation - Earthquake Awareness Week
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: LID 328 - WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY - ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The public hearing on confirmation of the
final assessment roll for LID 328 has been continued to this
date. The Council will then be asked to consider adopting the
Ordinance confirming the final assessment roll.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Director of Public Works
Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY:
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT•
CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
the memorandum from the Director of Public Works be made a part
of the record, that the hearing be closed, and Ordinance
be adopted confirming the final assessment roll for LID 328 .
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 2A
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 71 1990
TO: Mayor Kelleher
City Council
FROM: Don Wickstrom
RE: LID 328 - West Valley Highway Improvement
South 212th Street to South 189th Street
March 20th has been set for the confirmation public hearing on the
final assessment roll for LID 328 - West Valley Highway Street
Improvement (S . 212th Street to S. 189th St. ) Construction is
scheduled to begin as soon as possible. The contractor award will
be an item on the next meeting' s agenda.
BACKGROUND
It should be noted the original reason the project was considered
was that the Washington State D.O.T. notified the City they planned
an overlay of this State route. It became apparent that it was an
excellent time for a full street improvement project since the
D.O.T. money for paving would reduce the cost to the property
owners through the LID assessments. The D. O.T. delayed the overlay
to allow the City the opportunity to develop a project and form an
LID.
Therefore the City pursued the improvement of West Valley Highway.
Preliminary designs were initiated and the property owners were
contacted with regard to LID funding. A property owner meeting was
held March 7 , 1985 and questionnaires were completed by the
property owners during September, 1984 and March, 1985.
It became apparent that the project could become a reality.
Therefore, the City proceeded with further study of the project
during 1986 . The project limits were refined and two separate
projects were established with S . 212th Street as the dividing
line. LID 328 was the first of these two projects to proceed to
the hearing stage of formation.
Another property owner meeting was held on February 26 , 1987 for
the LID 328 proposal . Based on property owner input at that time,
additional revisions and refinements were made.
Sufficient interest was indicated. Therefore, Resolution No. 1139
was passed on June 15 , 1987 and the public hearing was scheduled
for July 21, 1987 . Less than two percent protest was received and
68 . 49 percent had signed LID no protest Covenants or environmental
mitigating measure agreements, therefore City Council passed
Ordinance 2735 on August 4 , 1987 creating the LID.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The project includes additional paving width to accommodate more
lanes, overlay of the existing pavement, drainage, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, street trees, landscaping of the existing U-turn route
island areas, illumination, signal improvements; utility
extensions, and relocations and bridge widening.
There will be a minimum of 7 lanes including a center turn lane,
consisting of either turn pockets at intersections or a two-way
left turn lane. In most areas, there are 6 through lanes, 3 each
direction. A second left turn pocket shall also be included at S.
212th Street and S . 204th Street. The outer northbound lane
becomes a right turn only at the north end of the project at S .
190th Street. Additional widening for bus pullout lanes at various
locations is also included.
A piped drainage system shall be installed throughout the project
to provide storm drainage service to the new roadway. The pipe
shall be sized to service adjacent properties which have, or will
have, on-site systems draining to West Valley Highway. Pipe sizes
shall be 8 inch to 30 inch in size. Concrete curb and gutter and
sidewalk shall be installed throughout the project on both sides
of the roadway. The large drainage channel along the Boeing
property has been relocated and widened. A biofiltration ditch
will also be installed.
Landscaping shall consist of grass to be installed between the curb
and sidewalk. However, there will not be a planter strip at the
bus pullout areas due to the configuration. Grass shall also be
placed on cut and fill slopes behind the sidewalk or in all other
disturbed areas which are not paved or landscaped. Street trees
shall be placed behind the walk. It is figured that one tree will
be installed each 30 feet on each side of the road except where
driveways and street intersections dictate otherwise.
The islands created by the U-turn routes at S . 196th Street and S .
212th Street (northeast and southwest corners) shall be landscaped
with shrubs , trees and grass. Also included are irrigation systems
and sign walls with graphics.
other items include:
1. Street lighting system throughout the project area.
2 . Signal improvements and revisions at the S . 212th Street, S .
208th Street, S . 204th Street, S. 200th Street and S . 196th
Street intersections .
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The construction contract also includes other work not included in
the LID Scope of Work, however these are funded by other resources.
Included are:
1. Watermain stub installations
2 . Relocation of existing watermain to allow construction of the
bridge widening
3 . Additional widening for bus pullouts throughout the project
area
4 . Construction on S. 212th Street for LID 327 and adjacent
developer.
RELATED PROJECT FOR WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY
A similar improvement and LID has been finalized and is under
construction for West Valley Highway from S . 212th Street to W.
James Street (LID 327) . Due to the substantial quantity of work
required, it was decided to divide the improvements into these two
projects .
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PROJECT COSTS/FUNDING
COST SUMMARY
ORIGINAL ESTIMATE (PRELIMINARY ROLL) :
CATEGORY TOTAL COST FAUS DOT LID FUNDS
Street & Drainage $5, 539 , 196 $275, 000 $189 , 497 $5, 074, 699
2-Way Turn (190th-196th) 59 , 866 0 0 59, 866
190th Signal 132 , 126 $108 , 342 $ 0 $ 23 , 784
PROJECT TOTAL $5, 731, 188 $383 , 342 $189 ,497 $5, 158 , 349
CURRENT ESTIMATE (FINAL ROLL) :
TOTAL PROJECT COST: $7 , 185, 802 . 37�
Funding Sources:
Source Item Funded Total S
FAUS Traffic Signals $ 336, 195
LID 327 Credit Widening on 212th 64 , 750
for LID 327
D.O.T. Agreement Asphalt Overlay 312 , 000
Water Utility Watermain Relocation, 100, 000
Extension
Drainage Utility Storm Sewer 263 , 506
City Funds Bus Pullouts 60, 000
Metro & State Bus Pullouts 91, 333
City Funds (3121) W.V. H. Buttoning 611000
Net Interest Earned General 40, 000
CPI (Jack Bennett) Widening on 212th S 28 , 084
for developer
Total Agency Funds: $1, 356, 868
City of Rent Total: , .` 4841506
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LID Funds Required Balance of Cost y' ti \qu ( ) : _ � � $5,828,934. 37 �
LID Increase from Preliminary Roll : `_y 13%
It should be noted that the project now includes work not included
in the preliminary scope of work and cost estimate. These items
are listed on Page 3 . However the necessary revenues were also
added to compensate for the additional costs. Therefore the LID
portion was not affected by these additions .
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CITY FUNDS
As detailed above, there are various components of the project to
be funded by the City. The total estimated City funding is
$484 , 506 . These items are incorporated into this project because
they must be completed prior to or in conjunction with the road
construction or in the case of the drainage funds, the money is
simply a City contribution.
There are no City owned parcels within the LID boundary and
therefore, no assessments to be paid by the City.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The costs under each category of assessment are distributed to each
property benefiting as described below. It should be noted that
each property is assessed only for the categories which benefit the
parcel .
1 . Street - The street costs are distributed by the zone and
termini method. A maximum of seven 100 foot depth zones are
used with the assessment rate decreasing from the front to
rear. The front zone is seven times the rear zone and the
second zone is six times the rear zone. The other zones are
weighed in the same decreasing manner.
2 . Two-way Turn Lane - Assessments are based on square footage.
The quantity of traffic and left-turn movements generated is
related to the property size.
3 . 190th Signal - The signal installation at 190th will assist
traffic generated by the adjacent plats on each side of West
Valley Highway. Therefore, the cost is assessed to those
properties most likely to use the new signal .
The assessment calculation was based on square footage adjusted
for location of the property in relationship to the new signal
and other possible routes to west valley Highway.
On the west side of West Valley Highway, the square footage was
reduced by a factor arrived at by comparing the travel distance
to both the 190th and 196th intersections. The properties
closer to 196th intersection receive a larger reduction than
those closer to 190th intersection.
On the east side, those properties north of 190th may also use
the 188th intersection. An even split was assumed between the
two intersections for all properties. This resulted' in a 50
percent reduction.
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On the east side south of 190th Street, it was projected that
the traffic would most likely use the 190th intersection. No
reduction was given to these properties.
The signal assessment represents the local share required for
federal funding. The federal funding (FAUS) will not cover the
total cost.
4 . Mitigating Measure Agreements - Several properties have
executed environmental mitigating measure agreements as
required to receive a development permit. The respective
developments will impact the roadway system. Specific
mitigating measures were identified to reduce or eliminate the
project impacts. These properties agreed to fund the specified
improvements either through an LID or as a developer project.
Therefore, the cost relating to the mitigating measure portion
of the improvements ($1, 282 , 209 . 87) is assessed directly to the
properties involved in the agreements.
The remainder of the LID cost is assessed to all properties
within the LID in the manner previously described.
The mitigating measure assessment was split evenly over three
groups of properties . One third ($427 , 403 . 29) was assessed to
each group. Within each group the assessment was distributed
based on square footage.
Group No. 1 - Assessment Number 57 (Boeing)
Group No. 2 - Assessment Numbers 77, 78 , 79 and 80 (Boeing)
Group No. 3 - Assessment Number 81 (Boeing)
Please note that the FAUS funds for the S. 212th Street signal
apply to the mitigating measure improvements. Therefore, these
funds reduce the amount of the mitigating measure assessment
rather than the balance of the LID.
A property is considered to benefit if it fronts on the road
improvements and all such properties are included in the assessment
distribution. Left turn benefits are received by properties which
are able to utilize the two-way left turn lane for ingress and
egress.
PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENT
Upon Council passing the ordinance confirming the final assessment
roll , there is a 30-day period in which any portion or all of the
assessment can be paid without interest charges. After a 30-day
period, the balance -is paid over a twenty-year period wherein each
year' s payment is one-twentieth of the principal plus interest on
the unpaid balance. The interest will be what the market dictates .
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RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION
The construction of the project required additional right of way
width throughout portions of the project area as well as easements.
Each property involved was appraised followed by negotiation
between the City and owner. Final settlement was a direct payment
to the owner. Approximately $1, 144 , 400 has been obligated on
acquisitions.
ENVIRONMENTAL
On March 27 , 1987 , the Kent Planning Department issued a
Declaration of Nonsignificance for LID 328 .
NEED FOR IMPROVEMENTS/BENEFIT TO PROPERTIES
A. Drainage - Currently there is an inadequate drainage system in
the project area. Ponding of stormwater occurs often. A
complete drainage system has been planned for the area
including stubs to the adjacent properties for future
connections.
B. Street - The existing road is substandard. Improvements such
as curbing, sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, signalization and
additional paving width and center left turn lanes are required
to bring the street up to code to meet both functional and
visual requirements. Therefore, these improvements are planned
into the new road.
C. Utilities - Various properties within the area are not
currently hooked up to City water or are not fully serviced for
their potential highest and best use. Prior to widening and
rebuilding the roadway, the water must be extended outside of
the roadway to avoid future cutting and excavation thereof for
water service. Future cutting and excavation of the road will
be strongly discouraged if not prohibited. Therefore, the
utility construction must take place now.
D. Development Requirement - The above described needs have been
identified for the area. Any future development in the area
will have to address these needs. commitments to meet these
needs are required to obtain building permits and are usually
conditions of other developmental procedures. A number of
properties have already made these commitments.
The project area contains a substantial amount of undeveloped
property or underdeveloped property . These properties will be
faced with satisfying these needs in order to develop to their
maximum potential .
The above demonstrates that the improvements are needed to
simply upgrade and improve the area in general , to solve
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previous problems, to meet City codes and to meet development
requirements and conditions.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/CITY PLANS AND POLICIES
Not only will LID 328 bring economic benefits to local landowners
but will also meet governmental goals.
A. Relationship To Goals and Plans
1. Development Goals - The project location is zoned for
industrial , commercial and other business uses and is
adjacent to a State highway making it prime development
land.
As such, there is heavy pressure for development. The
City has determined that such development will greatly
impact the existing highway. For developers to proceed
with projects they must agree to provide traffic
mitigation and to provide additional street improvements
in accordance with the City 's Public Works ordinance.
If they do not meet these requirements, building permits
will not be issued and therefore, their projects are not
approved.
Project approval to allow development is directly related
to creation of new jobs and providing for private
investments .
Therefore, construction of the public improvements
necessary to allow development to take place will result
in new jobs to be created and the developers to make
investments through the development of their property.
Obtaining the necessary public improvements is the key.
The City' s policy is to promote economic activity and to
promote industrial development of industrial designated
areas. Construction of the project will stimulate such
development.
2 . Plans and Policies
(a) Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
1987-92
The project is on the plan for 1987 - 1992 .
Adopted by City of Kent.
(b) Green River Valley Transportation Action Plan
This plan is a multi-jurisdictional
implementation and financing plan for road
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improvement projects in the Green River
Valley.
The proposed project is listed in the plan as
having a "high" priority rating in the Valley
Program group.
Participating agencies are Puget Sound Council
of Governments, Washington State Department
of Transportation, King County and the cities
of Kent, Renton, Tukwila and Auburn.
(c) West Valley Industrial Study
This study identified the fact that more
service type industries, office uses, and
retail and personal service uses are in demand
within the City ' s industrial areas,
particularly in the West Valley area in which
the LID 328 is located.
The study therefore, recommends removal of
office limitation in M-1 zones, expanded
opportunities for retail, and to provide
flexibility for mixed use developments.
It is recognized that such changes will
increase traffic due to the increased
opportunities for employment and customer
attraction within the area. Therefore, the
study states that the successful
implementation of the land use changes is
dependent on the transportation issue. The
study specifies that the improvements to West
Valley Highway are very important since it is
the major arterial from which all east-west
routes feed and intersect.
Adopting agency is City of Kent.
(d) Valley Floor Comprehensive Plan
This land use comprehensive plan supports
promotion of economic growth in the Valley
floor and specifies industrial development
along West Valley Highway. Another goal of
the plan is to assure the provision of safe,
efficient and scenic routes for vehicular
traffic and safe and convenient pedestrian
movement within the Valley Floor of Kent. LID
328 complies with these goals.
Adopting agency is City of Kent.
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B. Development Activity
The properties along this portion of West Valley Highway are
owned by developer type owners. Various development
activity has been taking place. Preliminary plats have been
submitted and short plats have been processed on undeveloped
property. The approval of plats requires commitment to
making the proposed roadway improvements. Inquiries have
been made regarding utilities and other development
requirements.
It is obvious that property owner goals and City of Kent goals for
the area are inter-related and the needs of both the private and
public sector are addressed by LID 328 .
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, approving and confirming the
assessments and the assessment roll of Local
Improvement District 328, which has been
created and established for the purposes of the
widening and improvement of West Valley Highway
from South 212th Street to South 189th Street
in Kent; all as provided in Ordinance 2735; and
the levying and assessing the amount thereof
against several lots, tracts, parcels of land,
and the properties shown on the roll.
WHEREAS, the assessment roll levying the special
assessments against the properties located in Local Improvement
District No. 328 have been filed with the Clerk of the City of
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Kent, as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of hearing thereon ',
and of making objections and protests as to the roll was duly
published at and for the time and in the manner provided by law,
fixing a time and place of hearing therefor for the 20th day of
March, 1990 at the hour of 7 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers ',
of the City Hall in the City of Kent, Washington, and further
notice thereof was duly mailed by the City Clerk to each property,
owner shown on the roll; and
ll WHEREAS, the City Council continued the hearing on said
matter in order to fully ensure full and proper notice to April 3,
1990 at 7 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall in
the City of Kent, Washington; and
WHEREAS, the Council held such public hearings and
considered all written and verbal testimony before it; and
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IIWHEREAS, the Council finds that the lots, tracts, parcels
of land, and other properties within LID 328 are specially
benefited by the improvements in at least the amount charged
against the same; NOW, THEREFORE,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
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�I Section 1. The assessments and the assessment roll of
Local Improvement District No. 328 which has been created and
established for the purposes of the widening and improvement of
West Valley Highway from South 212th Street to South 189th Street)
IIbe and the same is hereby in all things and respects approved and
confirmed in the total amount of $7,185,80 . r 5) ��� •
Section 2. Findings. Each of the lots, tracts, parcels
of land, and other properties shown upon the roll is hereby
determined and declared to be specifically benefited by the
improvements in at least the amount charged against the same, and
the assessment appearing against the same is in proportion to the .
several assessments appearing on the roll. There is hereby levied
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and assessed against each lot, tract, parcel of land, and other
property appearing on the roll the amount finally charged against'
I, the same thereon.
Section 3. The assessment roll as approved and confirmed
shall be filed with the Supervisor of Treasury Accounting of the
City of Kent for collection, and the Supervisor of Treasury
Accounting is hereby authorized and directed to publish notice as
ij required by law stating that the roll is in her hands for
collection and payment of any assessment thereof or any portion of
that assessment can be made at any time within thirty (30) days
j from the date of the first publication of the notice without
penalty, interest or cost, and that thereafter the sum remaining
unpaid shall be paid in twenty (20) equal installments with
II interest at an estimated rate of 11% per annum with the exact
it interest rate to be fixed in the ordinance authorizing issuance
and sale of the LID bonds for LID 328. The first installments of
assessments on the assessment roll shall become due and payable
it during the thirty (30) days succeeding the date one (1) year after
the date of the first publication by the Supervisor of Treasury
Accounting of notice that the assessment roll is in her hands for
collection and annually thereafter each succeeding installment
shall become due and payable in like manner. If the whole or any
I' portion of the assessment remains unpaid after the first thirty
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(30) day period, interest upon the whole unpaid sum shall be i
charged at the rate as determined above, and each year thereafter)
one of the installments, together with interest due on the whole
unpaid balance, shall be collected. Any installment not paid
prior to the expiration of the thirty (30) day period during which
sum installment is due and payable shall thereupon become
delinquent. All delinquent installments shall be subject to a
charge of interest at the rate as determined above and for an
additional charge of 9% percent penalty levied upon both principal
and interest due upon such installment or installments. The
collection of such delinquent installments will be enforced in the
manner provided by law.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force five (5) days from and after its passage,
approval and publication as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
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MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK
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PUBLISHED the day of 1990.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 , 1990
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: 1991 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOCAL
PROGRAM POLICIES
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: It is necessary to adopt Kent's 1991 CDBG
Local Program Policies in order to receive Community Development
Block Grant Funds from the federal government in 1991. The
Local Program Policies are a description of the City's
strategies for the allocation of CDBG funds.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff memo; draft policies; Human Services
Commission minutes of 2/22/90 ; Planning Committee minutes of
3/20/90.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Human Services Commission; City Council
Planning Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS*
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT•
CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to approve/modify/reject the recommendation for adoption of the
1991 Community Development Block Grant Local Program Policies as
recommended by the City Council Planning Committee.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 2B
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
March 29, 1990
MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: LIN BALL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: 1991 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) LOCAL PROGRAM
POLICIES
Background
The development of Local Program Policies is an annual federal requirement
for the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. It is
necessary to readopt Kent' s CDBG Program Policies each year. The attached
draft of Kent' s 1991 CDBG Local Program Policies is a description of the
local strategies for the use of CDBG funds. These draft policies, which are
similar to the 1990 policy document, form the basis for decisions pertaining
to allocation of CDBG funds in the City of Kent.
The Public (Human) Services policy on page 2 has been revised to reflect
support to seniors and persons with disabilities. The other changes are:
- Community Facilities (Page 2-3)
two new facilities that were funded
Wording has been added to reflect
in previous years.
- Planning and Administration (Page 3)
Wording has been added to reflect the ongoing need to identify and
assess community needs to ensure maximum use of funds to benefit low-
and moderate-income residents.
- Additional Factors (Page 3-41
Wording has been added under #1 to reflect special populations (such as
seniors and persons with disabilities) ; #2 under this category is a new
paragraph which has been added to address the City' s funding of regional
and subregional projects.
The City Council Planning Committee reviewed the proposed 1991 CDBG Local
Program Policies at its March 20 meeting and recommended approval of the
policies as presented. The Human Services Commission also reviewed and
recommended approval of the Public (Human) Services policy as drafted.
Recommended Action
Adoption of the proposed 1991 CDBG Local Program Policies as recommended by
the City Council Planning Committee.
The city' s adopted policies must be forwarded to King County Planning and
Community Development Division no later than April 20 to be incorporated into
the 1991 King County Community Development Block Grant Consortium Policy
Plan.
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Attachment
KENT'S 1991 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOCAL PROGRAM POLICIES
I. INTRODUCTION
Kent ' s 1991 Local Program Policies summarize the City's housing and
community development needs, with emphasis on Kent' s Neighborhood
Strategy Area. These policies set forth city priorities for use of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Kent receives
federal CDBG funds through a county-wide consortium, and these Local
Policies are a part of the 1991 King County Consortium Policy Plan.
II. BACKGROUND
Existing predominately as an agricultural area for many years, the
City of Kent, incorporated in 1890, today is rapidly acquiring the
urban character of many Puget Sound communities. Originally a
market center and rail terminus for the agricultural Green River
Valley, in post-war years Kent has become a focus of industrial and
retail activity in the southern Puget Sound region.
Today the city occupies roughly nineteen square miles, with a
population of approximately 34, 860. An estimated 30% are 19 years
or younger, and 15% are seniors (55 years and older) . Over 40% of
the City' s residents are estimated to be of low and moderate income.
Much of the city' s lower income population is concentrated in and
around the original townsite, which includes the Central Business
District.
III . NEEDS ASSESSMENT
As noted above, a concentration of Kent 's low- and moderate-income
population resides in the older portion of the city, which includes
four neighborhoods: North Park, South of Willis, Lower East Hill,
and the Central Business District. Kent has designated this area
as the City' s Neighborhood Strategy Area. The city allocates the
predominant share of CDBG funds for housing and capital improvement
projects to this area of concentrated need.
Over 3 , 200 persons reside within this 525-acre Strategy Area. The
majority of these residents are of low and moderate income; 23% are
senior citizens; 27% are youth. City housing values are lowest in
this area, and the need for housing and other physical improvements
is substantial . A 1987 survey of housing conditions in the Strategy
Area indicated major deterioration in 7 . 5% of the housing, and
moderate deterioration in another 20% of the housing. An earlier
economic study showed the need for substantial physical improvements
in the Central Business District if the area is to maintain its
current 6% share of regional retail sales.
The primary purpose of Kent ' s Community Development Block Grant
Program is to address the needs of the city's low- and moderate-
income residents and to follow the related goals, objectives and
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policies of the Kent Comprehensive Plan. These include needs for
housing and other physical improvements, as well as needs for
critical human services, such as adequate health care. Funds may
also be used to carry out the federal objective of alleviating slums
and blight within the Neighborhood Strategy Area described above.
Under this broad framework, specific needs include improved access
to essential human services, continued housing repair services,
improved pedestrian walkways, parks and other public facilities, and
opportunities for revitalization of the downtown area, to promote
jobs and economic growth.
IV. PROJECT CATEGORIES AND POLICIES
Following is a description of categories of projects that will be
emphasized and encouraged for funding consideration through Kent' s
1991 Community Development Block Grant program.
Housing
Projects will be encouraged which lead toward preservation or
expansion of housing occupied by low- and moderate-income residents
of Kent, with priority given to the Neighborhood Strategy Area.
While the city' s current Housing Repair Program and assistance to
emergency and transitional housing programs should be continued, new
methods of meeting housing needs may also be considered.
Public (Human) Services
Projects should provide essential public services to low-moderate
income persons. These may include programs which provide health
care, counseling and therapy, child care, family support, support
to seniors and persons with disabilities, job training,
transportation, and other services that meet demonstrated needs.
Streets Walkways, Architectural Barriers
Within the Neighborhood Strategy Area are a large number of the
elderly and children. Both groups have a special need for
pedestrian walkways, free of impediments to access. The following
types of projects are encouraged: projects that improve pedestrian
circulation and safety; projects that link the Strategy Area
residential neighborhoods to downtown or to community facilities and
services; projects that help implement or complement the Downtown
Improvement Plan; projects that improve storm drainage conditions
in the Strategy Area where there exists a threat to the health or
safety of the residents.
Community Facilities
Past CDBG funding has contributed to a number of community
facilities used by the city' s low- and moderate-income population.
Past projects include design of the Senior Center; acquisition of
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a youth services facility and a facility providing emergency
services to low income persons and services to elderly and senior
populations; and construction of the new South King County Community
Health Center. Additional CDBG funding requests may be considered
to assist in design, acquisition and/or construction of other
facilities benefiting Kent' s target population.
Parks
Parks projects to be encouraged are those which serve residents of
the Neighborhood Strategy Area or other target populations, i. e. ,
the handicapped. Parks projects may include rehabilitation of
existing park facilities and establishment of new facilities, for
which funds are not elsewhere available, in the Strategy Area.
Historic Preservation
Kent' s inventory of historic structures locates a number of
potentially significant buildings within the Neighborhood Strategy
Area. Rehabilitation of publicly- or privately-owned structures is
an eligible use of CDBG funds, provided that the project meets one
of the national objectives. Projects to be favored are those that
provide direct benefit to low- and moderate-income persons.
Planning and Administration
Funds will be used for staff support to plan and manage Kent' s CDBG
program and to identify and assess the needs in the community. This
will ensure adequate project implementation, fiscal control,
contract compliance and planning to ensure maximum use of funds to
benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
Additional Factors
1. Other factors for evaluating potential projects are: the
project's feasibility, timeliness, urgency; compliance with
Kent' s Comprehensive Plan; ability to meet one or more of the
federal objectives; the extent to which very low-income
citizens or special populations (such as seniors and persons
with disabilities) are served; or the extent to which blighted
conditions are reduced.
2 . In addressing the needs of its low- and moderate-income
citizens for allocation of CDBG dollars, the City also realizes
that there are regional needs that cut across all jurisdictions
within the Consortium. Currently the City is addressing some
of these needs by doing joint projects with other cities and
the county, such as: the Rental Rehabilitation program funded
jointly by the City of Kent and Renton; funding of a regional
agency serving the needs of low- and moderate-income residents,
and a subregional health facility both funded jointly by the
City of Kent, the County, and neighboring cities. The City
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should continue in 1991 to address the funding of regional and
subregional systems. There is currently no formal mechanism
for addressing these Consortium-wide/regional or subregional
needs with CDBG money. If such a mechanism is developed by the
Consortium in the future, the City will consider contributing
a fair share of its CDBG dollars to fund those regional or
subregional projects which can demonstrate a benefit to the
citizens of Kent.
3 . CDBG funds should be allocated to projects which can
demonstrate an immediate need which must be met to benefit the
low- and moderate-income citizens of the City. These projects
should be carried out in a timely manner. Any projects which
are not underway by the time the City develops its projects for
the next year's allocation will be reexamined by the City for
possible cancellation and reallocation.
Kent Planning Department
March 29, 1990
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3 . City Council Action:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through M be approved.
Discussion
Action
3A. Approval of Minutes.
Approval of the minutes of the Council meeting of March 20, 1990.
3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through March 30, 1990
after auditing of the Operations Committee at its meeting at
4 : 30 p.m. on April 10, 1990 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/20/90 132891 -133582 $781 ,633. 05
Council Agenda
Item No. 3 A-B
Kent, Washington
March 20, 1990
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00
p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Dowell, Houser,
Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, City Administrator Chow, City Attorney
Driscoll, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom,
Finance Director McCarthy, Police Chief Frederiksen, Fire Chief Angelo,
Assistant City Administrator Hansen, Personnel Director Olson,
Information services Director Spang and Parks Director Wilson.
Councilmember White was not in attendance. Approximately 25 people were
at the meeting.
PUBLIC (PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1A)
COMMUNICATIONS 1990 Census Week. Mayor Kelleher read a proclamation
declaring the week of March 26 through April 1, 1990
as 1990 Census Week in the City of Kent and urging all
citizens to complete and return their census forms to
assist their community and their nation with the
collection of this very important information. The
proclamation was presented to Planning Manager
Satterstrom.
(PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1B)
American City Ouality Week. A proclamation was read
by the Mayor declaring the week of April 1-7 , 1990, as
American City Quality Week in the City of Kent. He
presented the proclamation to Planning Director Harris.
CONSENT MANN MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through L be
CALENDAR approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the
Council meeting of March 6, 1990.
HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
SANITATION Kentwood 8 - Short Plat. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of
sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation
and maintenance of approximately 660 feet of sanitary
sewer extension, 490 feet of street improvements, and
400 feet of storm sewer improvements constructed in the
vicinity of S . 218th Street and 95th Place S . for the
Kentwood 8 short plat project, and release of cash bond
after expiration of the one year maintenance period.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Tri-State Construction. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale
and warranty agreement for continuous operation and
maintenance of approximately 1, 481 feet of sanitary
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March 20, 1990
HEALTH AND sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of S. 192nd
SANITATION Street and E. Valley Highway for the Tri-State
construction project, and release of cash bond after
expiration of the one year maintenance period.
FINAL PLAT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Hawkridge Final Plat No. SU-88-2 . This meeting will
consider the final plat map for the Hawkridge
Subdivision No. SU-88-2 . This application for a 20 lot
single family subdivision was filed by Thomas
Drangsholt. The property is 10. 057 acres in size and
is located at 26221 Woodland Way S. There were no
comments and JOHNSON MOVED to approve the Hawkridge
Final Plat Map No. SU-88-2 . Woods seconded and the
motion carried.
STREETS (BIDS - ITEM 2A)
LID 328 - West Valley Highway Improvements. This date
has been set for the public hearing on confirmation of
the final assessment roll for LID 328 . The City Clerk
has issued the proper legal notification. The Director
of Public Works noted that because there was a delay
in publication of the first notice of this hearing, it
is recommended this hearing be continued to April 3 .
There were no objections and no comments from the
audience and the Mayor noted that the staff
presentation would be given at the public hearing on
April 3 , 1990.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
LID 330 - 64th Ave Street Improvements. AUTHORIZATION
to set May 1 as the date for the public hearing and
confirmation of the final assessment roll for LID 330.
STREET VACATIONS (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2B) .
Street Vacation - West Valley Highway. This hearing
will consider a request by Norman Anderson to vacate
a portion of the east side of West Valley Highway, aka
SR 181, north of S . 238th Street and south of S . 234th
Street. The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
There were no comments from the audience and WOODS
MOVED to close the public hearing. Johnson seconded
and the motion carried. DOWELL MOVED to approve Street
Vacation No. STV-90-2 with two conditions as
recommended by staff on March 14 , 1990, and to direct
the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance upon receipt
of compensation. Woods seconded and the motion
carried.
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March 20, 1990
STREET VACATIONS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Hawkridge Street Vacation ordinance (Drangsholt) . The
City Council approved the Hawkridge Street Vacation at
its meeting on October 17, 1989 , subject to the
approval of the Hawkridge Final Plat. There were no
comments and JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2912
approving the Hawkridge Street Vacation conditioned
upon approval and recording of the Hawkridge Final Plat
Map SU-88-2 . Woods seconded and the motion carried.
PRELIMINARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
SUBDIVISION Garrison Heights Preliminary Subdivision SU-89-7 .
AUTHORIZATION to set April 3 for a public meeting to
consider a request by John R. Ewing and Associates for
a 23 lot single family residential preliminary
subdivision. The property is 8. 66 acres in size and
is generally located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of S. 213th P1. and 94th Pl . S.
SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
EQUIPMENT Surplus Equipment. AUTHORIZATION to surplus equipment
detailed in the memoranda of February 26 and March 6
filed by the Fleet Manager and to offer same for sale,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Mayoral Appointments. CONFIRMATION of the following
appointments made by Mayor Kelleher:
Helen Kubera and George Mast to the Saturday Market
Board.
Ms. KuberaIs term will continue through May, 1992 . Mr.
Mast will replace Sabine Lyon through June, 1990 and
will serve a full term starting July 1 through June,
1993 .
Luella White to the Library Board, with term to
continue through November, 1993 .
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
Disruption of Government offices. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 2911 , creating the misdemeanor of
disruption of government offices to address safety
concerns related to functions of City offices.
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March 20, 1990
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
D.A.R.E. Donation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the $50 donation
by the Valley City Chapter No. 72 O.E.S. to the Crime
Prevention D.A.R.E. Program.
LIBRARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
Library Construction Budget. APPROVAL of the Library' s
final construction budget of $3 , 750, 000. Kent 's share
is one-half of the total or $1,875, 000. Due to
inflation and environmental cleanup/permafrost removal
costs, the final budget represents an increase of
$275, 000 for the City ' s portion.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
Library Service Analysis. APPROVAL of participation
in a study, with five other cities in King County, to
examine the proposed increase for library services from
26 cents to 50 cents/$1, 000 of assessed valuation.
PARKS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
First Avenue Plaza. The Parks Department requests that
the City purchase the property located at 219 South
First Avenue. Immediate plans for the site include
demolition of the building located on said property,
and landscaping of the site to be done by Parks
Maintenance staff. Purchase of this property would
open up First Avenue and allow for better access to the
Centennial Building. Such a project would be a part
of downtown revitalization, as it would enhance the
beautification and development of downtown Kent.
Parks Director Wilson showed slides of the location,
and noted that the property is 25' x 1201 . He stated
that it could be used as a pedestrian mall, and could
have vendors in the future. Wilson noted that he has
contracted with the neighboring properties to have
murals painted on the walls. Upon Dowell ' s question
regarding authorization to go through the post office
parking lot, Wilson stated that the sidewalk north of
the Titus Building and the alley beside the post office
are public property.
DOWELL MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the real
estate purchase agreement to acquire the property
located at 219 South First Avenue. Authorization is
also given to demolish same, and to authorize a budget
in the amount of $60, 000 for this project.
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March 20, 1990
PERSONNEL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
Union Agreements. Personnel Director Olson reported
that settlement has been reached with the police
officers union, the police records specialists union
and the firefighters union. He gave a brief
description of the terms of each contract and asked
that the Council authorize approval of these labor
agreements. MANN SO MOVED. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
(REPORTS - ITEM 6G)
City Policy. City Administrator Chow noted that a copy
of changes to the military leave policy made to conform
with a Washington State Court of Appeals decision had
been distributed to the Council. Personnel Director
Olson clarified for Dowell that the Court interprets
calendar days to mean work days, so that change has
been made in the City ' s policy.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills
received through March 20, 1990 after auditing of the
Operations Committee at its meeting at 4 : 30 p.m. on
April 1, 1990.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
02/28 - 3/9/90 89338-89365 $ 108 , 342 . 05
3/13/90 89366-89864 1,262 ,915. 57
$1,371, 257 . 62
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/5/90 132229-132890 $ 732 , 722 . 33
REPORTS (REPORTS - ITEM 6F)
Parks Committee. Dowell reported that the Parks
Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on March 21 in the
Courtroom.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Marie Jensen, CMC
City Clerk
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: CONTRACT WITH KING COUNTY - FIRE DEPARTMENT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As approved by the Public Safety
Committee, authorization for the Mayor to sign an ongoing
contract with King County to authorize the Fire Department to
perform fire and life safety inspections in the fire district
for 1990.
3 . EXHIBITS: Executive summary
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee and staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
Income for 1990 is undetermined. Amount received for the first
half of 1989 was 3 , 684 . 00 .
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3C
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY REPORT
INSPECTION AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
In January 1985, the Kent Fire Department started providing an
annual fire inspection service to the business community located
within the boundaries of King County Fire Protection District No.
37 . This was the first year the Kent Fire Department provided this
service under the terms of an official contract. The agreement is
effective for a period of one year and must be renegotiated each
year. The Kent Fire Department will make the original annual
inspection plus one reinspection for compliance before the case is
sent to King County for any possible follow-up action.
In the past, the contract has been reviewed and approved by the
City of Kent Legal Department and by Fire District No. 37 ' s
attorney. It has also been reviewed by the Public Safety
Committee. The only changes to this years contract are editorial.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is the recommendation of the Kent Fire Department that the
Council approve the contract for the Mayor's signature so that the
Fire Department can make fire inspections in Fire District No. 37
during 1990.
SIGNIFICANCE
Without this contract, the Kent Fire Department will not be able
to provide inspection services to the business community in the
Fire District. By not providing this service, the Kent Fire
Department will not be able to identify fire/life safety hazards
within the business community.
BUDGETLECONOMIC IMPACT
The City of Kent will receive approximately one-half of the permit
fees collected within the Fire District. King County also agrees
to pay the City of Kent an amount equal to the amount required to
pay for any additional insurance premium attributable to the City' s
performance of obligations under this contract, not to exceed
$1, 150. 00 during the terms of this agreement.
ALTERNATIVES AND CONSEQUENCES
The only alternative to signing the contract is not to sign the
contract. If the inspection agreement is not signed, the Fire
Department will have no control over life safety issues that relate
to the Uniform Fire Code that would normally be addressed during
an inspection process.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
KING COUNTY
AND
THE CITY OF Kent
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.030 provides that on and after January 1,
1975, there shall be in effect in all cities, towns, and counties
of the state a state building code; and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.030(3) provides that a portion of the
aforementioned code shall consist of the Uniform Fire Code and
the Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1985 edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials and the Western
Fire Chiefs Association; and
WHEREAS, RCW 19.27.040 authorizes counties to amend any
component of the state building code as it applies within its
jurisdiction in all such respects as shall be not less than the
minimum performance standards and objectives enumerated in RCW
19.27.020; and
WHEREAS, KCC 17.04.020 provides that the terms "fire chief"
and "fire department" as used in the Uniform, Fire Code shall mean
fire marshal and fire marshal's office of King County,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.103(a) of the King County Modifications
to the 1985 Uniform Fire Code, as adopted by K.C. Ordinance 8184
provides the King County Fire Marshal's Office shall have respon-
sibility for inspections and the enforcement of the fire preven-
tion provisions of the code; and further provides that the Chief
of a fire department or fire district, acting under. the
supervision of the Board of Fire commissioners in that district,
and in coordination with the Fire Marshal's Office may perform
duties specified in the Uniform Fire Gode within the geographical
boundaries of the fire protection district, to the full extent
required by the Fire Marshal's Office; and
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,
WHEREAS, the City of Kent currently provides fire
protection, inspections and verifies code compliance on behalf of
King County within the boundaries of King County Fire District
No. _ 37 ; and
WHEREAS, King County and the City of Kent desire to
provide by Agreement for effective inspection pursuant to the
Uniform Fire Code'within the jurisdictional boundaries of King
County Fire Protection District No. 37 and effective
administration and inspection of the Hazardous Materials
Inspection/Permit Program, NOW, THEREFORE
IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. OBLIGATIONS:
1.1 In consideration of the promises of theC1t"LN- nt,
King County agrees to continue to be responsible for the
enforcement of the Uniform Fire Code in District No. 37 ; as
provided for by King County Title 23, to be responsible for the
issuance of all required permits or certificates, to collect all
required permit fees, to transmit and disburse to the City of
Kent monetary sums as defined below in Paragraph 9; and to
pay for additional insurance premium charges to the City of
Kent that are incurred as a result of the City's
participation in the activities described in this contract, as
provided herein.
1.2 In consideration of the promises of the County
herein before set forth, the City of Kfnt agrees ,to
perform inspections in accordance with the terms and provisions
of the Uniform Fire Code of King County, and the guidelines
established by the King County Fire Marshal. The City of
Kent agrees to inspect occupancies, as defined in
Table 5A of the Uniform Building Code, other than single family-
dwellings and those occupancies classified as I'M," on an annual
basis. The City of Kent further agrees to make one
reinspection when required. Additional reinspections or other
actions required for code compliance shall become the
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responsibility of the King County Fire Marshal's Office.
1.3 The City Of Kent further agrees to
inspect occupancies within King county Fire Protection District
No. 37 jurisdiction for conditions requiring permits or
certificates under the Uniform Fire Code. Such inspections shall
take place as part of the routine annual maintenance inspection.
When a condition requiring permit or certificate is identified
the City shall provide the occupant with a permit application,
verify code provisions for the permitted use or material are
being met, initiate corrective action when needed, and notify the
Fire Marshal's Office of any expired or missing permits or
certificates.
1.4 If for any reason, the City of Kent
cannot meet the objective set forth in Section 1.3, above, the
City will seek additional assistance from the King County Fire
Marshal's Office. The promise of the City to inspect occupancies
is not intended for the benefit of any third party but solely to
provide assistance to the King County Fire Marshal's Office.
2. TIME OF PERFORMANCE:
This Agreement shall be effective on the 1st day of
Jan„a,.y 19yp, and terminate on the 31st day of
December, 19 90.
3. AUDITS AND INSPECTION:
All records and documents with respect to this
Agreement. shall be subject to mutual inspection and review by
both parties during the performance of this Agreement and seven
(7) years after termination.
4. NONDISCRIMINATION:
No contractors, subcontractors, or union doing business
with the County or the City of Kent or furnishing
workers or services in connection therewith, shall discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age,
nationali`y, marital status or the presence of any sensory,
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mental or physical handicap (provided that such handicap does not
hinder the performance of the job) , in employment, and no such
contractor, subcontractor, or union shall violate any of the
terms of Chapter 49.60 of the Revised Code of Washington, Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or any other applicable
federal, state or local law or regulation regarding
nondiscrimination in employment.
5. MODIFICATION:
This Agreement is the complete expression of terms
agreed upon and any oral representation or understandings not
incorporated herein are excluded. Further, any modification of
this Agreement shall be in writing, signed by both parties, and
made a part of this Agreement.
6. TERMINATION:
This Agreement shall be terminated only upon thirty
(30) days written notice received by one signatory, given by the
other. Failure to comply with any of the provisions stated
herein shall constitute material breach of contract and be cause
for immediate termination. Any termination of this Agreement
shall not terminate those obligations of eit4er party matured
prior to such termination.
7. EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND CONTROL:
7.1 King County shall be responsible for the payment
of all salaries, wages, other benefits and compensation to all
County employees performing services under this Agreement.
Further, King County shall be solely responsible for control of
personnel, standards of performance, discipline and all other
aspects of performance of all County employees performing
services under this Agreement.
7.2 The City of Kent _ shall be responsible
for the payment of all salaries, wages, other benefits and
compensation to all City employees performing services under this
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Agreement. Further, the City of Kane---
shall be solely
responsible for control of personnel, standards of performance,
discipline and all other aspects of performance .of all City of
Ken t employees performing services under this
Agreement.
8. LIABILITY:
8.1 The City of Ken_t_ agrees to assume
responsibility for all liabilities that occur or arise in any way
out of the performance of this contact by its employees only and
to save and hold King County and County employees and officials
harmless from all costs, expenses, losses, and damages, including
the cost of defense, incurred as a result of any acts or
omissions of city employees relating to the performance of this
Contract. The City of Kent
also agrees to carry at
all times during the effective period of this contract liability
insurance coverage in the amount of $2,000,000.00 covering the
County for all activities of the City of Kant
employees related to the performance of this contract.
8.2 King county agrees to assume responsibility for
all liabilities that occur or arise in any way out of the
performance of this contract by its employees only and shall save
and hold the City of Kant and City employees and
officials and the District and the District employees and
officials harmless from all costs, expenses, losses and damages,
including the cost of defense, incurred as a result of any acts
or omissions of King County employees relating to the performance
of this contract.
9. PAYMENT:
9.1 King County agrees to pay the City of Kant an amount equal to the amount required to pay for any additional
insurance premium attributable to the city's performance of
obligations under this contract, not to exceed $ > >S0,00
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during the terms of this Agreement. The payment shall coincide
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with the City of Kant-_ normal insurance billing date
(July 1) .
9.2 King County further agrees to pay the City of
KeR— a sum for all permits issued to occupants within
King County Fire District No. __37jurisdictional boundaries as
calculated under the following formula:
X = .5 (Y _ .75)
X = Fire district share of revenue
Y = Fee charged permit applicant
This formula is meant to represent fifty percent (50%) of all
permit fee revenues, together with fifty percent (50%) of the
portion of the Hazardous Materials/Public Assembly Inspection
Program funds being paid from the King County general fund for
the individual permits issued.
9.3 In the event of early termination of the contract
the City of Kent shall pay to King County an amount
equal to any funds returned to the City by the insurance company
as a result of such termination of contract.
10. ORDINANCES:
King County agrees that it shall notify the City
of Kent prior to the adoption of any ordinance that
affects or requires inspections to be made under the Uniform Fire
Code or in any way affects the duties of the City of
Ke under the terms of this contract.
11. FORMS:
In the event the County shall specify or require
any forms or written report which are required to be used under
the terms of this Agreement, the County agrees to provide such
forms to the City of Kent at the expense of the
County.
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12. RECORDS:
All records compiled by the City of Kent
under the provisions of this Agreement shall constitute records
of the City of Kent but shall be available for
inspection by appropriate County officials.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have caused
this Agreement to be executed.
COUNTY COUNCIL CITY OF
Signature Signature (Mayor)
Name Name
County Executive Commissioner
Dated Dated
Approved as to form
Commissioner
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Dated
Commissioner
fdagree.sp Dated
1/26/88
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SANDRA DRISCOLL, CITY ATTORNEY
WITNESS:
MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK _.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: CITY ART FUND
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to replace funds expended
from the City Art Fund for the Kherson mural by Kherson artist,
Yegor Tolkunev.
These funds were originally slated for the restoration and
relocation of the Carnation mural and creation of a downtown
mural by Kent artist, Dannny Pierce. The funds were redirected
at the request of Council President Judy Woods, City
Administration, and the Kent-Kherson Sister City committee due
to the limited time available to create a mural and the tight
schedule for the creation of Kent-Kherson Peace Park.
3 . EXHIBITS: Fiscal report.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Kent Arts Commission Parks Committee,
Operations Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission,, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $10 , 000
SOURCE OF FUNDS: General Fund
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3D
MCCARTHY,TONY /-KENT70/FN-_-HPDesk-print_
^-'bject: KHERSON MURAL - FISCAL NOTE
.eator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 03/20/90 at 2036.
THE ARTS COMMISSION IS REQUESTING $10, 000 TO REIMBURSE THE CITY ART PROGRAM
FOR THE KHERSON MURAL. STAFF HAS BEEN DIRECTED TO PROCEED WITH THE MURAL IN
ORDER TO HAVE IT COMPLETED IN TIME FOR THE GOODWILL GAMES AND A VISIT BY
THE KHERSON DELEGATION. FUNDS NEED TO BE REINSTATED TO ALLOW COMPLETION OF
ALREADY COMMITTED ART WORKS .
THE IBC RECOMMENDS PRIORITIZATION WITHIN EXISTING CITY ART PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
WITH SOME 1990 EXPENDITURE PAYMENTS BEING DEFFERRED UNTIL 1991. IF THIS IS
NOT FEASIBLE, THEN AN ADDITIONAL GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION IS RECOMMENDED.
THE APPROPRIATION SHOULD COME FROM ADDITIONAL FUNDS GENERATED AT YEAR END 1989 .
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTS THIS REQUEST BECAUSE THE MURAL WILL AID IN IMPLEMENTING
A TOP COUNCIL PRIORITY - DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION.
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 , 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ALDER HEIGHTS DIVISION II
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Acceptance of the bill of sale and
warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of
approximately 509 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed
in the vicinity of S.E. 218th and 110th Ave. S.E. for the Alder
Heights Division II project, and release of cash bond after
expiration of the one year maintenance period.
3 . EXHIBITS: Vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS :
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3E
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: HEMLOCK ACRES
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Acceptance of the bill of sale and
warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of
approximately 909 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed
in the vicinity of S.E. 240th and 112th Ave. S.E. for the
Hemlock Acres project, and release of cash bond after expiration
of the one year maintenance period.
3 . EXHIBITS: vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 , 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: KING COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN AMENDING ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance amending
Ordinance 2906 ratifying the adoption of the King County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan following the SEPA
review process.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff, Public Works Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO � YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3G
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ORDINANCE NO. _.
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II� AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to Solid Waste
Comprehensive Management Plan, amending
Ordinance 2906, ratifying the adoption of the
Environmental Impact Statement for the King
III County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plan for the City of Kent.
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WHEREAS, King County prepared a Final Environmental
Impact Statement evaluating major program elements developed in
its proposed King County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Kent has adopted the proposed King
County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan by
Ordinance 2906; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kent has determined, pursuant to
WAC 197-11-630, to adopt King County's Environmental Impact
Statement for the City of Kent; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
jHEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
� Section 1. Ordinance 2906, adopting the King County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, is amended to
incorporate the City of Kent EIS adoption notice; thereby
ratifying the adoption of the King County Comprehensive Solid
Waste Management Plan.
Section 2. Any act consistent with the authority and
prior to the effective date of this ordinance is hereby ratified
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Section 3. Effect've Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its final
passage as provided by law.
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DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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SANDRA DRISCOLL, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of 1990.
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PUBLISHED the day of 1990.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon
indicated.
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MARIE JENSEN, CITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: PUGET POWER UNDERGROUNDING AGREEMENT - S. 228TH
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, authorization for the Mayor to sign Puget Power
undergrounding agreement for costs associated with
undergrounding for Van Doren's Landing and acceptance of the
reimbursement in the amount of $29 , 478 .00 from Union Pacific
Realty Company for the costs associated with undergrounding.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes; letter
from Union Pacific Realty.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REOUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3H
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Public Works Committee
March 20 , 1990
Page 3 of 3
Puget Power Undergrounding Agreement - S. 228th between 62nd Avenue
South and 64th Avenue South
Wickstrom explained this agreement related to undergrounding on S.
228th. Uplands has already issued a check to the City for what
would be the City' s share of the costs associated with the
undergrounding for Van Doren' s Landing. These charges relate to
the tariff charges associated with the work. Uplands has agreed
to pay the City' s charges plus any other charges involved. The
Committee unanimously approved the Mayor's signature of the
agreement and acceptance of the check from Uplands.
Citizen Skateboarding Concerns
Ms. Yadavongsy who had contacted the City regarding this item was
not present to discuss it with the Committee. Any discussion was
delayed until she could be present. It was determined this item
is also on the Parks Committee agenda.
UNION
Lfilmfl Pot 11r CITY U KINT
March 21, 1990 MAR 1� '� 1990
Mr. Don Wickstrom ENGINEERING DEPT.
City of Kent
220 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98031
Re: Undergrounding of electrical facilities along South
228th Street west of 64th Avenue
Dear Don:
As a follow up to my letter of March 13 , 1990 whereby I
forwarded a check to the City of Kent to cover the above
referenced work, please be advised that Union Pacific
Realty acknowledges that it will be responsible for
performing the work of the City as outlined in the attached
agreement.
If you have any questions please call .
Sincerely,
T.F. Knapp
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March 13 , 1990
City of Kent
220 - 4th Avenue South
Kent, Washington 98031
Attention: Don Wickstrom
Re: So. 228th Street between 62nd Avenue South and 64th
Avenue South, Underground Conversion
Dear Don:
Per our recent conversation I am returning the
documents pertaining to the undergrounding of electrical
facilities located along South 228th Street west of 64th
Avenue. Also enclosed is a check in the amount of
$29 , 478 . 00 to cover the work. Please forward me a copy of
the signed document once completed.
If you have any questions please call .
Sincerely,
CITY OF ENT
T. F. -K� napti BAR 1 3 1990
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to continue sponsorship of
water conservation performance to Kent Elementary School
students in 1990 at an estimated cost of $2, 100. 00 to be paid
from the Water Operating Budget. This item will be discussed by
the Public Works Committee at their April 3 , 1990 meeting.
3 . EXHIBITS: Letter from Regional Water Association; excerpt
from Public Works Committee agenda packet.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
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6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2 . 100 _-
SOURCE OF FUNDS: Water Operating Budget
(Tony will have fiscal note)
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3I
MCCARTHY,TONY / KENT70/FN - HPDesk print.
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P•lbject: WATER CONSERVATION SCHOOL PROJECT - FISCAL NOTE
Bator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 03/29/90 at 0936.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS REQUESTING $2 , 100, $350 EACH FOR 6 ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF KENT WATER SERVICE AREA. THE FUNDS ARE TO CONTINUE A
WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM INITIALLY FUNDED IN 1989 .
THE IBC RECOMMENDS A CONTINUATION OF FUNDING BUT NOT AN ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATION. FUNDS SHOULD BE PAID FROM EXISTING WATER FUND APPROPRIATIONS .
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City of Kent, Washington
Kent Public Works Committee
Date _ April 3 1990
Category
1. SUBJECT:
Water Conservation School Program
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City sponsored this program in 1989 and are being asked
to continue sponsorship for 1990.
The program presents water conservation performances to
elementary school students . The Kent schools scheduled for
presentations for 1990 are:
O' Brien Elementary
Park Orchard Elementary
Scenic Hill Elementary
Sunny Crest
Kent
Pinetree
The cost is estimated to be $350 per school which would be
paid from the water operating budget.
3 . EXHIBITS :
Letter from Regional Water Association
4 . RECOMMENDED BY:
Don Wickstrom
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES x
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended_
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2 , 100
SOURCE OF FUNDS : Water Operating Budget
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
City of Kent, Washington
Fiscal Analysis Sheet
Fund: Water Operating
Department: Public Works
Cost: $2 , 100
Proposal Title
Water Conservation School Program
Proposal Description:
Spring presentation promoting water conservation and avoiding
pollution hazards to City of Kent students at these participating
schools: O'Brien Elementary, Park Orchard Elementary, Scenic Hill
Elementary, Sunny Crest, Kent, and Pinetree.
Relationship to Council Target Issues and Operational Priorities:
Fiscal Impact•
Not budgeted as a 1990 water operating expenditure but a
combination of anticipated revenues and reduction of expenditures
in other areas in 1990 will offset this expenditure.
Options and Alternatives :
Not sponsor program.
REGIONAL WATER ASSOCIATION
WATER CONSERVATION SCHOOL PROGRAM
P.O. Box 1440 C;T'r 01
Mercer Island, WA 98040
MAR 2 6 i990
EP;GIflEERIfrG DEPI.
March 12, 1990
City of Kent
220 4th Ave. S .
Kent, WA 98032
Gentlemen:
As you know, the Water Conservation School Program was
extremely successful in the fall - it being well received by
both students and teachers. As a participant in school
education your district agreed to sponsor the program twice.
It is now time for the spring presentation to begin
scheduling the schools.
It's important to reinforce this critical message of water
conservation to the students before the summer. The program
presentation will not be the same as in the fall but will
have the same strong message. Spring's performance of
"Alice in Waterland" will promote both water conservation
and avoiding pollution hazards.
The attached invoice is for your 1990 spring program
sponsorship of your local schools. If you have any
questions or need additional information, please contact me
as soon as possible so that the schedule of performances
will not be interrupted once the schools have been
contacted.
Thank you again for your willingness to be part of this
important and successful effort to educate the children
about wise water use.
sincerely,
p
C ' f Harshman
Treasurer
EKCRWA
cc: Jeanine Cardiff, City of Bellevue
Barbara Sullivan, City of Redmond
EDUCCONS
Kent City Council Meeting
Date Argil 3 . 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LID 328 - CONDEMNATION ORDINANCE - PARCEL 17
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for staff to proceed with
condemnation proceedings on Parcel 17 for required right-of-way
for LID 328, and adoption of Ordinance providing for
same. The Public Works Committee will be discussing this item
at their April 3 , 1990 meeting.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee agenda packet;
ordinance.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X _ YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS :
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3J
1.
City of Kent, Washington
Kent Public Works Committee
Date April 3 1990
Category
1. SUBJECT:
LID 328 - Authorization for condemnation - Parcel 17
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City Attorney' s office has advised that it may be
necessary to pursue condemnation of Parcel 17 in order to
acquire the necessary right of way.
3 . EXHIBITS :
Memo from Carolyn Lake
Copy of proposed ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY:
Don Wickstrom
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO x YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended_
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS :
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
sessage. Dated: 03/22/90 at 1155.
subject: LID 328, PARCEL #17
;ender: Carolyn LAKE / KENT70/LW Contents: 2 .
?art 1.
TO: Karen SIEGEL / KENT70/PW
CC: Tim LAPORTE / KENT70/PW
Jerry MCCAUGHAN / KENT70/PW
Don WICKSTROM / KENT70/PW
Part 2 .
KAREN:
I HAVE CONFIRMED WITH TIM LAPORTE THAT ALTHUOGH WE HAVE A WORKING
AGREEMENT WITH ARROW ELECTRONICS, PRESUMMED OWNER OF PARCEL #17 , OF
LID 328 , SINCE THERE IS THE TITLE PROBLEM, I WOULD FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE
WITH A CONDEMANTION ORDINANCE BEING PASSED.
ATTACHED IS A COPY OF THE ORDINACE .
CAN YOU PLACE THIS ITEM .ON THE NEXT PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA, OR IF IT HAS
ALREADY CLEARED THAT HURDLE, PLACE IT ON THE COUNCIL AGENDA?
THANK YOU. -- CAROLYN.
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ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, providing for the construction and
improvements of certain roadways, sanitary
sewer water mains, drainage channels, storm
water detention facilities, and related i
purposes; for the purpose of providing for
condemnation, appropriation, taking and damaging I
of land and other property therefore; all
located on the West Valley Highway, between
South 212th and South 189th in Kent, Washington.
THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The public convenience, use and necessity demand
the condemnation of certain real property for the construction and
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improvements of certain roadways, sanitary sewers, water mains,
drainage channels, storm water detention facilities and related 11
purposes for such property described in Exhibit A attached hereto ;
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and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. All land, rights, privileges and other property
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lying within the limits of the lot, blocks and tracts of land
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described in Section 1 hereof are hereby condemned, appropriated,
taken and damaged for the purposes set forth above and other
public use; and lands, rights, privileges and other properties
necessary to be taken, used or damaged in the development and
construction of such are hereby condemned, appropriated, taken and
damaged for the public use of such purpose, and all lands, rights;
privileges and other properties are to be taken, damaged and
Iappropriated only after just compensation has been made or paid
into the court for the owners thereof in the manner provided by
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law.
Section 3. The entire cost of the improvement and
acquisitions provided for by this ordinance shall be paid from the
LID 328 Fund, or the general funds or such other funds of the City
Kent as may be provided by law.
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Section 4. The City Attorney be and she is hereby authorizedi
and directed to begin and prosecute the actions and proceeding inj
a manner provided by law to condemn, take, damage and appropriate ,
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 . 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: RELEASE OF EASEMENT - ROSEMARY GLENN
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for Public Works Director
or his designee to release easement on 16 inch water main within
the Rosemary Glenn development as discussed by the Public Works
Committee at their April 3, 1990 meeting.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee agenda packet.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO�_ YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $_
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember _seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3K
City of Kent, Washington
Kent Public Works Committee
Date April 3 1990
Category
1. SUBJECT:
Rosemary Glen - Release of Easement.
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The developer of the Rosemary Glen project has requested
release of an easement for a 16-inch water main in order to
be able to record the final plat.
The original easement for our 16-inch transmission main from
the 6 MG reservoir at 98th and James Street to the valley
floor reservoir on S. 218th Street ran through three of the
proposed lots of the plat. The developer rerouted this
portion of the transmission main and has provided us with new
easements. He is now requesting release of the original
easement.
3 . EXHIBITS :
Letter from Novastar Enterprises
4 . RECOMMENDED BY:
Don Wickstrom
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT_ NO x YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended_
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS :
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
12:45 FROM PARGHWJSEN E3-16INEERS TO
8593334 P.01
NOVASTAK EINTE"HISES INC.
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F'ACSIMELE COVER SHEET
DATE: 3/22/90
OUI2 JOB NO: 9030
CITY OF KENT
TO: MR. DON WICKSTROM MAR 2 2 1990
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT [ENGINEERING GEPL
CITY OF KENT
FAX NO:
COMMENTS: I WILL DISCUSS SOME OF THE CONTENTS OF THE ATTACHED T FT[`BAD
AT OUR MEETING ON MONDAY 10:00 A.M. R
SEE YOU THEN.
NO. PAGES (Including Cover Sheet): 2
NOTE: If you do not receive I ages ieatcd, please contact:
PAUL G. EEENSTEINER
HOME OFFICE FAX NO: (206) 251-8782
18215 79nti Avranuc. Sn,rth . u,..# nn^nn _ --
OVASTAR ENTERPRISES INCe
Land Development / Real Estate Investments
March 21, 1990 M
Mr. Jerry McCaughan
Property Management
City of Kent
220 South Fourth Avenue
Kent, WA 98032
RE: Rosemary Glen I - 16-inch Water Main Relocation
Our Job No. 9030
Dear Jerry:
Enclosed, as required for the final acceptance of this off-site project for the Rosemary Glen I
subdivision, please find a Bill of Sale, the Addendum to the Bill of Sale and As-Built mylar with the
As-Built verification notice on the map.
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The required Warranty Agreement is already in place. The assignment of funds in lieu of
specific performance bond shall be held for the one-year maintenance period effective from the date of
the Council's acceptance of the system. (See letter from Mr. Tom Tazuma dated November 16, 1989,
copy attached.)
The ,As-Built Mylar has the information for the 16-inch water stain relocation only. When the
remainder of the project is complete and accepted, a new and original As-Built mylar will be submitted
when the remainder of the project is complete and accepted. The new as-built mylar will incorporate all
as-built information onto the original sheet.
As you know, the new easement required for the 16-inch water main has been submitted to the
City of Kent. Our primary objective is to secure the immediately release of the c7dsting 16-inch water
main easement in order to record the Anal plat without the original easement being a cloud on the title.
Your immediate attention to this item is requested and would be greatly appreciated. Please
contact me by telephone, should you require any additional documentation or information.
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Mr. Chris Placentia, Novastar Enterprises Inc.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LID 330 - 64TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to reschedule date for
public hearing on confirmation of the final assessment roll for
LID 330 from May 1, 1990 to May 15, 1990.
3 . EXHIBITS• None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REOUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS :
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3L
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR INQUIRIES FOR DIRECT HUMAN
SERVICES
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to endorse the white paper
entitled "City's Role in Human Services" (dated March 15, 1990)
and to direct the Human Services Commission to publish
guidelines for City staff to respond to such requests.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Mayor Kelleher 3/26/90; memo from Lin
Ball 3/15/90 ; City's Role in Human Services Administrative
Policy for Inquiries for Direct Services.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor Kelleher; Human Services Commission
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
(Planning Committee will consider at their April 3 , 1990
meeting. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3M
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
DATE: MARCH 26, 1990
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR HUMAN SERVICES
INQUIRIES FOR DIRECT SERVICE
I have received a request from the Human Services Commission
requesting that we, as a City, adopt an Administrative Policy for
Inquiries for Direct Services.
Human Services has asked that this policy be adopted in order to
guide departments in responding to direct requests from citizens
having human service needs. I have reviewed the attached request
and I support this policy statement and have formally approved it
as an administrative guideline. Also, I encourage the Kent City
Council to formally endorse the enclosed white paper outlining the
City' s "Role in Human Services" (dated March 15, 1990) , and direct
the Human Services Commission to publish guidelines for City staff
to respond to such requests.
In addition, I have asked City Administrator, Ed Chow, to organize
a training session for representatives from all City departments
who might receive direct contacts for human services.
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cc: Ed Chow, City Administrator
Jim Harris, Planning Director
Lin Ball, Human Services Commission
CITY OF KENT
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR INQUIRIES FOR DIRECT SERVICES
When a staff member receives a direct contact from an individual
in need of human services , staff should:
1. Reflect the "Kent Cares" philosophy by listening and being
responsive to the request.
2 . Staff should briefly explain that the City has a strong
commitment to human services and explain the City' s role,
which is that of funding agencies which provide the services.
The City gives money to these agencies so that the services
are available in the community, but does not provide the
direct service itself.
3 . Staff should be discouraged from providing money and/or direct
help. A staff member who desires as an individual to help
those in need by volunteering either time or money, should do
so through an agency which provides the service.
4 . Realizing that the most helpful and efficient way to aid the
person is to quickly get the individual to the agency which
can best help, staff should refer the person to the agency or
agencies that can provide the needed service (use agency
referral list) .
5 . Staff contacts in the City shall be primarily in the Planning
Department (Community Development Division) . (The
administrative staff in the Mayor ' s office will undoubtedly
continue to receive calls, but these calls should be
transferred to the Planning Department. )
R EC E I V E D
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1',9AR 161990
March 15, 1990
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER
FROM: LIN BALL, SENIOR PLANNER
SUBJECT: CITY ' S ROLE IN HUMAN SERVICES - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR
INQUIRIES FOR DIRECT SERVICE
As you are aware, human services needs in the community have escalated over
the past few years. The City, in turn, recently has been receiving direct
contacts from individuals in need of these services. These contacts have
been both by phone and direct contact at the counter, and have primarily
consisted of basic and emergency needs such as food and shelter. The
Planning Department, the Mayor' s office, and volunteers at the information
booth have been receiving these inquiries. This has made both the staff and
the Human Services Commission aware of the need for the City to have an
administrative policy which addresses the proper handling by city staff of
these types of contacts.
In order to address this issue in the best way and to project the Kent Cares
philosophy, the Human Services Commission dis u sed this issue in depth at
its annual retreat in February and at its meeting. As a result of
these discussions the Commission (at its March meeting) recommended the
adoption by City Administration of an Administrative Policy for Inquiries for
Direct Services.
A copy of the Commission' s recommended policy is attached and is forwarded
to you for your approval . In order to implement this policy the Commission
also requests your approval for the Commission to sponsor a training session
for representatives from all City departments who might receive direct
contacts for human services . The following departments have been identified:
- Planning Department - Law Department
- Administration Department - Police Department
- Fire Department - City Clerk' s Office
- Lobby Information Desk - Utility Department
Human Services Commission members would facilitate this meeting and may also
bring in additional resources from the community to aid in the training. We
would like to have this training session in' April, before the Commission gets
into the rigorous work of reviewing 1991 grant applications beginning in May.
I have attached also some background material which staff prepared for the
Commission to aid in their review of the city' s role in human services.
Marvin Eckfeldt, Chairman of the Human Services Commission, will be
contacting you next week to discuss this .issue.
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Marvin Eckfeldt, Human Services Commission Chairman
James P. Harris, Planning Director
CITY' S ROLE IN HUMAN SERVICES
Background:
In its 1985 and 1986 work programs the City Council targeted the
establishment of a Human Services Policy as a top priority issue.
To aid in this process, a Human Services Study Committee was formed
consisting of service providers, a member of the Kent Ministerial
Association, and city staff involved in the administration of human
services. The charge of this study group was to formulate policy
recommendations to the City Council in regard to how the City of
Kent could best respond to local human service needs. The study
was completed with preparation of a document entitled Report of the
Human Services Study Committee on Human Services Policies, which
included policy statements to guide the city' s efforts in human
services, and criteria and priorities for human services funding.
This report was adopted by the City Council in 1986 .
Foremost among the issues that were addressed in this study were
what role the City should assume in addressing human services in
the community and how that role should be implemented. The report
stressed that it is important to consider the most efficient use
of City resources (monetary and non-monetary) in determining the
appropriate role of the City in provision of human services. The
report noted the value of having the city' s resources be used to
complement, and not to duplicate, existing activities.
With adoption of this report in 1986, the city Council adopted the
following General Policy Recommendations for provision of human
services:
1. The City should maintain an active involvement in human
services ; it should continue its involvement as a
planner/facilitator and funder/provider.
**Note: The report discusses how the City' s current
involvement as a provider is as an indirect
Provider of services (providing services
indirectly through contracts with non-profit
human service agencies) . The City is generally
not involved in direct services.
2 . The City should establish specific funding guidelines to
govern the allocation of funds.
**Note: Specific guidelines were adopted as part of the
report.
3 . The City should maintain up-to-date information on the
community' s human service needs and resources.
4 . The city ' s activities should support and encourage the
privately-developed human services network.
5 . The City should become a direct provider of human services
only in limited situations :
CITY ' S ROLE IN HUMAN SERVICES
MARCH 15, 1990
a. Situations where the direct provision of human services
supports the ongoing activity of a City department.
**Note: Such as Parks Department senior programs
and special populations programs, or
b. Situations when, for a defined and limited period of
time, the City may be uniquely qualified to deliver a
service.
C. Where there is no existing provider capable of meeting
an identified need.
6 . The City should pursue cooperative planning and/or funding
with other governmental jurisdictions or the private sector.
Current Situation:
Human service needs in the community have escalated over the past
few years. The City, in turn, has recently begun to receive direct
contacts from persons in need of services. The contacts primarily
involve basic and emergency needs such as food and shelter. These
contacts have involved both phone calls and direct contact at the
counter, mainly in the Planning Department and the Mayor' s office.
Since the City ' s role has been as an indirect provider of services,
there are no formal procedures to deal with these contacts and
staff feel ill-equipped to handle them. The staff involved, being
caring people and desiring to carry out the "Kent Cares"
philosophy, have taken the time to listen and to direct these
people to the agencies who have the resources to take care of their
need.
In some instances a large amount of staff time has been expended
attempting to coordinate agency contacts and referrals . This is
not an effective or efficient way of dealing with the problem,
since the City has neither staff nor resources available to screen
applicants for services. The agencies which the City funds do have
the staff, the resources, and the networking to accomplish this
task in a more efficient manner. It. is felt that the City can do
a better and more efficient job of addressing the problem, and do,
the best service to these people in need, by getting the person
quickly to the agencies who can help them.
In order to carry out the formal human service policies adopted by
the City Council and most effectively to be responsive to the
community, the Planning Department recommends the following:
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CITY' S ROLE IN HUMAN SERVICES
MARCH 15, 1990
1. An administrative policy be adopted by City
Administration to guide City departments in responding
to direct requests from people having human services
needs.
2 . This policy should recognize the role of the City as an
indirect provider of service, by funding non-profit
agencies who provide the services rather than the City
providing the services.
3 . In order to get the person quickly to the agency which
can provide help, the City should develop an agency
referral list to be used by all employees who may receive
calls for services . This list also could be put in
handout form to be given to individuals and agencies .
4 . The Human Services Commission should be used to provide
assistance to the staff in developing a referral list and
in training on how to deal with contacts .
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: GARRISON HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION NO. SU-89-7
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This meeting will consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation of conditional approval of an
application by John R. Ewing and Associates for a 23 lot single
family residential preliminary subdivision. The property is
8. 66 acres in size and is located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of S. 213th P1 . and 94th P1. S.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff memo; staff report; Hearing Examiner minutes ;
Findings and Recommendation.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner 3 7/ /90 (approval with 9
conditions)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO K YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ —
SOURCE OF FUNDS• -
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to concur with/disagree with/modify the findings of the Hearing
Examiner and to adopt/reject the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation of approval of the Garrison Heights preliminary
subdivision No. SU-89-7 with 9 conditions.
DISCUSSION-
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 4A
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KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
March 29, 1990_
MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN ELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: GARRISON HEIGHTS PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION #SU-89-7
On February 7 and February 21, 1990 the Kent Hearing Examiner held
a public hearing to consider a request by John R. Ewing &
Associates for a 23-lot single family residential preliminary
subdivision. The property is 8. 66 acres in size and is located at
the southeast corner of the intersection of S. 213th Place and 94th
Place South.
On March 7, 1990 the Hearing Examiner recommended approval of this
preliminary subdivision with the following conditions:
A. Prior to recordation of the final plat:
1. Provide detailed engineering drawings and bond for or
construct the following:
a. gravity sanitary sewer facilities to service all
lots and any adjacent properties not presently
served;
b. public water to all lots in a manner which meets
domestic and fire flow requirements (water must be
provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District) ;
C. on site storm drainage facilities to drain all
roadways and lots (including off-site tributary
areas) which shall be constructed to incorporate
detention as well as biofiltration and oil/water
separation (a minimum 200 foot long biofiltration
swale with maximum 3 to 1 side slopes will be
required) ;
d. street improvements within the plat up to
residential standards including asphalt pavement,
curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, street
lighting, street name signs, underground utilities
and related appurtenances (South 214th Place and
95th Avenue S. shall be 32 feet curb-to-curb and
95th Place S . shall be a minimum 28 feet curb-to-
curb) .
2 . The applicant shall identify the exact location of the
three percent wildlife/open space easement on the final
MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MARCH 29 , 1990
mylar as proposed on Exhibit 3 and shall include a
notation indicating it is a non-buildable area and that
natural vegetation is to be retained. A minimum of two
informational signs shall also be posted within the open
space area stating that the surrounding area is an open
space area so that no vegetation should be removed.
3 . The applicant shall identify building sites on the final
plat that meet the siting criteria specified in the Kent
Zoning Code including solar access and view regulations.
B. Prior to the approval of a grade and fill permit, the
applicant must identify on the submitted tree plan all trees
to be retained on the property. This shall be done with the
review and approval of the Planning Department.
C. The sprinklering of all structures is required in order to
assure that adequate fire protection can be provided in view
of the fact that the access road to the site exceeds a 12
percent grade.
E. Prior to the issuance of any development permits on any lot,
the applicant shall construct all the improvements stated in
A above.
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APPLICATION NAME: Garrison Heights
NUMBER: SU-89-7 DATE: APRIL 3! IyC-)o
REQUEST: Preliminary Plat
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FINDINGS , CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION
OF THE HEARING EXAMINER FOR THE CITY OF KENT
FILE NO: GARRISON HEIGHTS #SU-89-7
APPLICANT: JOHN R. EWING & ASSOCIATES
REQUEST: A request for preliminary subdivision approval of 23
single-family residential lots.
LOCATION: The subject property is generally located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of S. 213th and
94th Place S .
APPLICATION FILED: 12/14/89
DEC. OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
ISSUED• 12/7/89
MEETING DATE: 2/7/90 and 2/21/90
RECOMMENDATION ISSUED: 3/7/90
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED
STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Department
Kathy McClung, Planning Department
Carol Proud, Planning Department
Gary Gill , Public Works Department
PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Mel Daley for applicant
Other
Jim Flick
Gerald Huddleston
Ron Perkins
Steve Quealey
John Dahlen
WRITTEN TESTIMONY: None
INTRODUCTION
After due consideration of all the evidence presented at public hearing
on the date indicated above, and following an unaccompanied personal
inspection of the subject property and surrounding area by the Hearing
Examiner at a time prior to the public hearing, the following findings,
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conclusions and recommendation are entered by the Hearing Examiner on
this application.
FINDINGS
1 . The applicant requests approval of a preliminary subdivision
plan to divide 8 . 66 acres into 23 single-family lots . The
proposed lots range in size from 12, 000 square feet to 17 , 910 .
square feet . The subject property is located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of S . 213th Place and 94th Place
South.
2 . The City-wide Comprehensive Plan Map and the Valley Floor
Comprehensive Plan Map designate the site as SF, Single
Family. The Kent Zoning Code designates the property as R1-
12 , Single-family Residential . The site is presently
undeveloped and is surrounded on all four sides by single-
family residences . Sanitary sewer service is available from
the City of Kent . Water is available from the Soos Creek
Sewer and Water District.
3 . A final Mitigated Declaration of Nonsignificance was issued
on December 7 , 1989 with conditions related to identification
of hazard areas , erosion and sedimentation control plans,
control of dust emissions , control of possible groundwater
migration, tree identification, wildlife protection, storm
water drainage requirements and traffic impact control .
4 . Several residents from the area surrounding the site appeared
at the public hearing on February 14th to raise concerns about
the proposed subdivision. Concerns expressed included:
a. The additional runoff caused by development of the
site will exacerbate the water runoff problem along
94th Place South; especially if the quantity of
water increases the impacts on driveways that abut
94th Place South.
b. Traffic problems along S . 218th could be increased.
The street already is a "speedway" - because of the
steep grade drivers normally exceed the speed limit .
C . The turn from 94th Place S . to S . 213 Place is steep
and dangerous . Speed bumps may help slow down
drivers so that the turn can be better negotiated.
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Garrison Heights
#SU-89-7
d. Improvements to 94th Place S . could impact
properties adjacent to it on the west side if it is
widened too much. Also, light and noise from
additional traffic could cause negative impacts on
homes along 94th Place S .
e . Development of the site could cause drainage
problems on the surrounding properties due to
increased runoff from impervious surfaces and
decreased absorption material due to tree and
vegetation removal .
f . There is a need for a visual buffer between the
proposed development and surrounding residences .
g. There may be overzealous tree removal based on the
markings observed on and off the site .
Other concerns were also expressed. No one, however, spoke
in opposition to development of the site. The concerns
expressed related entirely to how the development might occur.
5 . The City Planning Department also raised concerns about the
proposal at the public hearing on February 14th. The City
noted that, although an area for wildlife or open space had
been set aside, it did not provide a practical area that could
be retained. The City testified that the steep grade of the
access street to the proposed subdivision exceeds the maximum
grade of 12 percent permitted for safe fire vehicle operation.
The City also noted that there is a significant percentage of
square footage on some proposed lots classified as a high
hazard area which may limit the development of those lots for
housing. The City noted that the applicant had reconfigured
the lot plan since City review. Additional time was requested
to respond to the applicant' s new submittals .
6 . The applicant testified at the February 14th public hearing
that the City' s and the public concerns were heard and
understood. The applicant agreed that additional time would
be appropriate to allow time to respond to the concerns raised
at the public hearing. The hearing was continued by the
Hearing Examiner with the consent of all interested persons
present until February 21st. The City and the applicant were
requested to respond to the concerns raised at that time .
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7 . The applicant responded to the concerns raised at the public
hearing on February 21st by submitting a revised preliminary
plat map (admitted as Exhibit 3) , a letter from the applicant
to the City (admitted as Exhibit 4) , and by testimony. The `
City responded by submittal of an addendum to the Staff Report
(admitted as Exhibit 5) and by testimony. The revised
preliminary plat map shows an increased size for proposed lot
6 and a reconfigured wildlife/open space area. The
wildlife/open space corridor is relocated to an area
identified as a high hazard area. The actual square footage
of the area is not identified but appears to be greater than
the . three percent required in the mitigated DNS. The
applicant realigned lots 1 through 7 to provide greater
building area on all lots and easier access to lot . 6 .
Mr. Gary Gill of the City Engineering Department testified as
to the goals and process to address drainage and street
improvement concerns . He testified that the drainage plan
will be designed to handle water flow moving from off-site the
proposed development as well as water flow from on-site. The
goal of the drainage improvements is to provide collection
systems so that there is no off-site uncontrolled flow of
water and to assure that all water collected is cleaned
through biofiltration methods . He noted that the City must
review and approve all drainage system designs prior to
installation, must certify proper installation and must
receive a bonded guarantee that the system will perform
properly. He also testified that the improvements to 94th
Place S . are intended only for the east side of the street so
that properties abutting the west side will not be negatively
impacted by road improvements .
Mr. Ed White, City Transportation Engineer, provided testimony
on the City' s Traffic Improvement Program. He provided
detailed information as to what concerned residents could do
to reduce traffic speeds on neighborhood streets .
Mr. Delay testified for the applicant. He stated that the
applicant was in agreement with the conditions recommended by
the City. He suggested that adequate buffers between the
proposed subdivision and adjacent properties could be provided
by vegetation rather than fence construction. He pointed out
that the existing flagging of trees was for identification
purposes only; not for removal .
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CONCLUSIONS
1. The purpose of the subdivision regulations, which includes the
requirement for preliminary plat approval, is to:
provide rules , regulations, requirements , and
standards for subdividing land in the City of
Kent, insuring that the highest feasible
quality in subdivision will be attained; that
the public health, safety, general welfare,
and aesthetics of the City of Kent shall be
promoted and protected; -that orderly growth,
development, and the conservation, protection
and proper use of land shall be insured; that
proper provisions for all public facilities . .
. shall be made; that maximum advantage of
site characteristics shall be taken into
consideration; that conformance with
provisions set forth in the City of Kent
Zoning Code and Kent Comprehensive Plan shall
be insured.
Section 2 . 3 . 2 of the Kent Subdivision Code sets forth the
particular requirements for an application for preliminary
plat approval . That section details nine specific
requirements that must be met before a preliminary plat can
be recommended for approval .
Based on the Findings detailed above, and with the conditions
recommended in the . Decision below, the application will
conform to the standards set forth in City ordinances and
should be APPROVED.
2 . It is necessary to apply certain conditions to approval of
this application in order to assure conformance with the
standards set forth in City ordinances . I Specifically,
conditions related to traffic impacts , drainage systems, tree
removal, lot development restrictions , fire department access ,
public utilities and open space are necessary to detail
activities required of the applicant as conditions to approval
of the preliminary plat.
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#SU-89-7
DECISION
The preliminary plat application should be APPROVED subject to the
following conditions :
A. Prior to recordation of the final pLat:
1 . Provide detailed engineering drawings and bond for or
construct the following:
a. gravity sanitary sewer facilities to service all
lots and any adjacent properties not presently
served;
b. public water to all lots in a manner which meets
domestic and fire flow requirements (water must be
provided by Soos Creek Water and Sewer District) ;
C . on site storm drainage facilities to drain all
roadways and lots (including off-site tributary
areas ) which shall be constructed to incorporate
detention as well as biofilitration and oil/water
separation (a minimum '200 foot long biofilitration
swale with maximum 3 to 1 side slopes will be
required) ;
d. street improvements within the plat up to
residential standards including asphalt pavement,
curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage, street
lighting , street name signs underground utilities
ad related appurtenances (South 214th Plance and
95th Avenue S . shall be 32 feet curb-to-curb and
95th Place S . shall be a minimum 28 feet curb-to-
curb) .
2 . The applicant shall identify the exact location of the
three percent wildlife/open space easement on the final
mylar as proposed on Exhibit 3 and shall include a
notation indicating it is a non-buildable area and that
natural vegetation is to be retained. A minimum of two
informational signs shall also be posted within the open
space area stating that the surrounding area is an open
space area so that no vegetation should be removed.
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#SU-89-7
3 . The applicant shall identify building sites on the final
plat that meet the siting criteria specified in the Kent
Zoning Code including solar access and view regulations .
B. Prior to the approval of a grade and fill permit, the
applicant must identify on the submitted tree plan all trees
to be retained on the property. This shall be done with the
review and approval of the Planning Department.
C. The sprinklering of all structures is required in order to
assure that adequate fire protection can be provided in view
of the fact that the access road to the site exceeds a 12
percent grade.
E. Prior to the issuance of any development permits on any lot,
the applicant shall construct all the improvements stated in
A above .
Traffic considerations were addressed in the Mitigated DNS . The
public testimony presented at the hearing suggested the conditions
applied at that time are not adequate to deal with the concern of
cumulative traffic impacts caused by the close proximity of several
developments . The Hearing Examiner understands the concerns
expressed but is limited in his authority to address these
concerns . The Kent Subdivision Code, under which the application
for preliminary plat approval is reviewed by the Hearing Examiner,
does not authorize consideration of cumulative impacts of proposals
by more than one applicant. A change in this authority must be
authorized by the City Council .
Dated this 7th day of March, 1990 ./
TH ODORE PAUL HUNTER
Hearing Examiner
APPEALS FROM HEARING EXAMINER DECISIONS .
Request of Reconsideration
Any aggrieved person may request a reconsideration of a decision by the
Hearing Examiner if either (a) a specific error of fact, law, or
judgment can be identified or (b) new evidence is available which was
not available at the time of the hearing. Reconsideration requests
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should be addressed to: Hearing Examiner, 220 Fourth Avenue S . , Kent,
WA 98032 . Reconsiderations are answered in writing by the Hearing
Examiner.
Notice of Right to Appeal
The decision of the Hearing Examiner is final unless a written appeal
to the Council is filed by a party within 14 days of the decision.
The appeal must be filed with the City Clerk. Usually, new information
cannot be raised on appeal . All relevant information and arguments
should be presented at the public hearing before the City Council.
A recommendation by the Hearing Examiner to the City Council can also
be appealed. A recommendation is sent to the City Council for a final
decision; however, a public hearing is not held unless an appeal is
filed.
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APPLICATION NAME: Garrison Heights
NUMBER: SU-89-7 DATE: February 7, 1990
REQUEST: Preliminary Plat
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PLEASE NOTE: These minutes are prepared only for the
convenience of those interested in the proceedings of the
Land Use Hearing Examiner. These minutes are not part of the
official record of decision and are not viewed, referred to,
or relied upon by the Hearing Examiner in reaching a decision.
These minutes also are not part of the record of review in the
event a decision of the Hearing Examiner is appealed. Copies
of the tape recordings of the Hearing Examiner proceedings,
or a complete written transcript of these recordings, are
available at a charge from the City of Kent. Please contact
Chris Holden at the Kent Planning Department (859-3390) if you
are interested in obtaining an official transcript.
HEARING EXAMINER MINUTES
February 21, 1990
The public hearing of the Kent Hearing Examiner was called to order
by the presiding officer, Ted Hunter, Hearing Examiner, on
Wednesday, February 21, 1990 at 3 : 00 p.m. in the Kent City Hall,
Council Chambers.
Mr. Hunter requested all those intending to speak at the hearing
and those wishing to receive information concerning the hearing,
to sign in at the sign up sheet by the door. Staff reports and
agendas were available by the door. Mr. Hunter briefly described
the sequence and procedure of the hearing. Each person presenting
testimony was sworn in by Mr. Hunter prior to giving testimony.
GARRISON HEIGHTS
Preliminary Plat
#SU-89-7
A continuation of a public hearing (February 7, 1990) to consider
the request submitted by John R. Ewing & Associates, 1314 S.
Central #200, Kent, WA 98032 for approval of a preliminary
subdivision known as Garrison Heights. The subdivision will
consist of 23 single-family residential lots. The zoning of the
property is R1-12 , Single-Family Residential (minimum lot size of
12 , 000 square feet) . The property is located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of S . 213th Place and 94th Place S .
Carol Proud, Planning Department, displayed the view foil showing
the revised configuration of the plat. Some of the changes are:
1) enlargement of Lot 6, and 2) realignment of open space area.
Ms. Proud submitted to the record a revised plat map (Exhibit 3) ,
a letter from J. R. Ewing (Exhibit 4) and revisions to the staff
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report (Exhibit 5) . Ms. Proud commented the access to Lot 6 and
the relocation of the open space area were better. She stated
staff is recommending that original condition W2 be deleted and a
new condition added stating the exact location of the wildlife
area, note the same on the map, and noting that the area is a
nonbuildable area.
Ms . Proud remarked the Fire Department is recommending a condition
that if access to the lots exceed 12 percent, the homes in the area
shall be sprinklered. Ms. Proud commented the concerns regarding
fencing are beyond the authority of the Planning Department.
Gary Gill , City Engineer, discussed drainage and City
recommendations for this plat. Mr. Gill commented there will be
a variety of methods to maximize storm drainage in this area.
Mr. Gill commented a performance bond with a one year warranty
period would be posted on this project. The warranty period allows
the City to inspect the system and make sure it is working in the
manner it was designed. If there were problems, the City would go
back to the owner or developer for changes or improvements. The
City would physically check the system on site against the as-
built system submitted to the City.
Ed White, Assistant Transportation Engineer, talked about
mitigation measures used in controlling traffic problems.
Mr. White commented the City tries to get the neighborhoods
involved in resolving traffic problems.
Mr. Hunter asked for a clarification of the 1, 000 trips per day on
94th Avenue S .
Mr. White stated the trips per day would usually be less than 1, 000
vehicles. However, generally that figure is the threshold used for
negligible traffic. Since it is difficult to differentiate between
300 or 500 vehicles, the figure 1 , o00 is used to identify the
roadway as local or residential . When it is more than 1, 000, the
traffic counts are usually specifically identified, i.e. , 2 , 500 or
3 , 000 .
Mr. Hunter asked if the applicant had a comment in regard to the
letter submitted by the applicant.
Mel Daley, J.R. Ewing & Associates, commented the letter expressed
the applicant' s concerns and responses to the public concerns
expressed at the last hearing. Mr. Daley commented the City of
Kent has very specific criteria for removing trees. Thus , now a
builder can cut down only specified trees and not everything. The
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flaggings on the trees were used as references when surveying the
property. Mr. Daley commented the applicant was in agreement with
the revised conditions recommended by the City.
There was no further testimony.
The hearing was closed at 3 : 35 p.m.
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PLEASE NOTE: These minutes are prepared only for the
convenience of those interested in the proceedings of the
Land Use Hearing Examiner. These minutes are not part of the
official record of decision and are not viewed, referred to,
or relied upon by the Hearing Examiner in reaching a decision.
These minutes also are not part of the record of review in the
event a decision of the Hearing Examiner is appealed. Copies
of the tape recordings of the Hearing Examiner proceedings,
or a complete written transcript of these recordings, are
available at a charge from the City of Kent. Please contact
Chris Holden at the Kent Planning Department (859-3390) if you
are interested in obtaining an official transcript.
HEARING EXAMINER MINUTES
February 7 , 1990
The public hearing of the Kent Hearing Examiner was called to order
by the presiding officer, Ted Hunter, Hearing Examiner, on
Wednesday, February 7 , 1990 at 3 : 00 pm in the Kent City Hall,
Council Chambers.
Mr. Hunter requested all those intending to speak at the hearing
and those wishing to receive information concerning the hearing,
to sign in at the sign up sheet by the door. Staff reports and
agendas were available by the door. Mr. Hunter briefly described
the sequence and procedure of the hearing. Each person presenting
testimony was sworn in by Mr. Hunter prior to giving testimony.
H & S MACHINES
Shoreline Management
#SMA-89-3
A public hearing to consider the request submitted by Lance Mueller
& Associates, 130 Lakeside #250 , Seattle, WA 98122 , for a
shoreline management substantial development permit to construct
a single-story building and screened storage area within 200 feet
of the Green River. The property is approximately 1.703 acres in
size and is located in an M1, Industrial Park, zoning district.
The property is located on 58th Place S . , immediately northwest of
Distributed Technologies.
Stephen Clifton, Planning Department, presented the staff report.
Mr. Clifton showed some transparencies depicting 1) the location
of the site, 2) zoning of the property and surrounding areas and
3) site plan of the project. A video of the site was shown.
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Mr. Clifton commented that the proposed building will be
approximately 28 feet in height. Because there is a condition on
the plat limiting heights of buildings to 25 feet, a waiver was
granted by the Planning Director for this 28-foot building height.
The staff is recommending approval with conditions.
The applicant had no comment.
There was no other testimony.
The public hearing was closed at 3 : 14 p.m.
GARRISON HEIGHTS
Preliminary Plat
#SU-89-7
A public hearing to consider the request submitted by John R. Ewing
& Associates, 1314 S. Central #200, Kent, WA 98032 for approval of
a preliminary subdivision known as Garrison Heights. The
subdivision will consist of 23 single-family residential lots. The
zoning of the property is R1-12 , Single-Family Residential (minimum
lot size of 12 , 000 square feet) . The property is located at the
southeast corner of the intersection of S. 213th Place and 94th
Place S.
Carol Proud, Planning Department, presented the staff report.
Ms. Proud commented that there was a request to continue the
hearing because recently the applicant had submitted new material
to the Planning Department. However, the Planning Department is
withdrawing the request to continue the hearing and would like the
Planning Director and Director of Public Works to be able to
comment on the changes prior to the closing of the hearing.
Ms. Proud showed some transparencies depicting 1) the location of
the project, 2) a site plan of the proposed plat and 3) the zoning
of the site as well as surrounding areas. A video was shown.
The Comprehensive Plan Map designates the site as single-family
and Goal 4 of the Comprehensive Plan indicates that as much as
possible of the natural environment should be maintained and
preserved. Ms. Proud commented that typically, in a constrained
site, lots are larger than required to accommodate future
construction and development standards. All of the lots abutting
the east side of 95th Avenue S . are in an area identified as either
low or high hazard. The average area of the lots is 12, 000 square
feet. Ms . Proud commented that lots 6 and 7 are most affected by
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the constraints of the hazard area as well as the required
nonbuildable wildlife strip. A detailed tree plan was submitted.
A Determination of Nonsignificance with conditions was issued in
December 1989 . Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Mr. Hunter asked if the staff is recommending that the open space
area be moved to another place in the plat and lot six be
eliminated?
Ms. Proud commented the new site plan submitted by the applicant
proposed to put the open space area in a designated high hazard
area that would not be suitable for building and relocating the
lots lines for lots 1-7 . Lot 6 would then be larger, a better
buildable lot and access would be provided.
Mr. Hunter asked if the applicant or representative would like to
comment.
Mel Daley, project engineer for J.R. Ewing & Associates,
representing the applicant, submitted to the record a copy of the
revised site plan (Exhibit 2) . The plan was submitted on
February 6, 1990. Mr. Daley commented lots 1-5 were adjusted--
the east lot line of lot 5 shifted to the west. Further, the south
lots, on the east side, were also adjusted giving lots 7 and 6 more
square footage and making the buildable area larger. It also
provided an access for lot 6 to the northwest. In addition, the
three percent open space area will be incorporated into the high
hazard area. Mr. Daley commented the conditions recommended by the
Planning Department are reasonable and can be accomplished.
Mr. Hunter asked if there were any other comments.
Jim Flick asked . for an explanation of the high hazard area.
Mr. Flick had concerns about the traffic in the area. He commented
that 218th is a very steep arterial--a continuous 16 1/2 percent
grade. The street is marked for 35 mph while the actual speeds are
around 50 mph or greater. Mr. Flick commented that 94th Place S .
used to dead end. However, Evergreen Hills plat was developed and
now 94th Place S. has become a through street. Mr. Flick wanted
to know if the street will be signalized.
Mr. Hunter asked staff to define hazardous areas.
Ms. Proud showed a transparency of the submitted plat showing the
different hazardous areas and designations. Ms. Proud commented
the Zoning Code defines each of the these designations. Further,
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there is a map available in the Kent Planning Department showing
the hazardous/sensitive areas that were designated in the City.
Ms. Proud stated that each of these designated areas allow a
certain amount of impervious surface. The more severe the hazard
or sensitive area the less impervious surface allowed.
Gerald Huddleston expressed concerns about the drainage in the
area. Mr. Huddleston requested that a fence be built along Lots
14 , 15 , 20 and 21 .
Ron Perkins, 9511 S. 213th Street, Kent, WA, commented about 213th
Street. Mr. Perkins stated there was a great deal of water that
comes off the street and the hill and he had concerns about the
water. Mr. Perkins was concerned about the value of the smaller
lots. He commented the lots surrounding this subdivision are
larger and having smaller lots in the area could devalue the larger
property. Mr. Perkins requested more signage and speed bumps on
213th because of problems caused by speeding traffic and additional
traffic due to development in the area.
Steve 4uealey expressed concerns about the drainage in the area.
He showed the location of his property on the transparency.
Mr. Qualie wanted to know when the street would be improved and
how construction would be managed. Mr. Qualie expressed concerns
about the traffic impacts to the neighborhood.
Joe Dahlen stated his property is located north of lot 2 through
5 . Mr. Dahlen stated that some of the trees have been tagged and
some of the tagged trees are located on his property. Mr. Dahlen
asked if he would be notified as to what trees and when the trees
would be cut down.
Mr. Hunter commented there is no direct notification to property
owners as to what trees would be retained and when they would be
cut down. Mr. Hunter advised Mr. Dahlen to keep in touch with the
Planning Department as to what is happening with the trees.
Mr. Flick felt the condition on page 9 of the staff report
requiring applicant to participate in the 224th/228th corridor
project would not help in this area.
Mr. Hunter stated the conditions on page 9 refer to conditions
applied to the property under SEPA. The public hearing today is
to hear if there should be other conditions imposed on the project
and to hear public concerns on this project.
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Mr. Quealey asked a question regarding page 10, paragraph two,
concerning the number of vehicle trips. Mr. Qualie asked who
supplied this information and how this information was derived.
Mr. Hunter commented because of the concerns expressed on drainage,
traffic and the changes to the plat submitted today, the hearing
will not be closed today. The hearing will be continued to
February 21, 1990 at 3 : 00 p.m.
There was no further public testimony.
The hearing was adjourned at 4 : 30 p.m.
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KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
February 15, 1990
MEMO TO: TED HUNTER, KENT HEARING EXAMINER
FROM: Planning Department Staff
RE: ADDENDUM TO STAFF REPORT
GARRISON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
#SU-89-7
The applicant has submitted a revised plat which increases the size
of proposed lot 6 and realigns the wildlife/open space area. The
applicant has relocated the 3 percent wildlife corridor to an area
identified on the revised plat designated as a "high hazard area"
and crosses a portion of lots 6 through 10. As a condition of
approval the applicant must provide the actual square footage of
the corridor. The final mylar should specify that the proposed
corridor or easement is a non-buildable area.
The applicant has realigned proposed lots 1 through 7 to provide
a more suitable building area and easier access to the site on
proposed lot 6 . Therefore staff recommends that condition #2 be
deleted as written.
The Fire Department has requested that a formal condition of
approval be included on the final mylar stating that a sprinkler
system must be installed in all future single family homes. Access
to the site via S.'"'4218th Street exceeds the maximum grade of 12
percent permitted for safe fire vehicle operation.
At the February 7 , 1990 hearing, several citizens commented about
drainage and traffic problems in the neighborhood. They expressed
their concerns regarding the potential negative impacts the
proposed subdivision would have on their properties and surrounding
streets. The proposal is subject to City standards for road, storm
water retention and other utility improvements. The proposal will
be thoroughly reviewed to assure compliance with these provisions.
The amount of daily traffic will be adequately accommodated by the
proposed street system and required improvements. Speeding
vehicles are beyond the scope of the development process. Such
concerns are a traffic enforcement issue and should be directed to
the City Traffic Department. The applicant (attached) has submitted
a letter addressing the concerns raised by the citizens .
City staff continues to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed
preliminary subdivision subject to the deletion of condition #2 in
the original staff report and the inclusion of the following
conditions with the staff recommendation:
MEMO TO: TED HUNTER, HEARING EXAMINER
RE: GARRISON HEIGHTS #SU-89-7
PAGE 2
1. Fire Department access to these lots is by way of S. 218th
Street. South 218th Street exceeds the acceptable grade of
12 percent as called for in Kent City Code 13. 01. 060 (j ) . The
Uniform Fire Code as adopted by Ordinance #2663 allows for an
exception. When not otherwise required, the access may be
traded for an approved sprinkler system. The sprinklering of
all structures is therefore required.
2 . The applicant shall identify the exact location of the 3
percent wildlife/open space corridor or easement on the final
mylar as proposed and include a notation indicating that it
is a non-buildable area.
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
FOR HEARING EXAMINER MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 1990
FILE NO: GARRISON HEIGHTS #SU-89-7
APPLICANT: John R. Ewing and Associates
REQUEST: A request for preliminary subdivision approval
of 23 single-family residential lots.
STAFF
REPRESENTATIVE: Carol Proud
STAFF
RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Description of the Proposal
The proposal is for the subdivision of a 8 . 66 acre parcel
into 23 single-family lots. The average lot size is 13 , 000
square feet with the largest lot being 18,200 square feet
and the smallest lot being 12 , 000 square feet. The
resulting subdivision will provide for 23 detached single-
family homes at a density of approximately 2 . 6 units per
acre.
The applicant has provided a twenty-foot wide wildlife/open
space corridor along the eastern boundary of the subject
site. As a result of a SEPA condition, 3 percent of the
site must remain in a natural state for wildlife. The area
.must be continuous, and identified on the face of the plat
as a non-buildable area to be retained in its natural state
with no disturbance.
B. Location
The subject property is generally located at the southeast
corner of the intersection of S . 213th Place and 94th Place
South.
C. Size of Property
The property is 8 . 66 acres in size.
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D. Zoning
The proposed subdivision site is within an R1-12 , Single-
family Residential, zoning district (minimum lot size of
12 , 000 square feet) . The adjacent properties to the north,
west and south are also zoned R1-12 . The property to the
east is outside the City of Kent.
All future development on the proposed lots are subject to
the development standards for the R1-12 , Single-Family,
zoning district, the solar access setback regulations, view
regulations and the tree preservation ordinance. The
subdivision site is also subject to the Water Quality and
Hazard Area Development standards (Section 15 . 08 . 220) .
Planning Department Comment:
Proposed lot 6 does not meet the required lot width of 70
feet (only 33 feet proposed) . The rounded corner or
"elbow" at the end of proposed 214th Street is not a cul-
de-sac and, therefore, all lots fronting the curve are
subject to minimum lot widths specified in the single
family development standards. The Zoning Code does provide
a reduction to 80 percent of the minimum lot width for lots
that are narrower at the street frontage. This would allow
a minimum lot width of 56 feet. Proposed lot 6 must be
redesigned to meet this requirement.
The Water Quality and Hazard Area Development standards
regulate the amount of impervious surfaces allowed on a lot
having known physical constraints such as steep and
unstable slopes. Portions of the proposed plat have been
identified as having both low and high hazard areas.
Future development of impervious surfaces on lots located
in low hazard areas will be limited to a maximum of 30
percent site coverage and a maximum of 2 percent in high
hazard areas.
Solar access setback regulations will apply to all lots.
The purpose of the solar access setback provisions is to
provide a reasonable amount of solar access to lots in the
City so that the economic value of solar radiation falling
on those properties will be preserved and the option to use
solar energy will be encouraged. Any structures built on
the lots in a residential zone must maintain solar access
to the adjacent lots to the north.
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Because of the steep and varied slopes of the subject
property, adequate north/south dimensions may not be
available on all of the proposed lots. In order to assure
that each lot provides an adequate site for future
development that meets solar access and view regulations,
the applicant should identify on the final plat building
sites that comply with these regulations.
E. Subdivision Code
The purpose of the City of Kent Subdivision Code is to
provide rules, regulations, requirements, and standards
for subdividing land in the City of Kent, ensuring that
the highest feasible quality in subdivision will be
attained; that the public health, safety, general welfare,
and aesthetics of the City of Kent shall be promoted and
protected; that orderly growth, development, and the
conservation, protection and proper use of land shall be
ensured; that proper provisions for all public facilities
(including circulation, utilities, and services) shall be
taken into consideration; that conformance with provisions
set forth in the City of Kent Zoning Code and Kent
Comprehensive Plan shall be ensured.
Planning Department Comment:
The proposed plat is in general conformance with the
regulations of the Subdivision Code. Streets conform to
the circulation pattern established in the area and all
proposed sewers, water mains, and other utilities will
comply with applicable City requirements.
Portions of the subject property have slopes varying
between 15 and 35 percent and therefore are subject to the
criteria established for hillside subdivisions. Section
3 . 1. 10 (d) states that in the steeper portions of the site,
lots may be required to be larger than the minimum lot size
established in the Zoning Code. It appears that a least
half of the area of proposed lot 6 and lot 7 is classified
as a high hazard area. Only two percent of this area may
be covered with impervious surfaces. This restriction
combined with the proposed 20-foot wildlife/open space
corridor, Zoning Code view regulations and solar
requirements would leave very little area for suitable
building sites.
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F. Comprehensive Plan
The City of Kent first adopted a city-wide Comprehensive
Land Use Plan in 1969 . The goals, objectives and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan represent an expression of
community intentions and aspirations concerning the future
of Kent and the area within the Sphere of Interest. The
Comprehensive Plan is used by the Mayor, City Council, City
Administrator, Planning Commission, Hearing Examiner and
City departments to guide growth, development and spending
decisions. Residents, land developers, business
representatives and others may refer to the plan as a
statement of the City' s intentions concerning future
development.
The City of Kent has also adopted a number of sub-area
plans that address specific concerns of certain areas of
the City. Like the City-wide Plan, the sub-area plans
serve as policy guides for future land use in the City of
Kent. This area is served by the Valley Floor sub-area
plan. The following is a review of these plans as they
relate to the subject property.
CITY-WIDE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City-wide Comprehensive Plan is made up of two
entities, the Comprehensive Plan Map and the written goals,
objectives and policies. The Comprehensive Plan Map
designates the site as SF, Single Family.
HOUSING ELEMENT
OVERALL GOAL: ASSURE A DECENT HOME AND SUITABLE LIVING
ENVIRONMENT FOR FAMILIES DESIRING TO LIVE IN KENT.
GOAL 2 : Guide new residential development into areas
where the needed services and facilities are available,
and in a manner which is compatible with existing
residential neighborhoods.
Objective 2 : Permit new residential development on
the East and West Hills as the
necessary facilities and services are
available.
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Planning Department Comment:
This Comprehensive Plan goal and objective establishes the
City policy of encouraging development of new single-
family housing. A major distinction in types of housing
units is that between multifamily and single-family units.
In recent years, multifamily development has far outpaced
single-family construction.
If approved, this proposal will make available 23 single-
family residential lots. This will encourage the
production of single-family dwellings and help to restore
a balance in the mix of single-family and multifamily
housing types.
Objective 3 : Guide new residential growth so that
it occurs in a responsible manner,
consistent with neighborhood
objectives .
Planning_Department Comment:
This objective supports the policy which encourages in-
fill development of areas already served by utilities and
transportation systems to achieve maximum efficiency in
the provision of services and preservation of natural
features. The subject site is surrounded by existing
residential development which has already necessitated the
extension of water and sewer service and the construction
of other public improvements in the area. If approved,
the Garrison Heights subdivision would provide for in-fill
development in an already serviced portion of the City.
GOAL 4 : Assure environmental quality in residential areas.
Objective 1: Preserve and maintain as much of the
natural environment as possible.
Policy 2 : Require site design to conserve natural
features, such as streams, steep
slopes, trees, and wetlands.
Planning Department Comment:
The staff has several concerns regarding the design of the
proposed plat. Typically, in a hazard area lots are larger
than those in less constrained areas. This provides
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adequate building sites that can accommodate future
residential construction and meet required development
standards. All of the proposed lots abutting the east
side of 95th Avenue S. are in the area identified as low
or high hazard and the amount of allowed impervious
surfaces is limited by Zoning Code requirements. The
average area of these lots is 12 , 600 square feet, slightly
larger than the minimum 12 , 000 square feet. Together with
the proposed location of the non-buildable, wildlife
corridor, the location of future construction is limited.
Proposed lots 6 and 7 are most affected by these
constraints.
The applicant has designated an area that is continuous and
three percent of the total site area for wildlife.
Although the proposed location meets the literal SEPA
condition it does not provide a practical area that can be
retained in a natural state for wildlife or open space.
Given the physical constraints identified throughout this
report and the comprehensive plan policy to conserve
natural features, proposed lot 6 should be consolidated
with the adjacent lots. Further, the proposed non-
buildable, wildlife area should be relocated to that
portion of the reconfigured lot (proposed lot 6) that is
identified as a high hazard area .
The applicant has submitted a detailed tree plan that shows
the location of existing trees on the site in relation to
the proposed lots. Several of the trees are located in
proposed public right of way and will necessarily have to
be removed. The remaining trees on the site could be
retained for the benefit of future development. In keeping
with the provisions of the tree preservation ordinance and
the intent of this goal and policy, prior to approval of
a grade and fill permit, the applicant must identify all
trees to be retained on the property.
II. SITE AND AREA HISTORY
The subject site was annexed to the City of Kent in 1977 as part
of the 60 acre Lein annexation. The area directly to the east
is outside the City of Kent. The entire neighborhood both
inside the City limits and in King County has seen a substantial
amount of subdivision activity over the past several years.
The abutting property to the south was platted into two lots in
1986 through the Peiper Short Plat. Directly north is the
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location of the Evergreen Hills Plat with 21 lots and approved
in 1986. The two-lot Barry short plat was also approved in 1986
and is located on the opposite side of 94th Place S. , west of
the subject site.
III. LAND USE
Land use in the area is almost .exclusively residential. The
site itself is currently undeveloped. The property is bordered
on all four sides by single-family residences.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
A. Environmental Assessment
A final Mitigated Declaration of Nonsignificance
(#ENV-89-110) was issued on December 71 1989 subject to the
following conditions:
1. The applicant shall provide a site plan identifying
all hazard areas as defined by the City of Kent Zoning
Code at the time of preliminary plat application.
Impervious surface restrictions and grading conditions
may be applied as a result of this analysis, and slope
protection easements may be required.
2 . A detailed erosion and sedimentation control plan
shall be approved and implemented prior to any
clearing and grading. Grading shall be conducted only
during dry weather conditions as determined by the
Public Works Department.
3 . Control of dust emissions shall be required during
grading and construction. Excavated areas shall be
watered as necessary to prevent dust contamination of
the air.
4 . The applicant shall provide detailed information to
the Public Works Department about possible spring or
groundwater seepage on-site. Additional mitigating
measures may be applied to the development after
reviewing this information, if deemed necessary by the
Public Works Department.
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5 . The applicant shall provide a comprehensive, accurate
tree plan for all trees on-site of 6" caliper or
greater in conjunction with submission of the
preliminary plat application. Trees identified for
preservation by the Planning Department shall be
identified and protected during grading or
construction on the site by means deemed appropriate
by the Planning Department.
6. The applicant shall retain a minimum of 3 percent of
the development in a natural state for wildlife. This
area shall be continuous, and shall be identified on
the face of the plat as a non-buildable area to be
retained in its natural state with no disturbance.
7 . The storm drainage system shall be capable of
collecting and conveying flows from upstream adjacent
properties. The system shall pick up and collect the
storm water outletting onto the property from the
outfall located in the vicinity of the southeast
corner of this proposed plat. A detailed analysis
shall be made of downstream system capacities and
necessary improvements shall be made to that system
to provide for adequate conveyance capacity and to
prevent flooding, erosion and sedimentation problems.
8 . Provide on-site detention of storm water and
incorporate biofiltration into storm system design to
provide treatment prior to discharging into the City's
system. Location of the biofiltration swale shall be
illustrated on the preliminary plat plan.
9 . The owner/developer shall reconstruct and improve 94th
Place S. for the entire frontage thereon to include
an asphalt-paved half street, 18 feet in width, with
curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, storm
drainage, underground utilities and related
appurtenances. The improvements shall include
widening and overlaying the north half thereof to
provide a 12 foot driving lane. Further, 94th Avenue
from 218th Street to the plat shall be widened to 24
feet with an 8 foot gravel. shoulder on one side.
10. The developer shall do a traffic study to identify all
traffic impacts upon the City of Kent road network and
traffic signal system. The study shall identify all
intersections at level-of-service "E" or "F" or which
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will be at level of service "E" or "F" due to
increased traffic volumes from the development. These
intersections are at a threshold level for traffic
mitigation.
The study shall then identify what improvements are
necessary to mitigate the development impacts thereon.
Upon agreement by the City with the findings of the
study and the mitigation measures outlined in the
study, implementation and/or construction of said
mitigation measures shall be the conditional
requirement of the issuance of the respective
development permits.
In lieu of conducting the above traffic study,
constructing and/or implementing the respective
mitigation measures hereby, the developer may agree
to the following conditions to mitigate the traffic
impacts due to the Garrison Heights development.
A. The developer shall execute an environmental
mitigation agreement to financially participate
and pay a fair share of the costs associated with
the construction of the South 224th/228th Street
corridor project. The minimum benefit to the
above development is estimated at $24 , 748 based
on 23 PM peak hour trips entering and leaving the
site and the capacity of the South 224th/228th
Street corridor.
The execution of this agreement will serve to
mitigate traffic impacts to the above mentioned
intersections and road system by committing
funding for the South 224th/228th Street
corridor, which will provide additional capacity
for traffic volumes within the area of the above
mentioned development.
B. Significant Natural Features
1. Topography and Vegetation
The subdivision site is situated on a west facing
slope. The slopes range from 15 to 30 percent in the
lower, western portion, to about 35 percent along the
eastern margin. According to a geo-technical study
submitted with the plat application, some water
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seepage occurs on the property and very moist surface
soils were found adjacent to an old well site. The
property is densely wooded with alder, maple, fir and
cedar trees and has a moderate undergrowth.
C. Significant Social Features
1. Street System
The lots will have access to 94th Place S which is
classified as a local arterial and has a public right-
of-way width of 60 feet. The actual width of paving
is 24 feet. The street is not improved with curbs and
gutters.
Traffic mitigation conditions have already been
determined as part of the SEPA review process.
94th Place S. will be improved at that portion of the
street adjacent to the subject property. Improvements
will include street lighting, curbs, gutters and
sidewalks. The average daily traffic count on the
street is 1, 000 vehicle trips per day.
2 . Water System
The City water main at this location has inadequate
pressure. Water service to all lots will be provided
by the Soos Creek Sewer and Water District. Main size
shall be sufficient to provide required fire and
domestic flows. All utility improvements are subject
to City of Kent standards.
3 . Sanitary Sewer System
An existing eight-inch sanitary sewer located along
94th Place S . is available to serve the proposed lots.
4 . Storm Water System
On- and off-site detailed plans of the storm drainage
improvements will be required as part of the plat
approval .
5 . LID' s
The proposal is subject to LID 287 for sanitary
sewers.
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V. MEETINGS , CORRESPONDENCE, AND LEGAL NOTICES
A tentative plat meeting with the applicant and members of the
subdivision committee was held on October 11, 1989. All
appropriate comments and concerns have been included in this
report.
VI . CONSULTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
The following departments and agencies were advised of this
application:
City Administrator City Attorney
Director of Public Works Chief of Police
Parks & Recreation Director Fire Chief
Building Official City Clerk
In addition to the above, all persons owning property which lies
within 300 feet of the site were notified of the application and
of the February 7 , 1990 public hearing.
Staff comments have been incorporated in the staff report where
applicable.
VII . PLANNING DEPARTMENT REVIEW
The Planning Department has reviewed this application in
relation to the Comprehensive Plan, West Hill Plan, present
zoning, land use, the street system, and comments from other
departments and finds that:
A. The City-wide Comprehensive Plan Map designates the site
as SF, Single-Family Residential .
B. The Valley Floor Comprehensive Plan Map designates the site
as SF, Single-Family Residential .
C. The site is presently zoned R1-12 , Single-Family
Residential , 12 , 000 square feet minimum lot size.
D. All lots meet or exceed the minimum lot size specified in
the development standards for the R1-12 , Single-Family
Residential , zoning district.
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E. Land use in the area is predominantly single-family
residential.
F. The subdivision will have access to 94th Place S. and a
proposed internal street system that includes two cul-de-
sacs.
VIII . CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the merits of this request and the Code criteria
for granting a preliminary plat, the City staff recommends
approval with the following conditions:
Planning Department Conditions:
1. To assure that each lot provides an adequate site for
future development, the applicant shall identify on the
final plat building sites that meet the siting criteria
specified in the Kent Zoning Code, solar access and view
regulations.
2 . Proposed lot 6 shall be consolidated with the adjacent
lots. Further, the proposed non-buildable, wildlife area
shall be relocated to that portion of the reconfigured lot
(proposed lot 6) that is identified as a high hazard area.
3 . Prior to approval of a grade and fill permit, the applicant
must identify on the submitted tree plan all trees to be
retained on the property.
Public Works Department Conditions:
A. Prior to Recordation of Plat:
1 . Provide approved engineering drawings and construct
or bond for the following:
a. Extend public water to meet domestic and flow
requirements of the City (due to inadequate
pressure, water will be provided by Soos Creek
Water and Sewer District) .
b. Gravity sanitary sewers shall be extended to
serve all lots within the plat and any adjacent
properties not presently served.
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C. On-site drainage facilities shall be constructed
which incorporate detention as well as
biofiltration and oil/water separation. ( A
minimum 200 foot long biofiltration swale with
maximum 3 to 1 side slopes is required) . The
on-site storm system shall be sized to pick up
off-site tributary areas.
d. All streets within the plat shall be improved to
residential standards including asphalt pavement,
curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm drainage,
street lighting, street name signs, underground
utilities and related appurtenances. (South 214th
Place and 95th Avenue S. shall be 32 feet curb
to curb; 95th Place S . shall be a minimum 28 feet
curb to curb) .
Cul-de-sac turnarounds shall meet Fire Department
criteria. A minimum 45-foot radius to curb is
required. A minimum 25-foot curb return radius
is required at the intersection of S . 214th Place
with 94th Place S .
e. Dedicate all necessary right of way for the above
improvements and provide any additional easements
necessary for utility extensions.
B. Prior to the Issuance of Any Development Permits on Any
Lot•
1. Construct all the required improvements stated in
Section A above.
KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
January 25, 1990
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 . 1990
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: AUTOMATED TEE TIME SYSTEM
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Parks Department requests
authorization to purchase the Lynxx Tee Management System for
the Riverbend Golf Complex, at a cost of $20, 000. The system,
through a touch tone phone, provides golf information and
reserves tee times. Golf course staff estimate that they spend
3 , 000 hours per year in tee time scheduling. Staff feel that
the system could provide a convenience to the golfer, while
freeing up staff time at the golf course.
3 . EXHIBITS: Issues and Options paper; fiscal note.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Parks Committee Internal Budget Committee;
Parks Department Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES _
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $20 , 000
SOURCE OF FUNDS: revenue
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
that the Parks Department is authorized to purchase the Lynxx
Tee Management System, at a cost of $20, 000.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 4B
CITY OF KENT
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
ISSUES AND OPTIONS
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
PROPOSAL:
To purchase a Lynxx Tee Management System - to schedule tee times at the 18 hole
course of Riverbend Golf Complex- ($20,000) expenditure.
OBJECTIVES AND FACTS:
1 . The City expects 110,000 rounds to be played at Riverbend (18 hole) in
1990.
2. To schedule 110,000 rounds, it would take at least 52,000 calls- just for
tee times.
3. 52,000 calls at four minutes a call (including information requests) would
equal 3,466 hours, just for tee time scheduling.
4. 3,466 hours valued at $7 per hour equals $24,263 a year.
5. The system would not replace the cashier or starter, but free up time (away
from phone) for other duties.
6. In addition to scheduling tee times, the system can furnish the caller with
pertinent information regarding the complex.
Example: driving range information
length of the course
price of green fee and power carts
7. A courtesy phone can be installed in the lobby area for walk-in tee time
schedulers.
OPTIONS:
1 . CONTINUE AS WE ARE.
2. LEASE THE LYNXX TEE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM- 5 YEAR LEASE ($513.40
PER MONTH) EQUALS $30,804.
3. PURCHASE THE LYNXX TEE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR $20,000.
OPTION 1: CONTINUE AS WE ARE.
ADVANTAGES
1 . No one is upset over change.
2. More person-to-person contact with golfers.
DISADVANTAGES
1 . Phones continue to take priority time of the cashier and the starter.
2. Potential loss of revenue.
OPTION 2: LEASE THE LYNXX TEE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(5 YEARS FOR $513. 4O PER MONTH)
ADVANTAGES
1. Less capital needed up front.
2. Additional revenue could be realized by selling preferred tee time
cards.
3. Save many hours of employees' time (3,466 hours annually) .
4. Books tee times 24 hours per day.
5. Provides a printout of each day's play sheet.
6. Improves customer relations.
7. Promotes all phases of the golf complex.
8. Books tournaments in advance.
9. Allows for preferred tee time card use.
10. Automatically matches players into foursomes.
11 . Makes booking tee times more fair to all golfers.
12. Would allow increased revenue through sponsorship.
DISADVANTAGES
1 . Continued monthly lease payments.
2. Approximately 25% will not like the system at first.
3. Old timers like to talk to the front desk in person.
4. A small percentage of people do not have touch-tone phones.
OPTION 3 PURCHASE THE LYNXX TEE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ($20, 000) .
ADVANTAGES
1 . Less expensive than leasing.
2. Additional revenue could be realized by selling preferred tee time
cards.
3. Save many hours of employees' time (3,466 hours annually) .
4. Books tee times 24 hours per day.
5. Provides a printout of each day's play sheet.
6. Improves customer relations.
7. Promotes all phases of the golf complex.
8. Books tournaments in advance.
9. Allows for preferred tee time card use.
10. Automatically matches players into foursomes.
11 . Makes booking tee times more fair to all golfers.
12. Would allow increased revenue through sponsorship.
DISADVANTAGES
1 . More capital needed up front.
2. Approximately 25% will not like the system at first.
3. Old timers like to talk to the front desk in person.
4. A small percentage of people do not have touch-tone phones.
DISCUSSION:
Additional revenue could be generated.
1. Sell preferred tee time cards to 50 golfers. Each card- would allow
the holder to book tee times for a foursome two times per week.
Cards sell for $400 each.
2. By selling a brief sponsorship message on the Lynxx Tee Management
System, additional revenue is a good possibility.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Since some people will be confused when using the system for the first
time, if confused, the caller will be asked to punch certain keys. He
would then be transferred to the front desk for additional instructions.
The system can be customized to suit the needs of the Riverbend Complex.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The system was used at Calgary, Alberta for a demonstration purpose. The
following are the results of a survey taken of the people that called the system:
The Lynxx Tee Management System is "golfer approved." In a random survey
of 500 golfers who used the Lynxx Tee Management System during the summer
of 1989, 92% said that before our system was installed at their course,
it took them more than five telephone calls to the golf course to get a
tee time! Listen to what they had to say after using the Lynxx Tee
Management System:
68% said they got through to make their reservations on the first
try.
76% felt that the Lynxx Tee Management System is better than the
old way of reserving tee times.
78% were able to book the times they wanted, while another 13% felt
they were able to get tee times close to what they wanted.
81% like the new reservation system.
81% felt the system improved the overall service to them.
84% said that they would be in favor of having the Lynxx Tee
Management System at more golf courses.
88% felt our system makes booking tee times more fair for all
golfers.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Golf Complex staff and the Parks Department staff recommend the
purchase of the Lynxx Tee Management System.
(article from Golfing Northwest)
Tees Times May Be
Reserved Using
Touch Tone Phones
Nothing has been decided yet, but The new system, according to Bogic,
Seattle's public golf courses are consider- "gives everybody an equal opportunity to a
ing installing a 24-hour computerized sys- starting time,and it gives the people in the
Lem that would allow golfers to make reser- pro shop more opportunity to wait on the
vations for Lee times using a touch-tone customers that arc in ]'rent of them."
phone. The downside is that anyone without a
"A lot of golf courses are looking at it, touch-tone phone couldn't use the system.
butnobody'ssaid let's do it yetin Lhisarea," And,thecostof installing the system would
said Howard Bogic of the Seattle Parks and have to be passed along to someone—pre-
Recreation Department. "A lot of major sumably the golfers.
areas in the country area are doing it now." One real advantage of the system to golf
"I think once somebody in the North- course operators is that it would effectively
west does it, it will spread quickly," he prevent goll'cn from reserving a tee time
added. and then not showing up.Anyone using the
The way it would work is this: At a system would be assigned a number, and
certain time—other areas of the country there would be penalties for offenders.
have used m idnighL—golfcrs would be able "We've found out in different areas of
to dial in for tee times a week hence. By the counLry that people do tend to cancel
punching numbers on die phone,they'd be their starting times more often, because
able to reserve a specific ume at either they've been educated to do so,"said Bo-
Jackson Park,Jefferson or West Seattle. gic.
Accord ing to Bogie,the system could be The final decision will be made by the
expanded so that golfers could call one Parks Superintendent, upon recommenda-
number to make reservations at any of the Lion from the Parks Department.
public courses in King County;orperhaps - If you have an opinion one way or the
Pierce and Snuhomisli as well, other,we'd like you to tell us about it.Send
"Then you'd really be giving people a letters to:Golfing Northwest,3930 Burwell
service,wouldn't you?" he asked. St.,Bremerton WA 98312.We'll publish as
Recently,the Parks Department surveyed many as space allows.
about 1,000 golfers at the three public
courses.They opposed the idea by about a
3-to-2 margin.
"'Me survey showed that the majority
were not in favor of this system,and mainly
because it was the unknown,"said Bogic.
'-nicy said why change?We know how Lo
do it now.But those are the golfers Lhat play
regularly."
As it stands now,golfers make rescrva-
Lions by calling Lhecourses when they open,
or by coming in to the pro shop_ Those
calling in oftentimes get a busy signal.
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Subject: AUTOMATED TEE TIME SYSTEM - FISCAL NOTE
Creator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 03/14/90 at 0924 .
THE PARKS DEPARTMENT IS PROPOSING THE ACQUISITION OF AN AUTOMATED TEE TIME
SYSTEM FOR USE AT RIVERBEND AT A COST OF $20, 000. THE SYSTEM THROUGH A TOUCH
TONE PHONE PROVIDES GOLF INFORMATION AND RESERVES TEE TIMES. IT IS ESTIMATED BY
THE PARKS DEPARTMENT THAT THEY CURRENTLY SPEND OVER 31000 HOURS PER YEAR IN TEE
TIME SCHEDULING. TO PAY FOR THE SYSTEM THE PARKS DEPARTMENT IS PROPOSING
THE SELLING OF PREFERRED TEE TIME CARDS THAT WOULD ALLOW HOLDERS TO SCHEDULE
TEE TIMES IN ADVANCE OF THOSE NOT HOLDING A PERFERRED CARD.
THE IBC FEELS THAT THE SYSTEM COULD PROVIDE A REAL CONVENIENCE TO THE GOLFER
WHILE FREEING UP STAFF TIME AT THE COURSE. THE GOLFER CAN MAKE RESERVATIONS
AT THEIR CONVENIENCE 24 HOURS A DAY AND THE CITY WILL BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE
PART TIME SUMMER HELP FOR TEE TIME SCHEDULING. THE IBC IS CONCERNED ABOUT
USE BY SENIORS AND ABOUT SELLING PERFERRED TEE TIME CARDS. THE CONCERN IS
RELATED TO THE PERCEPTION OF THE CITY'S COURSE BEING A PRIVATE COURSE. THE
IBC RECOMMENDS THE PROPOSAL FROM PROJECTED GOLF REVENUE PLUS ADDITIONAL REVENUE
FROM AN ADVERTISING MESSAGE INCLUDED ON THE SYSTEM. THE IBC ALSO RECOMMENDS
SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS FOR SENIORS AND THE ACQUISITION OF A WARRANTY ON THE
SYSTEMS OPERATION.
I
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 , 1990
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: CITY OF KENT CULTURAL PLANNING/CULTURAL CENTER
FEASIBILITY STUDY
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization is requested for
expenditure of $10, 000 to match funds being raised locally by
the City of Kent Performing Arts Center Task Force for the
purpose of hiring a consultant for a Kent Cultural Center
Feasibility Study and a Comprehensive Cultural Plan. At its
December 26, 1989 meeting, the Kent Arts Commission voted
unanimously to support this endeavor.
3 . EXHIBITS: Attachment A - Performing Arts Center Task Force
Mission Statement and Goals
Attachment B - proposed project announcement
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $10, 000
SOURCE OF FUNDS: General Fund
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to appropriate $10, 000 from the General Fund to match monies
being raised locally by the Performing Arts Center Task Force
upon successful completion of their $10, 000 fund-raising
campaign.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 4C
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bject: CULTURAL CENTER - FISCAL NOTE
,_eator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 03/20/90 at 1508 .
THE CITY HAS BEEN ASKED BY A GROUP OF PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE $10, 000
TO MATCH A PLANNED PRIVATE SECTOR FUND DRIVE TO GENERATE AN ADDITIONAL $10, 000
TO COMPLETE A CULTURAL CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY. IT WAS INITIALLY THOUGHT THAT
A PORTION OF THE CITY'S MATCH WOULD COME FROM THE UNSPENT 1989 ARTS COMMISSION
BUDGET BUT THAT WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF OTHER PARK DEPARTMENT
OVEREXPENDITURES.
THE IBC TAKES NO POSITION BUT CONCURS WITH THE OPERATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY'S MONEY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDS
ARE RAISED. IF APPROVED, THE IBC RECOMMENDS FUNDING WITH A GENERAL FUND
BUDGET CHANGE. THE APPROPRIATION COULD COME FROM ADDITIONAL FUNDS GENERATED
AT YEAR END 1989 .
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTS THE STUDY IF IT HELPS ADDRESS THE COUNCIL TARGET ISSUE -
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION.
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF KENT
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER TASK FORCE
MISSION STATEMENT
To promote and coordinate plans for a performing arts center in
downtown Kent. To explore methods of mutual cooperation in
planning, funding, construction, maintenance and operation of a
community arts facility and to present findings to the Kent Arts
Commission and Kent City Council .
GOALS
1. Study feasibility of establishing a special district in the
Kent sphere of interest, costs and resources needed to do so.
2 . Study possibilities for public/private partnership to develop
a facility for Kent. Investigate incentives, i.e. tax, etc.
for the private sector to get involved.
3 . Work with the Kent Arts Commission to develop a comprehensive
community cultural plan.
4 . Identify community arts and cultural needs and resources to
establish size of facility and amenities needed.
5. Study potential facility sites and impact in downtown Kent
regarding zoning, reclamation, condemnation, etc.
6. To accomplish our mission.
ATTACHMENT B
Project Announcement
Solicitation for Statements of
qualifications and Project Proposals
City of Kent Cultural Planning/
Cultural Center Feasibility Study
I . Purpose: On behalf of the City of Kent, the City of Kent Performing
Arts Center Task Force and the City of Kent Arts Commission hereby
solicit qualification statements and project proposals from firms or
consultants proposing to provide consulting, project management and
other services for a) a comprehensive cultural plan to assess the needs,
suggest programs, evaluate existing roles, legitimate assumptions and
form the basis for a strategy for the encouragement of the arts and b) a
feasibility study of a Cultural Arts Center in downtown Kent to explore
methods of mutual cooperative planning, uses, funding, construction,
maintenance and operation of a facility. Priority will be given to the
firm or consultant who has proven experience and skill in the following
areas including, but not limited to: on site needs assessment and
telephone survey techniques, market research and comparative study,
financial planning and framework budgets, ability to work with
public/private boards and commissions, development of reports and
planning documents, public presentation, development of project
timelines, familiarity with current cultural and/or theatre project
development techniques, and implementation of project strategies.
II . General Scope of Duties: The City of Kent Performing Arts Center Task
Force and City of Kent Arts Commission have determined that the City
should contract with a firm or consultant to create a comprehensive plan
and report.
The consultant will report to and work with the Performing Arts Center
Task Force and designated staff within the City of Kent Parks and
Recreation Department and Administration Department. The report must
incorporate the study of and reporting on the following areas:
A. Financial feasibility and community support for a City of Kent
Cultural Center.
1 . Feasibility of establishing a special district or Public
Development Authority in the Kent sphere of interest, costs and
resources needed to do so. Determine if there is public support
for a bond issue.
2. Possibilities for public/private partnership to develop a
facility for Kent. Investigate incentives, i .e. tax, etc. for
the private sector involvement.
3. Capital financing feasibility including consultant and
architectural costs, site acquisition and development,
construction, fees, taxes, equipment and financing.
4. Operational financing feasibility including earned income
potential , contributions, operating expenses and special
programming costs.
B. Comprehensive community cultural plan.
1 . Identify greater Kent area performing and visual artists and
arts organizations.
Data collected from each organization should include
organization goals, future growth plans, need for technical
support, whether the organization is professional or avocational
financial stability, current and future facility needs, and the
top significant issues facing the organization.
2. Identify potential audience in the greater Kent area.
Data collected should include what determines audience
attendance, current local and regional attendance trends,
favorite leisure time activities, would they attend events in
Kent, where they live, willingness to pay and how much, and
where they look for information .
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3. Identify historical landmarks, sites, and districts,
architecturally significant building and public places, and the
multi -cultural heritage and traditions of all minority cultures
in the greater Kent area.
C. Potential facility sites, costs and impact on downtown Kent
regarding traffic patterns, parking needs, transportation needs and
accessibility, incentives for development, and effect downtown
business district.
D. Recommendations on the following:
1 . Does the City have a proven need for a Cultural Center?
2. Is it financially feasible?
3. Is there City and community commitment to see the project
through?
4. What is our plan of action regarding Kent's cultural
environment/ecology - where do we go from here?
III . Invitation: Interested persons/firms are invited to submit a statement
of interest in performing the consulting/project management services
generally described above. In addition, supporting documents outlining
qualifications to perform such services must be submitted. Supporting
documents should outline qualifications, experience, and references in
cultural planning/cultural center feasibility project management similar
in focus to the type of work described under Section II of this
document. Submit two copies of the proposal .
IV. Selection Process: Persons/Firms submitting Statements of
Qualifications will be screened and finalists selected. Finalists will
be scheduled for panel presentations/ interviews. Finalists will then
be ranked and contract negotiations initiated. In the event that
contracted services cannot be successfully negotiated, negotiations
shall then continue with the next ranked firm. Nothing herein shall be
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construed to require the City to contract with any proposing firm for
services. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
V. Length of Contract: Specific terms of the consultation contract will be
negotiated.
VI . Questions/Formal Responses Regarding this Request: Questions should be
directed to:
VII . Firm Representative: Indicate in your response the name and telephone
number of a person in your organization whom we may contact in regard to
your proposal and indicate if this person would be the consultant whom
you would assign to this project. Also state that the persons signing
your Statement of Qualifications have authority to commit your firm to
this project.
VIII. Award of Contract: It is the City of Kent's desire to negotiate a
consultation contract as soon as possible with a qualified firm,
experienced in similar work, which offers its services at an affordable
and reasonable cost. Project budget range $15,000 to $20,000.
IX. Conflicts of Interest: By submitting the proposal , the firm declares
that it has no conflict of interest should it contract with the City and
that any conflicts, if they do arise, will be resolved exclusively in
favor of the City.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date_ April 3 , 1990
Category Bid
1. SUBJECT: LID 328 - WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Bid opening was held February 21, 1990
with the low bid submitted by Gary Merlino Construction in the
amount of $4 , 088, 382 . 62 . It is recommended this bid be accepted.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Public Works Director; bid summary.
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
the bid submitted by Gary Merlino Construction in the amount of
$4 , 088, 382 . 62 for LID 328 be accepted.
DISCUSSION-
ACTION: —
Council Agenda
Item No. 5A
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 29, 1990
TO: MAYOR KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DON WICKSTROM
RE: LID 328 - WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS
Bid opening was February 21, 1990 with eight bids received. The
low bid was submitted by Gary Merlino Construction in the amount
of $4 , 088 , 382 . 62 .
The project provides for widening and overlay of West Valley
Highway from S . 212th Street to S . 188th Street. The project
includes curb, gutter, sidewalk and storm drainage along both sides
of the roadway and traffic signals at S. 208th Street, S. 204th
Street, S . 200th Street and S. 196th Street. Construction costs
are estimated to be approximately $4 , 497 , 220. It is recommended
the bid submitted by Gary Merlino Construction be accepted.
BID SUMMARY
Gary Merlino Construction $4, 088, 382 . 62
Robison Construction, Inc. 4 ,483 , 106. 51
Volker Stevin Pacific, Inc. 4, 488, 974 . 45
Waterworks, Inc. 4 , 501, 146. 36
R. W. Scott Construction Co. 4 , 536, 978 . 84
Tri-State Construction, Inc. 4 , 593 , 127. 62
Northwest Cascade, Inc. 4, 690, 807. 46
Scoccolo Construction, Inc. 4 , 879 , 850. 00
Engineer ' s Estimate $4 , 357 , 399 . 70
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 1990
Category Bid
1. SUBJECT: KENT SPRINGS TRANSMISSION MAIN
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Bid opening was held March 26, 1990 with
eight bids received. The low bid was submitted by Volker Stevin
Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $2 , 939, 442 .22. It is recommended
this bid be accepted.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Public Works Director; bid summary.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REOUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
the bid submitted by Volker Stevin Pacific, Inc. in the amount
of $2 , 939, 442 . 22 for Kent Springs Transmission Main be accepted.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
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Council Agenda
Item No. 5B
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
March 29, 1990
TO: MAYOR KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DON WICKSTROM
RE: KENT SPRINGS TRANSMISSION MAIN
Bid opening was March 26, 1990 and nine bids were received. The
low bid was submitted by Volker Stevin Pacific, Inc. in the amount
of $2 ,939, 442 . 22 .
The project provides for the replacement of a portion of the Kent
Springs Transmission Main from 108th Avenue S .E. to 132nd Avenue
S.E. Construction costs are estimated to be $3 ,233 , 386 . It is
recommended the bid submitted by Volker Stevin Pacific, Inc. in the
amount of $2 , 939 , 442 . 22 be accepted.
BID SUMMARY
Volker Stevin Pacific, Inc. $2 , 939 , 442 . 22
Robison Construction 3 , 171, 529 . 47
Tri-State Construction 3 , 260, 294 .92
Active Construction 3 , 592, 701. 07
Gary Merlino Construction 4 , 266,727 . 10
Frank Coluccio Construction 5, 062 , 599 .75
Debco (Bid Schedule 1 only) 1, 251, 537 . 48
Como Construction (Bid Schedule 1 only) 1, 344, 147 . 80
Pape & Sons (Bid Schedule 2 only) 2 , 372 , 913 . 91
Engineer' s Estimate $3, 718 , 963 . 22
Kent City Council Meeting
Date April 3 , 1990
Category Bid
1. SUBJECT: BIDS ON FORFEITED PROPERTY
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Police Department solicited minimum
bids on two parcels of real estate seized and forfeited under
provisions of state law pertaining to property used for
manufacture or distribution of controlled substances. The
enclosed memorandum from Chief Frederiksen outlines the process
and bids received. The Chief of Police recommends acceptance of
the highest bids.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Rod Frederiksen.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff; IBC, Operations Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REOUIRED: $ 0 _
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
accept the high bids as recommended by the Chief of Police.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 5C
KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARCH 29, 1990
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Chief Rod Frederiksen j�N--T
SUBJECT: Sale of Property: Acceptance of Bids
As you are aware, two properties acquired by the City of Kent as
a result of the Kent Police investigation of the illegal drug
related activities and subsequent arrest of Raymond D. Hendrickson
were approved to be sold. The properties were:
1. 4 . 84 acres of unimproved real property on the Enumclaw
Plateau located in unincorporated King County near Flaming Geyser
State Park; and
2 . A single family residence located at 27637 188th Place
S.E. , Kent, Washington (property is located at Winterwood Estates
in Covington east of the City of Kent) .
It should be noted that based upon property appraisal that a
minimum acceptable bid amount was established at $65, 000 for the
unimproved property and $160, 000 for the residence at 27637 188th
Place S.E. .
Two bids were received for the single family residence located at
27637 188th Place S.E. , Kent, Washington. They were as follows:
1. A single highest cash only bid of $195, 196. 00 from Thomas
R. and Warwick D. Tomfehr.
2 . A second highest bid of $181, 000.99 received from John
Bahlenhorst.
It is my recommendation following review of the bids received that
the bid from Thomas R. and Warwick D. Tomfehr in the amount of
$195, 196. 00 be accepted.
Only one bid was received for the unimproved real property located
near Flaming Geyser State Park. The bid was a single highest cash
only bid in the amount of $66, 552 . 00 from William G. Burleson and
Lois D. Burleson. I recommend that this bid be accepted.
Thank you for your consideration of my recommendations.
RHF:klr
R E P O R T S
A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
F. PARKS COMMITTEE
G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
MARCH 20, 1990
PRESENT: Steve Dowell Carolyn Lake
Leona Orr Fred Satterstrom
Don Wickstrom Lyle Price
Gary Gill Bruce Malcolm
Ed White Jim Rust
Bill Williamson Elsy Rust
The Lakes Subdivision Parking
Bill Williamson distributed copies of correspondence received from
John Driggers a copy of which is attached.
Williamson reviewed the history of the development of The Lakes.
As a requirement of the rezone, short plat and subsequent plats,
the City was to be deeded a 60-foot easement for public street
purposes. At the time of acceptance, the City did not have minimum
road standards. The City authorized a landscape maintenance
agreement between Centron and Schneider Homes. That document and
the improvements accepted by the City on a bill of sale became the
roadway standards for Lakeside Boulevard West and Lakeside
Boulevard East. Those plans included the two bicycle paths and the
median roadway design for which the City has the right to go in and
remove but not the obligation to maintain. Williamson stated the
bicycle lanes are public street improvements but there are private
property rights attached as Centron and Schneider Homes are
obligated to maintain them. Williamson referred to RCW 35 .75 . 020
which states it is unlawful to park on bicycle lanes. Williamson
stated that in his opinion it has always been unlawful to park on
the bicycle lanes regardless of the presence of any "No Parking"
signs. The City has not enforced this however. The Centron
Company. is in foreclosure on these properties. Carolyn Lake
advised the Committee that University Savings has taken over
Centron ' s interests and have not determined if they are going to
manage it themselves or sell the property. Williamson stated there
is some potential risk of damage claim if we do tear out the
median. Williamson stated that Schneider Homes has not returned
his calls so we do not know if they would consent to removal of the
median. Williamson stated the Mayor and Council do have authority
to declare an emergency and remove one of the bicycle lanes.
Wickstrom stated that even removing one of the bicycle lanes would
not provide sufficient width and something would need to be done
with the median. Wickstrom presented two options. One option is
to remove the island which would generate approximately 38 stalls
at a cost of approximately $125 , 000 . Another option is to
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March 20, 1990
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eliminate the bicycle lane and narrow the island which would
generate approximately 26 stalls and cost $25 , 000.
Responding to Satterstrom' s question, Mr. Malcolm stated that
everyone in the complex is now using their garage for parking a
vehicle. They have rented storage space or built lofts for what
they had previously kept in the garage. Satterstrom stated the
Planning Department is in the process of taking to Council a
proposal to look at the multifamily parking standards. Dowell
asked how long it would take to do this. Satterstrom indicated it
would be about three months.
There was discussion whether the undeveloped property could be used
for additional parking.
One option would be for Council to authorize the revisions to the
median and removal of the one bicycle lane on an emergency basis.
We would need the consent of Schneider Homes and University Savings
Bank. Another issue is the cost involved which should not be borne
by the City and should be the obligation of the owners as well as
the condominium owners. It was determined there were 110 units in
the complex which would bear the $25, 000 cost for the one option.
It was determined that Wickstrom would review the revision plans
with the Fire Chief to determine if their needs would be met. The
proposed plan and costs would be forwarded to Mr. Malcolm who will
present it to the homeowner' s associations to determine if they
would be willing to pay for the improvement. Once we have a
response back from them, the attorney can resolve the legal issues.
HOV Lanes I-5
Wickstrom informed the Committee that he had spoken with Jon
Johnson about this item pointing out the problems with his proposal
and he indicated he would not pursue it. Wickstrom continued he
had also contacted the State and they are working on a program for
HOV lanes.
King County Backyard Composting Program
The King County' s program was described to the Committee. King
County will be making this program available to Kent residents the
latter part of 1990. The Committee unanimously agreed.
Public Works Committee
March 20, 1990
Page 3 of 3
Puget Power Underarounding Agreement - S . 228th between 62nd Avenue
South and 64th Avenue South
Wickstrom explained this agreement related to undergrounding on S.
228th. Uplands has already issued a check to the City for what
would be the City' s share of the costs associated with the
undergrounding for Van Doren' s Landing. These charges relate to
the tariff charges associated with the work. Uplands has agreed
to pay the City's charges plus any other charges involved. The
Committee unanimously approved the Mayor' s signature of the
agreement and acceptance of the check from Uplands.
Citizen Skateboarding Concerns
Ms. Yadavongsy who had contacted the City regarding this item was
not present to discuss it with the Committee. Any discussion was
delayed until she could be present. It was determined this item
is also on the Parks Committee agenda.
MEMORANDUM [Kre"7,
TO: Mr. Williamson, Deputy City Attorney a b MG,FROM: John Dri ers ggtiarr;�y
SUBJECT: Bridgewater Parking Problem —_
DATE: March 16, 1990
FACTS
When the original plans for the four phases of the Bridgewater development were approved by the
city, the parking requirements were 1.8 spaces per unit. Schneider Builders, the developer, built
Phase I with one outside parking space per unit and one garage space per unit. Dedicated
handicapped spaces were assigned to specific units--there were no separate handicapped or visitor
parking spaces allotted.
Bridgewater, phase I consisted of two and three bedroom homes. Because of the popularity of the
three bedroom design, Schneider increased the number of three bedroom homes in phases II-IV.
The city recently decided to begin enforcing no-parking on the dead-end road that leads into the
Bridgewater development (see attached map at TAB A).The no-parking rule had existed earlier,
but had not been enforced. Visitors and residents had been parking on both sides of the road. The
city predicated its decision on a legitimate need for public safety. Parking on the road made access
by large emergency vehicles--and high speed access by emergency vehicles of any size--difficult or
impossible.
The city's action resulted in leaving no visitor parking for the residents of Phase 1, and little or no
visitor parking for the residents of phases II-IV (Note--each phase is a separate development,
controlled by a separate homeowners association). The closest parking is at Russell Park, two-
three blocks away.
The city is currently investigating a long-term solution to the parking problem.
QUESTION PRESENTED
Is there a short-term compromise that; 1) will allow some visitor parking, 2) will guarantee
emergency vehicle access, 3) will not be counter-productive with respect to the existing long-term
solutions being considered, and 4) will be available at little cost?
BRIEF ANSWER
Yes. If the city maintains the no-parking rule on the inbound lane and no-parking within fifteen
feet of the development's entrances on the outbound lane, then the inbound lane provides
sufficient guaranteed access for emergency vehicles and the limited space left for parking on the
outbound lane provides some visitor parking.
DISCUSSION
In the discussion that follows, I will focus on the issues of public safety, precedent, and
attitudes/personalities.
The paramount issue is that of public safety. It is uncontested that emergency vehicles require
access to the Bridgewater development and that the access allow for timely response to
emergencies. It is also uncontested that the city has an absolute right to establish and enforce
whatever rules are necessary to guarantee that access. But when the city establishes rules that
unduly burden the owners and occupants of the property the city is trying to protect, then the city
must look to all of the alternatives to determine if there is some scheme that will allow the city to
guarantee access for emergency vehicles without placing an undue burden on residents. The city
must also include in this balancing test, the question of liability. If the city is not cautious enough
in developing a scheme to meet both the city's duty and the resident's demand not to be burdened
unnecessarily by the rules, then the city could be liable for damages if emergency services could
not be provided because of the scheme developed by the city.
In this case we are looking at an access road that is currently about 150 yards long, with entrances
into four separate developments. The access road has a large center divider and bike lanes on
each side. If the inbound side is always clear of parked vehicles, then emergency vehicles would
have the largest possible high-speed access into all of the developments. Because there is a center
divider, allowing parking on the opposite side of the street would not affect emergency access.
Because the access road is only 150 yards long and a dead-end, this inbound lane could also be
used for high-speed exit--if that remote possibility were ever a requirement. Because of the center
divider, the widest access emergency vehicles will ever have is only one lane wide. The city could
fulfill its duty by dedicating the inbound lane for emergency vehicle access and still allow some on-
street parking on the opposite side.
The next issue is one of precedent. Certainly the city must not adopt a piecemeal approach to
public planning and land use. Any short-term solution adopted for the benefit of Bridgewater
residents could return to haunt the city if other landowners point to the Bridgewater temporary
solution as a rational for adopting the same rules in their own area. This threat is not unique.
Every time a variance is granted it opens the door to the city's land use planning, making the long-
term plan vulnerable to attack. The response is that a formalistic approach to land-use planning
serves neither the city or its residents. Individual cases require individual analysis, based on
individual merits. The land use plan must serve both the city and its residents. Consequently, the
city must review requests for individual exceptions and judge these requests on there merits.
In this case the city should consider a request for short-term relief by Bridgewater residents on its
merits. If the request is approved, the only precedent established is that of considering requests by
citizens for relief on a case-by-case basis. Future requests by other citizens would have to be
examined on the facts in their case.
The final issue I will address is that of attitudes and personalities. Based on my impressions (and
therefore perhaps what follows is skewed by my biases), there seems to be several emotional and
personal perspectives that bear on this problem. First, there are those in the city administration
who feel that the Bridgewater residents got what they deserved. This attitude is a mixture of the
following views: 1) condominium residents are lower-class citizens and do not deserve the same
considerations that other Kent homeowners might get, 2) Seattle condominium owners have
parking problems, why should Kent condominium owners expect any different, 3) the city
approved the plans before the development started, if the Bridgewater residents didn't realize (or
the builder misrepresented) the parking situation--tough luck. Of course, when these attitudes are
communicated to the Bridgewater residents, their "dander goes up," leading to the second set of
attitudes. The condominium owners feel discriminated against, abandoned by the city, and
cheated out of the benefits they feel they deserve by virtue of paying property taxes. The third set
of attitudes comes from the representatives of the Kent public safety agencies. They leave some
city administrators and most of the Bridgewater residents with the perspective that there is no
room for negotiation--solutions not developed or proposed by the public safety agencies will
simply not be considered. It is the "not invented here" attitude. The final set of attitudes are
shared, albeit from opposite perspectives, by both city officials and the Bridgewater residents.
These views stem from the question, "How did we get in this mess in the first place?" Naturally,
the city planning officials see no possibility that they may have approved a stupid plan--after all "it
works just fine for apartment complexes." Residents respond that apartments have vacancies that
provide for extra parking, unlike condominiums which rarely have vacancies. Further, apartments
include a mix of studio, one and two bedroom, and a few three bedroom units; while
condominiums usually have two and three bedroom units exclusively. This means that
condominiums will generate a greater need for parking. This seems so obvious that the
condominium residents are left wondering about how the plan ever got approved--either someone
in planning did make a mistake or someone in planning intentionally approved the plan knowing it
was bad. If it was an intentional approval, then why...? Did anyone violate the public trust...?
And so the dialogue goes on, with fingers pointed in all directions and everyone saying, "It is not
my fault this happened, it is because of something you did."
In our case, the counterproductivity of all of these attitudes is obvious on the face. They all lead
away from the real issue; is there any short-term solution for the parking problem while the city
develops a long-term solution? The only hope, with regard to the attitudes that have developed as
a result of this problem, is that perhaps the residents and the city officials can both put these views
behind them and work dispassionately for both a short-term and a long-term solution.
CONCLUSION
If the city allows for parking on the outbound lane of the access road and prohibits parking on the
inbound lane, then the need for emergency vehicle access will be meet. This policy should be
adopted only as a short-term solution and only for as long as the access road is a short, dead-end
street.
S. DRIGGERS
5736 South 238th Court, E-1
Kent, WA 98032
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COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Paul Mann
Jon Johnson
STAFF PRESENT: Ed Chow
Jim Hansen
Tony McCarthy
Don Olson
Don Wickstrom
Bill Williamson
Charlie Lindsey
May Miller
Alana McIalwain
Becky Fowler
Teri Mertes
GUESTS PRESENT: Lyle Price, Kent News Journal
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
All claims for the period ending February 28 , 1990 in the amount
of $599 , 649 . 77 were approved for payment.
CITY POLICY ON MILITARY LEAVE
Personnel Director Olson presented to the Committee, as an
information only item, the city' s current Military Leave of Absence
policy and the proposed new policy. The changes include
compensation for work days (5 per week) instead of calendar days
(7 per week) .
EMPLOYEE REQUESTS FOR RECLASSIFICATION
Personnel Director Olson informed the Committee that 50-60 job
reclassifications are currently on hold. Olson stated it would
take approximately 1 month, with current work load, to evaluate and
field audit each position to see if a reclass is appropriate. He
stated that with the current size of the Personnel staff this task
would be time consuming.
Some alternatives to address this issue are 1- hire an outside
consultant, 2- hire additional personnel , 3- perform a city wide
pay and reclassification. The last city wide reclassification
survey was done in 1987 . The reasons that this must be addressed
include: 1- key employees are considering leaving to other
municipalities for higher wages, 2- lawsuits could be possible. .
Olson stated that there are 12 union/teamster reclassifications
that take priority. Public Works Director Wickstrom was concerned
about keeping his current employees from considering other
municipalities because his department has already contracted a lot
of projects .
Personnel Director Olson suggested the city get advice for Ewing
and Associates, who performed the last city wide reclass, when they
visit on March 29 and then decide on a solution.
PERSONNEL ANALYST/MATERNITY LEAVE
Personnel Director Olson stated, as information only, that
Personnel Analyst Viseth will be on maternity leave beginning in
July. The cost to replace her position for approximately 19 weeks
will be $11, 000 .
BANKING SERVICES DRAFT RFP
Finance Assistant Mertes informed the Committee that the city will
be submitting proposals for banking services to local banks. A
draft proposal was presented which includes the city specifications
of banking services, monthly banking volumes and the proposal to
evaluate the cost of services.
Financial Services Manager Miller stated that with the city' s
continued growth and technical advancement that banking services
have become more complex to include on-line bank information,
lockbox, credit cards and courier services, etc.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS/COURTROOM CARPETING
Customer Service Manager Lindsey informed the Committee of plans
to replace the chamber and courtroom carpeting. He noted that in
so doing the dias in the courtroom will be removed and the torn
benches will be mended. Currently the carpet in the courtroom and
chambers is known as being hazardous and must be upgraded. It was
recommended that the new carpet match the new artwork. The funds
to replace the carpet can be made available within the building
renovation account budget established in the 1990 budget.
The Committee recommended that Lindsey get quotes of firm prices
per square foot and bring them back to the Operations Committee.
Councilmember Mann presented the sound problem in the Council
Chambers and the inability to hear citizens on Television. Lindsey
and Assistant City Administrator Hansen recommended they evaluate
alternative solutions and present options to the Committee.
KING COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE ANALYSIS
Assistant City Administrator Hansen explained to the Committee that
King County is examining the possibility of increasing the city' s
library service fee. The fee is currently 26 cents on $1 assessed
value and King,County wants to increase the fee to 50 cents.
Currently all-city' s'- pay at different levels and they want the fee
to be standarr-�.
Hansen received a request that local city ' s jointly participate in
an analysis of library service financing issues, at a cost of $4200
per city, to be performed by the Georgette Group. The analysis
would consist of mechanics , rates, service and evaluation of how
fair and valid the proposed rates are. New c4Cv such as Federal
Way and Sea Tac are paying at the rate of 50 cents.
The City of Kent is currently paying $807 , 000 per year for services
and the new rate would be $1, 354 , 000 with the increase to be paid
at 25% over a 4 year period.
The Committee recommended to Council that the city pay $4200 and
participate in the library analysis by a vote of 2-0.
LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
Assistant City Administrator Hansen informed the Committee that the
Library Construction project will go out to bid in March. The
pumping of perma frost and oil contaminated soil is nearly complete
and cost $145 , 000 .
The budget for this project was established in 1987 and due to
inflation, at approximately 5% per year, the city' s share of the
final budget increased by $275, 000 to $1, 876, 374 . There is
sufficient interest income from investing the proceeds to cover
this increase.
OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
February 27 , 1990
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Paul Mann
Jon Johnson n
STAFF PRESENT: Ed Chow
Tony McCarthy 11 \
Sandra Driscoll
Rod Frederiksen
Alana McIalwain
Mimi Castillo
Liz Carpenter
Teri Mertes
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
All claims for the period ending March 13 , 1990 in the amount of
$1, 370, 152 . 31 were approved for payment.
CULTURAL CENTER STUDY
Finance Director McCarthy informed the Committee that the City has
been asked, by a group of private individuals, to provide $10, 000
to match a planned private sector fund drive to generate an
additional $10, 000 to complete a cultural center feasibility study.
City Administrator Chow explained this study would help address
the council target issue- Downtown revitalization.
Councilmember Houser pointed out that she prefer these type of
items to be addressed in the budget.
Councilmember Johnson moved that the group of private individuals
must raise its share of $10 , 000 and then the city would match that
amount.
The Committee recommended on a 3-0 vote that the city will
appropriate $10, 000 if and when the private sector raises their
share. The item will be placed on the April 3rd agenda under Other
Business.
KHERSON MURAL PROJECT
City Administrator Chow presented a request of $10 , 000 to reimburse
the city art program for the Kherson Mural . These funds were
originally slated for restoration and relocation of the Carnation
Mural but were redirected so the Kherson Mural would be done in
time for the Goodwill Games and a visit by the Kherson Delegation.
Chow noted that the IBC had recommended a reprioritization of
existing funding.
The Committee recommended the reimbursement to Council by a vote
of 3-0 .
ADDED ITEM- HENDERICKSEN PROPERTY FORECLOSURE
Police Chief Frederiksen informed the Committee that the forfeited
property, located on 22615 100th Ave. SE, will be subject to
foreclosure on April 13 , 1990 due to arrearages owing on the
financing of the property. The city didn't receive the deed to
this property until last month due to the fact that the King County
Prosecutor' s office just recently negotiated the plea agreement
which included the transfer of the deed. Three options available
to the city include: 1. Allow the foreclosure, the city would
receive no profit and not be able to recover investigative costs.
2 . Pay off the loan then analyze a method of disposition, either
the city sell it or hire a real estate agent. 3 . Immediately list
the property for sale by an agent and risk foreclosure if it is not
sold by April 13 .
Frederiksen recommended with the concurrence of the IBC that the
city pay off the loan of $103 , 000 , own the house and then sell it.
The sales option decision will be made following an analysis of
city versus broker sales costs.
The Committee recommended the loan pay off by a vote of 3-0 . The
payoff does not require a budget change and therefor full Council
action is not required.