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_ SUMMARY AGENDA
KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
October 20, 1992
Council Chambers
7 : 00 p.m.
MAYOR: Dan Kelleher COUNCILMEMBERS: Judy Woods, President
Jim Bennett Christi Houser Jon Johnson
Paul Mann Leona Orr Jim White
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Detective John
Fletcher
B. Proclamation - Reader Roundup Months
2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Street Vacation - Pioneer & Kennebeck
3 . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Minutes
B. Bills
C. Street Vacation (104th & 252nd) - Resolution setting
hearing date
D. Lease of Transmitter Space at Cambridge Radio Site
E. Revision of Fire Code Inspection Agreement
F. Joint Project Management Authorization
yp G. Metro Merger - Resolution
H. Lot Line Adjustment (LL-92-12)
I. Assault Ordinance
J. Alcohol Test Ordinance
K. Model Traffic Code Amendment - Ordinance
F 1 L. Consultant Agreement - 196th Street Corridor
V M. Consultant Agreement - 196th Street Corridor
r. N. Sewer Connection - Ordinance
0. 1993 Preliminary Budget - Set hearing date
P. Annexation to Library District - Set Workshop date
Q. Kent Bicycle Advisory Board Appointment
4 . OTHER BUSINESS
A. West Hill Island Annexation - Resolution
B. Golf Advisory Board Recommendations
5 . BIDS
None
6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
7 . REPORTS
8 . ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available in the City
Clerk's Office and the Kent Library.
An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of
this page.
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) Presentation of Retirement Plaque to Detective John
Fletcher
\TB) Reader Roundup Months
Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20 , 1992
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: STREET VACATION - PIONEER & KENNEBECK ife, (STV-92-3)
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This public hearing will consider an
application by Dana B. Mower of Barghausen Engineering Company,
who is acting for the Kent School District/ to vacate a portion
of Pioneer and Kennebeck Streets fS -32-3j - The Planning
Department recommends that the request -
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be denied as applied for,
and that approval be granted for the vacation of just Pioneer
Street from the easterly right-of-way line of State Ave. to the
westerly right-of-way line of Kennebeck AveQl'- including the
inadvertently left out strip of Pioneer Street and the con-
ditions mentioned in the staff report by the Public Works
Department.
3 . EXHIBITS: Staff report and map; and application
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
OPEN HEARING: "
PUBLIC INPUT•
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CLOSE HEARING: ���� "� `,.
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember (�� �� seconds
to approve/ the Planning Department' s
recommendation for denial (STV-92-3) , that the Public Works
Department' s street vacation request of just Pioneer Street
with conditions be approved, and that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare the necessary ordinance upon receipt of
compensation.
DISCUSSION: I �l
ACTION:
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Item No. 2M
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CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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MEMORANDUM
October 20, 1992
MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ON AN APPLICATION TO
VACATE A PORTION OF PIONEER AND KENNEBECK STREETS
(STV-92-3)
RECOMMENDATION: DENIAL (APPROVAL OF PART OF
PIONEER STREET)
I. Name of Applicant
Kent School District
Barghausen Consulting Engineers
Dana B. Mower, Vice President
18215 - 72nd Avenue South
II. Reason for Requesting Vacation
The applicant states, "To connect newly purchased property (by
Kent School District) to existing Kent Jr. High School site
and to use vacated right-of-way for facility parking. "
III. Staff Recommendation
After reviewing comments from the following departments and
agencies:
• Fire
0 Police
• METRO
• U. S. West Communications
• Public Works - The Public Works Department' s
comments are as follows:
Both streets (Pioneer Street and Kennebeck
Avenue) are improved and are maintained and
operated by the Public Works Department. As
such, under Ordinance #2333 , they are
classified as Class B Rights-of-Way which the
vacation thereof would require compensation
therefore.
Transportation wise, the proposed vacation
would not have an impact on the City' s
transportation system. However, because
Pioneer and Kennebeck Street Vacation #STV-92-3
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Kennebeck Avenue parallels Mill Creek, it is
thus used by the City for the maintenance of
the creek itself. Also, since this is in an
area where Mill Creek frequently floods,
Kennebeck Avenue right-of-way could play a
role in the solution of the flooding problem.
Additionally, upon reviewing the legal
description, a strip of Pioneer Street right-
of-way was inadvertently left out (see
attached map) . Should Pioneer Street be
vacated, then this strip should be included
therewith.
Lastly, there are private and public utilities
which lie within these rights-of-way. As such
easement rights-of-way for same should be
obtained or retained.
In summary the Public Works Department
recommends:
1. Approve the vacation of just Pioneer
Street from the easterly right-of-
way line of State Avenue to the
westerly right-of-way line of
Kennebeck Avenue.
2 . The legal description for Pioneer
Street should be amended to include
the strip of Pioneer Street right-
of-way inadvertently left out.
3 . That the City be compensated for the
vacated areas at one-half the full
appraised value thereof.
4 . That the City either retain or
require the petitioner to grant to
the City an easement over, under and
upon said vacated right-of-way for
utility purposes.
5. That the City require the petitioner
to determine what private utility
companies (telephone, power, TV,
etc. ) may have facilities within
said right-of-way and grant them an
easement for same and provide a
letter of concurrence from the
affected utilities denoting
compliance with same.
Pioneer and Kennebeck Street Vacation #STV-92-3
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6 . That compliance with the above
conditions must be complete in order
for this vacation to become
effective.
and conducting our own review, the Planning Department
recommends that the request to vacate a portion of Pioneer and
Kennebeck Streets as mentioned in Resolution 1324 and shown on
the accompanying map, be DENIED as applied for and that
APPROVAL be granted for the vacation of just Pioneer Street
from the easterly right-of-way line of State Avenue to the
westerly right-of-way line of Kennebeck Avenue including the
inadvertently left out strip thereof. The conditions as
outlined by the Public Works Department and listed above are
also recommended.
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CITY OF KENT Name; Barghausen Consulting Engineers/
220 So. 4th Ave, Dana B. Mower, Vice-President
Kent, I4A 90032 Address: 18215 - 72nd Avenue South
MAItAGEME Kent, WA 98032
RECENED PROPEL �y Phone; (206) 251-6222
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STREET AND/OR ALLEY VACATION APPLICATION AND PETITION
Dear Mayor and Kent City Council ,
We, the undersigned ahutting property owners, hereby respectfully request that
certain Right e-of-waav hereby be vacated. (General Locati
and Kenne ecc treet ext to Kent Jr. High School) [ion of Pioneer Street
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To connect newly purchased property (by Kent School District) to existing
Kent Jr. high School site and to use vacated right-of-wa .ar. . '
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Sufficient proof; copy of deed contract etc. supported by King County
,Tax Rolls shall be submitted for verification of signatures. -Without
these a "CURRENT" title report shall be required. When Corporations,
Partnerships etc, are being signed for, then proof of ihdividual's
authority to sign for same shall also be submitted.
Attach a color coded map of a scale of not less than 1" of the area
sought for vacation. (NOTE) I-lap must correspond with legal description.
A➢UTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TAX LOT N SIGNATURES AND ADDRESSES LOT, BLOCK $ PLAT/SEC, TWN. RG
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$150.00 Fee Paid ;O($ Treasurer's Receipt No,
Appraisal Fee Paid Treasurer's. Receipt No. .
Land Value Paid Treasurer's Receipt No.
Deed Accepted Date
Trade Accepted Date
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PROPOSED VACAI OF A PORTION OF PIONEER STREET ,' ND KENNEBECK AVENUE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A tract of land in the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 24, Township 22 North,
Range 4 East of the Willa"ette Meridian, being more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING at the Northeast corner of said Section 24;
THENCE South 01 ° 15' 23" West, along the East line of said Section 24, a distance of 645.97 feet,
to the North line of Pioneer Street as established in McMillin's Addition to Kent, according to the plat
recorded in Volume 7 of, Flats, page 58, Records of King County, Washington, said point being the
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE CONTINUING South 01 ° 15' 23" West, along the East line of said Section 24, a distance of
124.42 feet, to the intersection of the Easterly extension of the South line of Lots 1 through 1 1, Block
20, of Washington Central Improvement Company's First Addition to Kent, according to the plat
recorded in Volume 3 of Plats, page 97, Records of King County, Washington;
THENCE South 89° 49' 47" West, along said extension of the South line of Lots 1 through 11, a
distance of 33.46 feet, to the Southeast corner of Lot 11, Block 20 of said Washington Central
Improvement Company's First Addition;
THENCE North 000 4.2' 00" East, along the East line of said Lot 11 and the extension thereof, 95.33
feet, to South line of Pioneer Street as established in said McMillin's Addition to Kent;
THENCE North 880 38' 12" West, along said South .line of Pioneer Street, 340.07' feet, to the
intersection of a Northerly extension of the West line of Lot 1, Block 20 of said Washington Central
Improvement Company's First Addition;
THENCE North 00' 47' 04" East, along said extension, 30.00 feet, to the North line of Pioneer Street
as established in said McMillin's Addition to Kent;
THENCE South 880 38' 12" East, along said North line of Pioneer Street, 374.69 feet, to the TRUE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
�3 . city council Action: �l
Councilmember l,li� moves, Councilmember �" .
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through b� approved.
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Discussion
Action
4A. Approval of Minutes.
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Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of v
r October 6, 1992, and approval of the addition of the following ; ~
figures regarding CDBG Program Funding to the minutes of �x
September 15, 1992 (the figures were inadvertently omitted) :
PROPOSED
CITY OF RENT 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BI.CCR GRANT (CDEG) PROGRAM
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Total Estimated capital Funds: $221,003
Total Estimated Planning 6 Administration Funds: 15,793
Total Public (Human) Services Funds: 41,213
Total: $279,509
PUBLIC (HUMAN) SERVICES
CAPITAL/PLANNING i ADMINISTRATION
' Recommended
Public (Human Service)
Capital Rpm ested Fecammein.nLed 1 * A 1' t' R ceived A t R ested Funding L v 1
Applications Received Amount
Community Health
Arehd ioces an-Housing
Authority: Housing For - - centers of King County $17 400 $16,300
Homeless Men - Relocaixion $ '25,000 $ 25,000 Kent clinic
City of Kent Housing - Emergency Feeding
Repair Services Program $ 161,824 $ 161,824 Program of Seattle- - $4,665
P g King County $ 4,665
City of Kent Planning
and Administration $ 15,793 $ 15,793 YWCA Of Seattle -
King County, Domestic $20 948
Easter Seal Society'Of Violence Housing** $23 942
Washington: Access Total $46,007 a41,913
Modification Rehabilitation** $ 30,208 $ 21,149
Pregnancy Aid Shelter r.=
Program: Shelter x,..,. s,..m.. ar.•i..io� .•rye.[+�
Rehabilitation $ 20,000 -0- ••Ie uw Irc rn.m emr....a mlQlvm, m< rm proi•=[
South King Co. Multi-
Service Center: Playground
for Homeless Children $ 9,350 -0-
Vision Special Needs
Housing: Acquisition
Houses 4 i 5*** $ 20 000 S 13 830
Total $ 282,175 $237,596
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` 3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through October 15,
1992 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting
\/ rti1 at 3 : 00 p.m. on October 20, 1992 .
- L� Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Council AgenoaJ
Item No. 3 A B
Kent, Washington
October 6, 1992
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bennett,
Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods, Acting Chief Admin-
istrative Officer/Finance Director McCarthy, City Attorney
Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director
Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Human
Resources Director Olson and Information Services Director Spang.
Parks Director Wilson was not in attendance at the meeting.
Approximately 60 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced
COMMUNICATION that Gene Grenstad of the Fire Department has been
selected as October Employee of the Month. He
noted that Grenstad works hard to meet the needs
and goals of the Fire Department, and has been the
leader of the maintenance and repair program for
the emergency breathering apparatus. Chief Angelo
noted that Grenstad is a strong, but quiet,
leader, who is always available to citizens and
employees. He added that because Grenstad took
the initiative to become certified, the City has
saved an extensive amount of money on repairing
and certifying the apparatus. Grenstad expressed
gratitude for this honor, noting that it means a
lot to him and his family. He said that there are
many other firefighters equally dedicated, and
that Chief Angelo inspires them.
Marvin Eckfeldt Day. Mayor Kelleher read a proc-
lamation declaring October 10, 1992 as Marvin
Eckfeldt Day in the City of Kent, and inviting all
citizens to recognize and appreciate Reverend
Eckfeldt' s continuous contributions to the commun-
ity on the occasion of his 25th anniversary with
the First Christian Church of Kent. He noted that
Reverend Eckfeldt has been an active participant
in the community, including service to the
Community Service Center, the Citizens Advisory
Board on Controversial Issues, the South King
Council of Human Services, and the Senior Housing
Advisory Committee, as well as many other groups.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR F be approved. Orr seconded and the motion
carried.
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MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of September 15, 1992 .
TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
CONTROL South County Area Transportation Board. ADOPTION
of Resolution No. 1329 declaring the city' s intent
to join with King County and other cities to form
the South County Area Transportation Board, and
designation of Jim White to serve as the City' s
elected official representative on this board with
Don Wickstrom, Director of Public Works, as an
alternate.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
ADDED ITEM
Traffic - Titus and Gowe Streets. Andy Gomes,
General Manager of Farrington Court Retirement
Community, 516 Kenosia, said he has a petition
signed by residents and other seniors who use the
Senior Center. He explained that the petition
indicates concern for their safety when traveling
on Gowe or Titus on the way to the Senior Center.
He noted that in a one-hour time period recently,
he observed three incidents of seniors almost
being run over in the crosswalks. He said that
these citizens would like the City to look into
this issue to see what could be done. The matter
was referred to the Public Works Committee and
Gomes was told he would be contacted as to when
the item will be on the agenda.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE
Target Issues. White distributed copies of a
resolution which would initiate studies regarding
the feasibility of establishing a city transit
system with links to key destination points, and
the development and implementation of a comprehen-
sive citywide sidewalk plan in order to enhance
pedestrian mobility. He then MOVED for adoption
of Resolution No. 1330 . Johnson seconded.
Houser objected to receiving information and
having to vote on it within a matter of minutes.
She noted for White that she does not necessarily
feel that this is a bad proposal, but would like
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TRAFFIC to have a chance to study it in advance, since she
CONTROL is voting on behalf of the citizens of Kent.
Woods pointed out that this situation has been
discussed in the past and the ground rules will be
revisited.
Jimmy Cordova stated that it is very dangerous to
try to cross the street during rush hours, and
that drivers have no respect for pedestrians.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 1330 then
carried with Houser abstaining. Upon White' s
question, Lubovich explained that Resolution 1094
requires councilmembers to vote on every question
unless excused by the Council . White agreed to
let the action taken stand.
SEPA (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
SEPA Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3070
relating to SEPA, as recommended by the Planning
Committee on September 1, 1992 . Recent legisla-
tion became effective amending prior State law
that affects the time frame within which a juris-
diction can deal with SEPA checklists . This ordi-
nance amends the current code regarding SEPA to
bring it into compliance with State law.
GROWTH (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
MANAGEMENT Critical Areas Regulations. This issue is
regarding the Planning Commission' s recommendation
for approval of the draft Critical Areas Regula-
tions. The regulations consist of 1) a draft wet-
lands ordinance and 2) policy amendments to the
comprehensive plan. The Planning Commission
deliberated for eight months on this issue.
ORR MOVED to accept the report of the Planning
Commission and the letter and report submitted by
the Chamber of Commerce, and refer both reports
back to the Planning Commission for their review
and recommendation, for a period of time not to
exceed 90 days. Woods seconded. Orr stated that
the Planning Commission should have an opportunity
to compare their report with the changes suggested
by the Chamber, and that this should be done
before Council makes a decision. Linda Martinez
of the Planning Commission said they can do the
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GROWTH job within 90 days. Steve Dowell asked how
MANAGEMENT property owners who may be affected by the wet-
lands issue are notified that this is being dis-
cussed. Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager,
explained that they have had a number of commun-
ity forums, they have advertised in the newspaper,
and have used their preliminary Citywide inventory
to inform property owners of the series of
Planning Commission public hearings. Dowell
pointed out that not everyone receives the news-
paper, and some property owners live outside the
City. He urged that every opportunity and method
be used to inform property owners and other
interested people of this vitally important ordi-
nance. He noted that one paragraph states it is
up to the property owner to declare their property
as wetland and record that on the deed. Joe
Miles, 24639 - 156th SE, Kent, noted that he has
attended the public hearings and that a lot of
testimony was heard. He asked how the Chamber
could have new information at this time, causing
this to go back to the Commission and delaying
action further. He said that wetlands are cur-
rently unprotected and that property owners and
developers are uncertain as to what the policy is.
He said it is time to act on this policy. Ted
Knapp, 6612 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, spoke in
support of the motion, noting that this is a very
complex issue. Orr encouraged others who are con-
templating a similar report to submit it right
away, so this can be resolved within 90 days.
Craig Moran, 21842 SE 269th, Maple Valley, said he
has been involved in drafting the ordinance. He
said that the Chamber' s draft ordinance is clearly
for their convenience and is not based on scienti-
fic data. He said it would reduce buffers, grade
wetlands, and increase the acreage available to
fill, and is swayed toward development.
Laurie Johnson, Box 161, Renton, said she has been
impressed with the City' s efforts to involve citi-
zens on both sides of an issue, and was disap-
pointed to learn that the Chamber had gone outside
the process and presented, their own proposal for
wetlands regulation. She expressed concern with
the delay, stating that regulations are needed
now, and urged the Council to adopt the Planning
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GROWTH Commissions ' regulations without further testi-
MANAGEMENT mony. Sharon Rodman, 14138 SE 238th, Kent, said
she is disappointed that the Chamber of Commerce
is presenting its wetlands ordinance at such a
late stage and questioned why they did not work
with the Commission earlier. She said that wet-
lands are generally viewed as undesirable by prop-
erty owners, but that in the future natural areas
might be more desirable and will enhance property
values. She urged the Council to plan for a suit-
able physical environment rather than looking for
favorable economic reasons. Russ Stringham noted
that he lives in Kent, as opposed to some other
speakers on this issue. He said there is nothing
wrong with looking at a secondary proposal , since
the decisions made will affect everyone for a long
time, and urged the Council to pass the motion.
Don Rust, owner of The Bagman Cafe, said he grew
up in Kent and is familiar with the wetlands in
the area, noting that most of them have been
covered with concrete. He asked the Council to
take into consideration that the owners of wet-
lands are the ones who are concerned about this
property and that they stayed in Kent and con-
tinued to maintain their property for generations
and have a right to recover whatever can from that
property. Carol Proud, 5003 - 46th Avenue South,
Seattle, said she was distressed to hear that the
Chamber had submitted a document which is contrary
to what had been worked on for many months. She
said it is her understanding that a group on this
committee who are from the development community
has spent over $30 , 000 in attorney' s fees to put
their proposal together. She said she appreciates
the dilemma that the Rusts are in, but that what
is going on is bigger than saving a few wetlands.
She said there is a sizable piece of property that
some people would like to develop and the line
needs to be drawn somewhere. She added that this
is a complete mockery of the entire system that
has gone on for the last year.
The motion to refer this item to the Planning
Commission for 90 days then carried.
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POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Washington State Traffic Safety Commission Grant.
ACCEPTANCE of a grant in the amount of $36, 120
from the Washington State Traffic Safety Commis-
sion for the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force.
This funding assists in the continuation of the
Kent Drinking Driver Task Force and offsets expen-
ditures by the City of Kent.
PARKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Interurban Trail Bridge. AUTHORIZATION to accept
as complete the Interurban Trail Green River
Pedestrian Bridge and to release retainage to
Caicos Corporation, Inc. , upon receipt of State
releases, as recommended by the Parks Committee.
The project was completed within budget.
CONSULTANT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
CONTRACTS ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE
Consultant Contracts. White pointed out that on
August 7 , 1991, the Economic Development Corpora-
tion agreed to fund a Downtown Infrastructure
Study, and that on October 3 , 1991, the City
signed a contract with a consultant to do a Down-
town Infrastructure Study, as well as a Downtown
Redevelopment Study. He added that on September
9 , 1992 , the contract was extended. He pointed
out that the original agreement from the EDC was
to fund up to $60, 000, and that to date $71, 265
has been spent on the project. He noted that the
City has received a Downtown Infrastructure Facil-
ities Program report which is 16 pages long for
$71, 000. He noted that $3 , 029 . 50 was taken from
the drainage fund, $1, 680 . 50 from the sewer fund,
$7 , 790 from the transportation mitigation fund and
$21, 083 from the miscellaneous water main replace-
ment fund, and that to his knowledge none of this
came to the Public Works Committee for approval .
He added that there has not been any approval of
the extension of the contract at the Council
level , and he is concerned about overspending. He
said that $37 , 682 has been charged back to EDC,
but to his knowledge Council did not approve a
Downtown Redevelopment Study, the draft of which
is a larger document.
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October 6 , 1992
CONSULTANT McCarthy said that in addition to the Downtown
CONTRACTS Infrastructure project, there are other project
funds which have consultants working on them. He
confirmed for the Mayor that the items that the
consultant, Mr. Ramos, has billed to those funds
are related to those functions. Lubovich pointed
out that the Council passed a new procurement
ordinance last January to clarify purchasing con-
fusion, and that it allows for Administration to
enter into contracts for professional services,
and that they only need the Mayor' s authorization
if it is over $7500 . He said the reason for that
is that Public Works has a significant number of
projects, such as road projects, that have budgets
which contain consultant arrangements which need
to be dealt with on an immediate basis. He added
that having every contract come through would be
burdensome, but that if the Council so desires the
procurement ordinance can be revisited. He sug-
gested having a limit on dollar value as a com-
promise. He clarified that professional contracts
do not require Council confirmation according to
that ordinance, and that the limitation is the
budget authorization. Lubovich noted for White
that Ramos ' contract is not limited to EDC funding
only. McCarthy confirmed for the Mayor that the
time spent on specific projects is billable to
that fund. White noted that the City has provided
Ramos with office space, secretarial service, a
computer and probably printing, and that he does
not see that mentioned in the contract. Lubovich
agreed to research whether the contract authorizes
such things. White said he would like to see some
type of report come back to Council on all consul-
tants periodically. Johnson noted that the King
County Code contains a requirement that the King
County Executive report periodically to the
Council on all consultants, the cost of the con-
tract, what the consultants job is, and an esti-
mated time of completion, and proposed that an
ordinance be looked at and that the issue be
referred to the Operations Committee. Houser
agreed. Upon Lubovich' s suggestion, it was agreed
to also discuss the procurement ordinance at that
time, and the Mayor asked that Johnson and White
be notified of the date of the meeting.
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October 6, 1992
CONSULTANT Bill Doolittle, 412 N. Washington, asked whether
CONTRACTS the two reports mentioned by Mr. White are avail-
able to the public, and whether the reports repre-
sent the completion of the contract, and if not,
what the final goal of the contract is. The Mayor
noted that the reports are available. Steve
Dowell asked whether more than $60, 000 was spent
from the EDC, and White noted that $37 , 682 has
been spent from that fund and that there is
$23 , 000 left. The Mayor stated that there are
separate budgets for things such as downtown
infrastructure, improving the water supply, and so
forth. White argued that if the consultant is
working on downtown water and downtown sewer, that
that falls under the category of downtown infra-
structure and that the City is billed twice for
it. Raul Ramos noted that downtown revitalization
has been a target issue for several years. He
explained that the scope of work for the downtown
infrastructure facilities coordinator contained
two major items, an infrastructure plan and a
strategy report. He noted that a progress report
was submitted to EDC on February 4 , 1992 , which
outlined the work scope items and the percentage
of time expended on various activities as of that
date. He explained that 47% of his time was spent
on infrastructure needs, 22% in developing strate-
gies for downtown development, 19% in reviewing
such items as the regional justice center, commu-
ter rail, performing arts center, downtown zoning
proposals, and growth management programs, and 12%
in meeting with staff. He noted that he worked
with a senior housing developer on a 125-unit
project in the downtown area close to the existing
senior housing project.
Ramos noted that he currently spends 55% of his
time on specific economic development approaches,
22% on specific projects, 14% on specific economic
development approaches and strategies, and 9% on
administrative matters. He said that the second
report he submitted is actually a working draft.
White pointed out that the contract states that
the maximum amount to be paid by the City shall
not exceed $60, 000, and that to date the City has
paid $71, 000 . He said that Council needs to look
8
October 6, 1992
CONSULTANT further into this, and all consultant contracts.
CONTRACTS The Mayor pointed out that Mr. Ramos ' contract was
amended, and Ramos clarified that he has completed
what he was asked to do and that the next step
would be implementation, which will involve
continuing to work with the Public Works Depart-
ment and identifying alternative funding sources.
Mayor Kelleher asked Ramos to prepare a memo out-
lining what the extra scope of work is that
exceeds that initial scope of work. White stated
that it is his understanding that Ramos has com-
pleted what he was originally contracted to do and
is continuing to work at $35. 00 per hour at the
Mayor' s direction. The Mayor responded that it is
not solely at his discretion because the Council
has adopted as a target issue improvement of
downtown infrastructure, and that because the
Council has adopted budgets for downtown
infrastructure, water system improvements,
drainage system improvements, and so forth, he is
authorized to enter into an amendment to that
contract. He suggested that those rules could be
revised or amended. Dowell noted that Ramos has
stated that his contract is finished, and
recommended therefore that the remaining $23 , 000
be returned to the EDC' s control. Doolittle
stated that this is the first he has heard of
another senior housing project, and that at the
Budget Committee meeting one of the CIP items
discussed was a request for $75, 000 to study where
to put a $3 . 5 million parking garage. He noted
that Ramos mentioned a cultural arts center, and
noted this is a $30. 5 million project. He said it
sounds that Ramos has developed a plan for
downtown which sounds good, but involves a lot of
money, but that it has been done quietly which is
not right. He added that Wickstrom is aware of
what would have to be done in regard to sewer and
water if the Regional Justice Center goes in,
since it could be marginal . Jimmy Cordova urged
the Council to look 15-20 years ahead and not to
make the same mistakes again. He added that
although things cost a lot right now, they will
cost more in the future.
9
October 6 , 1992
CONSULTANT The Mayor asked that Administration ensure that
CONTRACTS the procurement policy go to the Operations Com-
mittee for review, that Mr. Doolittle receive
copies of the reports he requested, and that the
Council receive regular reports of the activities
of consultants.
BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
1993 Budget. This date has been established to
receive public input for the 1993 City of Kent
budget. Following receipt of public input, the
Mayor will finalize the preliminary budget for
presentation to the Council on October 20. The
final budget is scheduled for adoption on November
17 after another public hearing on November 3 .
Finance Director McCarthy stated that several
meetings have been held on the budget and that
citizen input from tonight' s meeting could be
incorporated into the preliminary or final budget.
He noted that a Budget Committee has recently been
established to deliberate the budget document. He
then explained Administrations ' proposal which is
to make cuts in non-personnel areas, to enhance
revenue, and to decrease the COLA to 1. 8%, which,
along with the recent layoff of 11 employees,
would balance the budget.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Don
McDaniel, of the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown
Kent Partnership, stated that businesses are aware
that there may be a need for additional revenue
increases, but that that should be the last option
considered. He noted that economic development is
important and said he is happy to see that the
City is involved in approaches that stimulate
economic development. He noted that it is impor-
tant the City, the Chamber, and the Downtown Kent
Partnership work as a team. Andy Wanastad, 1311
S . Central, owner of Sir Speedy Printing in Kent,
and President of the Chamber of Commerce, noted
this has been a difficult year for businesses and
pledged the Chamber' s support in the budget
process . Steve Dowell, 430 Glenwood Lane, urged
the Council to spend less in 1993 than they spent
in 1992 . Susan Ramos, Vice-Chair of the Human
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October 6, 1992
BUDGET Services Commission, expressed appreciation for
the City' s continued financial support, noting
that difficult times such as these increase the
demand on their programs. Bonnie Rouse, 8045 S.
118th, Seattle, spoke on behalf of the King County
Sexual Assault Center and asked that reconsidera-
tion be given to the $3 , 700 reduction in their
funding. She noted that Kent residents get more
service each year, and that it is not possible to
continue the same level of service if they must
take a 17% reduction.
Dr. George Mast, 6217 - 4th Street East, Tacoma,
Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Saturday
Market, thanked the Mayor and Council for their
previous support, noting that it has provided top
notch professional management. He added that the
Market has become one of the premiere markets of
this kind in Western Washington, and that the
number of vendors has increased under the present
management, leading to an increase in the number
of visitors and customers to the market, and
increased revenue. He noted that the market
provides the means for supplemental income for
retired people, new artists and people who cannot
work outside the home. Dr. Mast said that any
change in the management, location, or format of
the Market will result in a loss of vendors and
customers. He stated that within five hours, they
received 586 signatures on a petition asking that
management not be changed, and asked that the
Saturday Market be left as is. Aggie Mauritsen,
8033 S. 222nd, explained that she and her husband
are vendors at the Saturday Market and that it
seems more like a family affair every year. She
urged the Council to continue to run the market as
it is presently being run. She commended the
managers of the market and credited them with
making the market a success. Butch Kinney of
Enumclaw, a vendor at the market, said the way the
market is run is fantastic and that any changes
will result in a loss of money.
Peg Mazen of the Human Services Commission com-
mented that when times are tough, it is good to
know that the City supports the human services
community. She noted that they are funding 20
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October 6, 1992
BUDGET programs through 13 agencies, many of whom
received budget cuts. She thanked the Council for
their continued support. Mr. Knapp said that
although he enjoys the Cityline, he gets more
information from the newspaper. He also said that
dependents of employees should not receive medical
coverage, and that parks security is needed.
Jimmy Cordova suggested using young people and
senior citizens to improve Kent. He added that
the City should be cleaned up, that kids need a
place to skateboard, and that if buildings were
decorated in a style similar to those in Leaven-
worth people would come from miles away to see
Kent. He said that the only park more beautiful
than Kent' s is the Arboretum at the University of
Washington, and that Kent can be improved without
spending money. Russ Strinaham, owner of The
Hungry Bear, said that the business community has
known for some time that this situation was
coming, since they collect money on a daily basis.
He recommended either selecting a cross-section of
industry in Kent and conducting monthly surveys to
keep in touch with revenue generation, or forming
some type of advisory panel with a cross-section
of merchants in the City (excluding those that do
national and international business) . He said
this would allow the City to proact rather than
react. He also predicted that the budget deficit
would double by January, 1993 .
There were no further comments and WOODS MOVED to
close the public hearing. Houser seconded and the
motion carried. McCarthy explained that a budget
document will be presented to the Council on
October 20th, that there will be another public
hearing on November 3rd, and that the budget could
be adopted on November 17 or December 1 .
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the
bills received through September 30 after auditing
by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 3 : 00
p.m. on October 6 , 1992 .
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October 6, 1992
FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/16-9/30/92 122663-123190 $1, 551, 832 . 74
Approval of checks issued for payroll :
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/5/92 01177161-01177618 $ 643 , 490 . 79
REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that Suburban
Cities will meet in Lake Forest Park on October 14
and asked that Councilmembers make reservations
through Christi Ryan.
Planning Committee. Orr noted that the permit
process report will be on their October 20th
agenda.
Public Safety Committee. Mann stated that there
is a need in this community for a youth center and
said that at the next Council meeting he will ask
for Council ' s support to establish a committee to
look into the possibility of placing a ballot
measure before the public for bonds or a levy to
finance a youth facility.
Bennett explained that it had been brought to his
attention several months ago by downtown merchants
about theft from downtown merchants, and that he
brought that information to the Public Safety Com-
mittee. He stated that the merchants would like
to thank Chief Crawford and his department for
their expeditious response and assignment of staff
to work with the merchants.
Parks Committee. Bennett noted that the Parks
Committee will meet on October 13th at 5 : 30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 00 p.m.
Brenda Jac ober, CMC
City Clerk
13
Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20. 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: STREET VACATION - 104TH AT SOUTH 252ND
2 . SUMMARY STATEMEI Adoption of Resolution � � setting
November 17 as',date foro'public hearing ono'street vacation
petition of property located at 104th Ave. S.E. at S. 252nd
block.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Works Director, excerpt from Public
Works Committee minutes, petition and vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous vote of Public Works Committee (2-0
vote with Jim White absent)
(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. 3C 9
Public Works committee
October 7, 1992
Page 2
10 Street Vacation - 104th Avenue S.E. at S. 252nd Block
Wickstrom explained that we have received a vacation petition for
a strip of property outside of the road on 104th Avenue S.E. north
of S. 256th. He continued that we are requesting approval to set
November 17 as date for public hearing or sooner if possible on
this vacation request. The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Proposed L.I.D. - Smith Street
Wickstrom suggested that since Jim White was interested in this
project the discussion be tabled until he could be in attendance.
Jim Bennett commented that it appeared the property owners were not
generally in favor of the project. Paul Mann moved to proceed with
the L.I.D. project. Jim Bennett voted against the motion. The
matter was then tabled until the next meeting.
James Street Improvements
Ed White explained that the Public Safety Committee had requested
staff look at what could be done to rectify the accident problems `
occurring on James Street in the vicinity of the Church of the
Nazarene. Seven alternatives were developed and presented to the
Public Safety Committee. The alternatives were developed to not
only address the driveway but the entire roadway for about a
quarter mile section. The recommended alternative is to install
warning signs and flashing yellow beacons. This alternative is
relatively inexpensive - approximately $10, 000 - and gives greater
flexibility for other options if needed. Ed White referred to the
impact to the neighborhood and previous actions that have been
taken to eliminate any neighborhood traffic impacts. Jim Bennett
asked for a copy of the ordinance that was previously passed on
this issue. Ed White stated the church is willing to meet with the
neighborhood to see if they were still opposed to allowing access
to the church parking lot from Hazel or Alvord. Jim Bennett
questioned if the use of the school has changed over the years and
were the necessary permits obtained for that change. Wickstrom
responded that originally it was strictly a day care. After
further discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended
proceeding with Alternative 4 as approved by the Public Safety
Committee.
Sewer Connection Penalty Ordinance
Tom Brubaker explained this ordinance addresses the penalty for
failing to connect to the City sewer system if it is available.
There is an existing State law that requires the property owner to
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
September 28, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM
RE: STREET VACATION - 104TH at S. 252nd BLOCK
When this property was in unincorporated King County, the property
owner was required to deed a 9-foot wide strip of property fronting
on Benson to the county for future street and utility improvements.
The County had not made said improvements at the time the City
annexed the area and the deeded property then became the City's.
We have subsequently made utility and street improvements along
Benson but did not utilize the deeded right of way. The abutting
property owners are now requesting the City vacate the property and
return it to their ownership.
We are recommending that November 17th be set as the date for the
public hearing on this vacation request.
"1L p' APPLICANT:
Gerald B. McCaughan Name: D &AKA Bol l D H6 l ARTN(a
CITY OF KENT -
220 So. 4th Ave. Address: E M hFN PLAT-7—
Kent, WA 98032
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Phone: v [.I&JA-k--� WC( �OOC
STREET AND/OR ALLEY VACATION APPLICATION
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, regarding the
vacation of a nine foot street easement
abutting 104th Avenue, as petitioned for by
Emma Platz Company, owner of property abutting
upon said street easement sought to be
vacated, and setting a public hearing on the
proposed street vacation for November 17 ,
1992 .
WHEREAS, a proper petition has been filed by Emma Platz
Company, owner of property abutting 104th Avenue, to vacate a
street easement situated upon petitioner' s property abutting 104th
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the petitioner, as predecessor in interest, was
required to deed a nine foot strip of property fronting on 104th
Avenue to the County for future street and utility improvements
when the area was unincorporated King County; and
WHEREAS, the County had not made any improvements at the
time the City annexed the area; and
WHEREAS, the City has subsequently made utility and
street improvements along 104th Avenue, but has not utilized the
deeded right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the petitioners are now requesting that the City
vacate the street easement and return it to their ownership; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A public hearing on the street vacation
petition (attached hereto with related documents as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference) shall be held at a regular
meeting of the Kent City Council at 7 : 00 p.m. , Tuesday,
November 17 , 1992 , in the Council Chambers of City Hall located at
220 4th Avenue South, Kent, Washington 98032 .
Section 2 . The City Clerk shall give proper notice of
hearing and cause the notice to be posted as provided by law.
Section 3 . The Planning Director shall obtain the
necessary approval or rejection or other information from the
Public Works Department and other appropriate departments and shall
transmit information to the Council so that the Council may
consider the matter at its regularly scheduled meeting on
November 17, 1992 .
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this day of , 1992 •
Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this
day of 1992 •
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Gerald B. McCaughan Name: &AK[ B6MD M6 ItllZ��iZ
CITY OF KEPT
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Kent, WA 98032
Phone: W Q YL
STREET AND/OR ALLEY VACATION APPLICATION AND PETITION
Dear Mayor and Kent City Council :
We, the undersigned abutting property owners, hereby respectfully reygXest that
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20. 1992
i Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LEA4ZNG--" TRANSMITTER SPACE AZ_TXE CAMBRIDGE RADIO
SITE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approval of the leasing of transmitter
space at the Cambridge site and authorization for the Mayor to
sign the contract.
At the March 3 , 1992 City Council Meeting, the Fire Department
was given the authority to negotiate and manage agreements for
the leasing of radio equipment space at the Cambridge site.
Subsequently, an agreement has been reached with the Port of
Seattle to lease them space for the installation of radio
system equipment. The terms of the lease were discussed at the
Public Safety Committee meeting on October 5, 1992. hre -
This lease agree-
ment has been reviewed and approved by our City Attorney s
Office. The Public Safety Committee recommends approval to
authorize the Mayor' s signature of the contract.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Fire Chief and Public Safety Committee (3-0.
Councilmembers Mann Orr and Johnson)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ None
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenc�.a
Item No. 3D J(
Kent City Council Meeting
! Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KING
COUNTY
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for the Mayor to sign a
revision t the interlocal agreement with King County regarding
fireCoode .jnspections.
Earlier this year the City and King County entered into an
interlocal agreement to perform Fire Code Inspectiom within
Fire District 37. Since that date, the County has revised two
sections of the agreement, Section 4 and 9 .
Section 4 - NONDISCRIMINATION, was reworded to reflect the
requirements of the American' s with Disabilities Act of 1990 in
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 .
Section 9 - PAYMENT, the payment schedule has been changed to
reflect that the County will pay 50 percent of the permit fees
collected within Fire District 37 . This is a change from the
previous wording where the County was to pay 50 percent of
75 percent of the fees collected.
3 . EXHIBITS: Subject to review of the City Attorney authorize the
Mayor' s signature of the new agreement.
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Fire Chief Code Enforcement, Public Safety
Committee (3-0 in favor, Councilmembers Mann Orr and Johnson
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ None
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agen_cja
Item No. 3E
�l Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20 . 1992
- Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: JOINT PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY
AND VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to negotiate a contract
for Assistant Chief Kearns' services for joint project
management with Valley Com and King County.
After a4aout- three years of background research and conceptual
system design work, King County voters recently approved a $57
million three-year levy to implement the regionally integrated
800 MHz trunked radio system for all public safety agencies in
the county. Kent and Valley Com personnel have been closely
involved in this planning process and have demonstrated a keen
grasp of issues that are crucial to the success of a project of
this nature.
It has become clear that there is a great deal of commonality
in the system implementation needs of Valley Com in King
County. King County has approached Kent and Valley Com to
consider a joint project management and implementation arrange-
ment, with the assignment of Assistant Chief Kevin Kearns as
the joint project manager. The City of Kent would be fully
reimbursed for all costs associated with Chief Kearns'
reassignment. ON UY
The Public Safety Committee recommends the Fire Department 4w
authorizedto negotiate a contract for Assistant Chief Kearns '
services for joint project management with Valley Com and King
County.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Fire Chief Public Safety Committee (3-0 in
favor, Councilmembers Mann Orr and Johnson
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ None
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3F A
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: METRO MERGER RESOLUTION
2 . SMARY STATEMEN As fferthe Planning Committee.,*& i \
3td�t pproval of ResOIUtlOn i 3 " in support/of the 1
of Metro with King County.
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution with exhibits attached and Planning
Committee minutes of October 6, 1992
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee (3-0)
(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
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City
Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, supporting the Metro-
King County merger proposal
presented by the Suburban Cities
Association.
WHEREAS, the current composition of the governing council of
the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle ("Metro") has been
determined to be unconstitutionally organized; and
WHEREAS, the court and other entities, including the Suburban
Cities Association, have proposed various alternative methods to
resolve the unconstitutionality of Metro' s governing council; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The "Summary Summit 1992 Agreement, " prepared by
the Suburban Cities Association, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by this reference, proposes a plan to
consolidate Metro with King County in a manner that best serves the
needs of the City of Kent and other suburban cities.
Section 2 . The City of Kent supports the "Summary Summit 1992
Agreement" as the proposal most preferred by the City of Kent.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, this day of 1992 •
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Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day
of , 1992 .
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. , passed by the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, on the day of 1992 .
(SEAL)
CITY CLERK
SCA-RSLN.pIn
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SUMMARY SUMMIT 1992 AGREEMENT
Prepared by SCA Staff
September 16, 1992
1) Metro consolidates with King County
Ballot Measure: If voters approve charter amendments offered on the November 1992 ballot,
Metro-King County consolidation will take effect on January 1, 1994.
Metro Transition: Upon consolidation, Metro's functions shall become the Metropolitan
Services Department,.independent of all other executive departments and administrative
offices of county government.
Operations: As provided in the 1991 regional governance agreement, Metro shall retain its
existing organization and reporting structure for at least two years after consolidation.
Changes after the initial two year period should not adversely affect provision of services,
and each metropolitan function shall be operated as a distinct functional unit.
Revenues: The revenues of the Metro Utility shall never be used for any purposes other than
the operating expenses thereof, interest on and redemption of the outstanding debt thereof,
capital improvements, the reduction of rates and charges for supplying Transit and Water
Quality services to consumers.
Latent Powers: Metro's latent powers (metropolitan water supply, garbage disposal, parks
and parkways; planning) must be acted upon by the Regional Policy Committee with the
consent of two-thirds of the representatives from each caucus (King County, Seattle and
suburban cities) before these proposals can be forwarded to the Metro King County Council
to be put on the ballot. (Provisions in Metro's enabling legislation relative to latent powers
also transfer to the County.)
2) King County Council Expands to 13 Members
This change to 13 single districts will be included in the proposed charter amendment on the
November 1992 ballot.
3) King County will create collaborative committees to develop and recommend
regional policies for consideration by the county legislative authority. �I
Committees Three regional, intergovernmental committees will be created by charter
amendment: Transit and Water Quality would deal with policy issues now addressed by the cc
Metro Council. A new Regional Policy Committee will review and recommend
improvements in reZP
gional services and Metro transition issues. >G
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Membership- Committee memberships will reflect the formulas outlined in the 1991 regional
governance agreement. Representation for unincorporated citizens will be provided by
County Council members. Representatives from the suburban cities may split their votes.
3) Regional Committees (continued)
Process:
1. The County Council may adopt, on a simple majority vote, legislation as
recommended by the regional committees.
2. The County Council may amend, by a simple majority vote, legislation recommended
by a regional committee.
3. If new amendments are proposed by the County Council, then the amended Iegislation
shall be referred back to the appropriate regional committee.
4. The regional committee may concur in, dissent from, or amend the County Council's
amended legislation and make its recommendation(s) back to the County Council.
5. After the regional committee has had opportunity to review all County Council
amendments, final action to adopt legislation which differs from the regional
committee recommendation shall require eight (8) affirmative votes of the County
Council for approval.
6. When a matter is referred for regional committee consideration, a timeline for action
shall be jointly,determined by the County Council and the committee; this shall be
confirmed in form of a motion. If the committee fails to act by the agreed-to date,
the Council may, upon eight (8) affirmative votes, act without the committee's
recommendation. The Committee may submit a motion to the Council for an
extended timeline.
4) Cities may directly propose regional legislation to the County Council through an
"institutional initiative" process.
The process established through the charter amendment on the November 1992 ballot
provides for cities to initiate legislation for consideration by the County Council. In
proposing regional legislation, the sponsoring city would draft a resolution specifying the
proposal. After gaining support for the resolution through motions or resolutions adopted by
50% of the cities, the resolution would be filed with the County Council, which would be
required to act within a 90-day period following the filing. }...
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5) To make it easier for unincorporated communities to pursue citizen initiatives and
referendums, King County will seek a change in standards for signature petition drives
and ballot measures concerning issues which only affect unincorporated King County.
The County Charter currently requires petitions to gain signatures based upon the county-
wide vote in the most recent County Executive election, which includes votes cast in cities.
If an initiative or referendum:appeals on the-ballot, the issue is also decided on a county-
wide basis, 'including�"Votes cast in incorporated areas.
The charter amendment on the November 1992 ballot shall change this standard on issues
which only concern unincorporated communities, so that petition requirements are based only
upon the number of votes cast in unincorporated communities in the most recent County
Executive race; and so that ballot measures on this type of issue would be determined only
by voters living in unincorporated communities.
6) The King County Council shall create a new County Council committee for
unincorporated affairs.
The County Council shall create by ordinance a new Council committee to review and
recommend action upon legislative issues which only affect unincorporated communities. As
.. part of this review, the committee would be required to conduct public hearings in
unincorporated communities. This committee would be established by county ordinance.
'n Cities.shall be assured adequate representation on a Regional Transportation
Authority
By ordinance, County appointments to the board shall be 1/2 county; 1/4 Seattle; and 1/4
other cities, within the RTA service boundary. The cities shall nominate representatives for
the RTA seats.
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COMPARISON CHART
JUDGE DWYER GOVERNANCE REMEDY AND SUMMIT 1992 AGREEMENT
.JUDGE DWYER REMEDY -SUMMIT 1992 ,
1. AGENCY MODIFY METRO BOARD CONSOLIDATE METRO AND
STRUCTURE o Court-imposed remedy ICING COUNTY
o'Maintain separateagencies •_t :.:,, o;Public vote
o;County votes on board 0 -Preserve transit/water quality
_ ...- o .County prerogative to call for vote._ .property and revenue streams
on latent powers o Preserve.operations structuie as is `
for two years; as permanent 'distinct
functional units" thereafter
o Requires political consensus to
activate latent powers
2. COUNCIL SIZE METRO COUNCIL METROPOLITAN COUNTY
o 44-member Metro Council (status COUNCIL
quo) 0 13 members
o 9 of 13 stand for election in 1993
3. CITY VOICE AND METRO COUNCIL REGIONAL COMMITTEES
VOTE o County voice and vote o Transit, Water Quality, Regional
o City voice without vote Policies
o All amendments reviewed by
committees
o Majority plus one for County to
adopt actions contrary to committee
recomendation
4. CITY- METRO and KING COUNTY METROPOLITAN COUNTY
SPONSORED COUNCILS COUNCIL
REGIONAL o City request for County sponsor o City institutional initiative requires
LEGISLATION County action within 90 days of
request sponsored by 50% of cities
5. METRO AND ICING COUNTY METROPOLITAN COUNTY
UNINCORPORATED COUNCILS COUNCIL
INITIATIVES AND o Requires county-wide petitions and o Signatures and ballot passage based
REFERENDUM county-wide approval on population within unincorporated
areas
6. METRO AND KING COUNTY METROPOLITAN COUNTY
UNINCORPORATED COUNCILS COUNCIL
AFFAIRS o King County appoints citizens to o Creates Council committee for
Metro from unincorporated areas unincorporated affairs.
o Committee required to hold public
hearings in unincorporated
communities t
Frr METRO COUNCIL METROPOLITAN COUNTY TION o One-half of King County delegation COUNCIL
L to RTA must serve on transit board o County shall appoint 112 county;1/4 Seattle and 114 other cities
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1 Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20. 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. LL-92-12
2 . SUMMARY STA ENT: Approval of Lot Line Adjustment
(LL-92-12) as recommended y e anninq ommitte� with four
conditions} <-
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo with map and Planning Committee minutes of
October 6, 1992
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee (3-0)
(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. 3H X
CITY OF �L22 CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
MEMORANDUM
October 20, 1992
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MEMO TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: PROPOSED LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT #LL-92-12
The Planning Department is requesting authorization to approve the
above referenced lot line adjustment. This adjustment requires
City Council approval because it involves relocation of a public
walkway easement to the Green River Cooridor trail. The City
Council Planning Committee approved the proposal at their October
61 1992 meeting and forwarded it to the full Council for
concurrence.
If approved, the following four conditions should apply to the lot
line adjustment:
1. The developers, at their expense, shall replace the paved
walkway, stair, handrail, and appurtenances. In
addition, the developers shall provide signage which
indicates the availability of nearby handicapped or at-
grade access to the Green River Corridor trail. The new
pedestrian access shall be constructed in conjunction
with the site development of Lot A in order to minimize
disruption to trail users.
2 . At the time of development of each lot (Lot A and Lot C
of proposed lot line adjustment) , the developers shall
meet the conditions listed in the Conservation Agreement
approved in February 1980 which include development of
seven (7) parking spaces along the southern boundary of
Lot 17 (proposed Lot C) and seven (7) parking spaces
along the northern boundary of Lot 18 (proposed Lot A) of
said plat of Southcenter Corporate Park. These parking
areas shall be landscaped in accordance with Planning
Department requirements and shall be signed as parking
for public access to the Green River Corridor trial.
3 . Parks Department shall be involved in the plan review and
approval process for the pedestrian walk, parking, and
signage.
4 . All necessary permits, including shoreline, variance, and
the like shall be obtained, if applicable.
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Don Wickstrom
Roger Lubovich
CITY of KENT
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OCTOBER 6, 1992
PAGE 7
hours go toward human services administration a block grant
a inistration, which is where actual doll s come in for
deli Bring human services directly to citize
The Plan 'ng Department ' s administrat ' e work program was also
submitted t the Committee (copy att ed) . Time constraints did
not allow for verbal presentatio .
Councilmember Johns o feels al City departments should be required
to present a work prog t their respective committees .
Planning Manager Satte trom emarked that a work program allows
the Council to ensur that suf ent resources are allocated to
Council target iss s.
Assistant City ttorney Tom Brubaker poin out that the Growth
Management Ac mandates that,the comprehensive an be completed by
July 11 199 , and the City is theoretically subjec to legal action
if the de dline is not met. Planning Manager Sat t strom added
that fu re funding for Growth Management is decreasin .
Coun lmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECO D a
motion to accept the Planning Department Work Program. Mot n
c ried.
ADDED ITEMS
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (J. HARRIS)
Planning Director Harris stated that lot line adjustments are
normally handled administratively, however, the subject lot line
adjustment involves City owned property.
Planning Manager Satterstrom explained that in conjunction with
development of a lot in Southcenter Corporate Park, Northwest
Corporate Real Estate is proposing a lot line adjustment which
involves relocation of a public walkway easement. The existing
easement is 15 feet in width, improved with a paved walkway and
stair, and connects 58th Place South with the Green River Corridor
Trail. The proposed lot line adjustment would relocate the
easement approximately 60 feet to the north. The Parks Department
agrees with the proposal with four conditions. A memo from Parks
Director Barney Wilson was presented outlining these conditions.
Ron Fernley stated that the owner has no problem with replacing the
existing trail and the access. However, there is considerable
expense in constructing a ramp system that meets the ADA
requirements. The applicant objects to condition #1 as written
CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 1992
PAGE 8
because there is existing ramp access in Southcenter Corporate Park
on a 30, 000 square foot property with 20-25 parking stalls to the
north. There is also handicap access to the trail via the public
sidewalk system 2-3 buildings north of the subject site where 196th
Street turns into Russell Road, which is a continuation of the
trail system.
Planning Director Harris stated that staff will look into the ADA
requirement to see if the existing ramp to the north will satisfy
the requirement.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember SECONDED a motion to
approve the lot line adjustment contingent upon the conditions
outlined by the Parks Department and subject to ADA requirements.
Motion carried. This item will be forwarded to the Council on
October 20.
WEST HILL ISLAND ANNEXATION T. B BAKER
Assistant City Attorney Brubak r stated the City has received a
valid ref endum petition fr the residents of the West Hill
Island con ining approxima ely 100 signatures. King County
Records and lections has erified there are a minimum of nine
valid signat es, which s sufficient to call a referendum
election. Mr Brubaker stated the City can take one of two
actions:
1. Repeal the a nex ion ordinance and drop the matter. The
petition is p rently signed by almost everyone in the
island. The etition calls for an election and it is
reasonable to ume that most signatures on the petition are
against annex io .
2 . Move the ma er for rd to a special election to be held on
February 2 , 1993 . Th City would pay the cost of the election
(approxima ely $1, 000 $2 , 000) .
Councilmember ohnson commente that the provisions of the Growth
Management A t require that u ' ncorporated islands annex into
cities at s e point in time. e wondered if the City should
continue to provide services to un ' corporated areas without the
benefit of he revenues from those a as .
Area resi nt Dave Tervo presented the C mittee with a copy of the
signatur that were turned in. He mmented that Planning
Department would never think to give t e signatures to the
Committee and stated that Planning kept ccunc ' members ill advised
at Council meetings .
Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ASSAULT ORDINANCE
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance 3� which amends
Section 9. 02 .28 of the Kent City Code regarding the elements of
the crime of assault. The City has been unable to successfully
prosecute offenders who have assaulted police officers, but in
a manner not serious enough to warrant felony prosecution under
current King County filing guidelines. This ordinance deletes
all reference to various degrees of assault and incorporates
the common law elements of assault. This ordinance should
allow successful prosecution in District Court of offenders who
have assaulted officers.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee (3-0) Police Dept.
(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:
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of
Kent, Washington, clarifying the
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amending section 9 . 02 . 28 of the
Kent City Code.
WHEREAS, the language of Kent City Code Section 9 . 02 . 28
as currently enacted, may cause confusion to a court interpreting
the section as it applies to an assault on a police officer;
WHEREAS, the filing guidelines of the King County
Prosecutors Office do not permit the filing of every assault on
an officer as a felony; and
WHEREAS, a need exists to prosecute offenders who have
assaulted officers, but who have not been charged under RCW
9A. 36. 030 for felony assault in the third degree; and
WHEREAS, the Kent City Council seeks to enable the City
to prosecute offenders of the crime of assault on a police
officer in instances where the assault does not rise to the level
of felony assault in the third degree; NOW, THEREFORE;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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9 . 02 . 28 ASSAULT ( (in the feurt degree) )
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1 With intent to cause bodily injury to
another person he or she causes or attempts
to cause bodily injury to any person; or
2 He or she intentionally engages in a
Physical act which creates in another a
reasonable apprehension or fear of imminent
bodily injury; or
3 He or she intentionally and without
permission touches another and that touching
is offensive regardless of whether any
actual physical harm is done to the other
person.
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ordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The
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section or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not
affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the
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Section 3 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its
final approval and passage as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
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Date October 20 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ALCOHOL TEST REFUSAL ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance ��' �� relating to
the admissibility of alcohol test refusal evidence in
subsequent criminal trials. The current Model Traffic Code
does not contain a specific provision that authorizes
admissibility of refusal evidence. The proposed ordinance
authorizes the admissibility of suspect' s refusal to take a
blood or breath alcohol test into evidence in a subsequent DWI
prosecution.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee (3-0)
(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:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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DISCUSSION•
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Item No. 3J
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AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, regarding the
admissibility of refusal evidence
in Driving While Under the
Influence prosecutions, adding a
new section 9 . 36. 110 to the Kent
City Code.
WHEREAS, the 1992 Washington Legislative Session
neglected to add RCW 46 . 61. 517 to the Model Traffic Ordinance
(MTO) . The City of Kent has previously adopted the Model Traffic
Ordinance by Ordinance No. 3017 ; and
WHEREAS , the Kent City Council seeks to effectively
enforce Driving While Under the Influence violations; NOW,
THEREFORE;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Kent City Code Chapter 9 . 36 is amended by adding
thereto a new Section 9 . 36 . 110 to read as follows:
9 . 36. 110 REFUSAL OF BLOOD AND BREATH ALCOHOL TESTS .
The refusal of a person to submit to a test of the
Ilalcoholic content of his or her blood or breath under RCW
46. 20 . 308 is admissible into evidence in a subsequent criminal
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Section 3 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in effect thirty (30) days from and after its
, passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of 1992 .
APPROVED the day of , 1992 •
PUBLISHED the day of 1992 •
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct 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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BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Date October 20. 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: MODEL TRAFFIC CODE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance 2L2, which amends
Section 9 . 36. 010 of the Kent City Code regarding the Model
Traffic Ordinance. The proposed amendment clarifies the
wording of the statute and properly adopts by reference the
appropriate Revised Code of Washington (RCW) chapter that
contains the Washington Model Traffic Code.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Safety Committee (3-0)
(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:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
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DISCUSSION•
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Washington, relating to the
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amending chapter 9 . 36. @-?G'
WHEREAS, the Kent City Council seeks to effectively
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(Ordinance 3017) is amended as follows:
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9 . 36. 010 ADOPTING ORDINANCE.
The Model Traffic Ordinance (MTO) as set forth in the
! Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 46 90 is hereby adopted
by reference. 1 eeuneil dees hereby by
the State ef *;ashiT ten Model Traffie Gede-) The adopting
iOrdinance has been published in a newspaper as provided in RCW
35A. 12 . 160 . A copy of the State of Washington Model Traffic
lCode, together with its amendments, shall be authenticated and
,Irecorded by the City Clerk along with the adopting ordinance.
jNot less than one (1) copy of the Model Traffic Code and its
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prior to the effective date of this Ordinance is hereby ratified
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;' invalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision,
IIsection or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the
(, application thereof to any person or circumstance shall not
,. affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance, or the
., validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4 . Effective date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its
final approval and passage as provided by law.
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
. BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: 196TH STREET CORRIDOR - BRIDGE DESIGN CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for the Mayor to sign Cu
consultant agreement with Alpha Engineers for -toe bridge design
for the 196th Street corridor.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Works Director and excerpt from
Public Works Committee minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous vote of Public Works Committee (2-0
vote Jim White absent)
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO_�L_ YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
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Item No. 3L
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
September 29, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS C(OMMITTEE
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RE: 196TH STREET CORRIDOR - WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY - EAST
VALLEY HIGHWAY
We have negotiated two proposed consultant agreements for the above
referenced project. The consultants selected were the results of
an advertised request for services.
The first is with Alpha Engineers, Inc. , the structural engineer
selected after consultant interviews. The amount of the contract
is $476,473 . We have reviewed their consultant fee proposal at
length and have also reviewed it with the Washington State
Department of Transportation and have verified that it falls within
the typical range of consultant fees for a complex bridge project.
The second agreement is with Converse Consultants, Inc. , the
geotechnical consultant. The geotechnical consultant advises the
City and the structural engineer of foundation stability,
earthquake stability, liquefaction, hazardous waste, etc. This
consultant was also selected following a similar selection process
with numerous consultants. Their fee for this work, $200, 000, is
within the normal range expected for this type of project and its
complexity.
We are recommending the Mayor be authorized to sign the two
consultant agreements.
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 7, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Ed White
Don Wickstrom Tim LaPorte
Tom Brubaker Kevin LIndell
Tony McCarthy Paul Scott
Gary Gill Mr. and Mrs. Rust
David Lanning
196th Corridor Consultant Agreements - Bridge Design & Geotechnical
Wickstrom explained that because these two consultant contracts
total approximately $676, 000 he wanted to bring them before the
Committee for approval. Bennett inquired about the funding.
Wickstrom explained it is a part of the corridor funding package
that was put together when the Street Utility was passed. Bennett
inquired if these two consultant contracts were itemized in that
funding package. Wickstrom explained that we estimated a budget of
approximately $l, 000, 00o for consultant engineering. Wickstrom
explained that design of the project would take approximately one
year. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor
to sign the consultant agreements.
Metro Park N Ride - Annexation of Property
Wickstrom explained the City is the lead agency with respect to the
grant funding for expansion of the Park N Ride lot. Metro is
actually doing the design, right of way acquisition and
construction. Additionally, they are providing the local match and
the City's costs. A parcel included in the expansion area is in
the City of SeaTac. Metro would prefer that the entire project be
within Kent city limits to simplify the permitting, construction
and maintenance processes. SeaTac is willing to deannex this
property but would like the City of Kent to deannex a portion of
the Grandview Park property in order for SeaTac to bring it into
their city limits. SeaTac will eventually be taking over the
operation of Grandview Park from King County Parks. SeaTac is also
asking that Kent annex a portion of I-5 that goes to Kent-Des
Moines Road. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the
annexation/deannexation proposal as outlined by the Director of
Public Works subject to a determination of nonsignificance being
made on the environmental checklist.
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Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: 196TH STREET CORRIDOR - GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for the Mayor to sign 01-
consultant agreement with Converse Consultants Inc. for
geotechnical work on the 196th Street Corridor.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Works Director and excerpt from the
Public Works Committee minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous vote of Public Works Committee (2-0
vote with Jim White absent)
(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•
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Item No. 3MJ(
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
September 29, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM 'JI )
RE: 196TH STREET CORRIDOR - WEST VALLEY HIGHWAY - EAST
VALLEY HIGHWAY
We have negotiated two proposed consultant agreements for the above
referenced project. The consultants selected were the results of
an advertised request for services.
The first is with Alpha Engineers, Inc. , the structural engineer
selected after consultant interviews. The amount of the contract
is $476,473 . We have reviewed their consultant fee proposal at
length and have also reviewed it with the Washington State
Department of Transportation and have verified that it falls within
the typical range of consultant fees for a complex bridge project.
The second agreement is with Converse Consultants, Inc. , the
geotechnical consultant. The geotechnical consultant advises the
City and the structural engineer of foundation stability,
earthquake stability, liquefaction, hazardous waste, etc. This
consultant was also selected following a similar selection process
with numerous consultants. Their fee for this work, $200, 000, is
within the normal range expected for this type of project and its
complexity.
We are recommending the Mayor be authorized to sign the two
consultant agreements.
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 7, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Ed White
Don Wickstrom Tim LaPorte
Tom Brubaker Kevin LIndell
Tony McCarthy Paul Scott
Gary Gill Mr. and Mrs. Rust
David Lanning
196th Corridor Consultant Agreements - Bridge Design & Geotechnical
Wickstrom explained that because these two consultant contracts
total approximately $676, 000 he wanted to bring them before the
Committee for approval. Bennett inquired about the funding.
Wickstrom explained it is a part of the corridor funding package
that was put together when the Street Utility was passed. Bennett
inquired if these two consultant contracts were itemized in that
funding package. Wickstrom explained that we estimated a budget of
approximately $1, 000, 000 for consultant engineering. Wickstrom
explained that design of the project would take approximately one
year. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor
to sign the consultant agreements.
Metro Park N Ride - Annexation of Property
Wickstrom explained the City is the lead agency with respect to the
grant funding for expansion of the Park N Ride lot. Metro is
actually doing the design, right of way acquisition and
construction. Additionally, they are providing the local match and
the City's costs. A parcel included in the expansion area is in
the City. of SeaTac. Metro would prefer that the entire project be
within Kent city limits to simplify the permitting, construction
and maintenance processes. SeaTac is willing to deannex this
property but would like the City of Kent to deannex a portion of
the Grandview Park property in order for SeaTac to bring it into
their city limits. SeaTac will eventually be taking over the
operation of Grandview Park from King County Parks. SeaTac is also
asking that Kent annex a portion of I-5 that goes to Kent-Des
Moines Road. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the
annexation/deannexation proposal as outlined by the Director of
Public Works subject to a determination of nonsignificance being
made on the environmental checklist.
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Date October 20. 1992
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1. SUBJECT: SEWER CONNECTION ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance relating to
sewer connections and establishing a penalty for failure to
connect to the City's public sewer system.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from the Public Works Committee minutes and
copy of Ordinance
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous vote of Public Works Committee (2-0
vote Jim White absent)
(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•
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Council Agenda
Item No. 3N
Public Works Committee
October 7, 1992
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Street Vacation - 104th Avenue S.E. at S. 252nd Block
Wickstrom explained that we have received a vacation petition for
a strip of property outside of the road on 104th Avenue S.E. north
of S. 256th. He continued that we are requesting approval to set
November 17 as date for public hearing or sooner if possible on
this vacation request. The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Proposed L.J.D. - Smith Street
Wickstrom suggested that since Jim White was interested in this
project the discussion be tabled until he could be in attendance.
Jim Bennett commented that it appeared the property owners were not
generally in favor of the project. Paul Mann moved to proceed with
the L.I.D. project. Jim Bennett voted against the motion. The
matter was then tabled until the next meeting.
James Street Improvements
Ed White explained that the Public Safety Committee had requested
staff look at what could be done to rectify the accident problems
occurring on James Street in the vicinity of the Church of the
Nazarene. Seven alternatives were developed and presented to the
Public Safety Committee. The alternatives were developed to not
only address the driveway but the entire roadway for about a
quarter mile section. The recommended alternative is to install
warning signs and flashing yellow beacons. This alternative is
relatively inexpensive - approximately $10,000 - and gives greater
flexibility for other options if needed. Ed White referred to the
impact to the neighborhood and previous actions that have been
taken to eliminate any neighborhood traffic impacts. Jim Bennett
asked for a copy of the ordinance that was previously passed on
this issue. Ed White stated the church is willing to meet with the
neighborhood to see if they were still opposed to allowing access
to the church parking lot from Hazel or Alvord. Jim Bennett
questioned if the use of the school has changed over the years and
were the necessary permits obtained for that change. Wickstrom
responded that originally it was strictly a day care. After
further discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended
proceeding with Alternative 4 as approved by the Public Safety
Committee.
Sewer Connection Penalty Ordinance
Tom Brubaker explained this ordinance addresses the penalty for
failing to connect to the City sewer system if it is available.
There is an existing State law that requires the property owner to
connect to a sewer if the sewer is reasonably close. The law
imposes a penalty for non-connection. The law suggests the penalty
be that the property be charged the same rate as if they were
connected. The City has been following this policy; however, our
local ordinance states you must connect but does not address the
penalty issue. This ordinance addresses that omission and
clarifies that properties must connect if a sewer system is
reasonably available and if they do not connect there will be a
penalty equal to the base monthly sewer charge. If they fail to
pay, interest will accrue and a lien created against their
property. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption.
Traffic Concerns - Titus
Jim Bennett presented a letter and petition submitted to Council by
Andrew Gomez of Farrington Court. The letter and petition
indicates concerns for safety in crossing Titus and Gowe Streets.
He asked that staff review the material and bring proposed
solutions back to the next Public Works Committee.
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Kent„ Washington, amending ordinance
Nos. 2374 and 2811 of the City of
Kent, relating to sewer connections
and establishing a penalty for
failure to 'connect to the City' s
public sewer system.
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WHEREAS, under the authority of RCW 35 . 67 . 190, the City
::must either compel all property owners within any area served by a
City sewer system to connect to that system or be penalized
',therefor; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35 . 67 . 190 allows the City to make the
;penalty for failing to connect to the City' s sewer system ,
monetary charge equal to the charge that would be made for sewe.
'!service if the property was connected to the system; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35. 67 . 200 allows the City to impose a lien
;: for delinquent and unpaid rates and charges for penalties levied
pursuant to RCW 35 . 67 . 190 ; and
WHEREAS, the City' s Public Works Director and Finance
Director have determined that the penalty to be imposed on property
jowners within any area served by a City sewer system for failure to
', connect to that system shall be an amount equal to the basic
! monthly rate charged for the provision of sewer service; NOW,
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Section 1. The City of Kent's Ordinance No. 2374 ,
Section one, KCC Section 7 . 05. 190 (listed as KCC 7 . 05. 160 in
Ordinance No. 2374) , as amended by Section 1 of the City of Kent' s
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to place,
deposit, or permit to be deposited in an unsanitary manner
i, upon public or private,,property within the City of Kent, or in
any area under the jurisdiction of said City, any human or
animal excrement, garbage, or other objectionable waste.
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B. Except as herein_fte-r provided in this Chapter, it
shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy, privy
vault, septic tank, cesspool, or other facility intended or
used for the disposal of sewage.
C. The owners of all houses, buildings or properties
used in any manner for human occupancy, emPleyment,
reereatien, er ..then r"rpese, situated within or without the
City of Kent and abutting en that abut any street, alley, or
easement in which there is new located er may
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leeated a public sanitary sewer of the City of Kent, are
hereby require shall , at their expense. to install suitable
toilet facilities therein,, and to connect sueh those
facilities directly with to the proper public sewer is
aeeer-danee with the previsien of- this a ' Within ninety
(90) days after from the date of official notice to do so,
provided that said the public sewer is within two hundred
(200) feet of thn any building er bu=lelings and s eeif'_-=
a-nd that ne— ublie health e
deter-tined by the—Direeter on the property. If the Kind
County Department of Health the City' s Public Works
j Department or any other public health agency with
jurisdiction determines that a public health or safety hazard
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connection without regard to the notice or distance provision,..
provided in this subsection so long as the public sewer is
reasonably available to the affected property.
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netiee: Any Propertyowner who fails to connect to the sewer
I� system within ninety days of receiving official notice to do
so as provided for in this Section shall be subject to a
penalty that shall be a monetary charge in an amount equal to
the base monthly sewer rate that would be charged against that
property if it were connected to the City sewer system. The
City' s Finance Department shall assess the penalty against the
property through its utility billing system.
E. Pursuant to RCW 35 67 200 failure to pay the
enalties levied Pursuant to subsection C herein shall
constitute a lien for those delinquent and unpaid charges
against the premises to which the service is available. This
lien shall be superior to all other liens and encumbrances
except general taxes and local and special assessments.
F. All delinquent charges imposed under the authority of
this Section shall bear interest at the rate of eight percent
(8%) per annum.
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jordinance are declared to be separate and severable. The
�linvalidity of any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section
or portion of this ordinance, or the invalidity of the application
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Section 3 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect
!and be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its final
'approval and passage as provided by law.
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,ATTEST:
:: BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
'APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED the day of 1992 •
APPROVED the day of , 1992 •
PUBLISHED the day of 1992 .
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct 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
hereon indicated.
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Date October 20 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: 1993 PRELIMINARY BUDGET - SETTING A HEARING DATE
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set November 3, 1993 )
do,� for a public hearing on the 1993 preliminary budget which
�^ includes the 1993 component of the City's Capital Improvement
Program.
3 . EXHIBITS:
4. RECOMMENDED BY:
(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•
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Item No. 30
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Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: ANNEXATION TO THE LIBRARY DISTRICT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set a Council Workshop
for November 3 at 6: 00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to
discuss annexation to the library district.
3 . EXHIBITS:
4. RECOMMENDED BY:
(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•
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Item No. 3Px
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Date October 20, 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO KENT BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD
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2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: /1�ppointment of Monte SJmithson to serve
as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. Mr. Smithson's
term will begin immediately and continue through 12/31/92 .
This appointment will provide the eleventh committee member as
provided in Resolution 1298 which created the committee.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Mayor Kelleher
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor Kelleher
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ None
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3Q X
MEMORANDUM
TO: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
DATE: OCTOBER 13, 1992
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO KENT BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD
I have recently appointed Monte Smithson to serve as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board.
Mr. Smithson is a resident of Kent and an active bicyclist. His experience in cycling and his
knowledge of the City of Kent should be helpful to him as a Member of the Board.
Mr. Smithson's appointment will become effective immediately and continue through 12/31/93.
I submit this for your confirmation.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JIM WHITE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBER
DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1992
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL EXCUSED ABSENCE
I would like to request an excused absence from the October 20, 1992 City Council meeting due
to illness.
Thank you for your consideration.
JW.jb
MEMORANDUM
TO: DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JUDY WOODS, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT � JI
DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1992
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL EXCUSED ABSENCE
I would like to request an excused absence from the November 3, 1992 City Council meeting since
I will be out of town.
Thank you for your consideration.
JW.ib
Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20 , 1992
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: WEST HILL ISLAND ANNEXATION - RESOLUTION
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City has received a valid and
sufficient referendum petition regarding the City' s annexation
�, '�r of the West Hill Island:"" . esolution'�''erve% as an official
request to the King County Records and Elections Division to
place the question of annexation on the ballot for all voters
residing within the West Hill Island annexation area. The
referendum election would then take place on the next available
election date.
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended_ Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Approx. $250. 00
SOURCE OF FUNDS: General Fund
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember_ ti; moves, Councilmember G` seconds
that Resolution � � �, which establishes an election date for
the referendum election on the West Hill Island annexation, be
passed by the Council.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION: ���,: n t;7 C ' _ L �L_,42-tjl4
Council`Age a
Item No. 4A�
CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 61 1992
PAGE 8
because there is existing ramp access in Southcenter Corporate Park
on a 30, 000 square foot property with 20-25 parking stalls to the
north. There is also handicap access to the trail via the public
sidewalk system 2-3 buildings north of the subject site where 196th
Street turns into Russell Road, which is a continuation of the
trail system.
Planning Director Harris stated that staff will look into the ADA
requirement to see if the existing ramp to the north will satisfy
the requirement.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember SECONDED a motion to
approve the lot line adjustment contingent upon the conditions
outlined by the Parks Department and subject to ADA requirements.
Motion carried. This item will be forwarded to the Council on
October 20.
WEST HILL ISLAND ANNEXATION (T. BRUBAKER)
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker stated the City has received a
valid referendum petition from the residents of the West Hill
Island containing approximately 100 signatures . King County
Records and Elections has verified there are a minimum of nine
valid signatures, which is sufficient to call a referendum
election. Mr. Brubaker stated the City can take one of two
actions:
1 . Repeal the annexation ordinance and drop the matter. The
petition is apparently signed by almost everyone in the
island. The petition calls for an election and it is
reasonable to assume that most signatures on the petition are
against annexation.
2 . Move the matter forward to a special election to be held on
February 2 , 1993 . The City would pay the cost of the election
(approximately $1, 000 - $2 , 000) .
Councilmember Johnson commented that the provisions of the Growth
Management Act require that unincorporated islands annex into
cities at some point in time. He wondered if the City should
continue to provide services to unincorporated areas without the
benefit of the revenues from those areas .
Area resident Dave Tervo presented the Committee with a .copy of the
signatures that were turned in. He commented that Planning
Department would never think to give the signatures to the
Committee and stated that Planning kept councilmembers ill advised
at Council meetings.
CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 61 1992
PAGE 9
Planning Director Harris protested the preceding statement as being
totally false and asked for an apology or that the statement be
expunged from the record'.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to recommend to the Council that the City proceed with the
election and let the people decide if they want to be annexed.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 45 p.m.
PC1006 . 92
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City
Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, requesting that a
referendum election be held on the
City" s "West Hill Island"
annexation.
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1992, the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, passed its Ordinance No. 3064 , annexing certain
territory to the City of Kent, which territory is commonly known as
the "West Hill Island" ; and
WHEREAS, on September 25 , 1992 . the City Clerk of the City of
Kent received a referendum petition seeking a referendum election
on the West Hill Island annexation; and
WHEREAS, the King County Records and Elections Division has
determined that a sufficient number of valid signatures appeared on
the referendum petition; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Kent
has determined that the referendum petition is sufficient in all
other respects; NOW, THEREFORE,
The City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. Having received a valid and sufficient referendum
petition signed by qualified electors at least equal in number to
ten percent of the votes cast in the last general state election,
the City of Kent requests that the King County Records and
Elections Division hold an election so that the residents of the
West Hill Island can vote whether or not the West Hill Island
annexation area should be annexed to the City of Kent.
1
Section 2 . The City Attorney is directed to draft a ballot
title for such referendum election and provide notice therefore
under the authority of and consistent with the provisions of RCW
35A. 14 . 070 and RCW 35A. 29 . 120 through 35A. 29 . 140.
Section 3 . Pursuant to RCW 35A. 14 . 299 , as qualified by RCW
29 . 13 . 020, the referendum election on this annexation question
shall be submitted to the voters of the West Hill Island annexation
area at the next available general or special election.
Section 4 . The City Clerk is directed to deliver a certified
copy of this resolution to the King County Division of Records and
Elections after its final passage by the City Council .
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, this day of , 1992 •
Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day
of 1992 .
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date October 20. 1992
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: GOLF ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Parks Committee met on October 13
and October 20, 1992 , to discuss the Golf Advisory Board's
recommendations.
A presentation on the recommendations will be given by Chairman
Doug Schwab and committee members.
3 . EXHIBITS: Recommendations
4 . RECOMMENDED BY:
(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
acceptance of the Golf Advisory Board recommendations.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Age pia
Item No. 4B �(
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
RECOMMENDATIONS
ON
FINANCIAL REPORTING
SHORT TERM CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
MERCHANDISE SALES
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
TO: Kent City Council Members
FROM: Golf Advisory Board
SUBJECT: Recommendations
DATE: October 15, 1992
The Golf Advisory Board has submitted a series of recommendations to the Parks
Committee regarding the Riverbend Golf Complex. They relate to four (4) areas we were
asked to review. Those areas are 1) financial reporting and debt obligation 2) short term
capital expenditures 3) merchandise sales and 4) a Director of Golf.
As you can see, our report is quite extensive and contains a number of support documents.
We have done this so you have access to as much of the information as possible that we
used in formulating our recommendations.
A list of criteria was established by the Board that it felt the recommendations must meet if
they were to have merit. A complete list of those criteria are included, but in brief, they
were as follows: 1) do they save money, 2) do they improve services, and 3) do they help to
improve management accountability.
The Board has tried to consider what is best for all the Citizens of Kent when making it's
recommendations. This has meant that one group or another may find these
recommendations to be unpopular from their perspective. However, we felt it would be
irresponsible not to consider the whole range of options available to the City and put
forward what the Board considered the City's best alternative. A plan that will help
Riverbend become the finest public golf facility in the Pacific Northwest.
As you will see from the financial analysis and comparisons, Riverbend now operates with
costs four (4) times as much as Bremerton's Gold Mountain facility and twice as much as
any other city surveyed. Expenditures are already out of control. Under the plan suggested
by the Parks Director, another $100,000 would be needed to "fine tune" the operation as he
has suggested. An analysis of five (5) plans considered by the whole Board is included in
this report.
The Golf Advisory Board has put forward a proposal that could decrease expenses by as
much as $350,000 and increase revenues by more than $100,000 and improves services and
facilities as well. This plan is not some radical new approach or the privatization of the
Golf Complex, but is the formula used by most public golf facilities in America. By using a
management contract, Kent maintains complete control and then contracts for those
services that it chooses. We believe this is the most fiscally responsible option available to
the City.
An improved facility, enhanced services, increased revenues and reduced costs are the
benefits of the Golf Advisory Board's recommendations. A summary as well as the
complete recommendations are included.
These recommendations were approved with the following vote: 9 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention,
and are respectfully submitted by the Golf Advisory Board.
CITY OF KENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MISSION STATEMENT
The Golf Advisory Board will provide the Kent City Council's Parks
Committee and the Administration advice and direction on issues related to
the Riverbend Golf Complex. This will be accomplished by making specific
recommendations that focus on actions that will continue to enhance the
facility and the services it provides.
GOAL
To make the Riverbend Golf Complex the finest public golf facility in the
Pacific Northwest. A center for family activity that enhances the reputation of
the City of Kent by being of high quality and at the same time affordable.
ISSUES REQUIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. How can the City improve Complex facilities, services and general course conditions?
2. How should a Director of Golf position be integrated into the management structure
of the City's Golf Complex?
3. How can the City improve the financial condition of the Golf Complex and clarify it's
impact on the City's budget?
4. How should the Golf Complex through strategic planning prioritize it's future capital
budget requests so that they can be actualized in a timely manner?
5. How should the City approach the sale of Golf merchandise?
6. Help the City of Kent prepare a long-term plan for the Golf Complex.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MEMBERS
Robyn Bartelt Golf Complex Manager
Alana McIalwain Administrative Manager, City of Kent
Doug Schwab Men's Club President
Sue Goddard Ladies Club Co-Captain
Wade Esvelt Meridian Valley General Manager
Dan Farmer Boeing/Tacoma Golf Assoc. Rep.
Gary Johnson Investment Manager - Majestic Properties
Bob Crisp Manager - J.C. Pennys Co.
Steve Dowell Former Parks Committee Chairman
Ruth O'Brian Administrator - King County
Harold Perantie Greens Chairman - Rainier Country Club
Ex-officio
Jim Bennett Kent City Council Member
CITY OF KENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
MISSION STATEMENT
The Golf Advisory Board will provide the Kent City Council's Parks
Committee and the Administration advice and direction on issues related to
the Riverbend Golf Complex. This will be accomplished by making specific
recommendations that focus on actions that will continue to enhance the
facility and the services it provides.
GOAL
To make the Riverbend Golf Complex the finest public golf facility in the
Pacific Northwest. A center for family activity that enhances the reputation of
the City of Kent by being of high quality and at the same time affordable.
ISSUES REQUIRING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. How can the City improve Complex facilities, services and general course conditions?
2. How should a Director of Golf position be integrated into the management structure
of the City's Golf Complex?
3. How can the City improve the financial condition of the Golf Complex and clarify it's
impact on the City's budget?
4. How should the Golf Complex through strategic planning prioritize it's future capital
budget requests so that they can be actualized in a timely manner?
5. How should the City approach the sale of Golf merchandise?
6. Help the City of Kent prepare a long-term plan for the Golf Complex.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
The Golf Advisory Board was asked by the City Council and the Administration to
make recommendations regarding a Director of Golf for the Riverbend Golf
Complex. It was also asked to evaluate the merchandise sales portion of the Golf
Complex business. And it was asked to make recommendations on the financial
performance of the Golf Complex, its financial reports and to help prioritize the
Complex's capital requests for the 1993 budget. Further, the Board was asked to
make recommendations on how the City could improve Complex facilities, services,
and general course conditions and was asked to help in formulating a long-term plan
for the Golf Complex.
The Golf Advisory Board has met seven times since being formed in June. It has
also had numerous sub committee meetings in an effort to fully explore the issues it
has been asked to review. Since our meetings have been open to the public, they
have created some stress for those currently working at the Golf Complex because
of the nature of the issues we have been asked to consider. The Board recognizes
that but felt to meet behind closed doors would have been wrong. By meeting in
public all who chose to participate have had an opportunity to be heard.
The Board has great respect and concern for Robyn Bartelt and her staff. Working
for a long time now under a cloud of uncertainty they have always been very
cooperative. The Board has tried to take them into consideration when making
their recommendations and feels they deserve to be treated in a fair and equitable
manner.
The Board reviewed the current status of the Golf Complex from a variety of
perspectives: financial, management, maintenance, merchandising, and facilities.
We identified the strengths and weakness in each area and formulated a list of
problem areas that we felt needed attention. That list has been included for your
review. Then in order to expedite our recommendations we decided we would
address the financial, and management issues first and then deal with the
maintenance, facilities, services and long term goals after that.
FINANCIAL
Our initial attention focused on financial issues of the Golf Complex. Without a
clear understanding of its current financial condition, debt obligations, plan to meet
those obligations, and current revenues and expenses, we realized we could not
move forward on other issues in a substantive way. Thanks to the help of Advisory
Board member and citizen of Kent, Gary Johnson, he was able to unravel these
areas for us.
Working with the Finance Dept. a simplified profit and loss statement has been
prepared that will be used in the future to show how the Golf Complex is doing at
any given point in time. It will also help you in making any policy decisions you will
be asked to make regarding the Golf Complex in the future. Also you will find a
table showing the Debt obligations of the Riverbend Golf Complex.
One of those policy decisions you will have to address relates to the G.O. Bond debt
from 1985 that comes due in 1998. Currently the Golf Complex is contributing only
$140,000 annually to the repayment of this debt with the rest due each year
($302,992) being paid out of the City's Capital Improvement Fund. This is because
the Golf Complex has not had sufficient operating funds to pay off the complete
debt. According to Mr. McCarthy, there is the expectation that at some future point
in time, if it is the will of the Council, the Golf Complex will repay the Capital
Improvement Fund but no set timetable has been established. Also, as it relates to
the Profit and Loss statement for the Golf Complex a decision needs to be made
whether or not the amount paid out of the CIP Fund should be shown on the
statement or not. It is the opinion of the Golf Advisory Board that all costs should
be shown if there is a real expectation they are to be paid back.
An additional financial obligation of the Golf Complex is a one time loan made to
the Complex from City funds of which $506,954 now remains. This money went
towards buying merchandise for the pro shop and for paying off some of the cost
over runs incurred when the Clubhouse was built. At the present time, this debt has
been removed from the Golf Complex's financial statement with the same
understanding in place that it will be repaid at some unspecified time when the
Complex has the ability to repay that debt.
We bring these items to your attention because they fall into the policy area and
ultimately you will be asked to take some action on these items. The current
handling of these two debt items is not a problem or in any way a violation of any
City policy, but as the Golf Advisory Board we feel that they should not be
forgotten. It is our opinion that the Golf Complex should begin to pay back these
debts as soon as possible. This should be done, however, in a way that is consistent
with it's other goals and obligations.
SHORT TERM CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Regarding the capital items needed for the Riverbend Golf Complex, the Golf
Advisory Board has worked with the staff to prioritize these items. We asked for
lists to be presented to us that represented their immediate and short term (1 year)
needs. These lists were prioritized, reevaluated, combined and then reprioritized.
This process resulted in a savings of over $100,000 from the initial requested
amounts. Dave Owen and Robyn Bartelt were very cooperative in this process.
You will find copies of the original requests and the subsequent revisions included
in your support materials. The final recommendations appear in the
recommendations section.
MERCHANDISE SALES
As requested, an analysis of the profitability of the merchandise sales business that
the City began in June of 1990 was completed by the Golf Advisory Board. Most of
the work was done by Mr. Bob Crisp, manager of the J.C. Penny's store in downtown
Kent. Mr. Crisp's strong retail management background has been invaluable to the
Board.
The Board had Finance provide us with the information they had on total sales,
total purchases, inventory levels and outstanding liabilities. We then had to try to
determine what the costs to the City were to sell the merchandise. This was more
complicated because those costs were not as easily separated from the other costs
the City has to run the Golf Complex. In order to insure the cost to do business
amount would be accurate the Board used three methods to determine that figure.
We used an attributable cost basis, a proportional cost basis and a comparative cost
basis. Using this methodology assured us the analysis was as fair and accurate as
possible.
As you can see by the Analysis of Golf Merchandise Sales Report the City has lost
over $225,000 in Just two years. This loss could have been much more if it had not
been for the hard work put to by Tim Bond the last year who has at least slowed the
bleeding. However, it is the strong recommendation of the Golf Advisory Board
that the City get out of the golf merchandise business as soon as possible. This is
not to say that a golf merchandise business should not be a part of the Riverbend
Golf Complex, but it should not be run by the City.
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Under the Parks Director's management of the Riverbend Golf Complex there has
never been an experienced, knowledgeable, or qualified individual in a position of
responsibility to oversee all of the golf related activities at the Complex. As
Complex Manager, this has made Robyn Bartelt's job infinitely more difficult and
led to many of the problems that exist today. As the Council correctly recognized
last May when they formed the Golf Advisory Board this issue is central to making
improvements at Riverbend.
A sub committee led by Mr. Wade Esvelt, General Manager at Meridian Valley
Country Club addressed this issue for the Golf Advisory Board. They sorted
through the various options available to the City having to take into consideration
City personnel policies, state and federal tax laws and the covenants that are a part
of the Revenue Bonds that finance part of the Complex.
A list of criteria were established which are included that helped to guide their
efforts in evaluating the various scenarios. In brief, there are three options available
to the city. They are 1) continue things like they are with a little "fine tuning" 2) hire
a Director of Golf as a City employee either as a salaried employee or with an
employment contract 3) hire a Director of Golf through a management or
professional services contract. The Board's evaluation of each of these options is
included.
In the opinion of the Golf Advisory Board the best interests of all the citizens are
served if the City chooses option number three. This is by far the most commonly
used arrangement by Cities and Counties across the country. This is not
privatization which would be leasing of the facility to a private concessionaire, but
the hiring of an experienced Director of Golf through a contract to perform those
functions as determined by the City and addressed in the contract. The City would
control all monies and then pay the Director of Golf the amount negotiated in the
contract in a manner that is in compliance with all tax and bond restrictions..
This arrangement has many advantages for the City. One is that it can save the City
approximately $250,000 to $350,000 and will increase it's revenues by another
$100,000. These estimates have been verified by the PGA Community Relations
Committee and a letter to that effect is included.
Another is that the services provided by the Golf Complex will be improved and the
professional management that Robyn needs to support her efforts will be in place.
Also the City's day-to-day involvement in the operation of the Golf Complex will be
greatly decreased.
The Golf Advisory Board expects that most of the full-time and regular part-time
employees will be retained either as City employees or by the new Director of Golf
under this arrangement. The Board has presented to you two (2) organizational
charts that represent how this arrangement would work. As you can see they are
fundamentally the same with a Golf Complex Liaison watching over the City's
interests and areas of responsibility and a Director of Golf in charge of all the Golf
related areas. The differences are in the management of the snack bar and the
maintenance staff. Either of these two areas could be part of the management
contract or they could be under City management.
Various other plans were considered by the Board, including two submitted by the
Parks Department, and two suggested by the Finance Department which were
included in our final round of discussions. They are included in this report with a
financial analysis summary showing their impact on expenses and revenues. As you
will see none of them offer the dramatic savings, the potential for increased
revenues, and the service improvements the management contract option does for
the City.
The problems at Riverbend are not staff or personnel related. They are problems
with the structure of the organization. They are built into the system and fine tuning
will not solve them. Golf professionals can't sell merchandise. Merchandise sales
revenues can not be recirculated into the system to generate new revenues. The
Complex manager struggles to staff the facility while trying to operate within current
budget restaints and finds City personnel policies at times counter productive to
what she is trying to accomplish. Equipment rental hinders staffs ability to put out
the product that they want. Dan Prociw can't advance through the PGA apprentice
program because he is limited in what he can do. Dave Owen and the maintenance
crew have lacked proper equipment much of the time. The Complex is burdened
with a merchandise sales program that drains vital resources. Administrative costs
create a hugh burden and the list goes on. The good hard working people at the
Golf Complex deserve better than what they have gotten so far and the Golf
Advisory Board feels that these recommendations will best help the City, all the
citizen's of the Community, the users of the facility and the employees.
A complete list of advantages and disadvantages has been included with a more
detailed list of the Golf Advisory Board's recommendations.
These recommendations are respectfully submitted for your consideration by the
City of Kent, Golf Advisory Board, Oct 13,1992.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDATIONS
ADVANTAGES
1. They will help to create direct line authority and accountability in
all areas and will bring a professional golf manager into the
organizational structure.
2. They will help to immediately improve the financial performance of
the Complex by reducing it's operating costs by approximately
$250,000 and increasing its revenues by $100,000.
3. They will help to further enhance the overall facility by improving
the services that it provides.
4. They will help the City reduce it's administrative involvement in
the Golf Complex's operation.
5. They will help eliminate the financial risk the City now has from
it's merchandise sales business.
6. They will help the Complex's ability to increase it's short and Iong
term revenue potential and allow the City to share in that growth.
7. They will help the Golf Complex cover all of the costs attributable
to its initial acquisitions, it s development and it's future
operation.
8. They will help the City operate the Com Iex in a fiscally sound and
responsible manner with incentives built in to control costs and to
increase revenues.
DISADVANTAGES
1. It is possible that some full time City employees will be displaced
2. Increased traffic on Meeker St. due to a greater utilization of the
facility
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
1991 OPERATING EXPENSE COMPARISON
Total Per Hole
KENT $1,955,000 $72,407
18 hole, 9 hole, range
TUKWILA 684,000 38,000
18 hole
AUBURN 574,000 31,888
18 hole
BREMERTON 358,712 19,872
18 hole, range
BELLEVUE 534,000 19,777
18 hole, 9 hole, range
SPOKANE 1,800,000 33,333
3-18 hole, 1 new 18,
3 ranges
PORTLAND 2,650,000 32,716
4-18 hole, 1-9 hole,
1 new 9, 4 ranges
THE COST TO OPERATE RIVERBEND IS 4 TIMES GREATER
THAN BREMERTON'S COST TO OPERATE GOLD MOUNTAIN
AND TWICE AS MUCH AS ANY OF THE OTHER CITIES
SURVEYED WHO ALL USE A MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
FOR THEIR DIRECTOR OF GOLF.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
R[VERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
FINANCIAL REPORTING
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
FINANCIAL REPORTING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Prepare a simplified financial operating statement based on the attached
example and include it as a part of the City's monthly and year end reports for
the Golf Complex.
2. Recognize that approximately $300,000 dollars from the City's CIP Fund is
going to finance the Golf Complex's 1985 General Obligation Debt each year.
3. Recognize that $506,964 has been loaned to the Golf Complex and is to be
paid back at some future date.
4. Establish a plan for the repayment of the above two items.
City of Kent 30-Sep-92
Golf Complex 1989 1990 1991 1992 (2) 1993 (4) 1994 (4)
Operating Statement Actual Actual Actual Est Actual Forecast Forecast
OPENING REVENUE 1,406,600 2,079,705 2,653,220 2,838,090 3,065,138 3,310,349
OP EXPENSE (LESS DEPRECIATION) 954,625 1,527,202 11876,617 2,077,860 2,259,672 2,457,393
DEPRECIATION 39,135 226,311 225,597 226,600 226,600 226,311
OPERATING INCOME 4123840 326,192 551,006 533,630 578,866 626,645
INTEREST INCOME 44,067 98,658 15,835 29,382 41,309 43,014
OTHER INCOME 3,091 8,922 3,387 3,000 3,000 3,000
INTEREST EXPENSE (278,918) (443,399) (432,833) (421,436) (396,714) (382,483)
NET INCOME 181,080 (9,627) 137,395 144,576 2265461 290,176
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION 50,523 237,699 236,986 237,988 237,988 237,699
AVAILABLE FOR DEBT SERVICE 231,603 228,072 374,381 382,564 464,449 527,875
TRANSFERS FOR DEBT (140,000) (140,000) (140,000) (140,000) (140,000) (140,000)
REVENUE BOND PAYMENTS (135,000) (145,000) (155,000) (165,000) (175,000)
CART LEASE PAYMENTS (7,801) (14,997) (17,323) (20,009) (23,112) (10,658)
CASH FLOW SURPLUS (DEFICIT) 83,802 (61,925) 72,058 67,555 136,337 202,217
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
OPERATING INCOME 412,840 326,192 551,006 533,630 578,866 626,645
CA"TAL COST ($1,OOOs) 11,122 11,544 11,402 11,739 11,637 11,602
OPEk iNG INC/CAPITAL COST 3.7% 2.8% 4.8% 4.5% 5.0% 5.4%
Riverbend Golf Complex
Debt Obligations
1991 1992
1988 Revenue Bonds (p) 145,000 155,000
Due 2008 (i) 423,437 414,931
568,437 569,931
1985 G.O. Debt* 140,000 140,000
Due1998
1989 Cart Lease (p) 171118 20,000
Due 1998 (i) 9.396 6.505
26.514 26,514
734 951 $736,445
G.O. Dept. paid out of CIP funds +302,992 $302,992
$1 ,037,943 $1 ,039,437
One time loan to Golf Complex of $506,954
due at future date to be determined.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
SHORT TERM CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
1992-1993
RECOMMENDATIONS
1992
1. Ball Washing Unit $13,500
2. Range Retrieval Power Unit $8,000
3. Holdup Alarms $1,400
4. Heaters for Range Stalls $1,800
TOTAL $241700
1993
1. Bed Knife & Reel Grinder $17,500
2. Ball Digpen $8,200
3. Utility Uniser-Money Operated t $6,000
4. Sand Trap Groomer $1,500
5. Aer Way Aerator $3,500
6. Greens Roller $8,000
7. CB Radios $21400
8. Tables & Chairs $5,000
9. Kitchen Equipment $5,000
10.Replacement Range Netting $20,000
TOTAL $77,100
CITY OF KENT
j Golf Advisory Board
Riverbend Golf Complex prioritized minor equipment needs:
Immediate
1 1 . Ball washing unit - driving range $13,500.00
2. Ball dispenser (eliminates tokens) $8,200.00
I 3. Alarm/panic button - 18-hole starter $450.00
Portable hold-up alarm $ 950.00
4.. Heaters for driving range stalls (6 @ $300/each) $1 .800.00
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TOTAL: $24,900.00
1 . CB radios for driving range and par 3 (4) $2,400.00
2. Tables and chairs for clubhouse vt $5,000.00
75 chairs & dolly
15 tables & dolly
3. Heaters for driving range stalls (6 @ $300/each) $1 ,800.00
4. Condiment serving station t-� $500.00
5. Gas char-broiler �82 3° �ky a $1,500.00
6. Gas griddle 61 i-Z � o S6)4-/v $1,800.00
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TOTAL: $13,000.00
1992 Budget - Unused Capital Outlay
1 . Mainline $20,000.00
2. Fertilizer Spreader $2,800.00
3. Equipment Rental Refund $6,682.00
TOTAL: $29,482.00
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CITY OF KENT
Golf Advisory Board
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Riverbend Golf Complex prioritized minor equipment needs:'
1 . Ball washing unit - driving range $13,500.00 .-
2. Alarm/panic button 18-hole starter $450.00 _
Portable hold-up alarm $ 950.00
3. CB radios for driving range and par 3 (4) $2,400.00
4. Tables and chairs for clubhouse ; $5,000.00
75 chairs and dolly
15 tables and dolly
5. Heaters for driving range stalls $B400:00
28 stalls at $300/each
6. Condiment serving station �!5_2Q 00_-__
7. Gas char-broiler $1 ,500.00
8. Gas griddle $1 ,800.00
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RIVERBEND
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
REVISED PRIORITIZED EQUIPMENT NEEDS
1. BEDKNIFE AND REEL GRINDER $17,500
2. RANGEBALL RETRIEVAL POWER UNIT 8,000
3. UTILITY UNIT 6,000
4. SAND TRAP GROOMING ATTACHMENT 1,500
5. FAIRWAY AERATOR ' 00
TOTAL
SAVINGS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS
A. CONTINUE TO USE TRACTORS AVAILABLE THROUGH EQUIPMENT
RENTAL WHEN NECESSARY FOR LOADING JOBS AND USE NEW
Ulum UNIT FOR HAULING JOBS. WHEN IT IS TIME TO REPLACE THE
TWO (2) 450 D ROUGH MOWERS, USE THAT MONEY TO GET A
TRACTOR ALONG WITH PULL BEHIND GANG MOWING UNITS.
B. USE FERTILIZER SPREADER CURRENTLY AVAILBLE.
C. USE EXISTING AERATOR (RYAN SLICER).
D. MAKE AGREEMENT WITH KENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO USE THEIR TOP
DRESSER.
E. GET FUNGICIDE SPRAY APPARATUS WHEN CURRENT UNIT IS DUE
FOR REPLACEMENT.
F. AERATOR FOR LAKES - INCLUDE IN MAJOR CAPITAL IlM[PROVEMENTS
PLAN.
EQUIPMENT DUE FOR REPLACEMENT IN 1993
THROUGH EQUIPMENT RENTAL
x
1. 3 TRI-PLEX GREENS MOWERS
x
2. 2 UTIL]TY UNITS
x RECOMMEND KEEPING EXISTING EQUIPMENT AS BACK UP HOWEVER
PURCHASE THREE (3) HAND MOWERS INSTEAD OF ONE OF THE TRI-
PLEX MOWERS
CITY OF KENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
PRIORITIZED EQUIPMENT NEEDS
1. TRACTOR/LOADER $30,000
2. FERTILIZER SPREADER 3,500
3. BEDKNIPE AND REEL GRINDER 17,500
4. FAIRWAY AERATOR & CORE PULVERIZOR 27,000
5. TOP DRESSER 8,000
6. FUNGICIDE SPRAY APPARATUS 20,000
7. RANGE BALL RETRIEVAL POWER UNIT 8,000
8. SAND TRAP GROOMING ATTACHMENT 1,500
9. BRUSH UNIT ATTACHMENT FOR GREENS 1,500 (used)
10. AERATOR FOR LAKES 20.000
TOTAL 137 000
EQUIPMENT DUE FOR REPLACEMENT IN 1993
THROUGH EQUIPMENT RENTAL
1. 3 TRI-PLEX GREENS MOWERS
2. 2 UTILITY UNITS
*RECOMMEND KEEPING EXISTING EQUIPMENT AS BACK UP
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MEMORANDUM
TO: RIVERBEND GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
THROUGH: ROBYN BARTELT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX MANAGER
FROM: LEE ANDERSON
SUPERINTENDENT OF MAINTENANCE
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
DATE: JULY 2 , 1992
SUBJECT: EQUIPMENT NEEDS
THE FOLLOWING LIST CONSISTS OF EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES THE
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX NEEDS TO CONSIDER IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
CHEMICAL STORAGE 3 0, 0 0 0. 0 0 3 5 e c h o
location will need to be determined for security, power, future
development
� . TRACTOR / LOADER 23 , 000. 00
rental or lease available. if bought should unit be placed in
equipment rental? warranty should cover major problems .
extended warranty can be purchased.
� • FAIRWAY FERTILIZER SPREADER 3 , 500. 00
SAND TRAP MACHINE (ATTACHMENT) 1, 500 . 00
will attach to existing unit
REPLACEMENT BALL WASHER (RANGE) 12 , 000. 00
POWER UNIT FOR RETRIEVING
RANGE BALLS 8 , 000. 00
existing unit was scheduled for 1992 . complex needs to be
prepared. } `
SAND BRUSH UNITS FOR GREENS 1, 500 . 00 (USED)
will save excessive wear on greens unit and provide quicker
results after topdressing
t{ FAIRWAY AERATOR 1o�� 22 , 000 . 00 ��` S 1
**core pulverizer may needed.
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TOP DRESSER 8 , 000 . 00
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1,• BEDKNIFE AND REEL GRINDER 15 - 20, 000 . 00
should equipment rental purchase? where should unit be
stationed? who should supply the manpower?
' FUNGICIDE SPRAY APPARATUS 20, 000. 00
UTILITY UNITS (2 NEEDED) RECOMMEND NOT AUCTIONING OFF
EXISTING UNITS
TRI-PLEX MOWERS (3 NEEDED) RECOMMEND NOT AUCTIONING OFF
EXISTING UNITS
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
IRRIGATION FOR PAR-3 (9 HOLE)
COMPUTER hitiftWOM
CONSULTANT ESTIMATE
AERATOR FOR LAKES 20, 000 . 00
CC BARNEY WILSON / DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
MERCHANDISING
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
MERCHANDISING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Based on an careful analysis of the financial performance of the merchandise
sales business at the Riverbend Golf Complex we recommend that the City
significantly restructure it's involvement.
2. Place merchandise sales under the Director of Golf who through a
management contract will own and operate the merchandise business and will
share with the City profits from the business.
Riverbend Golf Complex
Analysis of Golf Merchandise Sales
Profit/(Loss)
June-Dec Jan-June
1990 1991 1992
Merchandise Sales 149,154 325,694 177,187
Purchases 288,860 2683092 147,274
Inventory 176,368 146,680 1519716
Revenue on Acct. 77000 22,500 25,000
Gross Profit 2%662 5,414 %949
Expenses 68,000 1367000 685000
Net Profit (Loss) (38,338) (130,586) (58,051)
Total 2 year (loss) = $225,975
Riverbend Golf Complex
Driving Range
Operational Costs Analysis*
Attributable Cost Basis
Wages $5%076
Admin. Services 41,318
Other Admin. 16,450
Building Expense 129000
Interest Expense 10,000
Misc. Utilities 2.500
132,344
Proportional Cost Basis
Wages $249,183
Supplies 89 790 Total Range Revenue $955,070
Service Charges 26W,337 Total Merchandise Revenue $325,694
Administration 989898
Maintenance 909019 Merchandise/Total Range = 34.1%
Capital 9.500 Merch.Wages/Total Wages = 27.9%
Sub Total 563,727 Management Estimate = 20.0%
25% Cost Basis $14%931
Comparative Cost Basis
Range $120,000 - $150,000
Average of Costs: $136,000
*Based on'92 Budget
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
DIRECTOR OF GOLF
RECOMMENDATIONS
A Director of Golf should be hired using a professional services agreement or
management contract and be responsible for supervising all contracted activities at
the Riverbend Golf Complex.
The Director of Golf should be responsible for staffing all of the areas of the Golf
Complex specified in the contract. Current full time and permanent part time City
employees who might be affected should be considered first for these positions and
given a period of not less than 60 days to demonstrate their skills and qualifications.
If they are then displaced and no other positions can be found for them in the City
the should receive a severance package and out placement counseling.
The Director of Golf should hire employees whose skills match the specified needs
of the Golf Complex.
The Director of Golf should assume total responsibility for the sale of merchandise
at the Riverbend Golf Complex. An agreement to sell off current merchandise on
hand should be negotiated between the City and the Director. All future purchases
of inventory should be the responsibility of the Director. The City and the Director
should work out an agreement to share revenues from future sales.
The Director of Golf should develop a comprehensive golf lesson program for the
Riverbend Golf Complex. It should include lessons for all age and skill levels. The
City, the Director and Staff should share the revenues generated from lessons.
The Director of Golf and staff should run all tournaments, and initiate and promote
other golf activities for the Complex and the City.
The Director of Golf should be required to meet quantitative and qualitative
standards established jointly by the City and the Director. Their performance
should be reviewed on a regular basis and a written evaluation form should be
completed.
The Director of Golf should direct (plan A-2) or coordinate with the Maintenance
Supervisor (plan A-1) the Maintenance staff in order to meet the standards set for
the Riverbend Golf Complex.
The Director of Golf should remit all daily receipts to a duly acknowledged
representative of the City.
The Director of Golf should be compensated in monthly installments a sum to be
negotiated between the City and the Director. This sum would be based on a
formula which protects the City, meets Bond and Tax law restrictions and is fair and
equitable to both the City and the Director.
The City should hire a Director of Golf through an open interview process after
having the PGA prepare a job bulletin that would be circulated throughout the
country.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
DIRECTOR OF GOLF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
MANAGE AND SUPERVISE
Option A-1
1. Par 3 and 18 Hole Starters
2. Golf Lesson Program
3. Driving Range and Mini Putt Fee Collection
4. Cart Rentals
5. Marshalls
6. Tournament Schedule
Option A-2
7. Maintenance Staff
8. Food Service Staff
OPERATE
1. Within The Business Plan Established For The Complex
2. A Pro Shop to Sell Merchandise
PROMOTE THE FACILITY BY
1. Working with the the Men's and Ladies Clubs (i.e. running tournaments)
2. Scheduling other tournaments and promotional events
3. Developing a Junior Golf Program
4. Holding a Junior Golf Camp
5. Representing Riverbend in the Community
6. Representing Riverbend in local PGA tournaments
7. Assisting with the Development of Informational and Promotional Literature
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
1. Enforcing the Policies, Rules and Regulations of the City and Complex
2. Daily Cash Receipts
3. Payment of all Appropriate Invoices
4. Safe Operation of the Complex
5. Achieving Qualitative and Quantitative Goals of the Complex
6. Performing other duties as assigned
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
GOLF DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
Organizational Charts "A-1 & A-211"
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Place Director of Golf in charge of Complex
2. Hire through Management or Professional Services Contract
3. Compensation based on negotiated contract
4. Director to redefine current positions and fill as required
5. City to collect all revenues and distribute per contract
6. Eliminates City's Financial risk from merchandise sales business
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Expenses: (-$250,000 to $350,000)
Revenues: +$100,000
SERVICE IMPACT
1. More fully integrated professional staff
2. Improved lesson program
3. Improved golfer services
ADVANTAGES
Meets all criteria established by Golf Advisory Board
See attached list of advantages
DISADVANTAGES
Employee transitional period
City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational Chart "A-1 "
City of Kent
(Parks Department)
Golf Advisory
Golf Complex Board
Liaison
Director of Golf
Contract Oversight
[Audit & Accounting Starters
Planning Lessons
Security Range/Mini Putt
Janitorial Merchandise
Snack Bar Carts
Maintenance Tournaments
Marshalls
City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational (:;hart "A-2"
City of Kent
(Parks Department)
Golf Advisory
Golf Complex Board
Liaison
Director of Golf
Contract Oversight
Starters
Audit & Accounting
Lessons
Planning
Range/Mini Putt
Security
Merchandise
Carts
Tournaments
Marshalls
Janitorial
Snack Bar
Maintenance
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Overlake Golf& Country Club
P.O. Box 97
Medina, Washington 98039
(206) 454-7971
Fax Number: (206) 451-3598
Please deliver the following pages to:
Name Date
Firm Time
Fax Number
From -�-`--
Total Number of Pages Including this Cover Letter
Please call (206) 454-7971 if you do not
receive all pages, or if pages are not legible
October 13, 1992
Mr. Doug Schwab
Golf Advisory Board
City of Kent
220 4th Ave. S.
Kent, WA 98032
Dear Mr. Schwab:
After reviewing all the figures of the Riverbend operation, 1 feel a
competent Director of Golf with a professional staff hued through a
management contract will be able to reduce the expense side of your
operation approximately $250,000.
This scenario would have the City performing the maintenance and
some other administrative functions spelled out in the contract.
Under a management contract, the City would collect all revenues
and distribute them according to a mutually agreed upon formula to
protect both parties.
Respectfully,
Ron Hoetmer
PNW Section CR Chair
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
DIRECTOR OF GOLF: MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
CONTRACTOR'S CITY'S
EXPENSES EXPENSES
Wages $535,000 $471,323
Administrative Costs 168,200 341,161
Supplies 120,000 136,552
Resale Items 215,000 403,000
Sub Total $1,038,200 $1,352.790
City Service Charges 50,000
Total 11IL2 790
SAVINGS: $264,000
THE NUMBERS FOR THE CONTRACTOR ARE GOOD FAITH ESTIMATES
PROVIDED BY THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST PGA COMMUNITY AND
CLUB RELATIONS COMMITTEE. THEY ARE APPROXIMATES AND ARE
TO BE USED ONLY FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ILLUSTRATION.
Revenue increases are expected to come from the following areas:
1. Lessons $40,000
2. Merchandise 30,000
3. Tournaments $30,000
Total MUM
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
THE FOLLOWING CITIES OR COUNTIES USE A MANAGEMENT OR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THEIR DIRECTOR OF
GOLF OR GOLF PROFESSIONAL
AUBURN
BREMERTON
BELLEVUE
MARYSVILLE
PASCO
RENTON
SPOKANE
PORTLAND
SEATTLE
PIERCE COUNTY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
SPOKANE COUNTY
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
DIRECTOR OF GOLF ANALYSIS
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CRITERIA TO BE MET BY RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Should help to create direct line authority and accountability in all
areas.
2. Should help to immediately improve the financial performance of
the Complex by reducing it's operating costs to the City.
3. Should help to further enhance the overall facility by improving
the services that it provides.
4. Should be able to help the City reduce it's administrative
involvement in the Golf Complex's operation.
5. Should be able to help eliminate the financial risk the City now has
from it's merchandise sales business.
6. Should be able to help enhance the Complex's ability to increase
it's short and long term revenue potential and allow the City to
share in that growth.
7. Should be able to help the Golf Complex to cover all of the costs
attributable to it's initial acquisitions, it's development and it's
future operation.
S. Should be able to help the City operate the Complex in a fiscally
sound and responsible manner with incentives built in to control
costs and to increase revenues.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
OF GOLF DIRECTOR PLANS
Total Cost
Rev Exp. Impact
Parks 1 0 +1009000 +1009000
Parks 2 -1059000 -1259000 -20,000
City 1* +15,000 -50,000 -85,000
City 2 +15,000 +25,000 +10,000
Management +100,000 -2509000 -350,000
contract
* Considered, but probably in violation of Bond Covenants and Tax
Regulations
Several other scenarios were considered, but were eliminated due to
Bond or other problems.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
PARKS DEPARTMENT PLAN I
(BARNEY WILSON)
Oct. 1992 Organizational Chart (Revised)
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Continue present operation, "It is working,why fix it?"
2. "Fine tune"by moving Tim Bond from contract to City payroll.
3. Decrease part time and increase number of full time positions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Expenses: +$100,0002 + 100, 000
Revenues: none
SERVICE IMPACT
1. Improves customer service by having more experienced employees
ADVANTAGES
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DISADVANTAGES
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Riverbend Golf Complex
Organizational Chart
October 1992
(Revised)
Parks Director
Complex Manager Office Manager
Golf Lead Maintenance
Professional Worker
Driving Range starters Maintenance staff
Merchandise Carts Janitorial
Lesson Program Marshalls
Mini Putt Snack Bar
Tournaments Accounting
Security
CITY OF KENT
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
July 23, 1992
Mr. Barney Wilson
Parks Director
City of Kent
220 4th Ave So.
Kent,WA 98032
Dear Barney,
The Golf Advisory Board has been asked by the City Council's Parks Committee to
make a recommendation to them regarding a Director of Golf position for the
Riverbend Golf Complex. In order to fully explore the options available to the City
your input as Park's Director is important in determining how this position will fit
into your Department.
I would like to put on our agenda a presentation by you to discuss this matter with
the Golf Advisory Board. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday,July 30th at
the Golf Complex. Our meeting will begin at 6:00p.m.
Your attendence will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Doug Schwab
Chairman
c:Advisory Board Members
Jon Johnson
CITY OF MATT Dan Kelleher, Mayor
Barney Wilson, Parks Director
July 27 , 1992
Mr. Doug Schwab
4819 South 315th Place
Auburn, WA 98001
Dear Mr. Schwab:
Please be advised that I have a previous commitment for
Thursday, July 30 and I will not be able to attend the Golf
Advisory Board Meeting.
My suggestion or recommendation on the Director of Golf would
be to move Tim Bond from a contract to a city payroll position.
Mr. Bond is familiar with the needs of Riverbend and would be a
great asset.
Thank you for your interest!
Since ly,
Barney Wil on
cc: Jon Johnson
Robyn Bartelt
220 4th AVE. SO., /KENT,WASHINGTON 98032-5895 TELEPHONE (206)859-3350%FAX#859-3334
CITY OF KENT
KENT PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
October 1, 1992
TO: Mayor, City Council and City Administration
FROM: Barney Wilson
Director, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: GOLF COMPLEX
For approximately 2 1/2 years, I have attempted to inform you of the stress placed on all employees
at the Golf Complex. I have attached a copy of a memo from Robyn Bartelt and I strongly agree
with the statements.
The City crew [even with our contracted Professional] is doing a fine job. Our performance would
be better if the City Administration would let us operate to the best of our abilities.
• We gross 3 million and we spend 1.8 million including merchandise for resale.
• We have 1.2 million to pay taxes and bond indebtedness.
• We have.. 5 rthousand rounds of golf played and2994)66'participants using the driving range
facility. 114
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• We have over 359 6 participants per year.
• We receive very few complaints on our present operation.
If its working, why fix it? Why not just fine tune it?
Give me authority to hire a Golf Professional to teach lessons and handle merchandise, and watch
us serve the golfing public with pride!
CURRENT AND PROPOSED SALARY STRUCTURE
ADMINISTRATION CURRENT $ REQUESTED S
Complex Manager, (ft) S66,115 $ 667115
Administrative Assistant (ft) 411,153 41,153
Office Technician 11 (ft-shared) -0- 31,000
Pan`.-time Office Assistant (pt) 23.716 -0-
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Superintendent (ft) 53,601 53,601
Lead Maintenance Worker IV (ft) 43,797 43,797
Mechanic/Maintenance Worker Ill (ft) 41,998 41,998
Maintenance Worker 11 (ft) !E� - 191,312 191,312
Part-time Seasonal Maintenance Worker (pt) 52.114 18,882
8 Month Maintenance Worker (pt) (3) -0- 381439
Building Maintenance/Custodian (ft) -0- 351,000
RPT Custodian (rpt) 301,984 20,787
.JRIVING RANGE
Director of Goff(ft) Frozen 49,249 49,249
Lead Cashier I (ft) 36,977 36,977
Cashiers (ft) (2) -0- 62,000
RPT Cashier (rpt) 25,474 -0-
8 Month Cashier (pt) 40,128 25,346
Range Maintenance Worker (ft) -0- 27,000
8 Month Range Maintenance Worker (pt) -0- 22,724
Pan`-time Seasonal Range Maintenance Worker (pt) 31,338 2,520
Goff Instructors Contracted Contracted
18-HOLE STARTER
Lead Cashier 1 (ft) 35,211 35,21127 087 -0
10 Month Cashier (ft)
Cashier (ft) -0- 31,000
4 Month Cashier (pt) 25,732 10,672
9,011 9,011
Cart Person (pt)
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18-HOLE SNACK CURRENTS REQUESTED S
Lead Cashier I (ft) 37,348 37,348
10 Month Cashier (ft) 29,535 -0-
Cashier (ft) -0- 31,000
4 Month Cashier (pt) 271.069 107672
PAR 3
Lead Cashier If (ft) -0- 35,000
Cashier (ft) -0- 31,000
4 Month Cashier (pt) I 38,839 6,003
TOTAL 5957.788 S1.044.817
(49,249)
5908.539
-*All figures include estimated base salaries and benefits
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
PARKS DEPARTMENT PLAN
(ROBYN BARTELT)
Organizational Chart "C"
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Hire Director of Golf through open interview process
2. Have Golf Director supervise golf related activities
3. Downsize merchandise sales operation
4. Use current merchandise space for family video arcade
5. Add volleyball courts
6. Decrease part time and increase number of full time positions
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Expenses: (-$125,000)
Revenues: ( 00��I0 5, t;oo> .� 9
SERVICE IMPACT
1. Improves involvement of Golf Professional
2. Reduces merchandise
3. Enhances family use
ADVANTAGES
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DISADVANTAGES
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City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational Chart "C"
City of Kent
Golf Advisory
Board
Complex
Manager
7Maintenance
Director of Golf visor
Merchandise Snack Bar Maintenance
Lesson Program ACCOL L Janitorial
Marshalls Security
Driving Range Starters
Tournaments Carts
Mini-Putt
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR+
DIRECTOR OF GOLF PLAN
Organizational Charts E-1 and E-2
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Turn merchandise and lessons over to independent contractor
2. City paid percentage of gross revenues on merchandise and lessons
3. Director of Golf City Employee along with all other staff
4. No changes in other job descriptions
5. Current Manager retained (option 1) or reassigned (option 2)
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Expenses: (-$50,000 to $100,000)
Revenues: +$15,000
SERVICE IMPACT
1. Creates conflicts of interest between contractor and Golf Director
2.
ADVANTAGES
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DISADVANTAGES
1. Probably in violation of Revenue Bond restrictions.
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City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational Chart "E-1 "
City of K nt
C P�4 It 5T
Golf Advisory
Board
Director of Golf
Independent Facilities Maintenance
Contract Pro Administrator Supervisor
Merchandise Starters Snack Bar Maintenance
Lesson Program Carts Accounting Janitorial
Mini-Putt Marshaits Security
Driving Range Tournaments
City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational Chart T-2"
City of Kent
Golf Advisory
Board
Golf Complex
Manager
Independent Director of Golf Maintenance
Contract Pro Supevisor
,Aerchandise Starters Snack Bar Maintenance
Lesson Program Carts Accounting Janitorial
Mini-Putt Marshalls Security
Driving Range Tournaments
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
C IN sk V� it I
GOLF DIRECTO : CITY EMPLOYEE
Organizational Chart'B"
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Place Director of Golf in charge of Complex
2. Hired through employment Contract
3. Compensate with base salary plus % of merchandise revenues
4. Director to redefine current positions and fill as required
5. Lesson program with contracted professionals
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Expenses: +$25,000
Revenues: +$15,000
SERVICE IMPACT
1. Improved lesson program
2. More fully integrated employees
ADVANTAGES
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DISADVANTA ES
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City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Proposed Organizational Chart "B"
City of Kent
Golf Advisory
Board
Director of Golf
Facilities Maintenance
Administrator Supervisor
Snack Bar Merchandise Maintenance
Accounting Lesson Program Janitorial
Security Starters
Carts
mars halls
Driving Range
Tournaments
Mini-Putt
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
GOLF DIRECTOR: MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
Organizational Chart "A"
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Place Director of Golf in charge of Complex
2. Hire through Management or Professional Services Contract
3. Compensation based on negotiated contract
4. Director to redefine current positions and fill as required
5. City to collect all revenues and distribute per contract
6. Eliminates City's Financial risk from merchandise sales business
FINANCIAL IMPACT "�l
Expenses: (-$250,000) Q %J Is
Revenues: +$100,000
SERVICE IMPA
1. More fully integrated professional staff
2. Improved lesson program
3. Improved golfer services
ADVANTAGES
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DISADVANTAGES
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GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
CITY OF KENT
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
APPENDIX
THEY SAID IT ABOUT RIVERBEND
'You can fire me if you can find a better municipal golf course in the Pacific Northwest"
Barney Wilson, Kent Park's Director
"We could sell the golf course and still reap the positive benefits of having the complex in the City
without the responsibilities
Paul Mann, Kent City Council Member
"It is obvious that the Golf Complex has not had the attention that it deserves"
Christi Houser, Kent City Council Member
'The City of Kent has a golden opportunity to set the standard in the Northwest,for a quality public
access...facility
Paul Lucien, Kent Citizen-Golfer
'People are commenting they're not getting as quality an experience as I think we'd like them to have
here at Riverbend"
Doug Schwab, Men's Club President
'The course conditions do not measure up to the normal high standards of other Kent Park facilities"
Dan Farmer, Kent Citizen-Golfer
'For those who don't like Riverbend, go play someplace else"
Jim White, Kent City Council Member
"Capital expenditures should be deferred unless additional revenue can be generated from play or rate
increases or operating expenses can be cut"
Tony McCarthy, Kent Finance Director
'You can improve your manpower utilization through more efficient maintenance practices. Allow
areas that do not come directly into play to be left natural"
Larry Gilhuly, USGA Greens Section Regional Director
"I definitely view it (Golf Advisory Board) as a good tool, a good relationship"
Robyn Bartelt, Golf Complex Manager
"We are going to better involve the user and the golfing community with the Golf Advisory Board"
Jim Bennett, Kent City Council Member
"I just hate lots of Committees" Steve Dowell, Golf Advisory Board Member
A HISTORY OF THE
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
196? Driving Range and Par 3 course built
1980 City of Kent,Purchases Driving Range and Par 3 Course
1981-1989 Pro Shop and Driving Range leased to Micky Stray
1987 Approval to build 18 hole course received
1988-1989 Construction of 18 hole course
June 1989 18 hole course opened for play with Neil Sullivan as Manager
Dec. 1989 Micky Stray's contract expires
Jan. 1990 Robyn Bartelt transferred from Sr. Center to Golf Complex
Apr. 1990 Neil Sullivan resigns. Robyn Bartelt promoted to Manager
May 1990 Parks Dept awarded RFP to sell merchandise and operate range
June 1990 Steve Szydel promoted to position of Golf Pro/Asst. Manager to
oversee merchandise sales and lesson program
Apr. 1991 Steve Szydel quits after censure by PGA
June 1991 Parks maintenance dispatcher supervises pro shop and range
Aug. 1991 Council authorizes Golf Complex Review
Sept 1991 Tim Bond asked to serve as interim Golf Professional
May 1992 City Council approves recommendations of Golf Advisory Committee
June 1992. Riverbend Golf Advisory Board established
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
PROBLEM AREAS
FINANCIAL
Heavy debt load
No revenue development plan
High wage and salary costs
High administrative and management costs
Excessive charges from equipment rental
Confusing financial statements
Misleading financial projections
MANAGEMENT
Lacks clear authority
Requires too many levels of approval for efficient operation
Discouraged due to outside mettling
Gets no direction from Parks Director
Fails to get support for recommendations
Golf Professionals not fully integrated into decision making process
Has never been provided with proper training
MAINTENANCE
Lack some necessary and vital pieces of equipment
Receive poor service from equipment rental
Lack a centralized maintenance facility
Have inefficient system to irrigate Par 3 and Driving Range
Have dangerous hazardous materials storage area
Understaffed due to loss of Superintendent and Maintenance worker
MERCHANDISING
Sales staff lacks financial incentives
Advertising and promotion budget under funded
Cost/Revenue ratio catastrophic
Inventory controls problematic
FACILITIES
Par 3 Club House needs upgrades
Driving Range substandard and needs to be expanded
Parking Lot needs to be enlarged
Security
City of Kent/Riverbend Golf Complex
Organizational Chart (July, 1992)
City Council Mayor
ECouncil City
Committees Administrator
Parks Director
Complex Manager Maintenance
Superintendent
Office Manager
Contract 18-Hole Maintenance Crew
Professional Starters (Union)
Driving Range
PAR 3 Starters Janitorial
Snack Bar
[Merchandise Sales
Carts
Teaching
Professionals
Accounting
Mini Putt
If Maintenance
Full Time 6 8 (6) = 14 (12)
Full Time (10 mos.) 2 2
Part Time (8 mos.) 4 4
Regular Part Time 1 1 1
Part Time 23 6 29
Contract Instructors 2 2
38 15 53 (51)
Riverbend Golf Complex
Organizational Chart
October 1992
Parks Director
Complex Manager Office Manager
Contract Lead Maintenance
Professional Worker
Driving Ra 1 18 Hole Starters Maintenance Staff
Merchandise 1 9 HoleStarters Janitorial
Lesson Program Carts
Mini Putt Tournaments
Marshall=
Promotion &
Advertising
Snack Bar
Accounting
Security
Community Relations
Revenue Trend Analysis
1989-1992
35
30 28.6%
25
20
16.0%
Y
C
15
U
14.0%
a
10
7.0%
5
0 -2.0%
-5
-10
189'90 190-191 '92 '92 '92
(Jan-Mar) (Apr-June) (July-Sept)
Figures have been adjusted to
account for 9% rate increase in 1990.
Riverbend Golf Complex
Revenue and Expense History
Revenues
(AFTER TAXES)
1990 $2,0799705
+27.5%
1991 $2,653,220
+5.5%
1992 $2,800,000*
Operating Expenses
(INCL. DE EC TION)
1990 K753,513
+19.9%
1991 VJ02,214
-5.0%
1992 $2,000,000*
*Estimates based on year-end projections.
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
1991 REVENUE
18 HOLE GREEN FEES $190869798
9 HOLE GREEN FEES $254,439
DRIVING RANGE $4779959
MERCHANDISE SALES $325,694
FOOD&BEVERAGE $2219779
CART&CLUB RENTAL $127,019
LESSONS $841997
MINI PUTT $659687
MISCELLANEOUS 8 848
TOTAL 2 653 220
OTHER REVENUES
INVESTMENT INTEREST $449313
RENTAL PROPERTY $39387
18 HOLE: 64,563 equivalent rounds (78,534 players)
9 HOLE: 60,000 rounds
Riverbend Golf Complex
1991 Actual & 1992 Budgeted Expenditures
(does not include depreciate n or debt service)
1991 1992
Administration $239,757 $2479144
Maintenance 5229886 6009126
Other Wages 4719323 4409941
Operatingg Supplies 136,552 123,140
Service Charges 101,404 96,858
Resale Items 403,754 310,165
Other Capital 79.758 2%513
1 955 434 1 847 887
18 Hole
Administration $95,903 $123,572
Maintenance 339,876 426,089
Wages 2039237 1529919
Operating Supplies 33,313 28,350
Service Charges 57,567 49,749
Resale Items 100.359 151.165
$830,255 $931,844
Ran e
Administration $1199879 $989898
Maintenance 130,722 90,019
Wages 2339449 2499183
Operating Supplies 929286 89,790
Service Charges 275554 26,337
Resale Items 283.585 135,000
$8879475 $68%227
Par 3
Administration $23,976 $249714
Maintenance 52489 84,018
Wages 34,637 389839
Operating Supplies 10,953 59000
Service Charges 16,283 20,772
Resale Items 19.808 24,000
1571946 $197,343
Other Capital 799758 299513
1955 434 1847 887
*214,000 merchandise/96,165 Food in 1992
Riverbend Golf Complex
Staffing and Salaries
1992 Bud eq ted
Salary &T Benefits
Adminstration
1 Complex Manager - FT $66,115
1 Adminstrative Asst. - FT 41,153
2 Office Assts. - PT (8 mos.) 23.716
$1305984
Maintenance
1 Superintendent - FT $53,601"
1 Lead maintenance worker IV - FT 43,797
1 Mechanic/maintenance worker III - FT 41,998
5 Maintenance worker II - FT 191,312
6 Seasonal maintenance workers - PT 52,114
1 Custodian - RPT 30,984
$4133806
Drivina Ranae
1 Manager/Golf Professional - FT $49,249'
1 Lead cashier I - FT 36,977
1 Cashier- RPT 25,474
1 Cashier- PT (8 mos.) 20,128
4 Seasonal cashiers - PT 20,000
6 Seasonal maintenance workers - PT 31,338
Golf Instructors (Contracted) 70,000
$253,166
18-Hole Starters
1 Lead cashier I - FT $35,211
1 Cashier - FT (10 mos.) 27,087
1 Cashier - PT (8 mos.) 20,000
2 Cashiers/Cart person - PT (4 mos.) 14,743
$975041
Par 3
7 Cashiers - PT (4 mos.) $38,839
$38,839
18-Hole Snack
1 Lead Cashier I - FT $37,348
1 Cashier - FT (10 mos.) 29,535
4 Cashiers - PT (4 mos.) 27,069
$93,952
$1 027,788
'Frozen- June 1991
"Eliminated -August 1992
"'1 position vacant
FT= 40 hrs. per week + benefits
FT (10 mos.) = 40 hrs. per week for 10 months +benefits
RPT= Maximum 39 hrs. per week +benefits
Temp PT= 16 hrs. per week
Temp PT (8 mos.) = 40 hrs. per week for 8 mos. + retirement benefits only
Temp PT(4 mos.) = 40 hrs. per week for 4 mos. - 16 hrs. per week additionally
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�FEES Driving Range
1&Hole Course Sm.Bucket of Balls $2 I
Green Week Weekends Senlors Juniors Lg.Bucket of Balls $4 I
Fees Days Holidays (62&Over) (18&under) Rpeenttal irons and Woods $1/club
18 Holes 9 Holes $18� $130 $$93• $93• The card,lscount cards are on sale at good for one year,entitles thethe bearer to driving41a range.
'Weekdays only,excluding holidays. buckets of balls for only $72 (a$96 value) or 12 large
buckets for only$42.
Rental Pull
Power carts Clubs carts Miniature Golf I
18 Holes $18 $12 $4 $3
Adults I
9 Holes $9 $12 $2 Juniors(16&under) $2
Par-3 Course Senior Citizens(62&older) $2 I
Green Week weekends sensors Juniors Lessons-by P.G.A.professionals on staff
Fees Days Holidays (62&Over) (16&under) Individual Lessons
Single 112 Hour Lesson
I 9Holes $5 $6 $4 $4 Adults $30
2nd9Holes $4 $5 $3 $3 Juniors $20
Power Carts* Rental Rental Pull Single.es
Hour Lesson I
pubs&Bag Bag Only Carts Series Five $125
$g $5 $2 $2 Adultt s
Available fordisabled persons if course conditions allow. Juniors $75
Group Lessons-Price Per Person �
Two People $75
Series of Five-12 Hour Lessons
Six to Eight People $60
Series of Five-One Hour
Fees have been adjusted to include sales taxes. J
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WHAT ff COSTS
Green fees at area golf courses vary widely, ranging from The following table was prepared for the Business
' a high of $60 for a weekend round at Semiahmoo in Blaine Journal by Donald De Santis, with the Seattle accounting
"i to a modest $8.50 weekend round at Ballinger Golf Course firm of Clothier & Head.
in Mountlake Terrace.
Guest Green Fees Guest Green Fees
Name Location Weekday Weekend Name Location Weekday Weekend
Private Courses Foster Tukwila $12 $12
King Wellington Hills Woodinville $10 $12
Glendale Country Club Bellevue $35 $50
Overtake Golf&Country Club Bellevue $20 $25 Pierce
Tam O'Shanter Bellevue $20 $25 Madrona Links Gig Harbor $17 $17
Inglewood Country Club Kenmore $30 $30 High Cedars Orting $18 $24
Meridian Valley Country Club Kent $30 $30 Lipoma Firs Puyallup $13 $17
Twin Lakes Country Club Federal Way $30 $30 Tapps Island Sumner $15 $17.25
Sahalee Country Club Redmond $30 $30 Allenmore Tacoma $15 $17
Fair wood Golf&Country Club Renton $20 $25 Brookdale Tacoma $15 315
Broadmoor Golf Club Seattle $30 $35 Classic Country Club Tacoma $30 $40
Glen Acres Country Club Seattle $20 $26 Fort Steilacoom Tacoma $7.75 $10.50
Rainier Golf&Country Club Seattle $20 $30 Lake Spanaway Tacoma $14 S14
Sandpoint Country Club Seattle $30 $30 Meadow Park Tacoma $12 S14
Seattle Golf Club Seattle $25 $40 North Shore Tacoma $18 $25
Bear Creek Country Club Woodinville $30 $30 University Tacoma $12 $12
Whispering Firs Tacoma $10 $12
Pierce Snohomish
Canterwood Golf&Country Club Gig Harbor $25 $35 Harbour Pointe Everett $28 $33
Linden Golf&Country Club Puyallup $18 $18 Legion Memorial Golf Course Everett S13.50 S13.50
' Fircrest Golf Club Tacoma $25 $25 W H Memorial Golf Course Everett $13.50 $13.50
Oakbrook Golf&Country Club Tacoma $20 $30 Battle Creek Public Golf Course Marysville $16 S20
Tacoma Country&Golf Club Tacoma $25 $25 Cedarcrest Golf Course Marysville S14 S14
Monroe Golf Club Monroe $12 S15
Other Ballinger Golf Course Mountlake Terrace $8 $8.50
Wing Point Golf&Country Club Bainbridge Island $20 $20 Kenwanda Golf Course Snohomish $15 S15
Kitsap Golf&Country Club Bremerton $25 $25 Lobo Country Club Snohomish $10 $10
Everett Golf&Country Club Everett $30 $35 Snohomish Golf Club Snohomish $16 $20
Useless Bay Country Club Langley $18 $20 Kayak Point Golf Course Stanwood $20 $25
Mill Creek Country Club Mill Creek $25 $32 ThurstoruMason
Whidbey Golf&Country Club Oak Harbor $16.74 $18.60 Capital City Golf Club Olympia $13 $17
Olympia Golf&Country Club Olympia $15 $20
Delphi Golf Course Olympia $10.75 $12.75
Public Courses Scott Lake Golf Course Olympia $10 $12
King Tumwater Valley Golf Club Tumwater $15 $22
Lakeland Village Golf Course Allyn $15 $18
Auburn Auburn $14 $14 Lake Limerick Country Club Shelton $11.50 $15
Bellevue Bellevue $12 $12 Shelton Bayshore Golf Club Shelton $14 $15
Wayne Bothell $13 $15
Carnation Carnation $18 $20 Other
Enumclaw Enumclaw $13 $13 Meadowmeer Bainbridge $13 $16
Snoqualmie Falls Fall City $18 $20 Lake Padden Bellingham $18 $18
Tall Chief Fall City $16 $20 Sudden Valley Bellingham $18 $25
Elk Run Kent $12 $15 Semiahmoo Blaine $52 $60
River Bend Kent $16.50 $19.50 Rolling Hills Bremerton $16 $16
Lake Wilderness Maple Valley $12 $12 Camaloch Golf Club Camano Island $15 $20
Cascade North Bend $12 $16 Gold Mountain Gorsf $15 $15
Mountain View North Bend $15 $15 Port Ludlow Golf Course Port Ludlow $50 $50
Maplewood Renton $15 $15 McCormick Woods Port Orchard $32.25 $43
Jackson Park Seattle $12.50 $12.50 Clover Valley Golf&County Club Port Orchard $7.50 $9
Jefferson Park Seattle $12.50 $12.50 Chevy Chase Port Townsend $13 $13
West Seattle Seattle $12.50 $12.50 Dungeness Golf&Country Club Sequim $18 $22
Tyee Valley Seattle $16 $16 Sunland Golf&County Club Sequim $25 $30
Mount Si Snoqualmie $18 $21 Alderbrook Golf&County Club Union $20 $25
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Puget Sound Business Journal
lf .course official sus ended 7)Lyi92Gop
By JEAN PAAIErn evening: - - Anderson because details of person- fall
Valley Daily News One employee, who.wished to nel hearings are confidential, "I think that a respongot to step
KENT-The maintenance super- remain anonymous, said two other explained Tom Brubaker, assistant forward and take responsibility for
ttendent at Riverbend Golf.Com- Kent employees who used city cityattorney. - .. . the people managing the golf
plex has been suspended fora month equipment for their own purposes Anderson's suspension "should course,"Schwab said."
for using city equipment and proper- were fired,in the pastv and Antler- make it uncomfortable for those "It's time to be tough." Schwab
ty for his own benefit,according to son's case should have hid the same people who are responsible for run- said. "I hate to see it fall on Lee•
city sources. result. _ - ning the golf course." said Doug because it's Barney who's responsi-
Lee Anderson,who has worked at "I have to depend upon Human Schwab,chairman of the Golf Advi- ble."
the city-owned golf complex since Resources to investigate and to sory Board appointed by Mayor Dan He noted that Anderson is the
1989, was given. the suspension come to a fair and just conclusion," Kelleher. third member of Riverbend's origi-
without pay by Human Resources Chow said. Thursday.. Bbcause "I think people should know this nal management staff who has had
Director Don Olson after a disci- Anderson can appeal Olson's deci- isn't[he first episode that has hap- some type of problem.
plinary hearing Wednesday.Ander- sion to Chow,the city adminisrrator pened".concerning Anderson, said The other two left Riverbend,one
son was also placed on a years pro- said he couldn't comment.further. Schwab,who is also president of the citing irreconcilable differences
bation. - Riverbend Superintendent Robyn Riverbend Men's Club. "There's with Wilson, the other after being
Riverbend maintenance workers. Barlett also declined to commenton problems there beyond these specif- censured by the Professional Golf
say the punishment isn't enough and Anderson's suspension. However,' is instances." Association for inappropriate busi-
Anderson should have been fired. Bartell said she will appoint a mem- He cited Anderson's"inability to ness practices and misrepresenting
They planned to meet with City ber of the golf complex staff to take work with others" and "negligent his golf professional qualifications.
Administrator Ed Chow to air-their over Anderson's responsibilities in maintenance practices"as problems Schwab said.
anger Thursday afternoon. his absence. that were brought to the attention of' Wilson was out of his office
Anderson declined comment City officials couldn't verify spe- Parks Director Barney Wilson by Thursday and couldn't be reached
when reached at his.home Thursday ciFics of the allegations against the men and women's clubs last for comment.
Editorials 7,I�iDrtq��
Golf.coume ought Goff board
to ` a for; itself.' �.�1:,.�9�. Show-stay on
p �/ � - 'Tway in study
By JEAN PARIE n sell it,"Schwab said.. he Kent Golf Advisory Board is looking at I
Valley Daily News. When the course eventually.,pays ways of making the Riverbend Golf Com-
KENT - Riverbend Golf Com- off its $12 million development plex more fully cover its costs.That's a good
plex should be run more like a retail cost, Johnson pointed out,.it will idea,but they shouldn't go too far.-
business to fully develop its poten- begin making money for the city. A pre iininary assessment of the complex's
tial,a member of the Golf Advisory To maximize Riverbend's money- books found it is coming up short to the nine of
i Board says. making ability, capital improve- $200,000 to$300,000 a year,Park Department
"Our long-term goal is that River- menns, such as expanding and claims to the contrary notwithstanding.The cal-
bend should pay for itself," Gary improving the driving range,should culations,.withwhich city Finance Director Tony
Johnson told his fellow board mem- be made despite the city's current McCarthy concurred,showed that the two cours-
i bers Thursday. budget crisis,he told the board. es(1S-bole and Par 3)have been operating in the
A loan from the city's healthy Riverbend operates as its'own red when bond retirement payments are included
water fund balance could be a way to fund; getting pis revenue from (realistically,they have to be included). --
frnance capital improvements dur- greens and driving range fees,mer- When the bonds that paid for the two courses
ing Kent's general fund budget chandise sales,tournaments and les- are paid off,within the next 20 years,the com-
crunch,city Finance Director Tony sons. It has borrowed money-from plex will turn a tidy profit for the city. In the
McCarthy told the board. - the city's general fund and that,mon- meantime,the complex has had to borrow money
However, a long-term financial ey should be paid back with interest, from.the city's general fund.
plan, outlining planned capital Johnson said. Although the advisory board appears opposed
improvements and the return expec- .Operating the golf complex like a to the idea.-.one likely suggestion will be selling
ted on them, should be in place business means hiring employees the course to private interests.That makes about
before the,City Council.considers with retail experience for merchan- be muchthos, as selling the s on oilier parks.
such a loan,McCarthy said. dise sales jobs,creating employee � represent drains p the city use
who has.a financial incentive pay programs and allow- stay landtoo. and golf s,an is ro appropriate recreation
use of
background, examined Riverbend's ing the Riverbend:managei[p make city funds,and provides recreation m
financial statements at the request of day-today decisions.-such as set- th0LL58n�°f area ems'Ts to what cities•in
board Chairman Doug Schwab. He... ting user. fees - without,the city part,am for_t°.p°°Iservices
resources to provide needed
asked Johnson to translate them into bureaucracy intervening,.Johnson j '
An°taef idea that may ante is nnmmg
layman's terms and make sugges- said. the oiler
tions for the complex's future. Proper maintenance of anion over ems to fail
concessionaire. In orac-
P. rice,this seems t fail about as often as it works;
."The.financial:information I.saw,'_pies,is,�inrpottanF=andr!'eyeiQmen[ - we're not convinced it's in the city's best interest
on the golfcourse was much,bdtter. -.rieeded'foi..theJob should'be;pur- to do so
than I expected it to be,"Johnson chasedt he said.. .v ; That's not to say there isn't room for improve-
said. t skiust mcredtb[y shoiutghted menu Iagitimae questions about the complex's
:'I would be the last rsontp no[W r t41#. 4-A2 tj,t, try " �gement and operation have been raised,and
Re -:'fbe•GoYfAdvisor)4• «t- ., add be squarely addressed.
to encourage the city to sell n." - ings are open to the pIt ic.-Howev- - Some golfers have expressed concerns about
Johnson said. "Nobody will pay er, to et some in accom lished,
Sl; million (the course's develop members generally agreed that ver the course's maintenance. Parks Department
megtcost)for the privilege of earn- bat ublic in set won't tie allowed'or Director Barney Wilson has said its current bud-
-a ear,the amount of P p get structure means the pro shop has difficulty
S Y will be limited. restocking when it sells out of merchandise.
operating income the complex pro- The board's next meeting wfill be A thorough house-cleaning probably isn't
duces.Johnson said. 6 p.m.July 30-in the golf complex what's needed.The complex is staffed by hard-
"Good• because I don't want to conference room.. `'=
working people who are no doubt doing their
best. Further training and changes in manage-
ment approach may be all that's needed.
It may not be possible, given current con-
straints,to make the golf complex fully pay for
itself at the moment.But it's worth examining•
and we will be surprised if room for improvement
can't be found.We urge the advisory board to be
thorough but cautious in its investigations.
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CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A.
R E P O R T S
A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
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E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
F. PARKS COMMITTEE tj1 7
�`G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - 1993 Preliminary Budget
Kent Board of Adjustment Minutes
September 14 , 1992
goal of the Housing Element of the Comprehensive plan is to assure
a decent home and suitable living environment for families desiring
to live in Kent. The overall goal of the Circulation Element is to
establish a balanced, safe and efficient transportation system for
all modes of travel. This application, if approved, would impact
the quality of existing neighborhoods in several ways. The
construction of an additional residence would cause destruction of
significant woodlands. The lot has a shallow north-south lot
dimension. Construction of a house would impact solar access to the
lots to the north. At a maximum, the zoning code would allow a 24-
foot high structure. Creation of an additional lot would cause
additional congestion on South 240th Street due to left turns onto
the subject property.
The following criteria from Section 15 . 09 . 040 (C) of the Kent Zoning
Code must be considered before granting a variance:
1. The variance shall not constitute a grant of
special privileges inconsistent with a
limitation upon uses of other properties in
the vicinity and zone in which the property,
on behalf of which the application was filed,
is located.
Since the required lot width in the R1-7 . 2 zoning district is 70
feet, approval of this variance would be a grant of special
privileges since the other properties in the vicinity and zone have
been required to have a minimum width of 70 feet. Nonconforming
lots are not favored by the zoning code, and it is to avoid
injustice that the code allows developments on legally established
lots. Section 15 . 08 . 100E. 2 allows a single family dwelling to be
erected on any single lot of record even though such lot fails to
meet the requirements for area and/or width that are generally
applicable in the district, provided that yard dimension and
requirements other than those applying to area and/or width of the
lot shall conform to the regulations of the underlying zoning
district. The nonconforming regulations further state: " . . .nor
shall any division of any parcel be made which creates a lot with
width or area below the requirements stated in this code. "
(Section 15 . 08 . 100) Approval of this variance would be against the
stated purpose and application of the nonconforming regulations of
the zoning code.
2 . Such a variance is necessary, because of
special circumstances relating to the size,
shape, topography, location or surroundings of
the subject property, to provide it with use
rights and privileges permitted to other
2
KENT BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
September 14 , 1992
The scheduled meeting of the Kent Board of Adjustment was called to
order by Chair Jack Cosby on the evening of Monday, September 14 ,
1992, at 7 p.m. in Chambers West, Kent City Hall.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS:
Jack Cosby, Chair
Berne Biteman
Raul Ramos
Ron Banister, excused
Walter Flue, excused
CITY STAFF MEMBERS;
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Laura Yeats Quilici, Planner
Lois Ricketts, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF THE JULY 6 1992 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
Mr. Biteman MOVED that the minutes of the July 6, 1992 meeting be
approved as written. Mr. Ramos SECONDED the motion. Motion
carried.
Chair Cosby administered the oath to all who intended to speak.
HOLM VARIANCE - #V-92-2
Ms. Yeats Quilici presented the request of James Holm for a
variance from the minimum lot requirements of the Kent Zoning Code
in Section 15 . 04 . 020 (H) . The lot is 66 feet wide, and the required
width is 70 feet. The lot is currently developed with a single
family dwelling. The applicant would like to subdivide the 42 , 372
square foot lot into two lots in order to construct an additional
residence. The subject property is located at 23820 94th Avenue
South and is zoned R1-7 . 2 , Single Family Residential. The minimum
lot size permitted is 7, 200 square feet. Unincorporated King County
is located immediately north of the subject property and is zoned
SR 9, 600 with a minimum lot width of 70 feet. Because the lot
currently does not meet the minimum development standards of the
zoning district, the lot is considered "nonconforming" . Land use
in the vicinity is single family residential . To the north in King
County, are two large lots, one vacant and one developed with a
single family residence. The area to the south and west has been
subdivided and developed with single family residences. To the
east is a City of Kent water tank. Sewer and water are available
to the property. The proposed residence would have access to 94th
Avenue South via an easement from South 240th Street. The overall
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September 14 , 1992
properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which the
subject property is located.
Due to the shape, the lot is nonconforming. The zoning code has
special provisions for nonconforming lots, as stated above in
response to Criteria 1, which allowed, without prejudice, a single
family dwelling to be erected on the lot. Granting the variance
would allow use rights and privileges beyond what is permitted to
other properties in the vicinity, the zone, and other nonconforming
lots within the City.
3 . That granting of such variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in
which the subject property is situated.
The applicant has proposed access to the new lot via an access
easement, south of the subject property, onto South 240th Street,
which is classified as a major arterial. The street has four
lanes, a speed limit of 35 mph, and an estimated 27 , 200 vehicle
trips per day. Public Works has stated there is a demonstrated
left-turn problem in the vicinity of the subject property as there
are no left-turn lanes. The creation of an additional lot will
cause additional congestion and a hazardous situation as vehicles
attempt left turns from South 240th onto the access easement and
from the access easement left onto South 240th Street. Adjoining
property owners have expressed concerns over the traffic and dust
that would be generated by the use of the easement which currently
is not improved. In addition, developed properties to the east of
the access easement would then be bound on two sides, and in one
case three sides by vehicular roadways. In addition, construction
of a dwelling would not meet the intent of the solar access
regulations of the zoning code which includes preserving the
economic value of solar radiation falling on the properties to the
north.
Staff is recommending disapproval of this variance application.
Mr. Ramos asked why access has not been proposed off 94th Avenue
South.
Ms. Yeats Quilici responded that the original application was
submitted with a proposal to use the easement. The applicant has
indicated that it is possible to provide access off 94th Avenue
South. A minimum of 20 feet is needed. She has not checked the
possibility of the easement nor the dimensions of the residences
with respect to the property lines. During a short plat process a
20-foot easement would be required, and there appears to be
sufficient space.
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September 14 , 1992
Mr. Ramos asked if the short plat were approved, would one of the
conditions of the short plat be paving the easement.
Ms. Yeats Quilici responded that this was correct, but that would
not eliminate the left-turn problems onto 240th.
Chuck Carlson, 9423 South 240th, expressed concern about the access
road if it were blacktopped. Would this create a drainage problems
for those living to the west of the road. He stated that he lives
across from this road, and he is aware of the water runoff and
traffic problems.
Mr. Biteman asked about the minimum lot length requirement.
Ms. Yeats Quilici responded that there is no minimum requirement.
Mr. Biteman asked about the solar regulation in relation to this
site.
Ms. Yeats Quilici responded that solar regulations in the code
regulate new construction only.
Mr. Biteman commented that whether the house is constructed or not,
solar access is a problem.
Mr. Ramos asked if the wooded area is fenced off or is open at the
present time.
Ms. Yeats Quilici said she accessed it easily.
James Holm explained that he purchased property from Ray Plueger
which provides access to South 240th. On adjacent property 13
houses are accessed onto South 240th. The applicant is requesting
approval to put only one house on his 400 foot long lot. Sewer and
water can be made available off 94th Avenue South. He pointed out
that turning left onto 240th is illegal. He has 80 foot high
trees. He has requested approval to build a two-story house, but
he is willing to have a one-story house. He felt the peak of the
roof would be a maximum of 18 feet. He pointed out that houses on
the adjacent property are two stories high, and that those builders
were not concerned about solar access. All the trees were removed
from the adjacent property before construction of those houses. He
said he would not remove any more trees than were absolutely
necessary to construct the house. The trees on the eastern side of
the property near the water tower and would not be touched. He
would be willing to remove trees wherever they present a problem
for any neighbors. If he creates dust for the neighbors, he would
be willing to pave the drive area.
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September 14 , 1992
Jack Cosby asked about access from 94th Avenue South.
Mr. Holm responded that he had barely 20 feet, but he was willing
to access onto 94th Avenue South. He commented that the City owns
an easement to the water tower, but there is no way they could
grant a private individual easement, nor did he want to use that
easement.
Mr. Biteman asked if you had access to both directions (94th Avenue
South or South 240th) , could the City mandate that there be a
right-hand-turn-only lane onto South 240th Street.
Mr. Satterstrom felt this could be requested.
Earl Stone, 9416 South 240th, who lives to the south of the access
road, asked if an easement were granted, would that allow legal
access to the second property. He already has much dust and dirt
from the roadway, and he must frequently wash and paint his house.
His house receives a large amount of drainage from the new
development. He would like to see the water problem addressed
before construction begins. He has no objection to the applicant' s
request.
Dick Remillard, 23911 Westview Court, had no objection to the
variance request. He felt it would not affect on Westview Court
area.
Ms. Yeats Quilici pointed out the suggested conditions attached to
the staff report.
Mr. Satterstrom commented that the condition that he has submitted
would hold the applicant to the request, that the one, long, narrow
lot would create only one additional lot. If this additional lot
is permitted through the subdivision process, the new residence
would be required to meet the solar access regulations of the Kent
Zoning Code.
Jim Tamble, 23907 Westview Court, stated that the back of his
property fronts the access to the water tower. He wondered if the
applicant could access the property from the back. He pointed out
that there is a lot of City truck traffic going through this area
and using the back of the water tower site as a dumping ground for
clippings and leaves from cleanup. This creates a great deal of
noise and dust.
Ms. Yeats Quilici explained that the City had responded to the
applicant stating that access would not be possible. She suggested
using 94th Avenue South or the existing easement would create less
impact on the wooded area.
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September 14 , 1992
Jane Halverson, 23810 94th Avenue South, owner of the property,
said she did not appreciate the dumping, cutting and sawing of
branches that is currently taking place. She would like to help
the applicant get to the back of his property.
Chair Cosby adjourned the Board to an executive session.
After reconvening the meeting, Chair Cosby felt that there may be
a problem with dumping by the City, but dealing with this issue was
not a function of the Board of Adjustment. He suggested that the
Planning Department research the problem.
Mr. Satterstrom responded that he would talk to the Public Works
Department about the problem.
Mr. Biteman stated that the reasons for granting the variance:
1. The variance does not constitute a grant of special
privileges inconsistent with a limitation upon uses of
other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the
property, on behalf of which the application was filed,
is located.
2 . Such a variance is necessary, because of special
circumstances relating to the size, shape, topography,
location or surroundings of the subject property, to
provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to
other properties in the vicinity and in the zone in which
the subject property is located.
3 . That the granting of such variance will not be materially
detrimental to the public welfare, or injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in
which the subject property is situated.
Mr. Biteman MOVED the variance requested from Section 15. 04 . 020H of
the Kent Zoning Code, Minimum Lot Width, in order to subdivide the
lot be granted with the understanding that the three stipulations
recommended by the Planning Department be followed.
1. Granting of this variance will allow only one additional
lot to be considered for subdivision.
2 . If an additional lot is permitted through the subdivision
process, the new residence is required to meet the solar
access regulations of the Kent Zoning Code.
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September 14 , 1992
Mr. Biteman felt that this second condition should be eliminated,
because the elimination of the trees would increase the solar
access.
Mr. Satterstrom felt that removing the trees and constructing a
building would not have an impact on any of the existing
residences. Properties will develop and trees will come down, but
he believed it would be buildings that would be the main
impediments to solar radiation.
Mr. Biteman felt that the trees that would be taken down to build
the house should improve the situation rather than be detrimental
to it.
3 . No trees may be removed without first obtaining approval
from the Kent Planning Department
Mr. Biteman felt the short plat process would take care of the
water problem, the turning access, and the paving.
Mr. Ramos SECONDED the motion. Motion carried.
Chair Cosby explained that the motion had been made to approve the
variance request with conditions one and three only.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Biteman MOVED that Raul Ramos serve as chairman for the
remainder of 1992 . Mr. Cosby SECONDED the motion. Motion
carried.
Mr. Ramos MOVED that Ron Banister serve as vice chairman for the
remainder of 1992 . Mr. Biteman SECONDED the motion. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Ramos MOVED that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Biteman SECONDED
the motion. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 25 p.m.
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es ectfully submitted,
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CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE .....
SEPTEMBER 28, 1992, 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jon Johnson, Chair, Leona Orr, Jim White, Norm Angelo, Roger Lubovich,
Tony McCarthy, Alana Mclalwain, May Miller.
Committee Chair Jon Johnson opened the meeting noting that this was an organizational
meeting to determine the role of the Committee, future meeting times, etc. It was decided
to meet the first and third Monday at 4:00 p.m. it was determined that the Committee would
hear items that were unbudgeted, have a long-term budget impact, budget preparation, and
hear reports from the Management Study Committee.
Alana Mclalwain asked if an unbudgeted litigation settlement would come to the Committee.
McCarthy suggested that after the City Council decided to pay a settlement a determination
could be made by the Budget Committee as to where the expense would be charged.
Budget preparation was discussed. it was noted that having a Committee to look at the
broader picture rather than individual departments would be beneficial with Input from the
departments. The Committee agreed to review the Mayor's budget and report back to the
full Council and the Mayor with recommendations.
It was clarified that items would first go to departmental committees and if there is an
unbudgeted, or long-term impact, the item would be sent to the Budget Committee with the
first committee's recommendation.
It was agreed that during the budget process additional meetings may be called as needed.
August Financial Report
McCarthy reviewed the August financial report with the Committee. He noted that the same
cash trend continues. The year should end with a$2.4 million balance but in actual practice
the City has a negative cash flow at various times throughout the year if we do not have a
$3 million cash reserve. McCarthy reviewed the fund balances with the Committee.
McCarthy pointed out the summary of investments the City has noting that the City
maintains a diversity of investments with the majority in safekeeping at U.S. Bank. Johnson
asked how we determine who we invest with. McCarthy stated that when it is decided to
make an investment Finance calls three or four different firms to see what they have with
a maturity date the City determines and reviews the proposals and makes an investment
decision. At this time there is a large overnight investment, due to it being the best interest
rate available for short term investments.
The revenue graph for August shows the City right on budget. Expenditures are running
98.6%, if that holds through year end it would be a savings of $444,511. The picture may
improve as the savings from layoffs begin to show which may be offset by the Chow
settlement. Property taxes are higher due to the late reporting of the levy rate by the
County. Sales tax numbers for September are up a little higher. Utility taxes are lower but
picking up. Building permits are close to right on budget. Recreation fees are right on
budget. Fines and forfeitures are ahead of budget. Water revenue and sewer and drainage
are low. Golf revenues are ahead of budget but expenses are further ahead of budget. The
General Fund summary page shows an out of budget position of $1,766,854.
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1993 Budget Balancina Proposal
McCarthy presented the revised summary of balancing proposals. McCarthy noted the
revised recommendation incorporated all of the proposals to date. The Mayor proposed
eliminating Cityline and reducing printing and graphics by 10%. A public information
committee has been formed to look at ways of combining publications and reducing
duplication. The Street Overlay Program is not cut. Reduction of equipment rental by 20
vehicles and 20% rate reductions. Increase of 20% on City Recreation fees with a 10% gift
certificate at the end of the year to city residents. COLA adjustment 1.8% assumption,
eliminate dependant coverage for part-time employees. Elimination of Park Security
Program as concurred by the Parks Committee. One time savings proposals would be
added to the contingency fund.
Committee member White noted his concern that it is assumed the economy will improve.
McCarthy responded that the revenue forecast shows property taxes growing, sales tax is
estimated to grow by 1.6%, utility tax growing over 1992 with more normal weather, other
taxes the same as this year. Licenses and permits shows the increase costs of the
business license fee. Proposed increases are reflected in the charges for services, interest
and miscellaneous income figures are conservative. The hiring freeze is still in place which
will bring additional savings. The City is looking at reducing the amount of administrative
positions as opposed to program people. White noted that cross training should be looked
at as an option. He also noted concern over the cost of living figure being unrealistic.
McCarthy noted that Renton is putting in zero. As an option, some CIP money could be
reserved to cover any additional COLA's. Johnson noted that the gap is closing and we
should continue to cut the expenditures. McCarthy noted that the gap has been closed by
2 million and Is getting closer to being balanced.
White stated that the people in Community Events should be moved Into other vacancies
as they become available. The Lion's Club has a history of running the Cornucopia Days
and could handle this function. McCarthy replied that there are a lot of other things that
this function handles. White questioned why a position is necessary to handle parks project
dedications and planning projects. Johnson noted that he had questioned the need for
Public Information Officers. A discussion followed of the need to consolidate services and
move people into other positions if a position is eliminated. Orr mentioned a number of
outside influences that may have an impact on the City of Kent such as Boeing's move of
6,500 people to Everett and the closing of Longacres. McCarthy replied that some tough
decisions will have to be made in order to avoid layoffs.
After a discussion of cross training people, the meeting was adjourned.
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CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE ----- _
OCTOBER 5, 1992, 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Jon Johnson, Chair, Leona Orr,Jim White, Norm Angelo,Tom Brubaker, Ken
Chatwin, Bill Doolittle, Tony McCarthy, Alana Mclalwain, May Miller, Jean
Parietti, Don Wickstrom.
Committee Chair Jon Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Update Liability Insurance
Risk Analyst Chatwin noted that this was a conceptual item to consider the options for
liability insurance. The Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) has made a proposal
for 1993 coverage. Chatwin noted the memorandum of December 691991, sent to the City
Council outlining the need to review the City's options, advantages and disadvantages of
staying in the liability self-insurance pool versus the private market. In addition,there is the
possibility of a deductible program or becoming self-insured.
Chatwin explained the quote from WCIA was for a first dollar program which was
substantially lower than the previous contract. Chatwin reviewed with the Committee the
history of claims opened/paid and the amount that would have been saved with a $100,000
deductible program. He stated with the amount saved in premiums the City may be able to
save a large amount by going with a $100,000 deductible program. Under such a program
WCIA or a private firm would continue to administer the program. When asked if Chatwin
recommended going with the deductible program, Chatwin responded that he recommends
a Council Workshop on insurance at which time all options could be reviewed.
McCarthy noted that savings from a deductible program could be used to invest and pay
claims related to 1993. Finance is looking at using a mechanism to charge departments
who are a bad risk and credit departments who are a good risk. Chatwin added that
charging departments for losses gives them a vested interest in risk management and
maintaining proper training and rules.
McCarthy pointed out that the City currently has $1 million in budget that would earn
interest until claims were charged against it. White asked that AWC pool information be
requested. Chatwin noted that WCIA is well run and well funded. White asked what
reserves were for WCIA. Chatwin responded that they have a reserve of $15 million and
assets of$20 million. In addition,they have a low expense factor of 9.5%. McCarthy added
that regardless of what program is decided upon WCIA will administer and pay claims prior
to 1993.
Chatwin offered to have experts from Johnson & Higgins make a presentation to the
Council. Bill Doolittle questioned the number of claims and what kind they were. Chatwin
replied that there were every kind of claim from landslides to sidewalks. White listed a
number of claims filed on another city. Doolittle asked why employee hours were used for
the assessment. Chatwin answered that it is a standard way of rating. During further
questions Chatwin noted that 60% of the claims are settled with no payment. Chairperson
Johnson stated that he will talk with the rest of Council and let McCarthy know if a
workshop should be scheduled.
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1993 Capital Improvement Project Program
McCarthy handed out a preliminary list of the 1993 CIP program. McCarthy reviewed the
money available to proceed with some projects. The department heads have reviewed the
list and Wickstrom had recommended some modifications within the same dollar amount.
Chief Crawford is looking at his needs. In addition, preliminary recommendations from the
Golf Advisory Board have been used and Raul Ramos identified some needs for the
downtown infrastructure. American Disability Act has required some improvements also.
All of these items were put together for an initial list.
White questioned the downtown parking item. McCarthy noted the funds were for a study.
McCarthy noted that the list for 1992 was revised and moved out to 1993 and combined with
additional information. There is room for some other projects. Chief Angelo has also noted
the possibility of King County and Valley Com sharing the cost of some of the Fire Bond
projects. McCarthy pointed out that a CIP process will take place next spring to do a new
six year plan at which time it can be decided which ones will be done. McCarthy reviewed
the funding sources by exhibit.
A discussion followed of how the projects could be moved or changed. McCarthy noted
that this was a preliminary budget and the proposal could be amended. White questioned
using a CIP never adopted. McCarthy pointed out that this list was just to get out for the
Council to decide. Orr agreed that she would like an opportunity to address the priorities
since she was seeing this list for the first time. Doolittle questioned some items on the list.
McCarthy reviewed the matching funds allocated for the Performing Arts Center.
Future Items
McCarthy asked if Community Events could be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
Orr noted that a decision needs to be made after a comprehensive review of all sides of the
picture. She noted that the position is more than the Saturday Market. Johnson stated that
there are a number of community events that should be looked at -- the Balloon Classic,
Cornucopia and Winterfest. Administration has 1.5 positions and Parks has several that
may be combined in one area.
White requested that each department recommend additional personnel cuts. White stated
he challenged the departments to do an equivalent job with less. If they had to cut 1-3
positions, what positions would they be and how would they function. McCarthy noted that
departments are brainstorming on areas which services could be provided better such as
the purchasing committee and publishing committee. It is hoped that if a department losses
a position, shared knowledge would help fill in.
White suggested that another option would be proposing making up the dollar amount
somewhere else in the departments budget equivalent to the amount of the positions.
During further discussion,Johnson voiced his concern over emphasizing vacancies and not
delivery of service. A discussion followed of the shortage of personnel in Code
Enforcement. White asked to have department heads report how staff reductions would
reduce the level of service to accomplish cuts.
White informed Johnson that he will not be available for the next Budget Committee
meeting. Committee Chair Johnson adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
anc4� OCTOBER 6 , 1992 4 : 00 PM
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER CITY STAFF
Leona Orr, Chair Lea Bishop
Jim Bennett Tom Brubaker
Jon Johnson Roger Lubovich
Alana McIalwain
Tony McCarthy
Nancy Woo
PLANNING STAFF GUESTS
Lin Ball Bill Doolittle
Sharon Clamp James Frymier
James Harris Ed Heineman
Margaret Porter Len McCaughan
Fred Satterstrom Dee Moschel
Diane Richards
Dave Tervo
Ron Fernley
GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE - (F. SATTERSTROM)
Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom reported that on September 29 the
Planning Department forwarded Kent ' s nomination for an urban center
and a manufacturing center to the Growth Management Planning
Council (GMPC) for their consideration. During the next two months
the GMPC will conduct a review of the nominations for centers, and
a decision is expected around December 1, 1992 . Approximately 11
centers will be allocated. The City of Seattle applied for five
centers; Seatac, Federal Way, and Renton have applied for urban
centers. Tukwila has applied for urban and manufacturing centers.
Auburn did not apply.
METRO MERGER (T. MCCARTHY)
Tony McCarthy reported that the Suburban Cities Association
approved the consolidation of Metro with King County at its
September 9 meeting and has asked that the cities pass a resolution
of support. Mr. McCarthy presented a draft resolution and advised
the Committee that with their approval, this will be forwarded to
the Council at its October 20 meeting.
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Councilmember Bennett MOVED and Councilmember Johnson SECONDED a
motion to approve the resolution and forward it to the Council on
October 20. Motion Carried.
SENIOR HOUSING FOOD SERVICE
A letter was presented to the Committee from Marvin Eckfeldt
stating his support of the senior housing food service program.
Len McCaughan, a senior citizen advisor and consultant, stated he
has been receiving complaints regarding the mandatory food service
requirement at the new senior housing. He obtained a copy of the
bond issue and stated that no where in the bond did it state that
this would be a managed care facility. He stated that he did not
see a lot of senior citizen input in the support services committee
report. He stated that many seniors are low income and don't want
anyone to fix them meals . The $6 . 7 million does not cover air
conditioning, yet there is a dining room planned which will seat a
large group. The same mistake was made years ago when Kent Commons
was not air conditioned. There is not full furniture for the whole
room, and he sees duplication of services with the Senior Center.
The Senior Center offers a daily meal and there is plenty of
transportation available to transport people. He knows it is
important for seniors to have one good, nutritious meal per day,
and it costs $4 . 67 to furnish a meal at the Senior Center. The
estimate for meals at the senior housing is $3 . 00 and Mr. McCaughan
does not see how a profit making organization can furnish and serve
a meal for $3 . 00 per day when it costs $4 . 67 at the Senior Center
with a lot of volunteer help. Meals on Wheels is available and
they are short on their quota this year. Medical services are also
available at the Senior center. Mr. McCaughan states that he sees
6-8 new seniors per week, most of which are low income. He
reiterated that he does not think there was enough senior input in
the support services committee report .
Housing and Human Services Manager Lin Ball stated the decision for
support services came from the assisted housing committee, which is
were the bond issue originated. When the assisted housing
committee recommended to the City Council a bond issue for low
income housing for seniors, the committee stressed the importance
of having support services in the facility. There were seniors on
the first committee, the senior housing advisory committee, and
there were two public hearings attended by senior citizens. One
public hearing was held at the Senior Center. There was also a
survey which was responded to by a number of seniors. The survey
showed the top two items seniors want are health care and meal
services. A consultant with a great deal of experience with senior
housing projects also worked closely with the committee. Input
from social services representatives was also used, and an employee
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from the Division of Aging worked with the committee throughout the
process. The committee worked closely with Senior Center staff and
decided on an evening meal so seniors could take advantage of the
lunch offered at the Senior Center. There is a van available to
transport residents of the senior housing to the Senior Center,
however, it only holds 14 people. People from the Senior Center
could come to the senior housing for services.
Lea Bishop, Senior Center Facility Manager, feels there is
confusion between a mandatory and optional meal service. She
stated many seniors waiting in line to apply for the housing
thought the meal program was great but they do not want to pay for
it up front, and she thinks a lot of seniors saw it as an optional
meal service. Many of the mobile seniors were concerned that if
they went to visit children for three weeks they would pay $90 . 00
for one week of food. Those on a limited income could pay for
their medicine for the month with that $90 . 00 . She also stated
that she feels independent seniors will not want to be checked on
if they decide not to attend a meal.
Lea Bishop stated that Mr. McCaughan conducted an informal poll of
55 seniors. Fifty responses said no to mandatory meals, one said
yes. Fifty-two responded yes for the optional meal service and one
voted no. In response to Chair Orr ' s question, Ms. Bishop thinks
approximately 75% of the respondents have applied for the housing.
Ed Heineman, a member of the senior housing study committee,
recalled that all information and comments received from managers
of senior housing facilities the committee visited indicated that
the food service is a very important part of the program on a
continuing basis. The committee found that the need for low income
senior housing is much larger than can be accommodated with this
one facility. This facility was designed to operate with a food
service that would serve all the residents one meal . The next time
there is an intent to provide senior housing, Mr. Heineman feels
that perhaps Kent should look at something that would operate in
the same fashion as regular commercial rentals where people would
be completely independent and no one would be looking out for them.
Once seniors became unable to take care of things themselves, they
would be required to move. But this particular facility is
designed for a. segment of the population that needs this care
service even -though some of them will say in the beginning that
they do not want and cannot afford it. He feels that based on his
experience with his own family and observations he has made with
others, within a few weeks of moving into the facility seniors
become acclimated to the situation and become very reluctant to
change.
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Dee Moschel, a member of the original study committee, stated that
as the committee researched and studied senior housing they learned
a lot. They toured a facility in Everett which was adjacent to a
senior center. The manager of the facility talked with the
committee about the importance of socialization of the seniors who
live there. The committee was told that when the facility opened
seniors were much more active and involved than as they aged in
place and they needed the additional support services that the
facility provided. The manager also indicated that even though
they are adjacent to a senior center, the people who live in the
senior housing have become their own community and not a lot of
activity happens between them and the senior center. They do not
interact with the senior center as much as was anticipated. The
Everett facility manager reiterated how important it is that this
one activity (the meal) be consistent day after day. It allows
staff to be sure that everyone is functioning in a reasonable
manner because people age in place and become very frail. It is
almost like a safety factor and they know that they get at least
one nutritious meal every day. Ms. Moschel supports the meal
service and noted that the committee did a great deal of research
and did not make the decision lightly.
James Frymier, consultant to the senior housing committee,
reiterated the comments made by Jim Dion of the King County Housing
Authority that appear in the Planning Committee minutes of
September 15, 1992 . Mr. Frymier also stated that the RFP for the
food service has been issued to a number of vendors, some who
already supply a low cost meal to senior programs throughout Puget
Sound. It is hoped that approximately 50% of the cost will be raw
food. They also hope to use donated foods and volunteer labor in
order to keep the cost down. Mr. Frymier spoke about a program in
Tacoma which serves virtually an identical population as the Kent
project. This program has a mandatory meal service which the
residents would not be without.
Diane Richard of the Seattle King County Division on Aging
commented that her organization sees frail and vulnerable elderly
people in their homes. She feels that those who responded to the
survey at the Senior Center are a segment of the senior population
who can get out and make their needs known. She represents the
hundreds of seniors who cannot get out and make their needs known
and who would benefit from a meal program.
Dee Moschel added that the committee learned that by providing
meals, residents can stay in the senior housing community longer
before having to go to a nursing home.
Lea Bishop asked if Kent' s intention is for senior housing or an
assisted living situation. She knows the Division on Aging keeps
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the very frail but wonders if Kent is going to get the very frail
into this building who are going to need more than the meal program
and need assistance with their daily needs. People she saw in line
applying for the housing are people she sees daily. They come to
the Senior Center to play cards or take a class and eat a large
lunch. She wants the residents of the housing to interact and have
activities but would hate to see these people drop out of the
Senior Center. She has heard a lot of comments from seniors that
the money is an issue; they feel they can get a good meal at the
Senior Center, fix themselves a lighter meal in the evening and
save a lot of money.
James Frymier stated that what often starts out for seniors as
housing eventually turns into assisted housing. Many people who
develop housing projects can tell you one of the biggest mistakes
they've made is that they did not take into consideration seniors
aging in place. This facility is being constructed according to
Washington State Board and Care licensing standards such that
eventually as these residents age in place, at least the ground
floor of the facility could be licensed as an assisted living
facility with the State. Unless that kind of approach is taken the
residents will at some point be required to move out of the
building and relocate elsewhere.
Len McCaughan stated it was not his intent to disrupt the program.
However, he was getting complaints and wanted to bring them to the
Committee ' s attention. He encourages the building manager at the
senior housing to work with Senior Center staff so there will be no
further duplication of services, particularly in the health area
and other programs.
Chair Orr reiterated that she is comfortable with what has been
done so far. However, she would not object to reconsideration if
in the future it is found that this was not the right thing to do.
Councilmember Johnson asked if we are locked into a mandatory meal
service or if after a year or two of operation can the meal program
be made optional .
Jim Bennett feels part of the problem is perception in marketing
and the way it is presented. He feels $300 per month for rent which
includes a meal sounds better than $210 per month for rent and
$90 . 00 for mandatory meals.
SENIOR HOUSING NAME CONTEST (N. WOO)
The Planning Committee selected Harrison House as the name for the
new Kent Senior Housing Project. Second place goes to Harrison
Place; third place goes to Canterbury Place.
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1993 WORK PROGRAM (F SATTERSTROM & L. BALL)
Planning Director James Harris stated that Planning Department
management has allocated net hours relating to Planning Department
staff time to all projects which will take place in 1993 . These
projects were prioritized as tier one, tier two and deferred.
Deferred items are programs and projects which the Department does
not anticipate working on in 1993 . Mr. Harris explained the
organization and reporting structure of the department. He
stressed that the bottom line for the Planning Department is
service to the public, the City Council, and service to the boards
and commissions the Department serves. He pointed out that the
Department is unique from any other City department because of the
number of boards and commissions it serves. The Planning
Department' s work program is also dictated by the Council and State
law, for example, growth management. He pointed out that the
Council lists growth management as an urgent Council priority.
Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom reviewed the Environmental and
Land Use Management Section (copy attached) . He noted that current
planning work items are mandated and dictated, such as permit
applications which are processed in accordance with local and state
laws. Public information, such as providing staff at the zoning
counter, is one of the biggest things staff does. Major
development permits represent large commercial and industrial
developments. Minor development permits represent permit
applications such as those addressed in the Permit Process Report.
Planning Director Harris noted that special projects listed under
"Deferred" often consume large amounts of time and are assigned to
Planning Staff by the Council or Planning Committee. During 1993
when a project of this nature is assigned to Planning, Mr. Harris
explained that the department will present the Council with the
amount of hours that the Council will have to decide to take off
other projects. Mr. Satterstrom explained that each full time
employee works approximately 1324 net hours per year.
Under the Research and Policy Development Section, all tier one
work items relate to growth management (copy attached) .
Mr. Satterstrom noted that the Growth Management Act sets July 1,
1993 as the deadline for completing the comprehensive plan.
Planning staff feels this deadline is unrealistic. Staff plans to
finish the draft by July 1 , 1993 and the adoption process and the
EIS process will directly follow. Adoption of the comprehensive
plan should come in late 1993 or early 1994 .
Housing and Human Services Manager Lin Ball reviewed the Office of
Housing and Human Services (copy attached) . She explained that
tier one projects are either locally mandated or locally driven
projects. Tier two projects involve regional and subregional
issues which can impact local human services issues. Most of the
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PAGE 7
hours go toward human services administration and block grant
administration, which is where actual dollars come in for
delivering human services directly to citizens.
The Planning Department' s administrative work program was also
submitted to the Committee (copy attached) . Time constraints did
not allow for a verbal presentation.
Councilmember Johnson feels all City departments should be required
to present a work program to their respective committees.
Planning Manager Satterstrom remarked that a work program allows
the Council to ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to
Council target issues.
Assistant City Attorney Tom Brubaker pointed out that the Growth
Management Act mandates that the comprehensive plan be completed by
July 1, 1993 , and the City is theoretically subject to legal action
if the deadline is not met. Planning Manager Satterstrom added
that future funding for Growth Management is decreasing.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to accept the Planning Department Work Program. Motion
carried.
ADDED ITEMS
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (J. HARRIS)
Planning Director Harris stated that lot line adjustments are
normally handled administratively, however, the subject lot line
adjustment involves City owned property.
Planning Manager Satterstrom explained that in conjunction with
development of a lot in Southcenter Corporate Park, Northwest
Corporate Real Estate is proposing a lot line adjustment which
involves relocation of a public walkway easement. The existing
easement is 15 feet in width, improved with a paved walkway and
stair, and connects 58th Place South with the Green River Corridor
Trail. The proposed lot line adjustment would relocate the
easement approximately 60 feet to the north. The Parks Department
agrees with the proposal with four conditions . A memo from Parks
Director Barney Wilson was presented outlining these conditions.
Ron Fernley stated that the owner has no problem with replacing the
existing trail and the access . However, there is considerable
expense in constructing a ramp system that meets the ADA
requirements. The applicant objects to condition #1 as written
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because there is existing ramp access in Southcenter Corporate Park
on a 30, 000 square foot property with 20-25 parking stalls to the
north. There is also handicap access to the trail via the public
sidewalk system 2-3 buildings north of the subject site where 196th
Street turns into Russell Road, which is a continuation of the
trail system.
Planning Director Harris stated that staff will look into the ADA
requirement to see if the existing ramp to the north will satisfy
the requirement.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember SECONDED a motion to
approve the lot line adjustment contingent upon the conditions
outlined by the Parks Department and subject to ADA requirements.
Motion carried. This item will be forwarded to the Council on
October 20 .
WEST HILL ISLAND ANNEXATION (T. BRUBAKER)
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker stated the City has received a
valid referendum petition from the residents of the West Hill
Island containing approximately 100 signatures. King County
Records and Elections has verified there are a minimum of nine
valid signatures, which is sufficient to call a referendum
election. Mr. Brubaker stated the City can take one of two
actions:
1. Repeal the annexation ordinance and drop the matter. The
petition is apparently signed by almost everyone in the
island. The petition calls for an election and it is
reasonable to assume that most signatures on the petition are
against annexation.
2 . Move the matter forward to a special election to be held on
February 2 , 1993 . The City would pay the cost of the election
(approximately $1, 000 - $2 , 000) .
Councilmember Johnson commented that the provisions of the Growth
Management Act require that unincorporated islands annex into
cities at some point in time. He wondered if the City should
continue to provide services to unincorporated areas without the
benefit of the revenues from those areas .
Area resident Dave Tervo presented the Committee with a copy of the
signatures that were turned in. He commented that Planning
Department would never think to give the signatures to the
Committee and stated that Planning kept councilmembers ill advised
at Council meetings .
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Planning Director Harris protested the preceding statement as being
totally false and asked for an apology or that the statement be
expunged from the record.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Councilmember Bennett SECONDED a
motion to recommend to the Council that the City proceed with the
election and let the people decide if they want to be annexed.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5 : 45 p.m.
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KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1993 Work Program
PLANNING SERVICES DIVISION
Projected Timeline
Project/Program Hours J F M A M J J A S O N D
Environment&Land Use Management Section
TIER 1
Public Information/Zoning Counter 2029
Development Plan Review:
• Major Development 1058
• Minor Development 857
Land Use Permits 1071
Environmental Review(SEPA) 1063
Landscape Plan Review 206
TIER 2
Code Enforcement 75 ------------------------------------------------
Business License-site visits 25 -----------------------------
DEFERRED
Code Amendments
Special Projects
TOTALTOTALNE HOURS 6384 = 3.5 FTE
Research &Policy Develooment Section
TIER 1
Comprehensive Plan
• Land Use Element -
• Transportation Element
• Capital Facilities Element } 3648 � �-
a Optional Elements
PEIS/Fiscal Analysis 601
(programmatic EnrFronmental Impact Slaletnem)
UGA/Potential Annexation 400
(Urban Growth Arvas/Inler(ocal On Annexation Areas)
IGMC/GM Committees 200
lrm rdeparonental Growth Management Camm611ee15taf/
Growth Managemem CommitleeAmpact Fee Cmrmunee
GMPC Coordination 200
(Growth Management planning Council) .
Intergovernmental Coordination 200
Citizen Involvement 471
GIS
(Geagmphic Informatlon System)
TIER 2
Downtown Revitalization 364
Historic Preservation 100
Shoreline Land Trust 200
DEFERRED
Special Projects
Impact Fee Ordinances -
TOTALS 6384 = 3.5 FTE
*GIS or computer mapping involves 1.0 FTE(1824)hours and provides mapping and analysis support to the entire Department.
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KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1993 Work Program
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Projected Timeline
Project/Program Hours J F M A M J I A S 0 N D
TIER I
Human Services Administration
• Commission Support 1423
• 1994 Application Review 620
• 1994 Contract Development 150
• Agency Monitoring 550
Block Grant Administration
• 1992 Projects 154
• 1993 Projects 358
• 1994 Application Review 456
Public Information/Referral 210
Housing Repair Services 438*
Housing For Single Men 135
Growth Management/Comprehensive Plan 355
Seattle-King County Health Department
• Monitoring 130
CHAS 134
HOME 235
TIER 2
Human Services Round Table 290
South King Council Human Services 220
South County Planners Group 85
King County Homeless Providers 24
Human Services Needs Assessment 205
DEFERRED
Health Department/School District Coord.
King County Elders Coalition
Special Projects -
TOTAL NET HOURS 6172 = 3.2 FTE
*CDBG(Block Grant)funded program. An additional 4013 staff hours committed to this program have not been added into the total hours
as these staff resources are project specific(paid totally by CDBG funds)and cannot be used for other projects.
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KENT PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1993 Work Program
ADMINISTRATION
Projected Timeline
Project/Program
Hours J F M A M J J A S 0 N D
PLANNING SERVICES DIVISION .
Environment&Land Use Management Section Support
TIER I
Public Information/Zoning Counter 1067(13%)
Development Plan Review
• Major Development
• Minor Development
Land Use Permits 817 (10%)
SEPA (Environmental Review) 495 (6%)
Landscape Plan Review
TIER 2
Code Enforcement
Business License 1341 (16%)
• Administrative/Processing
Code Amendments 425 (5%)
(Expect this to go down in 1993 and this
time will be spent on the Comprehensive Plan)
DEFERRED
Special Projects* 120 ( 1%)
Research &Policy Development Section Su000rt
Comprehensive Plan 127( 1%)
Growth Management 298(4%)
OFFICE OF HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services Administration 777 (1070)
Block Grant 1134 (13%)
GENERAL AD&IINISTRATION
Support 1849 (227c)
• Filing,budget, meetings,
• General Administrative duties
TOTAL NET HOURS 8390(100%) = 4.6 FTE
*DEFERRED:Special Projects: Zoning Code, verbatim minutes, Mobile Home Park Code, Zoning Code Amendments, microfilming
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
OCTOBER 5, 1992
PRESENT: Paul Mann Ed White
Leona Orr Kevin Lindell
Jon Johnson Frank Connelly
Jim Bennett Dennis Byerly
Tony McCarthy Tom Brubaker
Norm Angelo Dave Haenel
Kevin Kearns Laurie Evezich
Mary Berg Jean Parietti
Ed Crawford Bill Doolittle
Tom Brubaker of the Law Department introduced David Haenel to the
Committee. Haenel is the chief prosecutor for the City and he will
now be the attorney who will be advising the Public Safety
Committee.
REPORT ON JAMES STREET SAFETY CONCERNS
Ed White reviewed the report of alternative solutions that could be
used to help rectify the accident problems occurring on James
Street in the vicinity of the Nazarene Church. White indicated
that the preferred alternative is to install warning signs and
flashing yellow beacons. This alternative is relatively
inexpensive and gives greater flexibility for other options if
needed. The cost would be approximately $10, 000 and the funds
would be available through the James Street Project. White
indicated that they were also going to take a look at the ordinance
that was passed several years ago restricting access on the
neighborhood streets, but they haven't had an opportunity to get
with the attorneys yet.
Johnson asked about the history of accidents on James Street.
White indicated that the accidents are there and it's apparent that
there are problems. Johnson asked if most of the accidents are
occurring at the Church. White indicated that it's all along James
Street.
Mann stated that he feels that traffic lights would help to slow
the traffic down. White explained that in this particular
situation with the grade of the hill, traffic signals would
actually increase rear-end accidents. Mann further stated that a
light would allow pedestrians to cross the street rather than
having to go all the way to the bottom of the hill .
There was further discussion related to the problems with traffic
signals and pedestrian overpasses, and history on access issues.
White expressed that there are no easy answers, but they could try
the signing and see what affect it has. White further indicated
that the only real solution would be to go ahead and spend the
money to make it five lanes, but that would be very expensive.
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Leona Orr asked if anything was done at the time the school came
in, did they change the use. White indicated that he wasn't sure
what conditions, if any, were placed on the school.
Angelo expressed that one thing to remember is if physical barriers
were put up, it would substantially impact response routes and
times.
Leona Orr moved to give Public Works authority to move forward with
Alternative #4, the placement of signage and flashing yellow
beacons. Jon Johnson seconded the motion. Passed 3-0. White to
take back Public Safety's recommendation to Public Works Committee.
ORDINANCE CLARIFYING THE ELEMENTS OF THE CRIME OF ASSAULT AMENDING
SECTION 9.02 .28 OF THE KENT CITY CODE
Dave Haenel and Officer Frank Connelly explained a problem that is
occurring at Aukeen District Court due to a legal loophole on cases
involving assaults on officers. Connelly indicated that some of
these cases have been dismissed from Aukeen Court after being
challenged by defense attorneys. The defense attorneys wait until
the case has already been heard, then ask for dismissal because of
a conflict between state law and the Kent City Code and because a
person can't be tried twice for the same crime, the case gets
dismissed. Haenel explained that this revision simply defines
assault without incorporating the degree levels.
Leona Orr moved to approve the revision. Jon Johnson seconded the
motion. Passed 3-0.
ORDINANCE REGARDING THE ADMISSIBILITY OF REFUSAL EVIDENCE IN
DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE PROSECUTIONS, ADDING A NEW
SECTION 9.36. 110 TO THE KENT CITY CODE
Dave Haenel explained that the Washington Legislative Session
neglected to add RCW 46. 61. 517 to the Model Traffic Ordinance and
because the City of Kent had simply adopted the MTO previously,
Chapter 9. 36 of the Kent City Code needed to be amended to add this
section. The new section adds that the refusal of a person to
submit to a test of the alcoholic content of his or her blood or
breath under RCW 46.20. 308 is admissible into evidence in a
subsequent criminal trial.
Leona Orr moved to approve. Jon Johnson seconded the motion.
Passed 3-0.
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE WASHINGTON MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 9.36
Dave Haenel explained that Section 9. 36. 010 of the Kent City Code
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was being changed to add that the Model Traffic ordinance as set
forth in RCW 46. 90 is adopted by reference.
Leona Orr moved to approve. Johnson seconded the motion. Passed
3-0.
REVISION OF THE INTERLOCAL INSPECTION AGREEMENT WITH RING COUNTY
Mary Berg explained that the County has revised two sections of the
Interlocal Agreement to perform fire code inspections within Fire
District 37 . Section 4 was reworded to reflect the requirements of
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 . Section 9 has been changed to reflect
that the County will pay the City 50% of the permit fees collected.
This section previously read that the County would pay 50% of 75%
of the fees collected.
Leona Orr moved to send to the Consent Calendar for authorization
for Mayor to sign after legal review. Johnson seconded the motion.
Passed 3-0.
JOINT PROJECT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KING COUNTY AND VALLEY
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
Chief Angelo and Assistant Chief Kearns explained that after
approximately three years of background research and conceptual
system design work, King County voters recently approved a $57
million 3-year levy to implement a regionally integrated 800 MHz
trunked radio system for all public safety agencies in the County.
Kent and Valley Com personnel have been closely involved in the
planning process and have demonstrated a keen grasp of issues that
are crucial to the success of a project of this nature.
King County has approached Kent and Valley Com to consider a joint
project management and implementation arrangement, with the
assignment of Assistant Chief Kearns as the joint project manager.
The City of Kent would be fully reimbursed for all costs associated
with Kearns' reassignment. Kearns has expressed a willingness and
desire to assume this role but has expressed several reservations
about his position in the Kent Fire Department and the ability of
the Department to continue programs and activities that he is
responsible for without a loss of direction and continued
functionality.
Angelo indicated that the key issues that need to be resolved to
make this arrangement workable are: 1) the ability of the Kent
Fire Department to back-fill Kearns ' position and to reassign staff
so they can continue in-progress programs and maintain existing
systems to existing standards; and 2) the ability of the Department
to reach agreements with Valley Com and King County that will allow
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October 5, 1992
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them to still have access to some of Kearns time during the
project.
Angelo further indicated that at this time they were only looking
for authorization to explore negotiations to show that they are, in
fact, interested in looking at the idea.
Leona Orr moved to give authorization to proceed and put on consent
calendar to explore negotiations. Jon Johnson seconded the motion.
Passed 3-0
LEASING OF TRANSMITTER SPACE AT THE CA"RIDGE RADIO SITE
Chief Angelo indicated that a number of months ago, Council gave
them authority to negotiate and manage agreements for the leasing
of radio equipment space at the Cambridge site. Angelo indicated
that Kearns has been able to negotiate an agreement with the Port
of Seattle that will be of mutual benefit to the City and to the
Port of Seattle. The lease agreement has been reviewed and
approved the City Attorney' s office. Angelo indicated that they
are requesting authority to proceed to the consent calendar for
authorization for the Mayor's signature.
Kearns indicated that the agreement is pretty straight forward.
The revenue collected from the Cambridge site will offset the
expenses from the Squawk Mountain site. In addition, the Port of
Seattle has agreed that they would negotiate future integration of
their system into a regional network. There are also some site
improvements that they' ll make, including having an emergency
generator for the radio site and if they were to ever terminate the
lease, it would stay with the property.
Leona Orr moved to approve to go to the consent calendar. Jon
Johnson seconded the motion. Passed 3-0 .
PERMIT PROCESS REPORTS
Chief Angelo indicated that the reports for the permit process have
already been scheduled to go to the Planning Committee and asked if
they should also come to Public Safety.
Leona Orr explained that the Planning Committee has already talked
about it briefly and they are fully prepared to continue on,
however if Public Safety would like to hear the reports too, that' s
fine. Paul Mann indicated that he didn't feel that Public Safety
needed to hear it too.
Meeting adjourned.
CITY CLERK
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMIT
OCTOBER 7, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Ed White
Don Wickstrom Tim LaPorte
Tom Brubaker Kevin LIndell
Tony McCarthy Paul Scott
Gary Gill Mr. and Mrs. Rust
David Lanning
196th Corridor Consultant Actreements - Bridcte Desictn &_ Geotechnical
Wickstrom explained that because these two consultant contracts
total approximately $676, 000 he wanted to bring them before the
Committee for approval. Bennett inquired about the funding.
Wickstrom explained it is a part of the corridor funding package
that was put together when the Street Utility was passed. Bennett
inquired if these two consultant contracts were itemized in that
funding package. Wickstrom explained that we estimated a budget of
approximately $11000, 000 for consultant engineering. Wickstrom
explained that design of the project would take approximately one
year. The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor
to sign the consultant agreements.
Metro Park N Ride - Annexation of Property
Wickstrom explained the City is the lead agency with respect to the
grant funding for expansion of the Park N Ride lot. Metro is
actually doing the design, right of way acquisition and
construction. Additionally, they are providing the local match and
the City's costs. A parcel included in the expansion area is in
the City of SeaTac. Metro would prefer that the entire project be
within Kent city limits to simplify the permitting, construction
and maintenance processes. SeaTac is willing to deannex this
property but would like the City of Kent to deannex a portion of
the Grandview Park property in order for SeaTac to bring it into
their city limits. SeaTac will eventually be taking over the
operation of Grandview Park from King County Parks. SeaTac is also
asking that Kent annex a portion of I-5 that goes to Kent-Des
Moines Road. The Committee unanimously recommended approval of the
annexation/deannexation proposal as outlined by the Director of
Public Works subject to a determination of nonsignificance being
made on the environmental checklist.
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Street Vacation - 104th Avenue S.E. at S. 252nd Block
Wickstrom explained that we have received a vacation petition for
a strip of property outside of the road on 104th Avenue S.E. north
of S. 256th. He continued that we are requesting approval to set
November 17 as date for public hearing or sooner if possible on
this vacation request. The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Proposed L. I.D. - Smith Street
Wickstrom suggested that since Jim White was interested in this
project the discussion be tabled until he could be in attendance.
Jim Bennett commented that it appeared the property owners were not
generally in favor of the project. Paul Mann moved to proceed with
the L.I.D. project. Jim Bennett voted against the motion. The
matter was then tabled until the next meeting.
James Street Improvements
Ed White explained that the Public Safety Committee had requested
staff look at what could be done to rectify the accident problems
occurring on James Street in the vicinity of the Church of the
Nazarene. Seven alternatives were developed and presented to the
Public Safety Committee. The alternatives were developed to not
only address the driveway but the entire roadway for about a
quarter mile section. The recommended alternative is to install
warning signs and flashing yellow beacons. This alternative is
relatively inexpensive - approximately $10,000 - and gives greater
flexibility for other options if needed. Ed White referred to the
impact to the neighborhood and previous actions that have been
taken to eliminate any neighborhood traffic impacts. Jim Bennett
asked for a copy of the ordinance that was previously passed on
this issue. Ed White stated the church is willing to meet with the
neighborhood to see if they were still opposed to allowing access
to the church parking lot from Hazel or Alvord. Jim Bennett
questioned if the use of the school has changed over the years and
were the necessary permits obtained for that change. Wickstrom
responded that originally it was strictly a day care. After
further discussion, the Committee unanimously recommended
proceeding with Alternative 4 as approved by the Public Safety
Committee.
Sewer Connection Penalty Ordinance
Tom Brubaker explained this ordinance addresses the penalty for
failing to connect to the City sewer system if it is available.
There is an existing State law that requires the property owner to
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connect to a sewer if the sewer is reasonably close. The law
imposes a penalty for non-connection. The law suggests the penalty
be that the property be charged the same rate as if they were
connected. The City has been following this policy; however, our
local ordinance states you must connect but does not address the
penalty issue. This ordinance addresses that omission and
clarifies that properties must connect if a sewer system is
reasonably available and if they do not connect there will be a
penalty equal to the base monthly sewer charge. If they fail to
pay, interest will accrue and a lien created against their
property. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption.
Traffic Concerns - Titus
Jim Bennett presented a letter and petition submitted to Council by
Andrew Gomez of Farrington Court. The letter and petition
indicates concerns for safety in crossing Titus and Gowe Streets.
He asked that staff review the material and bring proposed
solutions back to the next Public Works Committee.