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SUMMARY AGENDA
KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
97ac?k November 3 , 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
XA. Employee of the Month
6(B. Proclamation - Human Services Month
)(2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS j
)(A. 1993 Budget including 1993 Capital Improvement Program
13 . CONSENT CALENDAR
MCA. Minutes
vYB. Bills 34
-XC. Revision to Urban Growth Areas - Resolution I 4
(�)(D. Stratford Arms Phase II Appeal -
E. Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
YF. Bill of Sale - Canterbury 401
O�G. Bill of Sale - Eastwood 403
�H. Bill of Sale - Meridian Green II Apartments
I. Bill of Sale - Rainier Properties Remodel
0(J. Utility Tax Ordinance
uv'K. Stratford Arms Phase II Rezone
.kI4 . OTHER BUSINESS
A. Visioning Program Implementation Plan
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.
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XB) Proclamation - Human Services Month
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Kent City Council Meeting
)P Date November 3 . 1992
Category Public Hearings
1. SUBJECT: 1993 BUDGET INCLUDING 1993 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This date has been set for a public
hearing on the 1993 Budget. Input will also be taken on the
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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:
OPEN HEARING:
PUBLIC INPUT:
—� CLOSE HEARING:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
that the public hearing on the 1993 Budget be continued to the
Council meeting of November 17 , 1992 .
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 2A 4.
MCCARTHY,TONY / KENT70/FN - HPDesk print.
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f ject: 1993 BUDGET REVIEW DATES
u eator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 10/26/92 at 1907 .
TENATIVE BUDGET REVIEW SCHEDULE
BUDGET COMMITTEE DATES 10/26 4 PM
11/2 4 PM
11/9 4 PM
11/16 4 PM
PUBLIC HEARING DATES 11/3 7 PM
11/17 7 PM
COUNCIL WORKSHOP 11/23 4 PM REPORT OF BUDGET COMMITTEE
ADOPTION DATES 12/1 7 PM OR
12/15 7 PM
MCCARTHY,TONY / KENT70/FN - HPDesk print.
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Subject: 1993 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS
Creator: Tony MCCARTHY / KENT70/FN Dated: 10/26/92 at 1907 .
A. BALANCING THE OPERATING BUDGET
1 PERMANENT NON PERSONNEL COST REDUCTION PROPOSALS $497, 156
2 . PERMANENT REVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
334 , 764
3 . REVISED BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS ON SALARY AND BENEFIT 420, 656
INCREASE FROM 3 . 6% TO 1. 8%
4. LAYOFF OF 11 FULL TIME CITY EMPLOYEES ( THIS STEP
ALREADY COMPLETED) 514_278
$1,766,854
B. REESTABLISHING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
BUDGETING SOME CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
SAVING SOME CIP FUNDS FOR CONTINGENCY AND 1994 - 2000 CIP
C. ENHANCING THE CONTINGENCY FUND
USING ONE TIME ONLY FUNDS TO BUILD THE CONTINGENCY FROM
$500, 000 TO 1. 2 MILLION DOLLARS, 3 . 5% OF OPERATING BUDGET.
COUNCIL MANADATED A 1% INCREASE
D. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
INVOLVE DEPARTMENT HEADS, CITY EMPLOYEES, COUNCIL BUDGET
COMMITTEE AND MANAGEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE IN FINDING BETTER
WAYS
MAINTAIN HIRING FREEZE FOR NON CRITICAL POSITIONS UNTIL LABOR
CONTRACTS SETTLED AND FINANCIAL PICTURE BETTER
AUTHORIZE CRITICAL HIRING AFTER REVIEW BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
CRITICAL HIRING - PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS, DEPTS DOWN 20%
THEN USE IN HOUSE RECRUITMENT
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1993 BUDGET
GENERAL FUND BALANCING
ORIGINAL REVISED
RECOMMENDS RECOMMENDS
PERMANENT NO PERSONNEL COST REDUCTION PROPOSALS
Cuts Proposed By Departments 121,985 121,985
Cuts In Printing, Postage, Promotion & Photocopy
Cityline 48,694 48,694
Other Printing & Graphics 222,741 1 20,301
Other Postage 93,978 1- 429,607 8,539
Photocopy 112,888 1
30% Cut In Travel, Training & Subsistence 50,640 50,640
2 Positions To Grant Funding & Eliminate Vacated 98,659 981659
Cut Street Overlay Program Currently a 236,041 100,000
Reduce Equipment Rental Rates
Admin - 10 Vehicles And 15% 115,000
White - 25 Vehicles
Johnson - 20 Vehicles And 15%
Revised - 20 Vehicles And 20% 1488338 497,156
PERMANENT REVENUE ENHANCEMENT PROPOSALS
Collect Utility Taxes Monthly 9,000 9,000
Increase Saturday Market Revenue 18,000 18,000
Increase Out Of City Recreation Fees
Increase Fees By 10% With 5% Rebate In City 110,377
Increase Out Of City Fees By 30%
Increase Fees By 20% With 10% Rebate In City 220,754
Increase Plumbing Permit Fees 37,000 37,000
Increase Street Cut Permits 26,250 26,250
Increase Business License Fee From $50 To $60 20,000 20,000
Increase Miscellaneous Planning Charges 3,760 3,760 334,764
Increase Public Works Plan Check Fees
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
Decrease Cola & Benefit Assumption - 3.6 To 1.8 460,000 460,000
Eliminate Department Head Merit Increases
Freeze 1992 Step Increases
Eliminate Management Benefit Program
Eliminate Dependent Coverage For Parttime Employees 46,592
Other Adjustment (85,936) 420,656
Reduce The Number Of City Staff
Layoff 11 .FTE's 540,229 466,944
Eliminate City Administrator Position 105,964
Add Chief Administrative Officer (88,815)
Layoff 25.5 FTE's, Net Of 11, 1 .5 In CE
Executive/Admin 2.5 - 1.5 = 1
Finance/Public BLdgs 3 = 3
Planning 3 - 1.5 = 1.5
Public Works 9 - 1 = 8
Parks 8 - 4 = 4
Layoff 12 Add' l Positions To Be Determined By DH's
Eliminate 1 .5 Community Events Positions With
Function Performed By Existing Parks Personnel
Eliminate Park Security Program ( .5 FTE) 30,185 514,278
TOTAL 1,710,900 1 ,766,854
ONE TIME ONLY SAVINGS
Sell Fire Truck As Proposed By Fire Dept 25,000 25,000
Promote Use Of Voluntary LWOP
Transfer Funds From Completed Or Abandoned Projects 85,783 78,949
Transfer Funds From Water For Lost Utility Tax 122,170
Transfer Funds From Sewerage For Lost Utility Tax 204,165
Initiate Ballot Proposal For-Library 292,874 292,874
403,657 723,158
BEGINNING RESERVED FUND BALANCE (CONTINGENCY FUND) 500,000 500,000
ENDING RESERVED FUND BALANCE (CONTINGENCY FUND) 903,657 1,223,158
TurRFAgF rnuTTurPmrY Tn 1n% nF FYPFunTTTIRFq . 1% PFR YEAR = APPROXIMATELY 330.000 IN 1993
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City of Kent, Washington
1993 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDING SOURCES (IN THOUSANDS) 20-Oct
CRIMINAL EQUIP
DESCRIPTION STREET CIP JUSTICE WATER SEWER DRAINAGE GOLF RENTAL
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Fund Revenue/Working Capital 3,200 1,213 405 11,077.9 4,025 3%8 209 2,593.
0000
Bonds
Total 3,200 1,213 405 11,077.9 4,025 5,026 209 2,593.5
PROJECTS
Municipal Court (1) 244
Emergency Power a Emergency Coord Ctr 245
Downtown Sidewalk Repair (3)ADA Modifications (4) 115
115
City Hall Remodel (1) 75
30
Downtown Parking Garage Plan (3) 2,141
Corridor Improvement Fund 0
VMS Signal Computer Upgrade 1 110
212th Street HOV Study
104th Ave & 256th Intersection Impvt 1500
Neighborhood Traffic Control 75
Downtown In-City Transit (Demo) (3) 65
Reiten/Maclyn Slide Protection 45
Police Computer Upgrade 55
Firearms Training Simulator 52
"Landtrak" GIS Interface 79
Undercover surveillance Vehicle Kent Springs Transmission Main 2,980
1,980
253
Tacoma Intertie 217
Misc Water Improvements 110
Additional Pump for Station 5 753
Downtown Watermain Improvements (3) 450
Derbyshire Water 150 40 10
Seismic Vulnerability Assessment 50
Welt Head Protection Program 1.3 1 .3 1 .3 2.1
ER Overhead Exhaust System 5 5 5 10
ER Waste Oil Tank Replacement 177.7
Replacement Vehicles 20
Water Conservation Plan 156
Miscellaneous Sewer Replacements 400
Metro's Cross Valley Interceptor 690
Little Soos Trunk Line 83
Mill Creek/Mullen Slough Flood Control 270
3rd Avenue Storm Trunk 2,953
ULID 306/Valley Detention 286
Mill Creek Flood and Erosion Control 853
Garrison Creek Flood/Erosion Facilities 340
Miscellaneous Dng Improvements 15
Dam Safety Program 31
Stream Restoration/Tree Planting 110
Downtown Storm Improvements (3) 17.5 (2)
Bedknife and Reel Grinder 8.2 (2)
Rangeball Retrieval Power Unit 6 (2)
Utility Unit 5 (2)
Sand Trap Grooming Attachment 5 (2)
Aerator & Kitchen Equipment 8 (2)
Greens Roller 20 (2)
Replace Range Netting
Totals 2,561 789 231 5,989.3 1,292.3 4,957.3 69.7 189.8
Balance Available (5) 639 424 174 5,088.6 2,732.6 68.7 139.0 2,403.7
(1) $1,015,000 in C1P-amount reduced and included in City Hall Remodel.
(2) Per preliminary recommendations to Golf Advisory Board.
(3) Added based on Downtown Infrastructure Capital Program.
(4) Added to comply with American Disabilities Act required improvements.
(5) Remaining Public Safety Bond and Library funds may be available to fund projects.
City of Kent, Washington 1993 Preliminary Budget
Position Anaylsis
Total *FTE's Percentage
Authorized 1992 1992 Total of Vacant
Under Deleted Laid Off Staff Staff Positions
1991 Budget Positions Positions Reduction Reduction a 10/15/92
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Executive/Administration 7.5 1.5 1.5 20.0% 1.0
City Clerk 3.5 1.5 1.5 42.9%
Civil Service 1.0 0.0 0.0%
Lau 7.5 1.0 1.0 13.3%
Hyman Resources 6.5 1.0 1.0 15.4%
Finance/Public Office Buildings 21.5 2.0 2.0 11.8% a
Planning 19.5 1.0 1.5 2.5 12.8%
Police 128.5 8.5 0.5 9.0 7.0% 1.0
Fire & Code Enforcement 152.5 9.0 2.0 11.0 7.2% 4.0
Public Works 61.6 7.5 1.0 8.5 13.8% 1.0
Parks, Recreation & Culture 62.5 2.3 / 4.0 6.3 11.1% @
Total 472.0 35.3 9.0 44.3 9.4% 7.0
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
;minal Justice
-aw 2.0 1.0
Police 8.3 2.0
Environmental
Fire 1.0
Public Works 1.0
HCD - Planning 1.5 (0.5)./ (0.5)
Street Utility - Public Works 2.5 1.0
Total 16.3 (0.5) (0.5) 4.0
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
Utility Billing - Finance 6.5 0.5 0.5
Utility Operations - Public Works 45.0 6.0
Golf Complex - Parks 17.0 2.0 1.0
Total 68.5 0.5 2.0 0.5 7.0
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Equipment Rental 6.5 1.0
Central Services
Information Services 15.0 2.5 2.5 16.7% 1.0
Finance 10.0 2.0 2.0
Total 31.5 4.5 4.5 16.7/ 2.0
TOTAL POSITIONS 588.3 39.8 11.0 48.8 8.3% 20.0
* FTE's are full time equivalents, full time equals 1, part time equals .5
a Percentage shown combines impact of all staff reductions.
✓ Includes two part time positions added for 1992. 1 y
CONSENT CALENDAR
, 3 . City Council Acti •
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Councilmember ( � moves, Councilmember c4t�/
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through K be approved.
Discussion
Action � - " C/t
14SA. Approval of Minutes.
J Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
l October 20, 1992 .
1t J
,�3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through October 30,
1992 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting
at 3 : 00 p.m. on November 3 , 1992 .
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kI Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
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Date Check Numbers Amount
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Council Agenda
Item No. 3 AB
Kent, Washington
October 20, 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 and Woods, Acting Chief Administrative
Officer/Finance Director McCarthy, City Attorney Lubovich, Plan-
ning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief
Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Human Resources Director Olson and
Parks Director Wilson. Information Services Director Spang was
on vacation and Councilmember White was excused from the meeting.
Approximately 80 people were in attendance at the meeting.
PUBLIC Retirement of Detective John Fletcher.
COMMUNICATION Mayor Kelleher introduced Detective John Fletcher
of the Kent Police Department and added that the
present Councilmembers have not served a day
without him on the force. Chief Crawford noted
that Detective Fletcher has worked for the City of
Kent for 22 years and has helped solve difficult
crimes such as arson cases. He also said that it
will be a great loss to the City as Fletcher goes
on into the future. Detective Fletcher stated
that Kent has been a great city to work for and
thanked the City for the years. Mayor Kelleher
then presented the Chief Service Award to
Detective Fletcher.
Reader Roundup Months. Mayor Kelleher read a
proclamation declaring October & November, 1992 as
Reader Roundup Months. He invited all citizens to
observe it by encouraging readers of all ages to
apply for their own King County Library System
cards. Miriam Driss of the Kent/King County
Library System was present to accept the proclama-
tion.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR S be approved, excluding Item N which was deleted
by the City Attorney and sent to the Public Works
Committee. Orr seconded and the motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
_Approval of Minutes. Approval of the regular
Council meeting of October 6 , 1992 , and approval
of the addition of the following figures regarding
CDBG Program Funding to the minutes of September
15, 1992 (the figures were inadvertently omitted) :
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October 20, 1992
MINUTES PROPOSED CITY OF KENT 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CBDG) PROGRAM
REVISED SEPTEMBER 15, 1992
Total Estimated Capital Funds: $221, 803
Total Estimated Planning & Admin. Funds: 15, 793
Total Public (Human) Services Funds: 41, 913
Total • $279 , 509
CAPITAL/PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION
Capital Recommended
Applications Amount Funding
Received Requested Level
Archdiocesan
Housing Authority:
Housing For Homeless
Men - Relocation, $ 25 , 000 $ 25, 000
City of Kent Housing
Repair Services
Program $161, 824 $161, 824
City of Kent Planning
& Administration $ 15, 793 $ 15, 793
Easter Seal Society
of Washington: Access
Modification Rehabil-
itation** $ 30 , 208 $ 21, 149
Pregnancy Aid Shelter
Program: Shelter
Rehabilitation $ 20, 000 -0-
South King Co. Multi-
Service Center: Play-
ground for Homeless
Children $ 9 , 350 -0-
Vision Special Needs
Housing: Acquisition
Houses 4 & 5*** $ 20 , 000 $ 13 , 830
Total $282 , 175 $237 , 596
* Human Services Staff recommendation
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October 20, 1992
MINUTES *If the City receives an increased entitlement the
Easter Seals project shall be increased
accordingly. This funding shall be allocated as
one-time only funding.
***If the City receives a decreased entitlement
the Vision Special Need Housing shall be decreased
accordingly.
Public (Human Service) Amount Recommended
Applications Received Requested Funding Level
Community Health
Centers of King County
Kent Clinic $17 , 400 $16, 300
Emergency Feeding
Program of Seattle-
King County $ 4 , 665 $ 4 , 665
YWCA of Seattle '-
King County, Domestic
Violence Housing** $23 , 942 $20 , 948
Total $46, 007 $41, 913
*Human Services Commission recommendation
**If the City receives an increased or decreased
entitlement, the YWCA project shall be increased
or decreased accordingly.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
196th Street Corridor - Bridge Design Consultant
Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a
consultant agreement with Alpha Engineers for
bridge design for the 196th Street corridor.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
196th Street Corridor - Geotechnical Consultant
Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a
consultant agreement with Converse Consultants
Inc. for geotechnical work on the 196th Street
Corridor.
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STREET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
VACATIONS Street Vacation - Pioneer & Kennebeck (STV-92-3) .
This public hearing will consider an application
by Dana B. Mower of Barghausen Engineering Com-
pany, who is acting for the Kent School District,
to vacate a portion of Pioneer and Kennebeck
Streets. The Planning Department recommends that
the request 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 of Pioneer Street and the condi-
tions mentioned in the staff report by the Public
Works Department.
Planning Director Harris showed the location on
the map and explained that staff recommends
Kennebeck not be vacated because it is used by the
City for the maintenance of the Mill Creek, and
since this is in an area where Mill Creek fre-
quently floods, Kennebeck Avenue right-of-way
could play a role in the solution of the flooding
problem. He noted that a strip of Pioneer Street
right-of-way was inadvertently left out of the
legal description. He explained that the staff
recommendation is to approve the vacation of just
Pioneer Street, to amend the legal description to
include the strip of Pioneer Street which was left
out, that the City be compensated for the vacated
areas at one-half the full appraised value, that
the City either retain or require the petitioner
to grant an easement over, under and upon said
vacated right-of-way for utility purposes, that
the City require the petitioner to determine what
private utility companies may have facilities
within said right-of-way and grant them an ease-
ment for same and provide a letter of concurrence
from the affected utilities denoting compliance
with same, and that compliance with the above
conditions be complete in order for the vacation
to become effective.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Pete
Curran, 555 West Smith, representing the Kent
School District, noted that the district has
adjusted the storm retention pond and that the
conditions are acceptable to them. There were no
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October 20, 1992
STREET further comments from the audience and WOODS MOVED
VACATIONS to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and the
motion carried. ORR THEN MOVED 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. Woods
seconded and the motion carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Street Vacation - 104th at South 252nd. ADOPTION
of Resolution No. 1331 setting November 17 as the
date for a public hearing on a street vacation
petition of property located at 104th Avenue S.E.
at S. 252nd block.
TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
CODE Model Traffic Code Ordinance Amendment. ADOPTION
of Ordinance No.' 3073 which amends Section
9 . 36. 010 of the Kent City Code regarding the Model
Traffic Ordinance. The proposed amendment clari-
fies 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.
ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
West Hill Island Annexation. The City has
received a valid and sufficient referendum peti-
tion regarding the City' s annexation of the West
Hill Island. The proposed resolution would serve
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.
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker pointed out that
Council recently passed an ordinance to annex this
area, and noted that the next available election
date would be February 2 , 1993 . ORR MOVED to
adopt Resolution No. 1333 , which establishes an
election date for the referendum election on the
West Hill Island Annexation. Johnson seconded and
the motion carried.
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October 20, 1992
ANNEXATION Dave Tervo, a resident of the affected area,
described the history of the attempted annexation,
noting that in 1976 the boundaries were redrawn to
accommodate residents who wanted to be annexed
into the City. He said that at that time the City
promised not to annex the current island without a
petition that originated from within. He pointed
out that the remaining island consists of less
than 100 acres which means it is vulnerable to
annexation by City ordinance, which was not
revealed to the island residents at the time.
Tervo explained that in July, 1991, two meetings
were held by the Planning Department to discuss
their plans to annex the island. He noted that
most residents said they were not notified of that
meeting, and that at that meeting the City tried
to convince the residents that they could offer
improved Police service over King County. He
stated that many people spoke against annexation
for the following reasons: they did not want more
taxes, they did not want an LID for sewers, they
did not want to be governed by people who cannot
balance a budget without incorporating economic
benefit from objectionable items like Western
Processing, Midway Landfill, Kent Highlands Land-
fill, and Nike Manor, and the fact that annexation
appears to be irreversible. Tervo stated that on
July 17 , 1992 , a year after the Planning Depart-
ment had received their input on the matter, Plan-
ning Director Harris presented to Council a recom-
mendation for annexation, omitting his knowledge
of the residents ' strong desire not to be annexed.
He said they voiced their objections again, but
the Council passed an annexation ordinance. He
noted that Ordinance No. 3049 was repealed because
a SEPA review was not prepared, and a new
Ordinance No. 3064 was passed on August 18 , 1992 .
He noted that the City ' s budget problem seems to
be a function of bad management similar to the
annexation situation. He said the City cannot
solve the consequences of bad management with
annexations. Tervo distributed copies of their
petition and MANN MOVED to make the petition part
of the record. Woods seconded and the motion car-
ried. Tervo noted that there are 128 voters in
the area and 122 of them signed the petition. He
opined that spending $1, 000-2 , 000 is pointless and
assured the Council that it will be defeated. He
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October 20, 1992
ANNEXATION said the City is defeating the spirit of democracy
by loading the City with undesired money-
generating annexations and the jail to solve bud-
get problems caused by incompetency.
Upon Bennett ' s question, Fire Chief Angelo said
they are obligated to respond to emergency calls
even though the area is served by Fire District
39 , since they have a mutual aid pact, and that
they would most likely be the first to arrive.
Police Chief Crawford noted that if the call goes
to Valley Com, they would respond to any emergency
if they were in the area and could get there
first. He explained that there is a car in that
zone at all times. Brubaker clarified for Bennett
that the $2, 000 figure for the cost of the
election is an estimate of the maximum cost. He
also pointed out that the petition calls for a
referendum election and does not state that the
signers are against the annexation.
The motion to adopt Resolution No. 1333 then
carried with Bennett opposed.
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
DEPARTMENT Transmitter Space - Cambridge Radio Site
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 nego-
tiate 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 . This lease
agreement has been reviewed and approved by our
City Attorney' s Office. The Public Safety Com-
mittee recommends approval to authorize the
Mayor' s signature of the contract.
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October 20, 1992
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
DEPARTMENT Interlocal Agreement with King County. AUTHORIZA-
TION for the Mayor to sign a revision to the
interlocal agreement with King County regarding
Fire Code Inspections.
Earlier this year the City and King County entered
into an interlocal agreement to perform Fire Code
Inspections 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.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Joint Proiect Management Agreement with King
County and Valley Communications Center.
AUTHORIZATION to negotiate a contract for
Assistant Chief Kearns ' services for joint project
management with Valley Com and King County.
After three years of background research and con-
ceptual 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 agen-
cies in the County. Kent and Valley Com personnel
have been closely involved in this planning pro-
cess and have demonstrated a keen grasp of issues
that are crutial 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 arrangement,
with the assignment of Assistant Chief Kevin
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October 20, 1992
FIRE Kearns as the joint project manager. The City of
DEPARTMENT Kent would be fully reimbursed for all costs asso-
ciated with Chief Kearns ' reassignment.
The Public Safety Committee recommends that the
Fire Department be authorized to negotiate a con-
tract for Assistant Chief Kearns ' services for
joint project management with Valley Com and King
County.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
DEPARTMENT Assault Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3071
which amends Section 9 . 02 . 28 of the Kent City Code
regarding the elements of the crime 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.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Alcohol Test Refusal Ordinance. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3072 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 alco-
hol test into evidence in a subsequent DWI prose-
cution.
PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
DEPARTMENT Lot Line Adjustment No LL-92-12 APPROVAL of Lot
Line Adjustment (LL-92-12) with four conditions,
as recommended by the Planning Committee.
METRO (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Metro Merger. APPROVAL of Resolution No. 1332 in
support of the consolidation of Metro with King
County, as recommended by the Planning committee.
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LIBRARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P)
Annexation to the Library District. AUTHORIZATION
to set a Council Workshop for November 3 at 6: 00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss
annexation to the King County Library District.
GOLF (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
COURSE Golf Advisory Board Recommendations. The Parks
Committee met on October 13 and October 20, 1992 ,
to discuss the Golf Advisory Board' s recommenda-
tions.
Parks Director Wilson stated that the proposal
which was distributed by Doug Schwab of the Golf
Advisory Board at the Parks Committee meeting on
October 13 contained numbers that were incorrect,
which he pointed out at the time. He noted that
if the recommendations made by the Advisory Board
are wrong they. can disband, but the staff cannot
do that and must carry thru their recommendations.
He guaranteed that the staff can carry his propos-
al through.
Wilson proposed that the Parks Department operate
and maintain the entire golf complex, including
merchandise. He went on to list the advantages
such as satisfying the covenant with Bond owners,
that the City would receive the total profit, the
City would have control over all physical proper-
ties, type of service, prices, products sold, and
personnel, that ultimate responsibility would be
easily identifiable, and others. He reminded the
Council that two years ago Johnson had recommended
that the Parks Department operate the golf course
to prove themselves . He said there will always be
a group claiming they can do it for less money and
make more money. Wilson proposed hiring a P.G.A.
Pro on City staff which would reduce the rate of
turnover, noting that the Pro would be interested
in the success of the complex. He noted that
income for 1992 is estimated to be $2 , 800, 000 , and
expenses at $1, 950, 000 for a net profit of
$800, 000. He added that with full City operation,
the City will realize a net profit of $1, 000, 000
per year by the mid-901s. He noted that Seattle
uses a management or professional services con-
tract for their director of golf or golf profes-
sional , and loses $225, 000 a year.
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October 20, 1992
GOLF Wilson noted that the cost per hole to operate
COURSE Riverbend is $72 , 407 . He compared Kent' s net
revenue to other cities, noting that Kent makes
$29, 630 per hole which is twice as much as some of
the contracted courses. Wilson listed problems as
follows: City Administration is expecting too
much (financially) too soon, the City is
attempting to pay for construction cost overrun
from operating revenues, the City is charging
costs and debt service to the complex that were
not anticipated in the financial forecast of
Arthur Andersen, the complex is attempting to
operate without proper needed equipment and
improvements, the negative publicity is affecting
play at the course, the uncertainty of who will
operate and manage the complex is hurting the
morale of the employees, and the morale of the
employees affects the total operation and revenue.
Wilson referred to a letter from Ronald Maus of
Arthur Andersen & Company dated 2/26/87 which
stated that all general and administrative ser-
vices received from the City will be obtained free
of charge or obligation, and that all operations
will be paid for by the golf course, and no com-
pensated operator or concessionaire will be used.
He said that the Council had agreed to buy the 9-
hole and the driving range as open space and they
paid for the 1981 bond issue even though they were
not obligated to. He added that the bond money
was used to help balance the general budget. He
said that unanticipated charges to the golf
complex total $1, 641, 000 which is $700, 000 for
1981 debt service, $400, 000 for administrative
services, $500, 000 for construction cost overrun
for the clubhouse, $25, 000 for the entry sign and
$16, 000 for the golf operational audit.
Wilson noted that the City of Renton purchased
Maplewood and that the general fund is paying 68%,
the golf course 15%, and the water fund 16%. He
said the golf course should not take the blame for
the finances of the City, and that some major
financial demands have been overcome by himself
and his staff. He said the staff is experienced
and dedicated and can manage and operate Riverbend
in the best interest of the City. He said he
needs authority from the City Council and
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October 20, 1992
GOLF Administration to do some fine tuning such as
COURSE equipment and staff adjustments. He noted that
the staff has proven themselves and asked the
Council to consider his proposal to operate
Riverbend.
Doug Schwab noted that the Golf Advisory Board was
formed by the City Council in May, 1992 and
members were appointed by the Mayor. He said that
the Board has met seven times since July, and
emphasized that the Board is aware that the prob-
lems at Riverbend are not staff or personnel-
related, adding that they hold the current em-
ployees in the highest regard. He said the system
is inefficient and expensive to operate. He noted
that the Board' s recommendations on financial
reporting, short term capital expenditures, mer-
chandise sales, and a Director of Golf have been
presented to the Parks Committee. He said they
recommend that the City restructure its involve-
ment in its current unprofitable merchandise sales
business, and that the City hire a Director of
Golf through the use of a management contract. He
said these changes would save the City between
$250, 000-300, 000 and increase revenues by
$100, 000 . Schwab said Council was never sure what
the figures given represented, and pointed out
that Kent has an operating budget of $1, 955, 000.
He said that many problems were due to inadequate
funding or inefficient operations, which included
too many part-time employees, not enough full-time
help, lack of proper maintenance equipment, no
centralized maintenance facility, and not enough
money for buying merchandise inventory, storing
hazardous material safely, putting an irrigation
system in for the Par 3 course, improving the
driving range, improving the greens and cutting
down trees, upgrading the snack bar. He said the
Board agreed that these concerns are legitimate.
Schwab noted that in order to understand the rele-
vance of net profit, one must understand the
philosophy under which each of the golf courses in
the comparison operates. He noted that the golf
course in Spokane shows a very small net profit
but that the reason is because they want to oper-
ate revenue-neutral and allow users to pay the
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October 20, 1992
GOLF lowest cost possible. Schwab said the Board asked
COURSE Mr. Crisp, manager of the JC Penny store in Kent,
to look into the merchandising issue. Mr. Crisp
reported that the gross profit for 1991 was
$5,414, expenses were $136, 000, and that for
January through June of 1992 profits were $9, 949 ,
expenses were $68, 000, for a total two year loss
of $225, 975 on merchandise sales. Schwab said
that in order to break even in the merchandise
sales portion, the City would need to have gross
sales of $600, 000 which is double what it
currently is. He said the majority of the Board
feels merchandise should be sold at Riverbend, but
not by the City.
Gary Johnson noted that the goal of the financial
performance report was simply to produce financial
information that was reflective of the true per-
formance of the golf course. He noted that Kent
taxpayers have subsidized the golf course by
$855, 000 from 1989-91. He noted that during this
period, the net profit was $1, 781, 000 excluding
depreciation expense on fixed assets, interest
expense on approximately $11, 000, 000 worth of bond
indebtedness and the debt service to repay the
principle portion of the $11, 000, 000. Johnson
said that the Advisory Board believes that it
should be the obligation of the Riverbend Golf
Course operation to pay its cost of development
and to reduce or eliminate the subsidy that the
golf course presently gets from the taxpayers. He
said that selling the golf course was an option
but that no one would pay $11, 000, 000 to earn
$550, 000. He noted that in 20 years the City will
have a debt-free golf course which can be operated
in a highly profitable fashion. He clarified for
a man in the audience that the $1, 000, 000 net
income figure is before depreciation and that bond
holders must be repaid. Mr. Schwab said that when
all debts have been paid, the price to play golf
should go down, and the golf complex should not be
required to subsidize other things that are going
on in the City. Schwab noted that as they were
looking for a way to integrate a Director of Golf
into the organization, they found that increasing
the golf budget was impossible, and the complex
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GOLF already had an operating budget that was signifi-
COURSE cantly larger than any in the area. He added that
the complex was operating a money-losing merchan-
dise business, had a debt obligation that it could
not meet, and had a long list of items it was
trying to get funded. He said it was clear to the
Board that if the complex was going to do any of
the things that it wants to do, it would have to
control costs and increase revenues. He said the
Board looked at a variety of plans that integrated
a Golf Director into the organization, and the
final plan was approved. Schwab noted that
although the Parks Director did not attend any
Board meetings he did provide a letter outlining
his plan. He said that Wilson' s plan would cost
the City an additional $100, 000 and would make no
apparent impact on revenues. He explained that
the Board has recommended that the City use a con-
tract to hire a Director of Golf who would be
responsible for staffing and supervising all con-
tract activities of the complex, and added that
the City would control all revenues, set all rates
and fees, and establish all policies for the oper-
ation and use of the facility. He noted that the
Board submitted two organizational charts to the
Parks Committee and the Committee accepted Chart
A-1. He explained that under Chart A-1, the
Director of Golf would be responsible for the
starters, lesson program, range, mini-putt, mer-
chandise, carts, tournaments, and marshalls; the
City would have responsibility for contract over-
sight, auditing and accounting, planning, secur-
ity, janitorial , the snack bar and maintenance.
Schwab pointed out that members of the Board have
met with Bond Counsel, the City Attorney, the
Director of Human Resources and the Director of
Finance to be sure the recommendation is in com-
pliance with all covenants, regulations and
policies. He said this plan will bring account-
ability, incentive, and sound business practices
into the organization, and will allow the City to
improve the facility by freeing up capital for the
improvements and allowing the City to begin to pay
back the taxpayers and to ultimately lower rates
to users.
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October 20, 1992
GOLF Robyn Bartelt asked that a workshop be held to
COURSE review the figures, and expressed concern about
improper comparisons. She questioned figures
related to the cost of selling merchandise at the
driving range, and the Director of Golf Management
contract. She also expressed concern about the
serious morale problem at the complex, noting that
although City employees may be retained, they may
be paid $5 . 00 an hour and receive no benefits.
She. added that there are 15 full-time employees
and 34 part-time employees, and that these are
dedicated employees who should be treated fairly.
Jimmy Cordova stated that he is concerned about
vandalism, fires and other catastrophies which may
affect the golf course. Norm Reger, a nine-year
golf course employee, asked about Mr. Bennett ' s
credentials and experience in the golf business,
noting that it 's not his intent to demean or
attack anyone. He noted that he had asked ques-
tions at the Board meetings but that he did not
get answers from Schwab or Bennett. He clarified
for the Council that his questions are 1) what
does the Committee/Council think that an outside
agency can do for the City that the current PGA
staff and City staff couldn 't do if the City
Finance Department would untie their hands and let
them run it as an enterprise fund as it was
intended, and 2) why does the Committee/Council
need to spend money and time to search nationally
for a golf director when there is one already in
house (Tim Bond) . Reger noted that he, Bond, and
the PGA staff have over 70 years of golf course
management experience. Carrie Wiggins, lead
cashier at Riverbend, said her family was part-
owner and operators of Maplewood Golf Course until
it was sold to the City of Renton. She said she
has many years experience in the business and
feels that they have not had the opportunity to
manage Riverbend. She agreed with Reger that the
majority of members of the Board are not qualified
to make such decisions, and suggested letting the
current staff operate the complex for a year. She
also expressed concern about her job and predicted
a large turnover if a director is brought in.
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October 20, 1992
GOLF Bill Doolittle noted that one week ago at the
COURSE Parks Committee Mr. Schwab distributed and dis-
cussed a packet of information and the Parks
Committee at that time said they would delay
making a decision as to whether or not to accept
those recommendations. He pointed out that the
packet which the Councilmembers received is not
what was presented at that Parks Committee
meeting. He said no comments from the public were
accepted at the Parks Committee meeting of this
date, and pointed out that although Schwab has
said all Advisory Board meetings were open to the
public, he has seen only 2 or 3 notifications in
the newspaper. He noted that it was mentioned
that the Board has met seven times since June and
that he was able to attend one of them. He read
from a newspaper article quoting Mr. Schwab as
follows: "The Golf Advisory Board meetings are
open to the public, however, to get something
accomplished members generally agreed that verbal
public input won't be allowed or will be limited. "
Doolittle disagreed with a statement in the report
recommending a Director of Golf which said that
under the Parks Director' s management of the
Riverbend complex, there has never been an
experienced, knowledgeable or qualified individual
in a position of responsibility to oversee all of
the golf related activities. He commented that
tonight ' s presentation has helped clarify the
situation, but that the figures do not match the
ones in the Golf Advisory Board report. Doolittle
noted that on May 5, 1992 , a motion was passed
creating the position of Golf Director. He said
he does not believe that contracting out fees will
benefit the City, and added that although the
report states that operating costs will be reduced
by $250, 000 and revenues increased by $100, 000 , he
does not see anything indicating how that would be
accomplished.
Ted Laudenback said that the Golf Advisory Board
cannot guarantee that they will put $5, 000, 000
into the City treasury in five years. He noted
that the Parks Department has shown tonight that
they are constantly increasing revenues, and sug-
gested waiting a year. A retired man from the
audience asked why a separate group was created
and urged the Council to leave operation of the
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GOLF complex to the Parks Director. Wayne McDonald, a
COURSE teaching pro at Riverbend and citizen of Kent,
said the employees are proud of the golf course
and are upset at how things have been going. He
said their efforts are being wasted and asked that
the restraints be removed. He said he is willing
to give up part of his commissions for a piece of
up-to-date equipment worth $5, 000, and that they
are not being listened to. Tom Nugent said that
at the first Board meeting the supervisor listed
all the problems, and that the intent of the Board
was to help solve the problems. He pointed out
that the Board is trying to save money so that
equipment can be purchased and problems solved.
Al Swenson said it sounds like the Council and
Board want to get all their money back right away,
which can't be done. He said the City could
operate the complex and make as much money as
anyone else. Steve Dowell said the Council must
decide on one set of numbers, and that they have
an obligation to the bond holders. He recommended
holding a workshop to get clarification on the
figures, consider the input received tonight and
make a decision. Mike Gagley said something is
amiss and the citizens of Kent deserve to have the
Council figure it out.
Wilson clarified that his proposal to make the
golf pro a City employee would not cost an addi-
tional $100, 000. He reiterated that when com-
paring golf courses, the full cost of the course
is not always seen. He said that the reason
equipment cannot be purchased is because the City
is trying to pay off the golf course too quickly,
and that there were unanticipated payments. He
said this could be solved by refinancing, being
given more time, or taking away the 1981 debt. He
asked for the authority to do what the Board is
proposing the Golf Director do. A young man who
is employed at Riverbend said that employees have
had no say in the recommendations and agreed that
a Director would pay lower wages which would
affect the quality of employees and longevity.
Schwab pointed out that the Board wrestled with
the concerns mentioned tonight and has empathy for
the employees, but that the City has no additional
money to put into the complex so other things must
be considered.
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October 20, 1992
GOLF Tim Bond, Interim Acting Head Professional at
COURSE Riverbend, said both factions are very concerned
about the future of the facility. He said he is
confused about the figures and felt more defini-
tion should be given at a workshop. Upon Bond' s
question, McCarthy explained that the intent is
that the golf course be operated as an enterprise
fund, but that they have not been able to pay all
of the debt service. He added that because the
Capital• Improvement Program contributed $506, 000
this year, the City was unable to do other capital
improvements. He explained that there is a
finance charge of $50, 000, and a $10-15, 000 charge
for human resources and law, and noted that all
enterprise funds have these charges. Bond said
that the golf course has to be improved, but that
it cannot be improved without the proper equipment
and golf-oriented people to staff the complex.
Councilmember Johnson explained that at the Parks
Committee meeting this date, it was recommended
that the report of the Golf Advisory Board be
accepted and the capital expenditures recommended
by the Golf Advisory Board be adopted, and that
staff be directed to prepare an RFP to look at the
recommendation that was offered by the Golf Advi-
sory Board in hiring a Golf Director under Plan A-
1. He noted that the Parks Director presented an
alternative plan for consideration, and the Com-
mittee recommended that another meeting be held to
look at both plans and make a recommendation at a
later date.
Regarding comments that employees are concerned
about their jobs, Johnson noted that there is no
guarantee that anyone in this or any other organi-
zation will always have a job. He also stated
that every department in the City has legitimate
ideas regarding how money should be spent, and
that priorities must be taken into consideration.
Woods noted that many volunteer hours have been
put into the preparation of reports, and that
acceptance of the reports in no way implies
approval or disapproval. SHE MOVED to accept the
report of the Golf Advisory Board. Orr seconded
and the motion carried. SHE LATER MOVED to make
Mr. Wilson' s report a part of the record. Houser
seconded and the motion carried. Woods then asked
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October 20, 1992
GOLF that McCarthy and other staff members bring to
COURSE Council a financial analysis so that they could
meet again in the reasonably near future to delib-
erate on it. McCarthy noted that the information
can be compiled and asked Mr. Wilson and Mr.
Schwab to work with him. He recommended returning
to the Parks Committee within a month with a new
set of figures for the month of September and
working to come up with a compromise.
Doolittle noted that the Parks Department today
recommended spending $100, 000 from the CIP next
year, and said he would not want to see that slip
through the cracks while a compromise is being
worked out. Schwab asked that a timeline be set
and the Mayor suggested working that out with con-
cerned individuals after the meeting.
APPOINTMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q)
Appointment to Kent Bicycle Advisory Board.
CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Monte
Smithson 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.
BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30)
1993 Preliminary Budget. AUTHORIZATION to set
November 3 , 1993 , as the date for a public hearing
on the 1993 preliminary budget, which includes the
1993 component of the City' s Capital Improvement
Program.
(REPORTS - ITEM 7G)
1993 Preliminary Budget. As Finance Director
McCarthy distributed the 1993 Preliminary Budget,
Mayor Kelleher suggested that since the last
scheduled public hearing on this item falls on
election day, that another hearing be scheduled in
order to receive the maximum amount of input into
the process. McCarthy noted that the document
contains four components: balancing the operating
budget, reestablishing the capital improvement
fund, enhancing the contingency fund, and planning
for the future. He noted that the proposal to
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October 20, 1992
BUDGET balance the operating budget is the same as
proposed in former City Administrator Chow' s memo
of July 20, 1992 , which includes non-personnel
cost reductions, permanent revenue enhancements,
revising salary and benefit increase from 3 . 6% to
1. 8%, and the layoff of 11 full-time employees.
He noted that the proposal includes funding a num-
ber of projects in 1993 through the Capital
Improvement Fund, and using some one-time only
funds to reestablish the Contingency Fund. He
explained that the Council would like an increase
of 1% and the proposal in the budget is to
increase it 3 . 5% . McCarthy noted that planning
for the future includes involving staff to come up
with ideas, maintaining the hiring freeze for non-
critical positions, and authorizing hiring of
critical positions.
McCarthy explained that the Budget Committee
usually meets on. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the
month, but could meet every Monday until the
budget is adopted. He said a workshop for Council
could be held on November 10 and the budget be
adopted on November 17 or December 1. He noted
that a public hearing is scheduled for November
3rd and another could be held on November 17 . He
explained that if there is a meeting on the loth,
it would be to hear the report of the Budget Com-
mittee. The Mayor assured Councilmembers they
will have the opportunity to ask any questions
they may have.
Transitional Housing. Mayor Kelleher invited the
�,- Councilmembers to a groundbreaking ceremony at
�- 10 : 00 on Friday, October 23 , for a new transi-
tional housing project for victims of domestic
violence. He noted that the City of Kent has
contributed Block Grant money to the project.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting. Orr announced that
she will be unable to attend the meeting scheduled
for October 21 with the Chamber of Commerce. She
pointed out that department heads and staff are
trying to meet the Council ' s target issues and
changes in midstream impact what they do. She
commended the three department heads who have
worked together on the permit process.
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October 20, 1992
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R)
ADDED ITEM
City Council Excused Absence. APPROVAL of a
request from Councilmember white for an excused
absence from the October 20, 1992 Council meeting
due to illness.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S)
ADDED ITEM
City Council Excused Absence. APPROVAL of a
request from Councilmember Woods for an excused
absence from the November 3 , 1992 Council meeting
since she will be out of town.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
ADDED ITEM
City Representation. Johnson distributed copies
of a proposed resolution regarding City represen-
tation before boards, commissions, or agencies
outside the City of Kent and MOVED that it be
referred to the Operations Committee for consid-
eration. Woods seconded. The motion carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the
bills received through October 15, 1992 after
auditing by the Operations Committee at its
meeting at 3 : 00 p.m. on October 20, 1992 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/1-10/15/92 123191-123831 $2 , 579, 100. 39
Approval of checks issued for payroll :
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/20/92 01177619-01178074 $ 684, 856. 79
REPORTS Public Safety Committee. Mann distributed copies
of a proposed resolution in regard to establishing
a task force to investigate the feasibility of
creating a Kent Youth Center. He asked that it be
submitted to the Operations Committee for study
and encouraged them to determine the mix and
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October 20, 1992
REPORTS number of committee members on the task force. He
added that he hopes this would be a place where
youth could get help finding their own business or
career, and that Chamber of Commerce members would
take an active role in introducing teens to their
various businesses.
Glen Hancock, former owner of the Kent Recreation
Center, said he has been working for the past 3
-171z2z years to provide a place to get kids off the
streets. He noted that youth over 16 can go to
dance halls, but that there is no place for kids
under 16. He said this results in that age group
hanging out on the streets breaking windows,
breaking into shops, and stealing. He noted that
he has a tentative lease for the thrift store on
4th and Meeker to be used as a community center.
He said that the community center would not use
tax payers money, that 30 jobs would be created,
that it would save $384 , 000 in day care fees, and
would put nearly $1, 000, 000 into the economy. He
added that he would like to set up a teen employ-
ment agency, and a day care for children 2 -1--/-2-5
years old for low-income people. He noted that
Police Chief Crawford is on the Board of Directors
of Community Recreation Centers, Inc. , and is
familiar with this project. Mayor Kelleher asked
that this issue be discussed by the Operations
Committee and that Mr. Hancock and Councilmember
Mann be notified of the date it will be on the
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 p.m.
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Brenda Jacob r, CMC
City Cler
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Kent City Council Meeting
iNy�"r Date November 3 , 1992
Vt Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: REVISION TO URBAN GROWTH AREAS - RESOLUTION
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approval of Resolution 0,�
adopting an Interim Urban Growth Area for the City of Kent, as
recommended by the City Council Planning Committee on October
20, 1992 .
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution and Planning Committee Minutes of
October 20, 1992 .
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee 2-0 (Bennett absent but
agreed to placement on Consent Calendar
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3C ;�\
CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
OCTOBER 20, 1992
PAGE 3
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the Visioning Program Implementation Plan and recommended
that it go before the Council on November 3 . Motion carried.
REVISIONS TO URBAN GROWTH AREAS - (K. O'NEILL)
Planner Kevin O'Neill presented a revised interim urban growth area
map and distributed a map of the previous interim urban growth area
boundary for comparison purposes. At the September 15 Planning
Committee meeting, based on comments received from adjacent cities
specifically Sea Tac, staff was directed to revise the map so that
the boundary does not overlap the boundaries of any other
incorporated city. He pointed out that the map has been amended to
exclude areas within Tukwila, Sea Tac and Des Moines to the west of
the city limits. The map has also been revised to exclude the
Renton watershed area which is located to the south of SE 192nd
Street, as well as exclude area to the north of SE 196th Street
which the Soos Creek Plan identifies as part of Renton' s urban
growth area.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the revised interim urban growth boundary map and asked
that a resolution be prepared for the Council. Motion carried.
This item will be forwarded to the Council on November 3 .
PERMIT PROCESS REPORT (J. HARRIS)
Chair Leona Orr announced that although this item is listed as an
action item, no action will be taken today due to the absence of
the third Committee member.
Paul Morford stated he chaired the Chamber of Commerce committee
which started out with tenant improvements and was chair of the
Mayor' s task force which included the whole permit process. The
committee looked through all the permits and had good
representation from the City (city administrator, city
councilmember, city attorney, an architect) . The committee feels
this process must start with an organization with the product being
to get the permit out. Mr. Morford used an analogy of a car going
down an assembly line. Staff wants to get permits out in a timely
manner but they also want to get them out safe. A car going down
a Detroit assembly line certainly needs to come out safe but it
also needs to come out in a timely manner. Based on this analogy
and discussions with department heads and staff, the committee
feels a small organization with a cross-trained staff is needed.
Raul Ramos stated in 1989 when the Council was discussing the
development of the Centennial Center, they expressed the strong
desire to have a permit center where people can go to receive
centralized services and an organization of people, with similar
expertise who would work on similar permits. There have been some
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of
the City of Kent, Washington, regarding
adoption of City of Kent Interim Urban
Growth Area Boundary.
WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act
requires that each county establish an Urban Growth Area, within
which urban growth, future annexation, and future incorporations
shall occur, as outlined in RCW 36.70A. 110; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Act also requires the
adoption and ratification of Countywide Planning Policies, which
are to provide a county-wide framework from which local
comprehensive plans are to be development (RCW 36. 70A. 210) , and
which were adopted by the King County Council on July 6, 1992 and
ratified by the Kent City Council on September 1 , 1992 , and which
established an Urban Growth Area for King County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Kent Administration Growth
Management Work Program outlines the designation of an urban growth
area as a Planning Department work task; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department prepared four
alternatives for an interim urban growth area for consideration by
the Planning Commission and City Council ; and
WHEREAS, the Kent Planning Commission considered these
four alternatives in a workshop on May 11, 1992 , and a public
hearing on June 8 , 1992 , and made a recommendation to the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Planning Committee reviewed the
Planning Commission' s recommendation on June 16, August 4, and
August 18, 1992 , and after further consideration made a
recommendation to the City Council ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the recommendation of
the Planning Committee on September 1, 1992 ; and
WHEREAS, The City Council Planning Committee considered
the Interim Urban Growth Area Boundary on September 15, and October
20, 1992 , and revised the boundary so that it does not encroach
into the corporate limits of any other city; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent Interim Urban Growth Area
Boundary, attached hereto marked as Exhibit A, and incorporated
herein by this reference, are hereby approved and adopted by the
City of Kent City Council .
Section 2 . The Interim Urban Growth Area Boundary shall
function as the area within which the City shall prepare its
Comprehensive Plan as required by the Washington State Growth
Management Act. The boundary shall be interim until the
Comprehensive Plan is approved by the City Council.
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Section 3 . The Interim Urban Growth Area Boundary shall
provide the framework within which the City will define its future
annexation area.
Section 4 . The Interim Urban Growth Area Boundary
attached hereto shall be filed with the City Clerk and in the
office of the Planning Department and made available for public
inspection.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this _ 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 November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: STRATFORD ARMS PHASE II APPEAL - #RZ-92-1
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set November 17 , 1992
as the date for a public hearing to consider an appeal by SDM
Properties of the denial by the Hearing Examiner of the
Stratford Arms Phase II Rezone application RZ-92-1. The
property is located 660 feet north of SE 256th Street at 113th
Ave. SE. A public hearing on the application for this rezone
was held on August 19, 1992 by the Hearing Examiner.
3 . EXHIBITS: None.
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(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. 3D�k
9 U(
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` Date November 3 . 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: SIGNAL COORDINATION PLAN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for the Mayor to sign an
Interlocal Agreement with Tukwila, Renton, King County and
WSDOT for the development of a coordination plan for traffic
signals in the Green River Valley. This agreement has been
prepared to approve Phase I of this joint effort.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Public Works Director, Draft copy of
agreement; Excerpt from Public Works Committee Minutes
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Unanimous vote of Public Works Committee (2-0
Jim White absent) , but agreeing to placement on Consent
Calendar
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO /X1 YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3E
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 14, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM o0
RE: SIGNAL COORDINATION PLAN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Staff has been working with Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT
on the development of a coordination plan for traffic signals in
the Green River Valley.
An interlocal agreement has been prepared to approve Phase I of
this joint effort. The Phase I work will include information
gathering and grant application for various funding sources.
Additional phases of the project which would include the
preliminary engineering of identified projects will be addressed
through supplements to this agreement.
We are recommending the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
D R A F T
9/17/92
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
ESTABLISHING THE GREEN RIVER VALLEY
SIGNAL COORDINATION PLAN
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this day of August, 1992, by and
between the City of Tukwila (hereafter "Tukwila") , the City of Kent (hereafter
"Kent") , the City of Renton (hereafter "Renton") , King County ("County") , and
the Washington State Department of Transportation ("WSDOT") for the purpose of
coordinating traffic signals in the Green River Valley according to the
provisions set forth below as authorized by Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code
of Washington.
1. Duration. This Agreement shall be in full force and effect, once
executed by all parties, for a period of 18 months. Any party to this
Agreement may terminate its participation by providing written notice to all
other parties any time before 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial
18 month term.
2, organization and composition. No separate legal entity is hereby
created. An informal administrative entity is created, consisting of one or
more representatives from each of the parties to this Agreement. A joint
board responsible for administering the administrative entity shall be
established consisting initially of the Tukwila city Engineer or his designee,
the Kent Traffic Engineer or his designee, the Renton
Transportation Director or his designee, the King county Traffic
Engineer or his designee, and the WSDOT District .No. 1 Traffic Engineer or his
designee. Each of these joint administrative board members shall be entitled
to one vote on any matter put to a vote. Full Committee consensus,will be
required for grant applications and acceptance, distribution of grant
resources, technical issues, and similar multijurisdictional signal
coordination issues. No commitments of money can be made beyond those stated
in this agreement. _
In addition to the voting joint administrators referenced above, the
joint board shall be advised by other necessary or proper persons, including
but not limited to representatives from Federal Highway Administration, Metro,
and the Puget Sound Regional Council. Auburn, SeaTac and Federal Way will be
advisors and possible future administrators.
3. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to provide coordinated
traffic signals throughout the Green River Valley. The Green River Valley is
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 1
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 14, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM n0
RE: SIGNAL COORDINATION PLAN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
Staff has been working with Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT
on the development of a coordination plan for traffic signals in
the Green River Valley.
An interlocal agreement has been prepared to approve Phase I of
this joint effort. The Phase I work will include information
gathering and grant application for various funding sources.
Additional phases of the project which would include the
preliminary engineering of identified projects will be addressed
through supplements to this agreement.
We are recommending the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement.
the area approximately bounded by ,SR-515 on the east, SR-516 on the south, SR-
99 on the west, and I-405 on the north. There are two phases. Phase 1 work
items are a, b, c and d. Phase 2 work items are a and f. Administrative
items are g through k. Phase 1 work is the initial information compilation
for grant application. Phase 1 signal coordination will start with
Interurban/W Valley Road (SR 181) between Southcenter Boulevard and SR 516 and
with South 180th Street/SW 43rd Street between Southcenter Parkway and SR 515.
Additional signals may be coordinated in the future.
The Phase 2 work is foreseen as "PS&E" work to implement signal coordination
which includes items e and f. Phase 2 will begin after the completion of
Phase 1 and after monies have been committed to the project by grant agencies.
Phase 2 will begin when a supplemental agreement is made to this agreement and
is approved by the participating agencies.
These purposes may be achieved by one or more items including but not limited
to the following:
a. Phase 1 would be the "seed work" including conducting
"before" studies, quantifying congestion, potential air quality improvements,
travel speeds, pollution emissions and fuel consumption; predicting changes in
the travel speeds, pollutants and fuel consumption that could'be made by
making signal coordination improvements and predicting-how potential benefits
such as reduced vehicular emissions and fuel consumption could be applied to
other major arterials in the central Puget Sound region;
b. Identifying funding sources for the improvements, including
competing for federal "ISTEA" funds; preparation of a TIA grant.for a
multijurisdictional signal coordination project that would provide
interconnect, timing plans, timing plan implementation, evaluation and
adjustments; -
C. Preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and providing the
coordination work between FHWA, WSDOT, King County, Tukwila, Renton, Kent,
Metro, and others as appropriate;
d. Providing Phase 1 reports to each of the Parties as
follows: METRO (3) , FHWA (3) , PSRC (3) , TIA (5) , King County (5) , Renton (5) ,
Kent (5) WSDOT Headquarters (5) ; and Tukwila (5) , Auburn (2) , SeaTac (2) and
Federal Way (2) .
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 2
Phase 2 work is foreseen as grant funded work:
e. Preparing interconnect wiring and timing plans, identifying
coordination parameters of existing timing, and future timing plans for a
fully coordinated system;
f. Preparing cost estimates for hardware needs, interconnect
needs, timing plan preparation for weekday peaks and off peaks and Sundays,
Saturday plans, and special events such as major shopping, snow, or other such
incidents, and investigating the need for the alternative of a master
controller or coordination between master controllers, and for timing
implementation;
Administrative items include:
q. The Green River Valley Signal Coordination committee will
approve Phase 1 and Phase 2 scope of work. Members of the Committee will
provide information to their jurisdictions and obtain appropriate approvals;
h. The Green River Valley Signal Coordination Committee will
approve any Phase 2 construction contract scope of work and a supplemental
agreement is required for any Phase 2 work.
i. The City of Tukwila will be the lead agency and is
authorized to enter a contract and direct the selected consultant or other
contractors in accord with committee consensus on the scope of work, to accept
the work as complete with committee consensus, and to make 'progress payment(s)
to the selected consultant or other contractors. Funds for the:work will be
paid to Tukwila for the work and set in a special account for Green River
Valley signal coordination work as provided in paragraph 4, below; and
j . The Green River Valley Signal coordination Committee will' -
elect a chairperson from the voting representatives set forth in paragraph 2.
k. Any unspent funds will be returned to the contributing party
in proportion to their funding contribution for Phase 1. Funds from a
contributing party will not be returned to a party terminating Phase 1 after
the selected consultant is contracted. Any Phase 2 funding will follow the
same method unless the agreement is amended.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 3
1, CFR 48 shall be incorporated in any consultant agreement
that may have federal participation.
4. The joint administrative board shall establish a special account
with the Finance Director of the City of Tukwila. This fund shall be
designated "Operating Account of the Green River Valley Signal Coordination
Plan Joint Board". Each party to this Agreement will provide $6,500 for the
Phase 1 study and grant application, with the exception of Kent, who will
provide information of their signal evaluation study and provide peak hour
turning movement counts; and other related information as "in-kind"
contribution.
5. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Each party to this Agreement
agrees to in and hold harmless the other parties for and against all
claims or damages of any type, including reasonable attorneys fees, arising
out of any act or omission of such indemnifying party. To the extent fault is
attributable to more than one party hereto, the obligation to indemnify and
hold harmless shall extend only to the extent of such fault.
6. This Agreement may be modified by:
a. District Administrator as to WSDOT elements and future
additions; and/or
b. King County Public Works Director as to Ring -County elements
and future additions, as to when the elements and future addition would be
defined in a multijurisdictional memorandum of understanding for signal
coordination work.
7. NONDISCRIMINATION. .All parties to this agreement concur that
consultants contracted for this work shall meet King County nondiscrimination
requirements. King County Code Chapters 12.16 and 12.18 are incorporated by
reference as if fully set forth herein and the Consultant agrees to abide by
all the conditions of said Chapters. Failure by the Consultant to comply with
any requirements of these Chapters shall be a material breach of contract.
a. During the performance of this Contract, neither the
Consultant nor any party subcontracting under the authority of this Contract
shall discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, nationality,
creek, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or presence of any sensory,
mental, or physical handicap in the employment or application for employment
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 4
or in the administration or delivery or services or any other benefits under
this Contract.
The Consultant shall comply fully with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, ordinances, executive orders and regulations which prohibit such
discrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to, RCW Chapter 49.60
and Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
b. If the Consultant fails to comply with King County Code
Chapter 12.16, such failure shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter and a
material breach of this Contract. Such breach shall be grounds for
cancellation, termination or suspension of this Contract, in whole or in part.
C. During the performance of this Contract, neither the
Consultant nor any party subconsulting under the authority of this Contract
shall engage in unfair employment practices as defined by King County Code,
Chapter 12.18.
It is unfair employment practice for any:
(1) employer or labor organization to discriminate against any person
with respect to referral, hiring, tenure, promotion, terms, conditions, wages
or other privileges of employment;
(2) employment agency or labor organization to discriminate against
any person with respect to membership rights and privileges, admission to or
participation in any guidance program, apprenticeship training program, or
other occupational training program;
(3) employer, employment .agency, or labor organization to print,
circulate, or cause to be printed, published or circulated, any statement,
advertisement, or publication relating to employment or membership, or to use
any form of application therefore, which indicates any discrimination unless
based upon a bona fide occupation qualification;
(4) employment agency to discriminate against any person with respect
to any reference for employment or assignment to a particular job
classification;
(5) employer, employment agency or a labor organization to retaliate
against any person because this person has opposed any practice forbidden by
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 5
King County Code Chapter 12.18 or because that person has made a charge,
testified or assisted in any manner in any investigation, proceeding or
hearing initiated under the provision of King County Code, Chapter 12.18;
(6) publisher, firm, corporation, organization or association
printing, publishing or circulating any newspaper, magazine or other written
publication to print or cause to be printed or circulated any advertisement
with knowledge that the same is in violation of King County Code Section
12.18.040 C. , or to segregate and separately designate advertisements as
applying only to men and women unless such discrimination is reasonably
necessary to the normal operation of the particular business, enterprise or
employment, unless based upon a bone fide occupational qualification; and/or
(7) employer to prohibit any person from speaking in a language other
than English in the workplace unless:
A. the employer can show that requiring that employees speak
English at certain times is justified by business necessity, and
B. the employer informs employees of the requirement and the
consequences of violating the rule.
S. MINORITY AND WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES... King County Code
Chapter 4.18 is incorporated by reference as is fully set forth herein and the
Consultant agrees to abide by all the conditions of said Chapter. Failure by
the Consultant to comply with any requirements of this Chapter shall be a
material breach of contract.
During the term of this Contract, the Consultant shall:
A. Comply, as to tasks and proportionate dollar amount
throughout the term of this Contract, with minority/women's business
utilization requirements specified in the County's request for proposal and
identified in this Contract. If this Contract is awarded to a firm or
individual certified by the State of Washington Office of Minority and Women's
Business Enterprise and recognized by King County as a minority or women's
business, the minority/women's business set-aside provision shall not apply
provided that the certified firm shall perform at least 25% of the work of
this contract itself.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 6
B. Request approval for any proposed substitution of
minority/women's businesses.
The King County office of Civil Rights and Compliance will approve the
substitution of a certified minority/women's business when:
1. The minority/women's business cannot perform the
necessary tasks; or
2. The minority/women's business is unwilling to perform
the necessary tasks.
C. Comply with the original Contract percentage use of minority
business enterprises and/or women's business enterprises whenever Contract
supplements, amendments or change orders are made which affect the total
dollar value of this Contract.
D. Not engage in agreements between a responding party and a
minority business enterprise and/or women's business enterprise in which said
minority and/or women's business enterprise promises not to provide
subcontracting quotations to other responding or potential responding parties.
E. Meet the goals of the Contract for contracting with
minority/women's business enterprises. Goals for this-Contract and any
subsequent supplements, changes, or amendments to it are 0 % for minority
business and 0 % for women's businesses or a combined M/WB goal of -0 $.
Minority and woman-owned firms utilized to fill these requirements must have
been certified by the state of Washington Office of Minority and Women's
Business Enterprises and recognized by the Director of the King_County
Department of executive .Administration prior to the time the proposal is
submitted.
Minority/Women's Business (M/WB) Liquidated Damages: The County in
general, and the M/WB program in particular, are damaged when a contract, or
portion of a contract, to be performed by a minority/women's business is not
actually performed by a minority/women's business in compliance with King
County Code Chapter 4.18. Because the actual amount of such damage is not
reasonably calculable, the parties agree and stipulate that liquidated damages
equal to the dollar value of the utilization lost to the County due to the
violation, not to exceed 10% of the total dollar value of the Contract, shall
be the amount required to compensate the County for resulting delays in
carrying out the purpose of the program, the costs of meeting utilization
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 7
goals through additional contracts, the administrative costs of investigation
and enforcement and other damages and costs caused by the violation.
The Consultant shall be liable to the County for such liquidated damages
in the event the Consultant or a subconsultant fails to perform a commercially
useful function and/or operates as a broker, front, conduit, or pass-through,
as defined in King County Code, Chapter 4.18.
F. Maintain relevant records and information necessary to
document compliance with King County Code, Chapter 4.18, and- the Consultant's
utilization of minority and women's business in its overall public and private
business activities, and shall include the right of the County to inspect such
record.
9. SECTION 504 AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. The Consultant
shall complete a Disability Self Evaluation Questionnaire regarding its
ability to provide programs and services to persons with disabilities mandated
by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, (504) and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) . The Consultant will prepare a
Corrective Action Plan for the structural and/or programmatic changes
necessary at its premises for compliance with Section 504 and the ADA. The
Consultant shall return a notarized Disability Assurance of Compliance form
and the Corrective Action Plan with the contract. The-Disability Assurance of
Compliance form and the Corrective Action Plan must be reviewed by the King
County Office of Civil Rights and Compliance before the contract will be
signed. -
Please note that if the Consultant has previously submitted the
Disability Assurance of Compliance form and Corrective Action Plan to the
County, it is exempt from filing the Disability form .for the current
contractual year, provided that the Consultant is in the same location. In
this instance, the Consultant will attach copy of the original signed
Assurance of Compliance form affirming continued efforts to comply with
Section 504 and the ADA of 1990.
10. Copies of this Agreement shall be filed with the City Clerk of
each municipal party hereto, the King County Auditor, and the Secretary of
State of the State of Washington.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 8
CITY OF TUKWILA
DATED:
Mayor John W. Rants
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF KENT
DATED:
Mayor Dan Kelleher
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF RENTON
DATED:
Mayor Earl Clymer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF TFiE CITY ATTORNEY
KING COUNTY
DATED:
County Executive Tim Hill
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DATED:
District 1 Administrator
Ron Anderson
CD.DI8.SIGNAL
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - Page 9
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 219 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs . Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent Is participation, at
this time, is staff time only; some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies . Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this.
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions.
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave . SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements . The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions. The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
of accepting the bill of sale for sewer and water extensions as
complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval .
Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval .
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets. Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area. Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts, some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14, 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds .
Ed White' s recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal. When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs, more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians. As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.
Kent City Council Meeting
Date November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: BILL OF SALE - CANTERBURY 401
2 . SUMMARY STAJEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works \\
Committee, acceptance of the bill of sale and warranty
agreement submitted by Canterbury 401 for continuous operation
and maintenance of approximately 1, 088 feet of water main
extension, 1, 038 feet of sanitary sewer extension, 901 feet of
street improvements and 2, 180 feet of storm sewer improvements
constructed in the vicinity of 100th Ave. S.E. & S.E. 248th St.
and release of bonds after expiration of the maintenance
period.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes;
vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (2-0) White absent but
agreeing to placement on Consent Calendar
(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. 3F )k
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 14, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM �
RE: CANTERBURY 401 BILL OF SALE
EASTWOOD 403 BILL OF SALE
Chaffey Corporation, the developer of Canterbury 401 and Eastwood
403 plats, has completed the water, : sewer, street, and storm
improvements for these two plats. The Canterbury improvements are
in the vicinity of 100th Ave SE and SE 248th; Eastwood improvements
are in the vicinity of 100th Ave SE and SE 244th.
We recommend the Bills of Sale be accepted and bonds released after
the one year maintenance period.
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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs . Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent ' s participation, at
this time, is staff time only;, some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies . Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this.
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions .
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
-� Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave . SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements. The Committee unanimously recommended
approval .
Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions . The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
of accepting the bill of sale for sewer and water extensions as
complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets. Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85 ; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area. Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts, some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14, 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds.
Ed White' s recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal. When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs, more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians. As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: BILL OF SALE - EASTWOOD 403
2 . SUMMARY ST ENT: As recommended by the Public Works
Committee, cceptance of the bill of sale and warranty
agreement submitted by Eastwood 403 for continuous operation
and maintenance of approximately 1, 200 feet of water main
extension, 11410 feet of sanitary sewer extension, 1, 134 feet
of street improvements and 1, 634 feet of storm sewer
improvements constructed in the vicinity of 100th Ave. S.E. &
S.E. 244th St. and release of bonds after expiration of the
maintenance period.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes;
vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (2-0) White absent but
agreeing to placement on Consent Calendar
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO___Z_ 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
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 14, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM -W
RE: CANTERBURY 401 BILL OF SALE
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Chaffey Corporation, the developer of Canterbury 401 and Eastwood
403 plats, has completed the water, : sewer, street, and storm
improvements for these two plats. The Canterbury improvements are
in the vicinity of 100th Ave SE and SE 248th; Eastwood improvements
are in the vicinity of 100th Ave SE and SE 244th.
We recommend the Bills of Sale be accepted and bonds released after
the one year maintenance period.
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CITY Or KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs . Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent ' s participation, at
this time, is staff time only; some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies . Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this.
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions.
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave. SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements . The Committee unanimously recommended
approval .
Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of _Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions. The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
of accepting the bill of sale for sewer and water extensions as
complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval .
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets. Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area. Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts, some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14, 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds.
Ed White' s recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal . When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs , more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians . As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.
Kent City Council Meeting
' Date November 3 . 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: BILL OF SALE - MERIDIAN GREEN II APARTMENTS
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works'----\,
Committee, 1kcceptance of the bill of sale and warranty \
agreement s bmitted by Meridian Green II Apartments for
continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 1, 058
feet of water main extension, and 646 feet of sanitary sewer
extension constructed in the vicinity of 114th Ave S.E. and
Kent Kangley and release of bonds after expiration of the
maintenance period.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes;
vicinity map
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (2-0) , White absent but
agreeing to Placement on Consent Calendar
(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
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 14, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM: DON WICKSTROM �
RE: MERIDIAN GREEN II APARTMENTS BILL OF SALE
Regatta Limited Partnership, the developer for Meridian Green II
Apartments has completed the water and sewer extensions in the
vicinity of 114th Ave SE and Kent Kangley.
We recommend the Bill of Sale be accepted and bonds released after
the one year maintenance period.
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CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs. Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent ' s participation, at
this time, is staff time only; some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies. Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this .
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions.
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave. SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements. The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
-J Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions. The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
of accepting the bill of sale for sewer and water extensions as
complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets . Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area . Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts, some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14, 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds .
Ed White 's recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal . When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs, more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians . As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.
^� Kent City Council Meeting
\ i Date November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: BILL OF SALE - RAINIER PROPERTIES REMODEL
2 . SUMMARY ST MENT: As recommended by the Public Works - --
Committee, ceptance of the bill of sale and warranty
agreement submitted by Rainier Properties Remodel for
continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 220 feet
of storm sewer improvements constructed in the vicinity of 310
N. Washington Avenue and release of bonds after expiration of
the maintenance period.
3 . EXHIBITS: Excerpt from Public Works Committee minutes;
vicinity map
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (2-0) White absent but
agreeing to placement on Consent Calendar
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO > YES
FISCALJPERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
October 15, 1992
TO: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
FROM• DON WICKSTROM '00
RE: RAINIER PROPERTIES REMODEL
Rainier Properties Diamond Parking Inc. has completed the storm
system improvements for the Rainier Properties remodel at 310 North
Washington. We are recommending the bill of sale be accepted and
the bonds released after the required maintenance period.
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complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
--*�, Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval .
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets. Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area. Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts , some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14, 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds.
Ed White's recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal. When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs, more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians . As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.
CITY Or KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMMEE
OCTOBER 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs . Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent' s participation, at
this time, is staff time only; some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies. Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this .
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions.
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave. SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements . The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions . The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
Kent City Council Meeting
Date November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: UTILITY TAX ORDINANCE
2 . SUMMARY ST XPMENT: As recommended by the Operations
Committee, option of Ordinance No. ,J0 amending Chapter 3 . 04
of the Kent City Code to change the quarterly tax remittance of
3 . 04 . 080 to a monthly tax remittance; and to add Section
3 . 04 . 090 to require taxpayers to keep and provide records; and
to add Section 3 . 04 . 100 to authorize the Finance Director to
make assessments when taxpayers fail or refuse to pay taxes;
and to add Section 3 . 04 . 110 to provide a credit for any
overpayment; and to provide Section 3 . 04 . 120 to provide an
appeal procedure; and to add 3 . 04 . 130 to make it unlawful to
file a false return; and to add Section 3 . 04 . 140 to provide a /
civil penalty for non-compliance.
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4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee (2-0) White absent but
agreeing to placement on Consent Calendar
(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. 3J y�
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ORDINANCE NO.
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City of Kent, Washington, relating to utility
�! taxes; amending Chapter 3 . 04 (Ordinance No.
2758) of the Kent City Code to change 3 . 04 . 080
to require a monthly tax remittance; and to
{ add Section 3 . 04 . 090 to require taxpayers to
keep and provide records; and to add Section
3 . 04 . 100 to authorize the Finance Director to
make tax assessments when taxpayers fail or
refuse to pay taxes; and to add Section
3 . 04 . 110 to provide a credit for any
overpayment; and to provide Section 3 . 04 . 120
to provide an appeal procedure; and
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3 . 04 . 130 to make it unlawful to file a false
return; and to add Section 3 . 04 . 140 to provide
a civil penalty for non-compliance.
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Section 1. Kent City Code (KCC) Chapter 3 . 04 (Ordinance
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3 . 04 . 080. UTILITY TAX WHEN DUE. The utility tax
;' imposed by Section 3 . 04 . 040 of this Chapter shall be due and
,; payable in quart-e� monthly installments and remittance thereof
shall be made on or before the last day of the following month nemt
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provided by the Finance Department, which return shall contain a
statement by the taxpayer, stating the amount of tax for which he
is liable for the preceding efaarterly monthly period, under- and i
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; reported are full and true and that he the taxpayer knows the same
to be se true; which statement shall be signed by the taxpayer or
: authorized agent. Taxpayers expected to owe less than $1000 . 00 per
1month may submit taxes on a quarterly basis taxes shall be due on
; the last day of the month following the end of the quarter in which
; the tax accrued. Ouarterly period for the purpose of this Chapter
shall mean each (3) month period of the calendar Year.
3 . 04 . 090. TAXPAYER'S RECORDS. Each taxpaver shall keep
records reflecting the amount of his gross operating revenues on
services within the City, and such records shall be open at all
' reasonable times to the inspection of the Finance Director or his
; duly authorized subordinates for verification of said tax returns
,' or for the filing of a tax of a taxpayer who fails to make such a
return.
3 . 04 . 100 . FAILURE TO MAKE RETURNS OR TO PAY TAXES IN
( FULL. If any taxpayer fails neglects or refuses to make his
I' return as when required herein the Finance Director is authorized
to determine the amount of tax payable and by mail to notify such
taxpayer of the amount so determined The amount so fixed shall
thereupon be the tax and be immediately due and payable together
;; With penalty and interest Delinquent taxes including any
; penalty are subject to an interest charge of twelve percent (12%)
; per year (or one percent (1%) a month) on any unpaid balance from
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the date the tax Payment became due as provided in Kent City Code
3 04 080 until Paid.
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by this Chapter, or in excess of such tax shall upon request of
the taxpayer be credited against any tax due or to become due from
such taxpayer hereunder, or upon the taxpayer ceasing to do
( business in the City, be refunded to the taxpayer.
3 . 04 . 120. APPEAL TO HEARING EXAMINER. Any taxpayer
aggrieved by the amount of tax interest or penalties determined
by the Finance Director to be due under the provisions of this
!' Chapter may appeal such determinations to the City Hearing Examiner
in accordance with and subject to the provisions set forth in
i! Kent City Code Section 2 . 54 . Taxpayers shall be required to remit
; the amounts determined to be due under this Chapter prior to film
an appeal .
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3 . 04 . 130 . FALSE RETURNS. It is unlawful for any person
subject to this Chapter to fail or refuse to pay the tax when due,
or for any person to make any false or fraudulent application or
jreturn or any false statement or representation in or in
connection with such return or to aid or abet another in any
attempt to evade payment of the tax or any part thereof or to
testify falsely upon any investigation of the correctness of a
return upon the hearing of an appeal or in any manner hinder or
delay the City or any of its officers in carrying out the
provisions of this Chapter.
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3 . 04 . 140. NON-COMPLIANCE - CIVIL PENALTY. Any person,
firm or corporation subject to this Chapter, who refuses to make
tax returns or to pay tax when due or who makes a false statement
or representation in or in connection with a utility tax return, or
who otherwise violates or refuses to comply with this Chapter, is
subject to a cumulative penalty in the amount of seventy-five
dollars ($75 00) per day for each violation. All penalties
thereon shall constitute a debt to the City and may be collected by
court Proceedings , which remedy shall be in addition to all other
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jiinvalidity of any clause sentence paragraph subdivision,
section or portion of this ordinance or the invalidity of the
application thereof to any Person or circumstances shall not affect
lithe validity of the remainder of this ordinance or the validity of
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Section 4 . Effective Date. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force thirty (30) days from the time of its final
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date November 3 , 1992
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: STRATFORD ARMS PHASE II REZONE #RZ-92-1
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization to set November 17, 1992
as the date for a public meeting to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation of denial for an application by SDM
Properties of the Stratford Arms Phase II Rezone Application
(#RZ-92-1) . The property is located 660 feet north of SE 256th
Street at 113th Ave. SE. A public hearing on the application
for this rezone was held on August 19, 1992 by the Hearing
Examiner.
3 . EXHIBITS: None
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO_ \ YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3K
Kent City Council Meeting
� A' l �, Date November 3 . 1992
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: VISIONING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Resolution 1318 dated July 21, 1992,
directed the Planning, Parks and Public Works Departments to
collaborate on an implementation plan to carry out the Kent
Visioning Program and specific recommendations of A. Nelessen
Associates, within ninety (90) days.
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3 . EXHIBITS: Memo Report, Planning Committee Minutes of October
20, 1992 , Resolution 1318 .
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Committee (2-0) J. Bennett absent
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
FISCAL/PERSONNEL NOTE: Recommended Not Recommended
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to approve the Visioning Program Implementation Plan as
recommended by the Planning Committee.
DISCUSSION: r}'
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 40
CITY OF -"A"T
CITY OF KENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
(206) 859-3390
V417=0- MEMORANDUM
November 3, 1992
TO: MAYOR DAN KELLEHER, AND MEMBERS OF THE KENT CITY
COUNCIL
FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: VISIONING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Attached is the VISIONING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION PLAN prepared by Parks,
Planning and Public Works Department Staff in accordance with Resolution 1318. By
Resolution 1318, the City Council directed the three departments to collaborate on an
implementation plan for the Kent Visioning Program, (Phase H of the Growth Management
Community Participation Program), and specific recommendations of A. Nelessen Associates.
The implementation plan, which is being submitted for your approval, has two primary
components: actions which can be implemented through the comprehensive planning process
and actions which must be implemented through special programs.
Staff will make a brief presentation on the plan at the November 3rd City Council Meeting. If
you have any questions on the plan prior to the meeting, please call Janet Shull at 859-3390.
Requested Action:
1. Approve the Visioning Program Implementation Plan.
The Council Planning Committee reviewed and approved the implementation plan at its
October 20th meeting.
JPH/JBS/slc:ccmemo2.imp
Attachments: Visioning Program Implementation Plan
Resolution 1318
cc: Gary Gill, City Engineer
Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager
Janet Shull, Planner
Don Wickstrom, Public Works Director
Helen Wickstrom, Superintendent Parks Administration
Barney Wilson, Parks Director
VISIONING PROGRAM EvIPLEMENTATION PLAN
GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
October, 1992
INTRODUCTION
In the spring of 1992, the City of Kent sponsored a Community Participation Program in
accordance with requirements of the 1990 Growth Management Act for public involvement in
the development of local comprehensive plans. The second phase of this two-phased program
was a visioning program facilitated by A. Nelessen Associates. The result of the visioning
program was a catalog of images which were ranked by citizen participants some positive and
some negative. Some to strive for and some to avoid in planning for Kent's future. In addition,
A. Nelessen Associates developed specific implementation strategies to help Kent get started in
moving toward the preferred vision.
In July of 1992, Anton Nelessen made a public presentation of Kent's Vision and the related
implementation strategies at a Council Workshop. In response to this presentation and the public
interest that the visioning program has generated, the City Council passed Resolution 1318
declaring its general support of the recommendations developed by A. Nelessen Associates and
directing staff in the Parks, Planning and Public Works departments to respond within 90 days
with a plan for implementation of the-Visioning Program.
THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
In response to the City Council's direction, staff has prepared this implementation plan. The
plan has two primary components: actions which can be implemented through the
comprehensive planning process; and actions which must be implemented through special
programs.
The specific actions that staff plans to incorporate in the comprehensive planning process are
broken into two phases. Phase One consists of general strategies which can be incorporated
into the comprehensive plan document in the form of goals and policies. Phase Two consists
of the specific regulatory strategies which can be implemented by updating existing regulations
in compliance with the GMA requirement that regulations be consistent with comprehensive
plans. All three departments are actively involved in the comprehensive planning process and
this activity has been scheduled into our current work programs.
The actions which must be implemented through special programs are another matter. While
staff supports the specific programs recommended, all three departments have a limited ability
to take on new programs as a result of City budget cuts and staff reductions. These special
programs have been addressed in our implementation plan for the Council's consideration.
However, we cannot incorporate these activities into our current work programs. Happily, we
are able to provide a status report on various programs recently implemented or currently
underway which we feel fulfill certain vision strategies.
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THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
The primary purpose for conducting the Growth Management Community Participation Program
was to generate citizen input which would be incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Therefore, it is only natural that staff propose the majority of recommended strategies be
incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan update process. In the Visioning Report, the
recommended strategies were divided between three primary areas:
1) land use and zoning;
2) transportation and street design and;
3) parks and recreation.
The Comprehensive Plan will have elements and sub-elements which encompass these three
areas. The chart on the following page illustrates how staff intends to incorporate general
strategies into the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The chart on page 4 illustrates
how specific strategies will then be implemented by updating existing regulations. In effect, the
real impact of vision implementation will occur once existing regulations are updated. As Anton
Nelessen pointed out in his presentation, much of what came up negative in the Visual
Preference Survey, was related to existing regulation. For example, auto-oriented commercial
development and lack of pedestrian amenities. It is tempting to move right into updating
regulations to quickly see positive results. However, the City is committed to fulfilling the
requirements of the GMA which calls for first updating our policy plan, followed by updating
regulations.
Staff intends to utilize the visual images themselves throughout the comprehensive plan document
to help illustrate goals and policies. The plan will have a Community Design Element which
will serve as the focus for Kent's vision. Other key elements include the Transit and Non-
Motorized Transportation elements to address visions for limiting automobile-dominance, and
the Parks element to address visions for future parks.
Regulation updates will primarily address the recommended strategies for land use, zoning, and
street design. The chart on page 4 presents the anticipated updates necessary to implement the
vision. Parks vision strategies will only be addressed by the Comprehensive Plan, as the Parks
Department does not have any specific regulations governing parks development. Parks
development is governed by the same regulations as all other development in the City. So in
effect, updates of regulations under the jurisdiction of the Planning and Public Works
Departments will potentially impact future parks development.
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ACTIONS ADDRESSED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
Implementation Action Staff Comments
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PHASE!`aNE: TOE.,COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE(PROCESS
1. Incorporate the Vision Illustrations. Both the positive and negative visions will
be incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan.
2. Incorporate Kent's Visions for future The Community Design Element will
development in the Community present Kent's Vision in terms of specific
Design Element of the goals and policies for residential,
Comprehensive Plan. commercial, industrial and mixed use areas.
3. Incorporate Kent's Visions for Mass The Transit Element will incorporate
Transit in the Transit Element of the Metro's plans for commuter rail in the
Transportation Plan. Valley. It will also address the expansion
of existing transit to improve service to
residential areas and provide better linkage
between East Hill, West Hill and
Downtown.
4. Incorporate visions for increased The focus of these elements is on
mobility in both the Transit and improving mobility by means other than
Non-Motorized Elements of the single occupant vehicles (ie, Commute Trip
Transportation Plan. Reduction Program). The Non-Motorized
element will focus on bicycle and
pedestrian movement systems.
5. Incorporate visions for on-street Public Works Department plans to examine
parking in all zones. this in the Comprehensive Plan Process.
Safety issues will need to be examined in
allowing increased on-street parking.
6. Incorporate visions for formal parks. The Parks Element of the Comprehensive
Plan will incorporate visions for formal
parks in Kent's urban areas.
7. Incorporate visions for water- The Parks Element of the Comprehensive
oriented recreation. Plan will incorporate visions for water-
oriented recreation maximizing these
opportunities along the Green River and at
Lake Fenwick Park.
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Implementation Action Staff Comments
PHA5E TV�O° DEv1E;LOPIVIENT REGULATIONS UPDATE
1 Update the Zoning Code to provide Areas likely to be affected include building
for human-oriented as opposed to modulation, setbacks, height and parking -
auto-oriented development. see #6 below.
2. Develop multiple types of mixed-use Mixed use zoning districts will be
zoning for specific areas in the City. developed for specific areas on the East and
West Hills and industrial areas, to allow for
the development of pedestrian-oriented
small neighborhood commercial and transit
centers. As specified in the Visioning
program, some will be more residentially
oriented and some more commercially
oriented.
3. Provide for density bonuses to Density bonuses would apply only to the
encourage mixed use development in new mixed use zoned areas where greater
specific areas. density is preferable.
4. Prohibit one-story retail buildings This strategy would go a long way toward
and require multi-story mixed use eliminating auto-oriented strip development.
buildings. Overall development potential for the City
must be maintained at levels which ensure
concurrence between the comprehensive
plan land use and transportation elements.
In other words, if greater density is
desirable in some areas it must be restricted
in other areas.
5. Require'a certain percentage of non- This strategy is similar to #4 in that it is a
residential uses on the ground floor requirement. Staff will examine whether
of multifamily buildings. this requirement should only apply in
certain locations or whether it might be
used more effectively as a redevelopment
incentive for older apartment buildings in
areas without convenient services.
6. Update parking design standards and Involves updating landscaping, providing
on-site parking requirements. safe pedestrian movement, evaluating
parking stall requirements in light of
pedestrian-oriented development and
disallowing parking in front of buildings.
This will also include compliance with
ADA requirements.
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7. Develop design guidelines which Expand existing design review program
reflect Kent's Vision. covering site, landscape and building
design, to apply to all new commercial
development. This is a large project. Staff
recommends this be phased in as a separate
work program item.
8. Update the zoning code to provide Staff recommends this be implemented
for the preservation of rural areas through a rural cluster development
and remaining two lane rural roads. ordinance to apply to low density
residential and agricultural areas.
9. Update street design standards to This may work as a traffic calming device
allow more opportunities for on- causing traffic to slow down. There are
street parking. safety issues to consider, and staff feels that
curb parking is only appropriate in areas
where speed limits are low or are planned
to be reduced and curb side land uses
warrant convenient street parking.
10. Update street design standards to This includes traffic circles, narrowing
include "traffic calming" devices. lanes, and well-marked crosswalks with
raised paving. These strategies will be
examined for where they will work best, in
residential and mixed use areas where
pedestrians and bicyclists are to be
encouraged.
11. Update street design standards to This will include specifying sidewalks,
encourage more pedestrian elements. i bicycle lanes and planting areas on new
roads, and future improvements to existing
roads. This must also include new ADA
standards. Potential for additional expense
related to road construction/improvements
where additional right of way may need to
be acquired to provide pedestrian amenities.
12. Update subdivision code to require Staff would like to model the recently
streets within subdivisions to be adopted City of Olympia Connecting Streets
connected with streets in adjacent Ordinance. This is especially beneficial in
subdivisions. residential and mixed use areas where
bicycles and pedestrians require safe and
convenient access.
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13. Update subdivision code to Alleys for cars give residential streets back
encourage alleys in residential to people. Issues staff will consider include
development. potential development costs and
coordination with services such as trash
removal. Is possible that this approach will
work best in high density single-family and
low density multifamily residential areas.
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OTHER ACTIONS OUTSIDE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
The remaining implementation actions recommended by A. Nelessen Associates Inc. do not
fit into the comprehensive planning process. Staff has classified these action items into two
primary categories; those that are currently being implemented and; those that are special
projects for future consideration. Projects for future consideration are specifically those that
require greater staff and funding resources than currently exist. The earliest staff may
consider implementation of any special programs is after the comprehensive plan update
process is completed.
CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS
The Downtown Plan Implementation Program
The recently adopted zoning changes for the Downtown Planning Area address many of the
implementation strategies suggested. There is now a design review process in place which
focusses on pedestrian orientation. The zoning districts themselves now allow for a greater
mix of uses. Residential uses are now permitted outright in this area. Density is encouraged
and parking requirements are reduced setting the foundation for King County Urban Center
designation and better public transit service.
The Multifamily Design Review Program
Prior to Downtown Plan adoption, a multifamily design review program was implemented.
This program focusses on site development standards for better utilization of open space
areas and parking design.
The Green River Trail System
The completion of the green river trail system is currently underway. This program includes
bicycle and pedestrian trails along the dike tops and shared rights of way with existing
riverfront scenic roads. Plans include bridges over the river to create a series of shorter loop
trails along the river. In addition, pocket parks/rest areas will be located at key locations
along the trail.
Lake Fenwick Park Expansion
The Parks Department is acquiring approximately 12 acres at Lake Fenwick Park for the
development of sunbathing areas, floating walkways, fishing docks picnic areas, etc. In
addition, a trail system is planned to connect Lake Fenwick Park to the Green River.
Formal Garden at the First Avenue Plaza Downtown
Murals will be completed at this park site next year. Following mural completion, the
development of a formal garden is planned for this site.
Bicycle Advisory Board
The Bicycle Advisory Board, in serving to advise the Council on issues affecting bicycle
recreation and commuting, also serves to implement visions for a less auto-dependent City.
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Commute Trip Reduction ICTRI Program
The City is currently implementing Commute Trip Reduction policies, designed to reduce
single occupancy vehicle travel. This program will include all employers of 50, or more
employees - including the City of Kent.
SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR FUTURE WORK PROGRAM CONSIDERATION
City Endorsement of Projects Which Demonstrate Kent's Visions
The City should make an effort to support the type of development which reflects Kent's
Visions. This sends a more positive message than simply requiring new development to fit
our image. An endorsement program would ideally work in tandem with development
regulations. The City would in effect be saying, we have high standards, but we want to
help see you achieve them to our mutual benefit. Staff recommends the following
endorsement strategies.
A. Provide incentives in the updated regulations. This is presented here since it meets
the general objective of endorsement, but, in effect, would occur during the
Comprehensive Planning Process. Incentives include density bonuses, waiving or
reducing development fees and/or developing an overlay district to provide for special
review of projects which will meet certain parameters such as redevelopment of
existing auto-oriented site, or new mixed use project with pedestrian/transit
orientation.
B. Sponsor Design Competitions for Strategic Sites. Under this program, the City
would sponsor a series of design competitions, to encourage quality development
consistent with the City's vision. Sites could be City-owned properties which the City
wanted to develop, or a private land owner could be solicited. The winner of the
competition would be allowed to build the winning project with a fast track approval
process, since the competition program would ensure design bugs like mitigation of
environmental impacts were addressed ahead of time. The competition would also
encourage creative design ideas, so strict compliance with development regulations
could be waived, providing another incentive. Many design/development teams like
to enter competitions and build winning projects, even if there is no general cost
savings/or profit gain over a 'traditional' project. Winning a competition, provides an
opportunity to get recognition for good work which leads to more work down the
road. This project would require a great deal of staff time and monetary commitment
on the part of the City. Information and advertising materials must be produced and
distributed, juries formed and facilitated, and sites selected and approved.
Power of Paint Program
The Power of Paint Program was suggested to the City Council by Anton Nelessen at the
July Workshop. The Power of Paint Program is a low cost method by which the City could
try out modifications to existing street design prior to committing to any reconstruction. The
program is however not without cost. Staff time is necessary to select candidate streets,
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community outreach regarding the program is required and there is a material and staff cost
to actually apply the paint. With this in mind, staff recommends the program be carried out
in the following manner to get the most benefit.
Residential areas or other areas where there is high pedestrian usage would receive priority
for the program. Next, community support of the program should be generated, in other
priority should be given to streets in areas where changes will be generally supported. Each
street within the program will need to be examined on a case-by case basis to determine the
preferred modification. For example, in a residential area, traffic circles at intersections may
be preferred. In a mixed use district, planting strips separating sidewalks from roadways
and/or on street parking may be preferred. The program will need to be advertised and signs
notifying motorists of the changes will need to be posted.
The program will be evaluated on various criteria which may vary depending on the nature
of the project. For example, traffic calming devices, such as traffic circles would be
evaluated by testing the ability of large emergency response vehicles to maneuver around
them. Neighborhood residents would be surveyed to find out if they think the circles have
reduced speeding. Programs which involved converting travel lanes to planting strips,
curbside parking, or bike lanes would be evaluated by measuring any added congestion and
surveying adjacent property owners and the public as to the recognized benefits versus costs.
The City could set aside funding for one or two annual projects, and the projects receiving
the greatest community acceptance could be built. In this way the program would be a little
like the design competition, in that neighborhood and business groups could be encouraged to
sponsor projects for the program. This would also relieve some of the burden on staff for
identifying acceptable candidate streets.
Downtown Formal Parks Program
Staff feels that formal parks are most appropriate when tied to urban spaces where structures
can provide a backdrop for formal spaces. They are intended as formal viewing and display
gardens and/or walk through gardens which are usually tied to a theme, such as a sister city
park, performing arts center, library or connecting walkway. The existing Kherson and
Kaibara Parks, in Downtown Kent, were developed on such themes. There are at least three
Downtown Kent formal parks projects being considered that could be worked into future
work programs. These include, a Downtown Centerpiece Fountain project (Council 92-93
Top Priority), a formal display garden in conjunction with Performing Arts Center
development and a connecting walkway between Kherson Park and Meeker Street. These
projects are currently unfunded and/or on hold. They could be made a priority for future
parks development programs, but may require the shifting of funding from other parks
projects.
Water-Oriented Recreation
A. Nelessen Associates suggested that an opportunity for a water-oriented park exists at the
west end of James Street. Future plans for closing Russell Road to all but local automobile
traffic between James Street and the Neely Mansion property will enhance the opportunity
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for water-oriented recreation. The Parks Department could explore this further in future
parks development programs.
CONCLUSION
The Comprehensive Planning Process provides the best opportunity for implementing the
strategies recommended by A. Nelessen Associates. Parks, Planning and Public Works have
already accommodated this process in their current work programs. The updating of
development regulations will have the greatest impact on realizing the Kent's vision and
should remain a priority in department work programs. The additional special projects which
staff has identified, should be reserved for implementation once development regulations
have been updated. The only possibility of implementing special projects in the near future,
would be if current staffing and monetary resources should increase allowing for work
program expansion prior to the completion of GMA mandated projects.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, regarding the
recommendations of Kent' s Visioning Program
conducted as Phase II of the Growth Management
Community Participation Program, directing
City Staff to prepare a plan for
implementation of the recommendations relating
to land use, transportation and parks.
WHEREAS, the City Council established "Planning for
Kent' s Future" including Community Vision and Identity as one of
Council 's target priorities for the 1991-1992 year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council , by Resolution 1297 ,
implemented a two-phased Growth Management Community Participation
Program to seek citizen input on issues to be addressed in the
update of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Growth Management Community Participation
Program included a Visioning component to gauge citizens '
preference for various existing and potential development patterns;
and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 1992 , the results of the Growth
Management Community Participation Program were presented to the
Kent City Council and Kent citizens at a Council Workshop; and
WHEREAS, the results of the Growth Management Community
Participation Program were also presented in the document entitled
"City of Kent Community Participation Program: Community Forum on
Growth Management and Visioning" ; and
WHEREAS, the above mentioned document contains specific
findings and recommendations which can be implemented through the
process of updating the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan and related
policies and regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, by Resolution 1297 directed
that the information received through the Growth Management
Community Participation Program be utilized in the development and
amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and regulations implementing
such plans, NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council hereby declares its support
of the general recommendations developed by A. Nelessen Associates
titled "Visioning Program" and contained in the Visioning section
of the Growth Management Community Participation Program Report as
the foundation for the City' s overall vision for future
development.
Section 2 . The City Council hereby directs staff in the
Planning, Public Works and Parks departments to prepare a plan for
the implementation of the Visioning Program as follows:
A. Staff in the Planning, Public Works and Parks
departments shall review the visual and written findings and
recommendations of the visioning section of the City of Kent
Community Participation Program report.
B. The Planning, Public Works and Parks departments
shall prepare a phased implementation plan for the visual and
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written recommendations which specifies 1. those recommendations
which can be implemented immediately and/or outside of the
comprehensive plan update process; 2 . those which can be
implemented through the current comprehensive plan update process
and; 3 . those which can be implemented through changes to policies
and development regulations related to the updated comprehensive
plan.
C. The implementation plan shall include a proposed
strategy for City-endorsement of projects which demonstrate Kent' s
visions for parks, residential , commercial and mixed use areas.
D. The implementation plan shall include the "Power of
Paint" program as suggested by Anton Nelessen at the Council
Workshop (6-16-92) where existing city streets would be restriped
to test visions for streets such as on-street parking, bike lanes
and boulevards. A method for identifying candidate streets for the
program shall be included as well as a method for analyzing the
results of the program.
Section 3 . The Planning Department shall be responsible
for coordinating preparation of the implementation plan as
specified in Section 2 herein.
Section 4 . The Planning, Public Works and Parks
Departments shall present the implementation plan to the full City
Council within 90 days of the passage of this Resolution.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this p21 day of 1992 .
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Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this a
day of IL 1992 •
DAN KELLEHER, MAYOR
ATTEST: G J
/BkENDA JACOBE , ITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROG A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNE
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. . 113 / e passed by the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, the o'ZI day of , 1992 •
v��tl�� LLCe eL°� (SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBE ITY CLERK
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
VVUC?f- OCTOBER 20, 1992 4 : 00 PM
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER CITY STAFF
Leona Orr, Chair Norm Angelo
Jon Johnson Mary Berg
Tom Brubaker
Laurie Evezich
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Gary Gill
Bob Hutchinson
Jim Bennett Tony McCarthy
Larry Webb
Don Wickstrom
PLANNING STAFF Helen Wickstrom
Ed White
Sharon Clamp
James Harris GUESTS
Kevin O'Neill
Margaret Porter Ted Knapp
Fred Satterstrom Don McDaniel
Janet Shull Paul Morford
John Murdock
Jean Parietti
Raul Ramos
Barb Simpson
VISIONING FOLLOW-UP (J SHULL)
Planner Janet Shull reviewed a report prepared by Parks, Planning
and Public Works Department staff in accordance with Resolution
1318 dated July 21, 1992 . This Resolution directed the three
departments to collaborate on an implementation plan to carry out
the Kent Visioning Program and specific recommendations of
A. Nelessen Associates.
Ms. Shull explained the plan has two primary components; actions
which can be implemented through the comprehensive planning
process, and actions which must be implemented through special
programs. Actions addressed in the comprehensive planning process
are broken down into two phases: Phase one consists of general
strategies which can be incorporated into the comprehensive plan
update process. This includes land use visions . and the community
design element, the transportation element, and visions for parks.
Phase two consists of strategies which can be addressed as
development regulations updates. The Planning and Public Works
Departments will have primary responsibility for implementation of
phase two which includes:
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1. Updates to zoning and land use regulations with focus on ways
to obtain more mixed use within the City, parking, and design
guidelines.
2 . Updates to street design standards to allow more opportunities
for on-street parking, to include traffic calming devices, and
to encourage more pedestrian elements.
3 . Update subdivision code to require streets to connect with
other streets in adjacent subdivisions and encourage alleys.
The second phase of the plan addresses four special projects which
do not fit into the comprehensive planning process and are staff
and cost intensive:
1. City endorsement of projects which demonstrate Kent' s visions
such as providing incentives in the updated regulations, and
sponsoring design competitions for strategic sites.
2 . The Power of Paint Program, a method by which the City could
try out modifications to existing street design prior to
committing to any reconstruction.
3 . A downtown formal parks program. There are currently three
downtown formal parks projects being considered: a downtown
centerpiece fountain project, a formal display garden in
conjunction with performing arts center development, and a
connecting walkway between Kherson Park and Meeker Street.
4 . A water-oriented park at the west end of James Street.
Councilmember Johnson is concerned about street design standards to
allow more opportunity for on-street parking. Mr. Johnson is
concerned primarily about residential neighborhoods where streets
are not wide enough for two cars to pass one another if vehicles
are parked on both sides of the street. In addition, he is
concerned about the use of traffic circles because they can impede
emergency vehicle access.
Chair Orr expressed a concern about marked crosswalks with raised
paving and questioned what is meant by raised paving. She is also
concerned about connecting the roads between subdivisions. This
opens streets up for additional traffic which may be a concern to
many residents.
Paul Morford stated his son is building houses in the downtown area
of Kent known as North Park. The City requires 32 foot wide
streets. He feels the street, Second Avenue North, is wider than
it needs to be. His son elected to put parking in front even
though there are alleys and the lots are 40 feet wide.
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Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the Visioning Program Implementation Plan and recommended
that it go before the Council on November 3 . Motion carried.
REV SIONS TO URBAN GROWTH AREAS - K. O NEILL
Plan er Kevin O'Neill presented a rev' ed `interim urban growth area
map a d' distributed a map of the prev ous interim urban growth area
bounda y for comparison purposes. At the September 15 Planning
Commit a meeting, based on commen s received from adjacent cities
specifi lly Sea Tac, staff was d'rected to revise the map so that
the bou ary does not overla the boundaries of any other
incorpora ed city. He pointed t that the map has been amended to
exclude ar as within Tukwila, ea Tac and Des Moines to the west of
the city li its. The map s also been revised to exclude the
Renton Ovate hed . area whic is located to the south of SE 192nd
Street, as w 1 as exclud area to the north of SE 196th Street
which the Soo Creek Pla identifies as part of Renton's urban
growth area.
Councilmember Jo nson OVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the revis d i ter
urban growth boundary map and asked
that a resolution a prepared for the Council. Motion carried.
This item will be f warded to the Council on November 3 .
PERMIT PROCESS REP R J. HARRIS
Chair Leona Orr noun\tge
that although this item is listed as an
action item, no actiol be taken today due to the absence of
the third Comm' tee me .
Paul Morford tated hired the Chamber of Commerce committee
which starte out wit nt improvements and was chair of the
Mayor's tas force wh luded the whole permit process. The
committee looked thh all the permits and had good
represent ion frome City (city administrator, city
councilme ber, city atey, an architect) . The committee feels
this pro ess must starh an organization with the product being
to get e permit out. . Mor ord used an analogy of a car going
down an assembly line. ff wa is to get permits out in a timely
manner but they also wto get them out safe. A car going down
a Detr it assembly liertainl needs to come out safe but it
also eeds to come outa timel manner. Based on this analogy
and iscussions with rtment h ads and staff, the committee
fee s a small organization with a cross-trained staff is needed.
Raul Ramos stated in 1989 when the Council was discussing the
development of the Centennial Center, they expressed the strong
desire to have a permit center where people can go to receive
centralized services and an organization of people with similar
expertise who would work on similar permits. There have been some
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B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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CITY COUNCIL BUDGET COMMITTEE MIND i co
OCTOBER 195 1992, 4:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jon Johnson - Chair, Leona Orr, Norm Angelo, Vern Dwight, Robb Dreblow,
Bill Doolittle,Laurie Evezich,Iry Hamilton,Wayne Hobbs,Linda Johnson,Tony
McCarthy, Don McDaniel, Alana Mclalwain, May Miller, Dee Moschel, Patrice
Thoreli, Jean Parietti, Nancy Woo.
Committee Chair Jon Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Community Events
Administrative Manager Mclalwain informed the Committee that members of the Kent Lions
Club and Kent Downtown Partnership were present to discuss the option of their respective
organizations running the Kent Saturday Market. Mclalwain noted that Nancy Woo and
herself have met with the organizations to share ideas on the Saturday Market. While
reviewing the information provided in the agenda, Mclalwain noted the functional job
description of Nancy Woo which shows that 36% of Woo's time is dedicated to running the
Market program.
Representing the Kent Lions Club, Iry Hamilton informed the Committee that they can take
over running the Saturday Market and plan to make a profit by doing so. He noted that the
Lions Club has the expertise to do it and are willing to do it.
Representing the Kent Downtown Partnership (KDP), Don McDaniel distributed the KDP's
proposal for running the Market. McDaniel noted that KDP feel that the Market is an
important ingredient in the downtown economic development and wish to participate in
order to stimulate the downtown. McDaniel stated that when the board reviewed the
proposal it was suggested that there is the opportunity for some in-kind services to reduce
expenses and possibly turn a profit or at least break even. In reviewing the KDP proposal,
McDaniel stated that the KDP would appoint market vendors as well as one City of Kent
staff person. McDaniels requested that the City support the Market through use of City
space and the use of the umbrellas, portable toilettes, etc. In addition to reporting to the
Mayor and City Council annually, the City would have a staff person involved with the
Market Board as well as the current member of KDP.' _
Committee Chair Johnson asked if the Kent Downtown Partnership planned to use existing
staff to run the program. McDaniel stated that it was planned to use Director Linda Johnson
and perhaps a combination of resources in the future as needed.
Committeemember Orr noted that the rents to the vendors are kept low now partially
because of the City subsidizing it. Would the KDP be able to keep the same rates to attract
the types of vendors the market currently has? McDaniel responded that the Market Board
would include vendors to address these types of issues. The "KDP Board feels that
reductions can be made in other places such as printing without raising rents.
Orr asked if the market would continue as a non-profit program and if not where would the
excess funds go. McDaniel replied that the object would be economic growth in the
downtown. Any extra funds could be used to enhance marketing and promotion strategies.
Orr asked how the KDP planned to use Nancy Woo and her expertise. McDaniels stated
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that the spot on the Saturday Market Board would allow for her support through that
avenue.
Mclalwain reviewed with the Committee the breakdown of revenues and expenses which
nets out to a $10,000 cost to the City for the Saturday Market program including salaries.
McCarthy outlined his community events revenue analysis. He noted that his figures did
not include any salaries. In reviewing the revenues for Saturday Market he noted that the
1993 figures were through September.
During further discussion, it was noted that events like Canterbury Faire and the Balloon
Classic have never charged staff time to the events. Johnson asked Patrice Thorell If she
had any salary figures. Thorell responded that she didn't have the figures with her and that
staff also work on other events such as Kid's Art Day and Halloween along with other
responsibilities. Johnson stated that he would like to look at the cost of staff time to have
events.
McCarthy noted that the original Saturday Market figures had not taken into account the
$5,000 for Cornucopia charged under Community Events or other activities such as Town
Hall Meeting. Community Events Coordinator Woo stated that she has always taken a
conservative approach and worked on keeping expenses down. She noted that the
Saturday Market has had a 26% increase in all areas. Woo also noted the number of phone
calls, letters as well as the petition, in support of the program by vendors and citizens.
McCarthy asked the KDP if a decision had been made on future needs such as umbrellas
and ongoing items such as electricity and advertising. McDaniel replied that after a
transition period the organization would take over expenses.
Johnson stated that the Warner Group Study had recommended transferring Community
Events to the Parks Department to eliminate duplication of services. ' He noted that the
City's revenue forecast doesn't show any growth while expenses continue to grow.
Perhaps it is time to not provide some services to maintain essential services. He stated
that he felt the Committee should make recommendations to Council on what programs will
continue to be funded and work with administration, other departments, businesses and
citizens on options. Johnson requested that Patrice Thorell provide the numbers for the
Canterbury Faire and Balloon Classic with estimated staff time and the cost of staff time.
Iry Hamilton of the Lions Club stated that he felt that his organization could make a profit
with their all volunteer staff and that they would not ask for anything from the City. He also
noted that any profit would be put back into the community.
Permanent Fundina Suburban Cities Association (SCA)
McCarthy reviewed with the Committee the history of the proposal for permanent staffing
for SCA. The SCA Board has not made a final recommendation but it is possible it will go
through in the near future. McCarthy noted that at the last meeting of the SCA there was
a concern with some of the cities over the formula for expenses to be charged to the cities.
A discussion followed regarding the proposed position, costs and SCA support of the
current proposal.
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October 19, 1992, Cont.
Future Meeting Dates
Committee Chair Johnson requested that the Budget Committee meet every Monday until
the 1993 Budget is adopted. Orr concurred noting that she will be unavailable next Monday
but will be available every Monday after that. After a brief discussion of future agenda
items, Johnson adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 6, 1992 Brenda Jacober
City Clerk
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
Jim White
STAFF PRESENT: Becky Fowler
Charlie Lindsey
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
May Miller
Rose Nelson
Kelli O'Donnell
Tom Vetsch
Sue Viseth
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Bill Doolittle
Vem Dwight
Gordie Edberg
Brenda Jacober
Linda Johnson
Don McDaniel
Jean Parietti
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending September 30, 1992, in the amount of$1,551,832.74 were approved for
payment.
1991 Annual Financial Report
Finance Director McCarthy presented the 1991 Annual Financial Report to the Committee. McCarthy noted
that it was closer to a corporate financial report in format. The larger, complete report is still produced
for the State Audit Opinion. After reviewing the contents of the new report, McCarthy noted that the
format may change from year to year depending on the response of the users of the report. For example
a bond holder had called and asked for the debt service insurance which may be included in future years.
Committeemember White asked if the new report would be entered in a contest. McCarthy replied that
the contest requires the larger format. White asked if there was a cost for entering. McCarthy stated that
there was a $300 fee, the smaller report was sent in without entering to show possible improvements.
Committee Chair Houser noted it was easier to read. McCarthy asked the Committee to let him know if
there was anything they would like to have added for next years version.
State Audit Report
McCarthy reviewed the State Audit Report. He noted it was an official opinion and the report passed the
audit. In auditing financial records, it was recommended that in accordance with the Attorney General's
opinion on food for public purpose or to meet a City policy objective, the City needs to write a policy. The
City's internal auditor is working with Human Resources to develop a policy for food.
White asked if the policy would go to Council. McCarthy stated they would bring it to Operations. White
asked if there was a dollar amount on the items. Miller stated that a large majority was for in-mate meals
and food for the canine dog.
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Management Benefit Committee Report
Personnel Analyst Viseth updated the Committee on the results of the Management Benefit Committee.
Viseth noted that management benefits began in 1984 and have not been reviewed for any changes since
that time. This program covers employees who are exempt such as department heads, managers and
professionals. Exempt employees do not receive overtime or comp time, instead they receive a modest sum
to purchase benefits during open enrollment. In January of 1992 a committee was formed to review
enhancements to the program. In light of the financial situation, the committee made recommendation in
three stages. The first stage recommendations would have no cost impact, with stage two and three being
considered in the future when finances improve.
Viseth reviewed the first stage recommendations which included allowing the purchase of as many leave
days as the employees dollar allocation would allow, lifting the lid on sick leave accrual and lifting the lid
on vacation accrual which would be changed to require compliance with the 240 hour lid only once every
year in December, instead of monthly. Viseth stated that an analysis shows that the program costs the City
$66,000 a year. If the City were required to pay overtime to exempt employees, it would cost the City
$500,000 a year. The estimate of four hours a week of overtime per employee, not including department
heads was used. The report was finalized in June and brought to the Executive Committee.
McCarthy noted that the committee had a difficult task to improve the program to recognize hard work
versus the financial difficulties of the City. Houser questioned lifting the sick leave lid not costing the City.
Viseth noted there is some financial costs possible but there is no pay out for sick leave upon termination
as there is for annual leave. In addition,the long-term disability policy would take over for a major illness.
White asked if the Committee was under the program. Viseth responded that they are.
Bill Doolittle stated that he was shocked by the number of exempt employees. Out of 588 employees 120
were on the "bonus"program. Viseth replied that exemption was determined by the Fair Labor Standards
Act. Doolittle questioned the ordinance in Appendix A and when it was updated. Viseth responded that
it was the original ordinance and the same types of positions have been added. Viseth added that
professionals such as planners, accountants, engineers and program analysts are exempt employees. Orr
added that overtime would cost thousands of dollars. Viseth noted that compared to other cities, Kent is
pretty light in this area.
During further discussion, Viseth noted the committees recommendation to clarify City policies on
monitoring work schedules and guidelines for flexible work schedules so there is a clear understanding of
the City's expectations. Viseth added that the average exempt employee works 50-60 hours a week. White
asked how leave is accumulated. Viseth responded that eight hours of sick leave and eight hours of
vacation is earned a month with an increase at five years.
Capital Improvement Proiects
McCarthy distributed a listing of CIP projects. McCarthy noted that the City Hall Remodel was a planned
expense. White noted that this was not a CIP since there was no Council input or department input.
McCarthy stated that this list was based upon details of the unadopted CIP from last year and that a
document needs to be included in the budget until a complete CIP is done next spring. White stated that
the document printed was unadopted and the Council needs to adopt a 1993 CIP program since the Mayor
doesn't set policy. McCarthy responded that any input would be incorporated and could be heard at the
November 3rd Council Meeting. White questioned the process for the initial CIP listing last year. During
further discussion, White stated he wanted to have hearings open for department head input and a more
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October 6, 1992
open process. McCarthy stated that he would have a public hearing on the agenda for November 3rd.
City Hall Remodel
McCarthy stated that after speaking with the architect and meeting with the City Attorney's Office and
Human Resources, it was determined that the heating, venting and lighting need upgrading which would
require taking out walls. Any project at all would require these upgrades. McCarthy stated he understood
the concerns of the Committee and the project could wait until the CIP/Budget process is completed. Orr
asked if the revised numbers included the grant. McCarthy responded that the grant is included. White
noted that the project was still$50,000 over the CIP amount. McCarthy noted that the heating portion was
$406,000 and the City could receive $127,000 grant from Puget Power. In addition, estimates indicate that
the old system costs the City $28,000 a year extra due to inefficiency.
Orr asked if the grant would still be available in a year or two. Don McDaniel of Puget Power replied that
as far as he knew it would be. Orr noted that the longer the City waits the more it would probably cost
in addition to the $25,000 lost a year. McCarthy added that he was proposing a basic open office space.
During further discussion, White asked if any furniture was budgeted. Miller noted there was no furniture
in the budget to which McCarthy added that they would make do with what they had but some partitions
would be needed for electrical purposes.
Doolittle questioned the cost of the heating and lighting and pointed out to the Committee that this was
a 3/4 of a million dollar improvement. Doolittle also questioned the 1992 CIP which was unadopted and
suggested that a form be sent to every City resident and commented on the difference in priorities from
1992. McCarthy responded that the budget needs to be adopted on November 17th and the City will be
going through the CIP process next spring. He added that the hardest part of the process is the wording
of questions.
Added Item
Don McDaniel introduced Linda Johnson, the Executive Director of Kent Downtown Partnership to the
Committee. McDaniels noted that the City has committed$25,000 to the Partnership as an investment and
the Partnership would like to come back to the City with the results in the future. He asked where any
future proposals with the groups objectives and mission should go. White replied they could come to the
Budget Committee.
Chairperson Johnson adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
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OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES
October 20, 1992
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Christi Houser
Leona Orr
STAFF PRESENT: Charlie Lindsey
Roger Lubovich
Tony McCarthy
Alana McIalwain
May Miller
Kelli O'Donnell
Don Wickstrom
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Bill Doolittle
Jean Parietti
Raul Ramos
The meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. by Chairperson Houser.
Approval of Vouchers
All claims for the period ending October 15, 1992, in the amount of $2,579,100.39 were approved for
payment.
Utility Tax Ordinance
Finance Director McCarthy stated that revising the Utility Tax Ordinance makes it possible to collect
monthly and has provided stronger language for penalties and provisions for overpayments. The City
auditor has found that Cellular One has not been paying in taxes that they are collecting and there may
be other instances of this happening.
Committeemember Orr asked if this would present problems for businesses. McCarthy noted that this was
for utility businesses only, of which there are about fifteen paying in to the City. There is also an
exemption for those who owe $1,000 a month or less to continue with quarterly payments. McCarthy
projected that for 1993 the City would earn $9,000 in interest income from the new reporting system. Orr
questioned the penalty provisions. Huntington noted that the purpose is to collect on old accounts but an
aggressive penalty is available at the discretion of the Finance Director for abusers of the system. McCarthy
stated that this ordinance will be on the agenda for the next Council meeting and if passed would be
distributed to the utility companies to give them time to have their system in place by February of 1993.
Committeemember Orr moved to recommend approval of the ordinance. Committee Chair Houser seconded
the motion.
Bill Doolittle asked why the cable companies budget doesri t reflect this tax. McCarthy replied that it is his
understanding that they pay a S% franchise fee. Doolittle noted that this is on their total revenue and that
he felt TCI drags their feet on paying. McCarthy agreed that the issue needs to be looked at but with the
personnel shortage the workload has just been organized so the internal auditor can again focus on
auditing issues. The City contracts with a cable consultant who is supposed to monitor these items. A
discussion followed of other related audit opportunities.
Committeemembers Orr and Houser voted in favor of passing the motion.
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Computer Listing of Consultant Costs
McCarthy noted that this item was a request of Councilman White at the last City Council meeting. He
explained that the listing provided was for all categories in service areas of expenditures over $999. By
doing the dollar limit, smaller items like film developing were not included. If the Committee wishes, a
different selection can be used or a monthly reporting of all items over $999 can be provided on an
ongoing basis. McCarthy pointed out that the total of the report was about $5 million which includes
major contracts such as Metro Sewage and the cost of Blue Cross Administration of the medical program.
Houser requested that Committeemember White be given the information. McCarthy stated that White had
been sent the information with the agenda package of this meeting.
Procurement Contract Ordinance
City Attorney Lubovich stated that the Procurement Contract Ordinance was requested to go back to
Operations due to Councilmember Jon Johnson's request that King County guidelines for reporting be
looked at for incorporation in the ordinance. The Attorneys Office received the guidelines this morning
and have drafted up the inclusions but it has not been reviewed by Johnson yet.
The amendment to the ordinance deals with the provisions for professional/consulting contracts. Some
of the changes include a reporting requirement to the Operations Committee of contracts over $15,000
every six months for review and a disclosure report to be filed with the City for the purpose of preventing
any conflicts of interest.
Houser noted that the current ordinance was just passed. Lubovich agreed and during further explanation
noted that this was informational at this time since Johnson has not had an opportunity to review the draft
to see if it was what he had in mind. After a discussion of the computer listing possibilities and conflict
of interest proposals Public Works Director Wickstrom addressed his concern that the revisions may add
delays to projects due to the large number of contracts on any given project and the length of time to go
through a long process.
After further discussion Houser directed that after a final draft is agreed to by Councilmember Johnson,
the ordinance should be reviewed by Department Heads for their input.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m. by Committee Chair Houser.
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Brenda Jacober
City Clerk
Parks Committee Meeting
October 13, 1992
Councilmembers Present: Jim Bennett, Chair; Jon Johnson and Christi Houser
Staff Present: Barney Wilson, Helen Wickstrom, Robyn Bartelt, Jack Ball ,
Patrice Thorell , Lori Hogan, Norm Reger, Tony McCarthy, Doug
Hemphill , Dick Thomas, Elvin North, Herb Vess, Lea Bishop, Tom
Brubaker, May Miller, Alana McIalwain, Roger Lubovich, Carol
Weston, Ron Spang, Mark Leigh, Pat Sims, Sue Allen, Tim Bond,
Walter Bardsley, Joe Bartlemay, and Pam Rumer.
Others Present: See attached list.
GREEN RIVER TRAIL UPDATE
Helen Wickstrom gave a brief history of the Green River Trail , and updated the
Committee on current plans for the trail . The Parks Department now plans, as
part of the King County Open Space Bond Issue, to develop the trail , beginning
with an underpass under Washington Avenue and ending at the Auburn/Green River
Road just south of 259th.
Wickstrom said that drawings and specifications are complete and staff anticipate
going out to bid on the project in approximately three weeks. The project will
take approximately six months to complete, therefore allowing for bad weather,
Wickstrom estimated that the project will be complete at the end of June.
Wickstrom added that she hopes to have the contract awarded at the December 1
City Council meeting.
KENT MEMORIAL PARK FIELD
At a previous Parks Committee meeting, the Parks Committee authorized Parks
Maintenance staff and the American Legion to put turf at Kent Memorial Park field
#1 to upgrade the facility for American Legion tournament play.
Councilmember Bennett suggested that a meeting be held at the park to re-dedicate
the field. Alana McIalwain said that City Administration will coordinate a re-
dedication with the Parks Department.
1993 BUDGET
Barney Wilson said that the Mayor's 1993 budget includes a 20% increase in all
fees, with some type of rebate available for citizens who request it. He pointed
out to the Committee that Parks revenues are usually ahead of staff anticipation.
He said that staff will do their best, but cannot guarantee that the Department
will double its income from 10% to 20%. Staff are not certain if the increase
in fees will reduce the fees collected as a result of participants dropping out
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October 13, 1992
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of programs. He mentioned the recession and staff cutbacks as well .
In response to Bennett's question, Wilson said that the fees which will be
affected are those which have not been increased in the past year. Committee
members agreed that golf course fees should be looked at separately.
Councilmember Houser suggested that the City should watch revenues and
participation figures next year to determine if participants are dropping out due
to fee increases.
ADDED ITEM: REMOVAL OF TREES AT FIRST AND TITUS
James Cobb questioned why five-fifty year old maple trees are scheduled to be
removed from the greenbelt at First and Titus. He asked if there isn't a more
creative solution.
Wilson explained that there is concern about maple tree roots disrupting the
foundation of a business located adjacent to the park, the sewer system, and the
sidewalk. He said that plans are to re-design and re-landscape the park. In
return, the owner of the business next to the park has agreed to work with the
Cultural staff on the possibility of a new mural . Wilson added that no work has
been done to the park in the past thirty years.
Cobb challenged the City's thinking and requested that the City create a new plan
to leave some of the wildness and untameable part of the park in place. He said
that he has ideas for an alternate plan.
Houser pointed out the City's liability if someone is injured on the sidewalk,
or if there is damage to the foundation of the building.
Wilson suggested that staff can hold up work on the project until additional
input is received from neighbors in the area. He said there is no set schedule
for the project. Jack Ball added that there is no contract involved. Wilson
will meet with Mr. Cobb.
Bennett instructed staff to hold up work on the project until the first Parks
Committee meeting in November.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Committee listened to the recommendations as an information item at this
meeting and will vote on them at the October 20 Parks Committee meeting. Bennett
reported that if the Committee is in agreement at that time, the recommendations
will be taken to the Council meeting for action that evening. If the Committee
is not in agreement, the recommendations will be tabled until further action.
Doug Schwab, Chairman of the Golf Advisory Board, reported that the Board was
asked by the City Council and City Administration to make recommendations
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October 13, 1992
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regarding a number of issues dealing with Riverbend Golf Complex:
• evaluate merchandise sales;
• make recommendations on financial performance and
financial reports;
• help prioritize the Complex's capital requests
for 1993; and
• make recommendations on facilities, services and
general course conditions.
Schwab said the Advisory Board has met eight times since June, and there have
been numerous subcommittee meetings. According to him, most of the problem areas
which need attention were brought to the Advisory Board's attention by Riverbend
staff.
Among the Board's recommendations were:
• a simplified financial operating statement which shows all costs,
including the general obligation debt. Board members felt that the
golf complex should begin paying back its debts as soon as
realistically possible.
• a re-prioritized list of capital items, resulting in a savings of
more than $100,000 than the original requested amounts.
• contracting out the merchandising to a Director of Golf. The Golf
Advisory Board reported that the golf complex lost $250,000 since
operating merchandise the past two years. The Board felt that under
City management, the merchandise sales program drains vital
resources at the golf complex.
• hiring a Director of Golf through a professional services agreement
or management contract who would oversee the golf related aspects of
the Complex operation. The City would share merchandise profits
with this individual .
Schwab stated that the Golf Advisory Board feels these recommendations will best
help the City, all citizens of the community, users of the facility, and
employees.
Schwab said it is the Board's opinion that the problems at Riverbend are not
personnel related but due to a weakness in organization. He presented two
possible organizational charts for the complex. One includes golf maintenance
and the snack bar operation in the Golf Director's contract and the other
proposes that the snack bar and maintenance remain under City management.
According to the Board's recommendations, employees working for the Golf Director
would no longer be considered City employees, but existing employees would be
considered for those positions first.
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October 13, 1992
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Riverbend staff questioned a nationwide search for a Golf Director rather than
looking at existing staff. Many members of the audience suggested shuffling
existing complex staff.
The Board's report suggests that contracting with a golf professional to operate
all golf related aspects of the complex will save an estimated $250,000 and
increase revenues by $100,000.
Wilson said that the under the past administration the last three years, the golf
course has never been in a comfortable position in the City of Kent. He said
that he and Riverbend staff have felt that Administration has been challenging
staff to fail . Wilson suggested that if Riverbend weren't in an ideal location
and such a good course, the facility would not be in the financial condition that
it is in now. He stated that the City has a great thing going, and it will get
even better if the City lets staff work and develop a team at Riverbend.
Steve Dowell expressed concern over the softness in the Board's figures. He
urged the Parks Committee to study the report thoroughly and to ask questions.
Both Tim Bond and Barney Wilson voiced their concern in the Board's report of a
$250,000 loss in merchandise revenue at Riverbend. Bond said that he has sold
more than $600,000 in merchandise, and brought in 42% more in revenues since he
began working at Riverbend two years ago. He also reported that the Riverbend
Pro Shop has been nominated as one of the top 100 pro shops in the nation. Bond
asked for a fair shake.
Some members of the audience suggested that perhaps the Golf Advisory Board has
created some of the problems at Riverbend.
Schwab responded to the crowd's concerns by saying that it is not the intention
of the Golf Advisory Board to take away from golf complex staff, but to provide
the tools necessary to create an environment in which existing staff can
flourish.
Schwab said that the system now does not allow golf professionals to be fully
integrated into the operation of the Riverbend Golf Complex, and he felt that
merchandise sales is one thing that prevents this. According to Schwab, the
complex is burdened with a merchandise sales program that drains vital resources
at Riverbend.
Bennett requested that anyone with a plan different from that proposed by the
Golf Advisory Board submit it in writing. Dowell pointed out that both Wilson
and Robyn Bartelt have already submitted plans.
Wilson said that he has another recommendation but would like to submit it at the
October 20 meeting.
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October 20, 1992
Councilmembers Present: Jim Bennett, Chair; Jon Johnson and Christi Houser.
Staff Present: See attached list.
Others Present: See attached list.
GOLF ADVISORY BOARD REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Councilmember Bennett opened the meeting by announcing that there would be no
public testimony. He said that those attending the meeting to testify should
come back for the 7:00 PM City Council meeting.
Parks Director Wilson presented his proposal to the Committee. He pointed out
that the Golf Advisory Board can make recommendations, and if they are wrong,
they can disband; but when he and his staff make a proposal , they must see it
through.
Wilson proposed that the Parks Department continue to operate the entire complex,
and hire a P.G.A. Pro as a City employee. He said this is necessary for the
complex to meet its financial obligations.
Wilson furnished the complex's financial history, comparisons with other courses
throughout the northwest, a list of unanticipated costs at Riverbend, and a
proposed organizational chart.
Don Williams, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Tukwila, gave a
little history on the Foster Golf Course. In 1977, the citizens of Tukwila
passed a bond issue when the city purchased Foster Golf Course. The pro shop and
overall maintenance were operated under a professional concession contract.
In 1983, the city took over maintenance, as the city felt it could do a better
job by operating the total complex with City employees. Williams said the city
wanted to keep golf revenues in Tukwila rather than give them to private
business.
Williams explained that Foster Golf Course is set up as an enterprise fund, with
no other funds taken from the golf course operation to pay for other services
except for direct accounting and legal . He said that in looking at Riverbend's
extra costs, this would be difficult for any operation.
In 1989 and 1990, Tukwila hired a Class A P.G.A. Pro to be the total manager of
the golf course, with only the power golf carts and the restaurant and lounge
under concession contract. Williams said this has resulted in a huge reduction
in the cost of care of the course and how it is operated, a 250% increase in
concession sales at the pro shop, and an increase in golfer satisfaction.
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October 20, 1992
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Williams told the Committee that a City employee at the pro shop is paramount for
quality service. He said that Kent must maintain a partnership with the pro
staff and a partnership with the maintenance staff, and they must work hand in
hand.
Williams opined that it would be better for the citizens if Kent leaves Riverbend
under City management.
Robyn Bartelt commented that there have been three revisions to the Golf Advisory
Report since the October 13 Parks Committee meeting. She had real concerns as
a Golf Advisory Board member and as Riverbend Golf Complex Manager.
Bartelt said that there are figures in the report which are incorrect and not
real budget figures. She pointed out that some figures are listed as based upon
1992 budget figures, when they are really 1991 figures. She felt that the report
needs to be reviewed and discussed further.
Bartelt told Councilmember Johnson that she and complex staff concur with the
list of capital expenditures included in the report.
Councilmember Johnson moved to accept the Golf Advisory Board Report, and to
proceed as recommended on the capital expenditures recommendations.
Councilmember Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Johnson made a second motion to direct the City Attorney, the Finance Director,
the Parks Director and the Riverbend Golf Complex Manager to draft an R.F.P. that
would implement the Golf Advisory Board's proposal to have merchandising under
a management contract (Option A-1) .
Johnson explained that in order to make a good decision, the City needs concrete
numbers and assurance from the Bond Council as to whether or not the City can go
in that direction. The R.F.P. is to be taken to Bond Council for a decision, and
then to Parks Committee for review. Johnson said that if the City can go in that
direction, the Parks Committee can then fully look at that option as well as
other options before them.
Houser seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Johnson assured Lubovich that the R.F.P. will pass through the City Attorney's
office before it is reviewed by the Parks Committee.
Bennett again suggested that anyone interested in addressing the issue further
should attend the 7:00 PM City Council meeting.
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CITY OF M�MIT (please put in
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CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES
VVU OCTOBER 20, 1992 4 : 00 PM
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT OTHER CITY STAFF
Leona Orr, Chair Norm Angelo
Jon Johnson Mary Berg
Tom Brubaker
Laurie Evezich
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT Gary Gill
Bob Hutchinson
Jim Bennett Tony McCarthy
Larry Webb
Don Wickstrom
PLANNING STAFF Helen Wickstrom
Ed White
Sharon Clamp
James Harris GUESTS
Kevin O'Neill
Margaret Porter Ted Knapp
Fred Satterstrom Don McDaniel
Janet Shull Paul Morford
John Murdock
Jean Parietti
Raul Ramos
Barb Simpson
VISIONING FOLLOW-UP (J SHULL)
Planner Janet Shull reviewed a report prepared by Parks, Planning
and Public Works Department staff in accordance with Resolution
1318 dated July 21, 1992 . This Resolution directed the three
departments to collaborate on an implementation plan to carry out
the Kent Visioning Program and specific recommendations of
A. Nelessen Associates.
Ms. Shull explained the plan has two primary components; actions
which can be implemented through the comprehensive planning
process, and actions which must be implemented through special
programs. Actions addressed in the comprehensive planning process
are broken down into two phases: Phase one consists of general
strategies which can be incorporated into the comprehensive plan
update process. This includes land use visions and the community
design element, the transportation element, and visions for parks.
Phase two consists of strategies which can be addressed as
development regulations updates. The Planning and Public Works
Departments will have primary responsibility for implementation of
phase two which includes:
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1. Updates to zoning and land use regulations with focus on ways
to obtain more mixed use within the City, parking, and design
guidelines.
2 . Updates to street design standards to allow more opportunities
for on-street parking, to include traffic calming devices, and
to encourage more pedestrian elements.
3 . Update subdivision code to require streets to connect with
other streets in adjacent subdivisions and encourage alleys.
The second phase of the plan addresses four special projects which
do not fit into the comprehensive planning process and are staff
and cost intensive:
1. City endorsement of projects which demonstrate Kent' s visions
such as providing incentives in the updated regulations, and
sponsoring design competitions for strategic sites.
2 . The Power of Paint Program, a method by which the City could
try out modifications to existing street design prior to
committing to any reconstruction.
3 . A downtown formal parks program. There are currently three
downtown formal parks projects being considered: a downtown
centerpiece fountain project, a formal display garden in
conjunction with performing arts center development, and a
connecting walkway between Kherson Park and Meeker Street.
4 . A water-oriented park at the west end of James Street.
Councilmember Johnson is concerned about street design standards to
allow more opportunity for on-street parking. Mr. Johnson is
concerned primarily about residential neighborhoods where streets
are not wide enough for two cars to pass one another if vehicles
are parked on both sides of the street. In addition, he is
concerned about the use of traffic circles because they can impede
emergency vehicle access.
Chair Orr expressed a concern about marked crosswalks with raised
paving and questioned what is meant by raised paving. She is also
concerned about connecting the roads between subdivisions. This
opens streets up for additional traffic which may be a concern to
many residents.
Paul Morford stated his son is building houses in the downtown area
of Kent known as North Park. The City requires 32 foot wide
streets. He feels the street, Second Avenue North, is wider than
it needs to be. His son elected to put parking in front even
though there are alleys and the lots are 40 feet wide.
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OCTOBER 20, 1992
PAGE 3
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the Visioning Program Implementation Plan and recommended
that it go before the Council on November 3 . Motion carried.
REVISIONS TO URBAN GROWTH AREAS - (K. O'NEILL)
Planner Kevin O'Neill presented a revised interim urban growth area
map and distributed a map of the previous interim urban growth area
boundary for comparison purposes. At the September 15 Planning
Committee meeting, based on comments received from adjacent cities
specifically Sea Tac, staff was directed to revise the map so that
the boundary does not overlap the boundaries of any other
incorporated city. He pointed out that the map has been amended to
exclude areas within Tukwila, Sea Tac and Des Moines to the west of
the city limits. The map has also been revised to exclude the
Renton watershed area which is located to the south of SE 192nd
Street, as well as exclude area to the north of SE 196th Street
which the Soos Creek Plan identifies as part of Renton's urban
growth area.
Councilmember Johnson MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to
approve the revised interim urban growth boundary map and asked
that a resolution be prepared for the Council. Motion carried.
This item will be forwarded to the Council on November 3 .
PERMIT PROCESS REPORT (J. HARRIS)
Chair Leona Orr announced that although this item is listed as an
action item, no action will be taken today due to the absence of
the third Committee member.
Paul Morford stated he chaired the Chamber of Commerce committee
which started out with tenant improvements and was chair of the
Mayor's task force which included the whole permit process. The
committee looked through all the permits and had good
representation from the City (city administrator, city
councilmember, city attorney, an architect) . The committee feels
this process must start with an organization with the product being
to get the permit out. Mr. Morford used an analogy of a car going
down an assembly line. Staff wants to get permits out in a timely
manner but they also want to get them out safe. A car going down
a Detroit assembly line certainly needs to come out safe but it
also needs to come out in a timely manner. Based on this analogy
and discussions with department heads and staff, the committee
feels a small organization with a cross-trained staff is needed.
Raul Ramos stated in 1989 when the Council was discussing the
development of the Centennial Center, they expressed the strong
desire to have a permit center where people can go to receive
centralized services and an organization of people with similar
expertise who would work on similar permits. There have been some
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OCTOBER 20, 1992
PAGE 4
accomplishments by Planning, Public Works and Code Enforcement
staff but there has not yet been the formation of a one-stop permit
center the way Mr. Ramos believes the Council envisioned many years
ago. The committee opted for a new organization, the Office of
Development Permits and Inspections, which would be more exclusive
and which would streamline staff who would function specifically to
work and process and improve the whole series of permits. The
Office of Development Permits and Inspections will be the building
block upon which, over time and through Council review, similar
permit review functions and personnel can be added. The personnel
is intended to come from existing permit review functions. It is
not the committee's intention to create a super agency like BALD.
Mr. Ramos' first preference is for the Council to adopt the
committee's recommendation to form the new Office of Development
Permits and Inspections. This department will physically be
located within the Code Enforcement section, and over time staff
will be added from other departments such as Planning. They will
work together to allow people to go to one counter. Planning, Code
Enforcement and Public Works staff has come up with a proposal
which Mr. Ramos feels is worth looking at. They have proposed a
six month review period and they have adopted a lot of the
recommendations of the committee. He feels the Council should link
the adoption of staff's proposal with the committee' s complete
recommendation. If certain expectation are not met as a result of
the six month experimentation as proposed by the three departments,
then the Council should go back and adopt the committee's
recommendation for a formal permit center. Mr. Ramos feels
evaluation criteria needs to be added to the departments' proposal
which a Council appointed committee would use to evaluate their
performance. He feels this is fair to everyone who has worked on
the issue and to those who have expressed concerns about the
process.
Ted Knapp stated that a number of years ago the Council sent Jim
Hansen to the Bay Area to look at how other cities handle permit
processing. Mr. Knapp accompanied Mr. Hansen on this trip and
stated that several cities had one-stop permit centers which
operated extremely efficiently. They saw applicants, without an
appointment, get all their questions answered at one counter. Mr.
Knapp is concerned that the department proposal is more status quo
than is progress but is willing to try it.
Planning Director James Harris explained that department heads from
Planning, Public Works, and Fire were asked by the mayor to respond
to the Mayor' s Permit Process Advisory Committee report.
Mr. Harris stated that in a memo from the three department heads to
the Mayor, they state that their proposal, although different from
the Mayor' s committee, will accomplish most of what the committee
proposes. The department heads do not feel that the present system
is broken, and they have been working with Jim Hansen for 1-2 years
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OCTOBER 20, 1992
PAGE 5
to fine tune the system. They feel their proposal will create a
faster turn-around time for a certain class of permits and will not
be disruptive to staff. The committee 's proposal will create a
drastic change in a time when there is terrible disruption with the
City having just gone through layoffs and not knowing what is over
the horizon for future City finances. He added that any committee
formed in the future should have department involvement.
Norm Angelo requested that due to time, this item be carried over
to the next meeting.
Don Wickstrom commented that the department heads tried to
incorporate many of the recommendations of the committee and have
developed• a checklist to save time for both staff and the public.
Barb Simpson distributed a copy of a memo and survey sent to
Chamber members on October 19, 1992 and summarized the few
responses that have been received so far. Respondents indicated
they have applied for 2-3 permits within the past 12 months and had
to come back to the City 2-3 times for each application. Target
dates were rarely met. She quoted a comment from Heath Tecna,
"Tenant improvement permits take 3-4 weeks, this is too long for
minor projects. Major and new construction projects take 45-60
days and this is generally hard to schedule around especially the
uncertainty of when the permits will be issued. " She indicted
there are also some very specific suggestions. She offered copies
and indicated she could tabulate the results for the next meeting.
ADDED ITEMS
SEATAC ANNEXATION/DEANNEXATION PROPOSAL (T BRUBAKER)
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker distributed a draft resolution and
map and stated that Metro wishes to expand a park and ride lot on
the west hill. The lot, which is inside the Kent city limits, will
expand into the City of Sea Tac (shown as "A" on the map) . As it
now stands, two sets of building, construction, and grading permits
will be required and there will be the question of who is the
agency of authority. After the lot is constructed, if a thief or
other criminal action occurs there will be jurisdictional problems.
Therefore, it is proposed that Sea Tac deannex the portion shown as
"Aj' and Kent annex it. In addition, property shown as "B" was once
an island of unincorporated county left over after Sea Tac
incorporated. The boundary review board required Sea Tac to take
this property because they did not want an island left. It totally
invades Kent on all sides, and it is proposed that Kent take this
property back. Property shown as "C", is a portion of Grandview
Park within the city limits of Kent. The park is run by King
County, however, within three years Sea Tac will take over
ownership and maintenance of the park. It has been requested that
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PAGE 6
Kent deannex this section to Sea Tac so that when Sea Tac owns the
park, they will also have city jurisdiction over the entire park.
In summary, the sections marked A and B on the map would be annexed
into Kent, and the section marked C would be deannexed from Kent
and annexed to Sea Tac.
A draft resolution to accomplish the above has been prepared and a
SEPA review has begun. The Public Works Committee has approved the
proposal. Mr. Brubaker asked the Committee to approve the
annexation/deannexation conditioned on a determination of
nonsignificance being issued by the City of Kent Planning
Department. A statutory mechanism exists which allows Kent to
issue a DNS and pass a resolution. When the boundary review board
approves the City of Sea Tac will hold a public hearing and, if Sea
Tac passes a similar resolution, it all happens automatically.
Planning Director Harris stated the Planning Department has not
received a SEPA application for this proposal.
The Committee decided to defer action on this issue to their
November 3 meeting.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT WORK PROGRAM (F. SATTERSTROM)
Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom announced that two days after
presenting the Committee with the Planning Department's work
program the Department learned that it is losing a planner who is
involved in both current and long-range planning. The Department
is beginning the process of requesting that the position be filled.
Depending on the outcome of that request, the work program may need
to be adjusted. This is a critical loss for the Department
particularly because the Council has referred the wetlands
ordinance back to the Planning Commission and the staff member who
has been working on this project has resigned.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5: 30 p.m.
PC1020.92
CITY OF KENT
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 21, 1992
PRESENT: Jim Bennett Roger Lubovich
Paul Mann Norm Angelo
Don Wickstrom Ed White
Tom Brubaker Mr. & Mrs. Rust
Tony McCarthy Andy Gomez
Gary Gill
Signal Coordination Plan Interlocal Agreement
Wickstrom explained that this is an interlocal agreement between
Tukwila, Renton, King County and WSDOT for preliminary
investigations on coordinating our signal systems on the
north/south route of West Valley Highway. Kent ' s participation, at
this time, is staff time only; some costs will be incurred by the
other agencies. Wickstrom explained that this is the first phase
of a multi-phase project and could lead to a grant project with a
coordinated signal system tied into the freeway system. Bennett
concurred with the need for such a system and asked how long it
would take to establish this .
Ed White responded that a large part of the work has already been
done because we were donating in-kind services and did not have to
wait for all of the jurisdictions to come up with the money. The
preliminary data gathering and analysis has been completed by the
Kent staff. White determined that this would mean a two to three
month process once the signed agreement is back from all the
jurisdictions.
The Committee unanimously recommended approval for the Mayor to
sign the interlocal agreement.
Canterbury 401/Eastwood 403 Bills of Sale
Wickstrom explained that these are residential plats developed in
the City in the vicinity of 100th Ave. SE & SE 248th St. We are
recommending the bill of sales be accepted for the sewer, water and
street improvements . The Committee unanimously recommended
approval.
Meridian Green II Apartments Bill of Sale
This is a similar type situation as Canterbury and Eastwood other
than the fact that this is an apartment complex that required sewer
and water extensions. The apartment complex was built in the
vicinity of Kent Kangley and 114th Ave SE. This also is a matter
of accepting the bill of sale for sewer and water extensions as
complete. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Rainier Properties Remodel Bill of Sale
Wickstrom explained that Rainier Properties had some storm drainage
improvements in conjunction with the development on N. Washington
Avenue. This is a matter of accepting the storm drainage
improvement. The Committee unanimously recommended approval.
Other
At this time Jim Bennett introduced Andy Gomez , Manager of
Farrington Court who expressed concerns regarding the traffic
volume and the speed limit on Gowe and Titus Streets. Mr. Gomez
explained that there are 115 residents in Farrington Court -
average age is 85; their main activity being participation in the
programs at the Kent Senior Center. Mr. Gomez stated that
attempting to cross the street at Gowe & Kennebeck or at Reiten Rd
& Titus, is very difficult.
Ed White stated that during the last year there were two accidents
in that area. Traffic staff did numerous visual surveys, some
traffic counts, some speed analysis and have determined that it is
a fairly heavily traveled street. There is an average of 13 , 000 -
14 , 000 cars per day. Average speed ranges from 30 - 39 MPH.
Traffic staff looked at the intersections; specifically Kennebeck
and Reiten in an attempt to justify a 4 way stop, as was previously
suggested. Using the normal "warranting system" , this location
does not come close to warrant any type of device. Part of the
warrants that we do use requires a certain side street traffic
volume. However, Ed stated he realizes that there is a potential
safety problem there with the speeds.
Ed White' s recommendation was to have the seniors walk up to Canyon
Drive and cross at the signal. When there is a "safety" vs.
"convenience" issue we should work towards safety. Mr. Gomez felt
that the extra walking would make a difference to the seniors since
they are elderly people.
Paul Mann noted his strong feelings for the need to address the
community in the area of "pedestrians first" . Mann felt a 4-way
stop may inconvenience the traffic however; once the stop signs
were in place, people would become conditioned to them.
Wickstrom stated however, that if you start impeding traffic with
all these lights and stop signs, more vehicle accidents and
injuries will occur. He stated the need to be equally concerned
about drivers as well as the pedestrians. As such, a balance needs
to be struck.
Bennett recommended that this item be brought back to the next
meeting and requested Ed White to make a more detailed presentation
at that time, so that a conclusion could be reached.