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Tim Clark. i.._eona Orr
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January 16., 1996
Office of the City; Clerk
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SUMMARY AGENDA
KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 16, 1996
Council Chambers
7: 00 p.m.
MAYOR: Jim White COUNCILMEMBERS: Christi Houser, President
Jim Bennett Tim Clark Connie Epperly
Jon Johnson Leona Orr Judy Woods
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
�+f:r State of the City Address
,,B- Proclamation - Daughters of the American Revolution/
--American History Month
_,.C. Jingle Bus Report
,,,D: Introduction of Mayor' s Appointees
Legislative Update
F. Report on Equipment Rental Analysis
G. Reg}Lonal Justice Center Update
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2 . i BLIC HEARINGS R-v..�eFo
None
3 . CONSENT CALENDAR
,,,A. Approval of Minutes
-B: Approval of Bills
...G:. Comp Plan Implementation Amendment CPZ-95-2 (Phase II
Valley Floor/West Hill) - Ordinance "1
_..D. Kosnoski Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-95-9 - Ordinance : y' � 1
E. Reappointment to Drinking Driver Task Force
F. Reappointment to Bicycle Advisory Board
Reappointment to Kent Li rary Board
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4. OTHER BUSINESS
A'. Supplemental Agreement to Existing Lease with Union
Pacific Railroad for Skateboard Park
King County Cultural Resources Grant for Earthworks Park
"C Shuttle Bus Service - Resolution it!
.:k Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area Project -
Resolution
5. BIDS
None
6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
7. REPORTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION 1) Pending Litigation
2) Labor Negotiations
8. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available for perusal in the City
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Citizens wishing to address the Council will, at this time,
make known the subject of interest, so all may be properly
heard.
A) State of the City Address
B) Proclamation - Daughters of the American Revolution/
American History Month
C) Jingle Bus Report
D) Introduction of Mayor' s Appointees
E) Legislative Update
F) Report on Equipment Rental Analysis
G) Regional Justice Center Update
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CONSENT CALENDAR
3 . City Council Action:
Councilmember H )t..5e( move, %eu-uncilmeTftber W 0, �—
seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through 4t- be approved
Including ilh�& Correc-6tn fro the AALv\u+es of �ecernbe� 1°1 , iq�15 ,
{J��cls Secu,� d w.Ld �LLe
Discussion L
rv.of� or Crarr ; ed
Action
3A. Approval of Ming!e-W
Approval of the minutes of the Special Council meeting of
December 19, 1990) w ,*h a correct; �r Iro l ne a �4ge 7,
C.hU ny i no +be, I l)U' -(-;O uLce I p I DOO
3B. Approval of Bills.
Approval of payment of the bills received through December 29
and paid on December 29, 1995. Operations Committee cancelled
and Council authorized by signing check summary.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/29/9k 163227-163871 $1,747, 544. 65
Approval of checks issued for payroll for December 16 through
December 31, 1995 and paid on January 5, 1996:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/5/96 Advice 30426-30865 $ 516, 461. 46
1/5/96 Checks 208456-208768 245, 068. 89
$ 761, 530. 35
Council Agenda
Item No. 3 A-B
Kent, Washington
December 19, 1995
A special meeting of the Kent City Council (rescheduled after
cancellation of the December 12th meeting) was called to order at
7: 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett,
Clark, Houser, Johnson, Mann and Orr, Operations Director/Chief
of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Fire Chief Angelo,
Police Chief Crawford, Planning Director Harris, City Engineer
Gill, Finance Division Director Miller, Parks Director Hodgson,
and Information Services Division Director Spang. Councilmember
Woods was excused from the meeting. Approximately 125 people
were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced
COMMUNICATIONS that Rusty Olsen of the Fire Department has been
selected as Employee of the Month for December.
He noted that Olsen has been a firefighter for
almost ten years, and that he exhibits pride and
professionalism in his job every day. He added
that Olsen has developed a pocket resource guide
to help his fellow firefighters complete their
daily routine, both emergency and non-emergency,
more efficiently. Chief Angelo stated that
Mr. Olsen is a very genuine and caring indi-
vidual, and is well respected by his fellow
firefighters.
Pamela Dick Recognition Day. Mayor White read a
proclamation noting that Pamela Dick, a school
bus driver for Gatewood Baptist Church, was
driving a school bus with 20 small children and
two adults aboard on Highway 167 on September 19,
1995, and took evasive action to avoid a large
tractor-trailer truck which veered into her lane,
saving the lives of those in her care. He stated
that many working at the accident scene expressed
admiration and respect for Ms. Dick' s clear
thinking, her ability and her dedication in the
avoidance of a more serious accident. The Mayor
proclaimed December 13 , 1995, as Pamela Dick Day
in the City of Kent and urged all citizens to
recognize and acknowledge Pamela Dick for her
heroic actions in avoiding a potential disaster
and saving the lives of her passengers. The pro-
clamation was accepted by Rusty Olsen on behalf
of Ms. Dick. Fire Chief Angelo stated that it is
a miracle that those 20 children were not killed
or injured, and that Ms. Dick's timing in steer-
ing the bus was due to true concentration and
professionalism. He explained that the axle was
broken and the bus could have tipped over several
times. Angelo then announced that Ms. Dick will
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PUBLIC be awarded, for the first time in its history,
COMMUNICATIONS the Civilian Medal of Heroism.
Introduction of Mavor's Appointees. Mayor White
introduced Ellen Gimenez, Greg Worthing, Walter
Hazen, and Carol Vass, his appointees to the Arts
Commission, Morgan Llewellyn, his appointee to
the Economic Development Corporation, and Dr. Mac
Culver, Dee Moschel, Melvin Tate and Mary Lou
Becvar, his appointees to the Human Services
Commission. He also noted the reappointment of
Judy Woods as the Council representative to the
Human Services Commission.
Regional Justice Center Update, Captain Tom
Brown stated that this update covers the sixth
month of construction, and that the County has
accepted the general contractor's final construc-
tion schedule. He added that the project is on
schedule in all areas, and that the structural
steel is almost complete. He announced that
there will be a topping off event for the general
contractors within the next two weeks. Brown
said most of the detention slabs have been poured
and the second level is under way. He noted that
they are working on completion of the detention
cell mock-up and security keying for the
courthouse.
CONSENT BENNETT MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through CC be approved, with the exception of
Item 3T which was removed and placed under Other
Business as Item 4I . Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of November 21, 1995.
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3U)
SANITATION Carpinito Business Park. AUTHORIZATION to accept
the Bill of Sale for Carpinito Business Park for
continuous operation and maintenance of 43 feet
of water main, 58 feet of sanitary sewer, 850
feet of street improvement and 582 feet of storm
sewer and release of bonds after expiration date,
as recommended by the Public Works Director. The
project is located at 84th Avenue South and South
222nd Street.
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December 19, 1995
SOLID WASTE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign the Grant Agreement, staff
to accept the grant, and to establish a budget
for the Compost Bin Distribution Program. The
City has received a grant from the Dept. of
Ecology to provide an alternative for Kent
residents to recycle and reuse compostable yard
debris. This grant is for a Compost Bin
Distribution Program which will help the City
reach its 50% recycling goal by 1995 by diverting
up to 20% of the household waste stream to a
composting program. The total budget for this
project is $41, 400 for which the State Grant will
pay 60% of the funds or $24,840. The City will
pay 40% of the total or $16, 560 and will use a
King County Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant
to provide the match.
FLOOD CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Mill Creek Interlocal Agreement. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign the Mill Creek Interlocal
Agreement, as recommended by the Public Works
Committee. This Agreement is a continuation of
studies that the City has been conducting on Mill
Creek in conjunction with the City of Auburn and
King County, to help resolve the flooding pro-
blems south of the Green River. All three
agencies are sharing in the costs and this has
already been budgeted.
SIDEWALKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3V)
108th Avenue Walkway/274th Street Walkway.
ACCEPT as complete the contract with Tydico, Inc.
for the 108th Avenue Walkway/274th Street Walkway
project and release of retainage after State
releases, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The original contract was $71, 000, 000.
The final construction cost was $70, 120.46.
PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
Glen Kara Preliminary Plat SU-95-3.
AUTHORIZATION to set January 2 , 1996, as the date
for a public meeting to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation of approval with con-
ditions for a preliminary plat application
(SU-95-3) by Lakeridge Development, Inc. The
property is located west of 100th Avenue S. and
north of S. 222nd Street.
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December 19, 1995
REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
West Hill Plaza Rezone RZ-95-3. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3267 rezoning approximately 2 . 58
acres from Neighborhood Convenience Commercial
(NCC) to Community Commercial pursuant to Kent
City Code Section 15. 09. 050 (C) . This item was
approved at the Council meeting of November 21,
1995.
ANNEXATIONS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
Interlocal Agreement Between Rent and Ring Count
for Annexations. The Planning Committee has
recommended approval of an Interlocal Agreement
between Kent and King County for annexations.
The agreement deals with subdivisions, building
permits, home repair, and the State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA) . Planning Director Harris
explained that most of the agreement comes from
the County and that some modifications were made.
He explained that a response from the County
regarding the modifications has not yet been
received, but that it must move forward. ORR
MOVED to approve the Interlocal Agreement between
Kent and King County for annexations, and author-
ize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Johnson
seconded and the motion carried. ORR MOVED that
a letter from Marvin Eckfeldt on this issue be
made a part of the record. Johnson seconded and
the motion carried.
ZONING (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
Stream Buffer Recruirements in Meridian Annexation
Area/Interim Zoning Control. As recommended by
the Planning Committee, a stream buffer interim
zoning control ordinance is being considered to
preserve the existing stream buffers relating to
major streams in the Meridian annexation area.
The existing Kent zoning code requires a 50-foot
setback from major streams for impervious sur-
faces. Under the County code, the setback for
major streams is a 100-foot buffer, which pro-
hibits uses of any kind except replanting
indigenous Northwest vegetation. The interim
zoning ordinance would preserve the County
development standards within the buffer area of
major streams in the Meridian annexation area for
up to six months.
Assistant City Attorney Brubaker noted that the
County had developed the Soos Creek Basin Plan to
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ZONING protect streams, salmon and other habitat. He
noted that the development buffers under the
County's plan differ from those that would be in
effect in the City of Kent through the existing
land use planning. He said the city has been
asked to adopt the same standards now in effect _
in the county, and this ordinance establishes
interim zoning controls for a period of up to six
months which would keep the county standards in
place during that time. He explained that during
the six month period staff would review and
analyze different development standards and come
back to Council with a proposal for appropriate
development regulatory setbacks for these
streams.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. There
were no comments from the audience and ORR MOVED
to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and
the motion carried.
ORR MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3259 relating to
stream buffer requirements/interim zoning control
in the Meridian Annexation Area, as recommended
by the Planning Committee. Johnson seconded and
the motion carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Single Family Development Standards Zoning Code
Amendment ZCA-95-8. ADOPTION of Ordinance
No. 3268 amending the Zoning Code for the imple-
mentation of the goals and policies of the
adopted Kent Comprehensive Plan. This item was .
approved by the City Council on November 21,
1995.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Meridian Annexation Area Comprehensive Plan
Amendments CPA-95-1 and Initial Zoning AZ-95-3 .
The City Council has held two public hearings on
the proposed zoning for the Meridian Annexation
area, as required by state law. The first hear-
ing was on October 17, 1995 and the second on
November 21, 1995. On November 21st the Council
closed the public hearing and directed staff to
review public testimony and prepare a recommenda-
tion for changes, if any. Tonight consideration
will be given to adoption of the proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Initial zoning
for the area.
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ZONING Kevin O'Neill of the Planning Department noted
that staff has considered all public testimony
and has made the recommendation shown in the
December 12th memorandum. He noted that the
memorandum includes a map which shows the shaded
areas which staff is recommending be revised. He
explained that four areas are recommended for
revision: Area A is located to the east of 128th
Avenue and is recommended for RA zoning, Area B
is located to the east of 132nd south of 272nd
and is recommended for R1-7 .2 zoning, Area C
extends from 144th to 156th north of 288th and is
recommended for R1-7 . 21 and Area D is located
east of 156th and is recommended R1-12 .
ORR MOVED to make information received tonight
from Owners of Shorelane Addition and Pink
Thunderbird Mobile Park on the Lewis zoning
request a part of the record. Johnson seconded
and the motion carried. ORR MOVED to adopt
Ordinance No. 3261 for the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment CPA-95-1, as recommended by the
Planning staff and presented to Council tonight.
Johnson seconded and the motion carried. ORR
MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3262 for the initial
zoning for the Meridian Annexation Area AZ-95-3,
as presented by the Planning staff this evening.
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Adult Use Zoninq ZCA-95-1. The proposed ordi-
nance would amend the zoning setback restrictions
for adult use businesses which eliminates the
1000, setback restriction from legal, non-
conforming residential uses in commercial zones.
The City Attorney distributed a map showing the
siting for adult use facilities. Lubovich noted
that the Court had determined that the City did
not have adequate siting for this type of
facility. He explained that according to the
law, the City cannot prohibit this type of
facilities, although it can regulate where they
are located. He noted that the ordinance re-
quires a 1000' setback from churches, schools,
parks, libraries, residential zones and
residential uses. Lubovich noted that the
Planning Commission and the Planning Committee
have examined many alternatives and propose to
eliminate the zoning setback requirement of 1000'
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ZONING from res ential uses. He felt the elimination
of the 00' setback would have the least amount
of impact on the citizens and surrounding uses.
He explained that the amendment to the Zoning
Code eliminating the residential use setback
would open up 32 sites south of S. 228th across
SR167 up to the north side of the intersection of
S. 212th, and the GWC district along 84th Avenue
South between those two intersections. ORR MOVED
that the map be made a part of the record.
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
ORR MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3263 amending
the zoning setback restrictions for adult use
businesses and adopting the findings in that
ordinance. Houser seconded. Orr pointed out
that this is not something that is being encour-
aged in the city, and that this action is being
taken to satisfy a court requirement. She noted
that the size of the area being considered, which
allows 32 sites, is actually 2/100 of 1% of the
total number of sites in the city. She also said
that if no action is taken, adult use businesses
could locate anywhere in the city. Mann strongly
objected to being forced by the courts to change
the present ordinance to accommodate for a
significant number of additional sites. He said
there is no reason to allow for nude dancing
within 1000' of any house. He objected to being
forced to interpret speech as conduct, and said
this is an opportunity for the Council to take a
stand and that he will vote no on any ordinance
that allows for more than seven sites. Upon a
roll call vote, the motion to adopt Ordinance
3263 failed for lack of a majority with Clark,
Houser and Orr in favor and Bennett, Johnson and
Mann opposed.
Orr noted that there is currently a moratorium
which has prevented any of these facilities from
opening in any area except the one the city has
been sued over, and if the court' s demand is not
addressed the entire city will be open for this
type of facility. She said- that although she is
not in favor of having them in any location, the
city does not have the funds necessary to
challenge the court. JOHNSON MOVED for recon-
sideration. Orr seconded.
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December 19, 1995
ZONING After researching the issue, the City Attorney
explained that anyone who voted against the
motion would be a prevailing party and could make
a motion for reconsideration. JOHNSON MOVED for
reconsideration. Clark seconded. Clark said
that if this issue is taken through the Court of
Appeals of the Supreme Court, the city will lose.
He noted that this has been shown recently and
there is no reason to believe there will be a
reversal. He added that doing so would cost a
huge amount of money. Houser said she feels she
is being blackmailed into this, but she must vote
for what is best for the citizens. She said that
this ordinance must be passed to protect every-
one. Orr pointed out that no one is happy about
doing this, but the city has been given an
ultimatum. She reiterated that if nothing is
done, the entire city will be open to this type
of business. Upon Johnson's question, Lubovich
explained that eliminating the 1000' setback from
residential uses in commercial zones would open
up 32 sites in the area pointed out earlier. He
added that those sites are not necessarily
vacant.
Mayor White passed the gavel to Councilmember
Johnson and said that while he does not per-
sonally support adult entertainment businesses
and does not want any in Kent, he also is not
willing to sacrifice the amount of money it would
cost to take this issue to court and lose. He
urged the Councilmembers to pass this ordinance.
Mann said he was under the impression there would
be a workshop prior to voting, that there has
been no workshop, and that they are experiencing
problems because of that. Lubovich noted for
Johnson that a good case could be made for 19
sites, and an excellent case for 32 sites. He
explained that this would have the least impact
to achieve a legal, sustainable challenge.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion died for lack
of a majority, with Clark, Houser and Orr in
favor and Bennett, Johnson and Mann opposed.
Later in the meeting Lubovich noted for Johnson
that the adult use moratorium will expire
January 15, 1996, and that it has been extended
twice. Johnson asked that this issue be added to
the agenda for January 21 1996. Upon Houser's
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ZONING request, it was agreed that Planning staff will
provide the material presented to the Planning
Committee.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
Kosnoski Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-95-9. The
Planning Commission has recommended amendments to
the (GWC) Gateway Commercial Zoning District in
the Kent Zoning Code (ZCA-95-9) which will
broaden the permitted uses in the GWC, adding
certain commercial and small-scale industrial
uses. ORR MOVED to approve the amendments to the
(GWC) Gateway Commercial Zoning District in the
Kent Zoning Code, which will broaden the per-
mitted uses in the GWC, adding certain commercial
and small-scale industrial uses, as recommended
by the Planning Commission, and to direct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E)
Comp Plan Implementation Zoning Map Amendment
CPZ-95-2, (Phase II valley Floor/West Hill) . The
Planning Commission has recommended zoning map
changes for seven (7) areas in the Valley Floor
and West Hill, as identified in the staff report.
This action will implement the recently adopted
Kent Comprehensive Plan. ORR MOVED to approve
the recommendation of the Planning Commission on
the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Zoning Map
Amendment CPZ-95-2 (Phase II - Valley Floor/West
Hill) regarding the zoning map changes for seven
(7) areas on West Hill/Valley Floor, as identi-
fied in the staff report, and to direct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
STREET UTILITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3CC)
Street Utility Repeal and Substitute Utility Tax.
AUTHORIZATION to set January 2, 1996, as the date
for a public hearing on the Street Utility Repeal
and Substitute Utility Tax.
EQUIPMENT (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
RENTAL Two 5-6 Yard Dump Trucks - Equipment Rental.
Bid opening for this equipment was held on
November 17 with 4 bids received. The low bid
for this equipment was received by Husky
International in the amount of $52 , 493 . 35, plus
tax, per truck. It is the recommendation of the
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EQUIPMENT Public Works Director that Husky International be
RENTAL awarded the low bid of $52 ,493 . 35 plus tax, per
truck. Due to annexation cash flow, authoriza-
tion is requested to accept delivery of the
second truck from Husky International in the
Spring of 1996, for the bid amount of $52 , 493 . 35
plus tax. Total equipment cost for this item
is $104,986,70, plus tax. MANN MOVED that the
purchase of two 5-6 yard dump trucks be awarded
to Husky International in the amount of
$52 , 493 . 35 plus tax, per each truck and delivery
of the second truck be accepted in the Spring of
1996. Houser seconded and the motion carried.
MAINTENANCE (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
Gasoline and Incidental Supplies. Bids were
recently submitted for City-wide fuel services
for the next three years beginning January 1,
1996. Three vendors bid on the project:
Associated Petroleum Products, Don Small & Sons,
and Delta Western. Based on the types of fuel
and annual volumes used, Don Small & Sons was the
lowest bidder. It is recommended that Don Small
& Sons be awarded the contract. JOHNSON MOVED
that the contract for gasoline and incidental
supplies be awarded to Don Small & Sons in the
amount of $183 , 505.50. Orr seconded and the
motion carried.
SCHOOL IMPACT (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2B)
FEES School Impact Fees. The proposed ordinance
relates to school impact fees, establishes a
framework for the adoption of a school impact fee
program by the City; requires the execution of an
interlocal agreement between the City and any
school district located in the City and requests
to participate in the school impact fee pro-
gram; provides for the adoption of the School
District's Capital Facilities Plan; allows
collection of school impact fees by the City on
new development impacting schools; provides the
formula for fee calculation and a fee schedule;
describes the procedures for credit, appeals, and
refunds; all as authorized by the Growth Manage-
ment Act and Chapter 82 . 02 RCW; amends Title 12
of the Kent City Code by adding a new chapter
12 . 13 and sets an effective date.
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December 19, 1995
SCHOOL IMPACT The City Attorney noted that the ordinance is one
FEES component to the school impact fee program and it
sets up the mechanism for impact fees. The other
components are an interlocal agreement regarding
administration of the school impact fee program,
the District' s Capital Facilities Plan which must
be adopted by the City Council and made part of
the City's Comprehensive Plan, and the impact fee
schedule ordinance. He explained that the ordi-
nance applies to all new residential development
in the city, that the fee is assessed against
each dwelling unit at the time of application,
and that temporary housing units, transitional
housing, certain housing for the elderly, re-
building of destroyed units, condominiums that
are converted from apartments, and developments
where the impacts for schools have already been
mitigated are exempt. He added that the ordi-
nance requires the interlocal agreement, and the
District must annually submit it's Capital
Facilities Plan, it's enrollment projections,
standards of service, future capacity projec-
tions, and inventory of capacity, and the City
adopts a new fee schedule annually based on that
information. Lubovich noted that the date of
application for a residential development permit
is the date of assessment, although it is col-
lected at the time of issuance. He distributed
copies of minor technical corrections to the
ordinance which eliminate any ambiguity. ORR
MOVED to accept the recommended changes from the
City Attorney and incorporate them in the final
ordinance. Houser seconded and the motion
carried with Bennett opposed.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Tom
Brotherton, 26805 148th Avenue SE, said that if
impact fees are taken away, taxes will go up. He
said that the school district is the reason many
people locate in Kent, and that it is fair that
new residents pick up some share of ' the burden
for maintaining the excellent school system. He
explained that builders do not always pay for
impact fees and that they negotiate a lower land
price when fees are assessed or require the
landowner to pay the fees. He concluded that
even with impact fees, houses in Kent will still
cost less than in other areas. Holly Isaman,
4611 Somerset Court, representing the Federal Way
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SCHOOL IMPACT School District, thanked the Council for con-
FEES sidering the adoption of a school impact fee
ordinance, noting that it will benefit both the
students and the community. She noted that space
to serve growth must .be provided, and that impact
fees are an important contribution. She empha-
sized that impact fees help reduce the tax burden
on existing residents by spreading the load to
new residents. Jody Putman, Business Services
Manager for the Federal Way School District,
stated that the Federal Way Distict has grown
quite a bit and has built five elementary schools
and one junior high. She said that some of the
construction was funded by impact fees, and that
the City of Federal Way recently passed an ordi-
nance for impact fees for schools. She urged the
Council to adopt the proposed ordinance. Miriam
Helaeland, 3930 S. 277th Place, member of the
Forum for Regulatory Balance, said the Forum
believes that development fees make housing less
affordable. She provided copies of an Executive
Summary and a Report from the Forum. She sug-
gested collecting fees as late as possible in the
building process, so as to minimize their effect.
She said if young families have to live far from
employment centers, the longer commute time adds
to freeway crowding and pollution, and they have
no time for their families. She encouraged the
Council to look at the report and call for more
information. Jill Clifford, 26703 148th SE,
voiced concern about growth and taxes, and urged
the Council to pass the impact fee so that
schools can be funded without raising taxes in
the Meridian annexation area. Mary Geisol, 23407
53rd Avenue South, stated that she represents a
new home builder who is offering single-level
homes in a gated community designed to appeal to
the retired or empty-nest buyer. She noted that
the school impact fee will raise the cost of new
construction which will price these buyers out of
the area. She noted that these buyers would be
required to pay for something they don't use, and
urged the Council to consider other more equit-
able solutions. She suggested exceptions for
first time buyers, homes without school age
children, empty-nesters and retired people.
Rochelle Oster, Realtor, read a letter from
Tamara Keiser, who is single and has no children,
and who feels it is unfair for her to share the
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SCHOOL IMPACT expense. Oster urged the Council to look for
FEES other avenues of revenue. William A. Looney,
4110 S. 262nd Place, stated that the public does
not get to vote on this issue, that it goes on
for years, and that the people who will have to
pay it are not aware of it since they don't live
here yet. He said this is the most regressive
tax of all, since the same fee is paid for any
size house. He added that this fee will make
more tenants. He noted that owners of vacant
lots do not send to children to school and said
this tax will keep people from living in Kent
because they can't afford to. Barbara Povneer,
18149 147th Avenue SE, Renton, said she has paid
taxes to the school since 1978, and has served on
Kent School District committees. She said that
allegations that the school district supports the
impact fee ordinance because it will cover up
mismanagement, and that the district plans to use
the impact fees in place of selling bonds, are
untrue. She said that school impact fees are
simply a way of assessing a small but significant
part of the cost of growth directly to those who
cause it.
Carol Morford, 11126 SE 256, said she is opposed
to taxing a narrow segment of the population.
She noted that the Council has been in favor of
single-family homes rather than apartments, that ,
if this ordinance is passed the school district
will get a huge revenue increase, and suggested
having no impact fees on single-family homes and
imposing impact fees on multi-family until $3 . 1
million is raised. Stan Lockett, 24305 140th
Avenue SE, said the cost of the taxes is reduced
by paying it up front rather than over time.
Mike Necrum, 101 loth Avenue, Kirkland, said that
before an impact fee is imposed, homework should
be done. He noted that Kirkland decided not to
impose impact fees. He said the problem is how
funds are being spent in Olympia and that they
are not being adequately redistributed to the
community where growth is causing an impact. He
recommended going to Olympia during this legis-
lative session and demanding that revenues
generated by this community be returned to the
community. Rob Cannon, President of Kent Chamber
of Commerce, recommended that the Council allow
90 days to examine options for funding the school
district's needs. Gary Young said as a builder,
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SCHOOL IMPACT he is very concerned about the impact fees. He
FEES said he appreciates the work done by the school
system, but is concerned for home purchasers. He
distributed a letter outlining their concerns and
asked the Council to consider the first time home
buyer, the young people, and the aging home buyer
who would be precluded from the purchase of a
home by the addition of impact fees. He noted
that purchasers without children pay property
taxes and support the school system, but do not
use the school system. He urged the Council to
remember it' s responsibility to provide for
affordable housing. He said one and two bedroom
homes should be exempt. He also urged the
Council to require, if adopted, a full annual
review to determine the need, to remove the fees
as early as possible, and to pursue a better,
more equitable solution. Brien Stafford,
Stafford Homes, said the tax is not fair and it
raises the price of new and used houses. He said
he supports schools, but does not think this is a
fair tax and it won't be to the credit of the
City of Kent to put it on new housing. Susan
Follmer, 19629 104th Avenue South, Renton, said
this is a good, fair proposal. She stated that a
$1. 00 mitigation fee collected now will save
$1.80 in the future. She voiced appreciation to
the Council for listening and urged them to sup-
port the mitigation fee.
Jeff Robinson, 22230 118th Avenue SE, said there
has been an assumption that any impact fee
assessed on a new housing unit will be passed on.
He said developers should find ways to operate
more efficiently rather than passing on impact
fees. He urged the Council to work with the
community and school district to keep the school
district a major attractor for new growth, and to
adopt the ordinance. Scott Floyd, 9645 S. 232nd,
said new people are welcome but they must help
the school district, and expressed hope for the
Council's support. Gwen Escher, Kent School
District, 12033 SE 256, said that Kent's is the
fourth largest school district in the state, and
that their reputation has attracted families for
a long time. She noted that each single family
residence generates an average 0. 843 students and
about $14, 000 in new costs per residence. She .
noted that even with state match money, there is
still about $10, 000 to be funded locally, and
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SCHOOL IMPACT that a fee of $3 , 675 helps but leaves $6,400 to
FEES be financed by taxpayers through bond issues.
She said it is time that new residential develop-
ment shares a more appropriate portion of the
burden. She noted that the City will have the
opportunity to review and act on the District's
Capital Facilities Plan and fee proposals every
year. Ken Peckham, Schneider Homes, said that
they support schools, but that this is an equity
issue. He noted that new homes represent 11% of
the homes sold in King County, and that 11% is
being asked to bear 100% of the impact fee. He
said this is not fair and asked the Council to
pass a moratorium and continue to investigate
this issue. Rob Renner, John L. Scott, said it
is unfair to levy an impact fee on new buyers and
new homes, and not the new buyers of existing
housing. He proposed increasing the excise tax
on all home sales and spreading the cost amongst
all buyers and sellers. He asked the Council to
check with the City of Tacoma on their plan. Bob
Nelson, 24048 156 Avenue SE, urged the Council to
pass the ordinance. He said he supports the
resolution on low income housing, which would
address the problems people have raised. He said
as equity is gained, people are better able to
afford to move up and to absorb the impact fee.
He said the Council should pass this ordinance
and then examine options for other sources of
revenue. Linda Peterson, 14421 SE 183 , Renton,
pointed out that new housing produces a need for
children to be educated. She said that currently
when the burden is spread over the existing
homes, everyone pays. She asked the Council to
think about the public good and consider that in
the past when developers have built housing
developments, they have given to the school dis-
trict a place to build a new school. She noted
that that is not happening at this time. Connie
Baesman, 10206 SE 224, asked the Council to pass
the ordinance tonight, noting that it has been
studied for a long time. She noted that growth
has been rapid, and that help is needed by the
school district. John Cochenour, Master Builders
Association, said that schools have always been
society's responsibility and all property owners
have paid for schools. He said it is unfair to
pick out one group and say they should pay a
significantly higher portion than a person who is
buying a resale house and may contribute as many
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SCHOOL IMPACT or more children to the district. He said small
FEES builders cannot absorb the $3600 fee, that they
do not make large profits, and that the fees must
be passed on to the home buyer. He said that as
more regulation and costs are added, the ability
to buy a home gets further and further away. He
noted that they have supported the school dis-
trict and have offered suggestions for them to
consider. He asked the Council to protect
housing and schools and said that this proposal
will have a significant burden on citizens.
Grace Yuan, attorney for the Kent School District
and the Federal Way School District, urged the
City to pass the impact fee ordinance. She noted
that the districts recognize that affordable
housing is a concern, and support an exemption.
She noted that an exemption for senior housing is
built into the ordinance, and that they welcome a
thorough annual review of the district' s Capital
Facilities Plan. She asked the Council to look
at the existing tax base in the district and
consider what existing tax payers are paying, and
help reduce the taxes of existing tax payers.
Paul Morford, P. O. Box 6345, Kent 98064, said it is impossible to sell something for less than it
costs to build. He said that within one year all
existing homes go up $3500, and $2000 for multi-
family. Morford pointed out that Councilmember
Clark is employed by the Kent School District and
should abstain from voting. He urged the Council
to vote for this. Pete Gomes, Windemere Real
Estate, said that the cost per square foot of a
home has gone up, consequently you are buying
less product. Dr. Hager, Kent School District,
said the district wants to cooperate with the
city and the developers. He urged the Council to
pass the ordinance now and said details could
then be worked out.
There were no further comments and HOUSER MOVED
to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and
the motion carried. ORR MOVED to make all
materials received this evening part of the
public record. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
ORR MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3260 as amended
before the public hearing, adopting the school
impact fees. Johnson seconded.
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SCHOOL IMPACT BENNETT OFFERED A SUBSTITUTE MOTION to hold this
FEES matter over for 90 days for consideration.
Johnson seconded for discussion. Bennett noted
that he has heard some creative ideas tonight,
and that one of his sons recently bought a home
in Pierce County because of impact fees in King
County. Houser said that she is happy with the
education her children received in the Federal
Way School District, and that the school impact
fees seem unfair and inequitable. She said there
are probably better ways to do this, but that
this ordinance needs to be passed now. She sug-
gested that it sunset in one year, so that the
Council will be committed to finding new and
better ways. Clark spoke in opposition to
holding the matter over for 90 days, noting that
this was first brought up for discussion six
months ago. He pointed out that there are
normally nine permit applications and that this
month there was an eight-fold increase. Bennett
noted that this issue had not been to the full
Council until the recent workshop. Orr pointed
out that she chaired a committee to address the
impact fees in 1990 and that a written report was
issued in 1991 supporting impact fees. She said
that fees are being collected for roads and
parks, but they are not called impact fees. She
disagreed with Bennett, noting that the issue has
been before the full Council because Council-
members get a copy of committee agendas and
minutes. She added that the Chamber of Commerce
also receives that information. She said now is
the time to adopt the ordinance. Johnson spoke
in opposition to delaying for 90 days, and said
it is time to enact the school impact fee.
Bennett clarified that he made the motion because
of citizens who have spoken to him about this.
The motion to extend for 90 days then failed with
only Bennett in favor.
Clark stated that Federal Way and King County
have impact fees and the Meridian Annexation area
is getting no change in their tax structure. He
said this is not a new tax. He noted that 1000
homes generate 450 students in Federal Way and
over 800 students in Kent. He stated that
without the school impact fees, taxes go up.
JOHNSON MOVED to substitute language under
Section 23 . 13 . 040 authorizing an exemption for
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SCHOOL IMPACT low-income housing as a friendly amendment. Orr
FEES agreed. Johnson said it is important to esta-
blish language in the ordinance relating to low-
income housing and urged the Council to support
it. Houser offered a friendly amendment to
sunset this in one year, so that there is a
commitment to revist the issue. Orr agreed to
the amendment as long as at the end of the year
the Council has been unable to come up with new
and better ways of doing this, to consider
reauthorizing the impact fee. Houser agreed to
consider it then and Orr and Johnson accepted the
friendly amendment. Lubovich clarified that the
date would be one year after the effective date
of the ordinance, and noted for Johnson that this
will have to be carefully monitored as to time
frames because of the application dates that are
required. Clark suggested leaving this in effect
and bringing it back later if they chose to re-
consider. Houser did not agree. Lubovich stated
that this ordinance does not adopt any fees, that
fees would be adopted after the Comp Plan is
amended and a fee schedule ordinance is adopted.
Orr suggested sunsetting it one year after
adoption of the first fee, so that there is one
full year to work within the system. Houser and
Johnson agreed. Lubovich and Orr determined that
the date is one year from date of the fee esta-
blishment. JOHNSON MOVED to amend the motion
directing the School District to come back to the
January 16, 1996, Planning Committee meeting with
their proposed fee schedule for consideration,
and for them to bring back a proposal that would
address the school impact fees based on the
number of bedrooms as opposed to the existing
formula in the ordinance. Houser seconded. Orr
agreed to the amendment. She said that not
adopting these fees is an unfavorable impact,
since it adds to the tax burden of residents.
Johnson said some people choose not to own homes,
others do not qualify financially, and that
people must make choices. He said the question
of what constitutes affordable housing remains
unanswered. He said there may be a better
solution than school impact fees, and suggested
that builders and realtors lobby the legislature
to address the issue.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion as amended
carried 5-1 with Bennett opposed.
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SCHOOL IMPACT The City Attorney clarified that a resolution on
FEES low-income housing is not required since it has
been dealt with.
ORR MOVED to approve and authorize the Mayor to
execute the proposed interlocal agreement
relating to school impact fees in substantially
the same form as the proposed agreement. Johnson
seconded and the motion carried with Bennett
opposed.
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence
for Council President Woods from the December 19,
1995, City Council meeting, as she is unable to
attend.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3W)
Arts Commission Appointments. CONFIRMATION of
the Mayor's appointments of Ellen Gimenez, Greg
Worthing, Walter Hazen and Carol Vass to serve as
members of the Kent Arts Commission.
Ms. Gimenez is a Kent resident and works for a
local grocery chain. She is experienced in cake
decorating and has won numerous competitions
during the past 10 years. She is looking forward
to working with the Commission. She will replace
Robb Dreblow and her appointment will continue to
10/31/99 .
Mr. Worthing has been involved .with the arts com-
munity in Kent since 1977 as an art teacher at
Kent-Meridian High School and manager of the
Performing Arts Center. He was an integral part
of the team that created the very successful
"Underworks" teen tile mural at Earthworks Park
last summer. Mr. Worthing will be a valuable
addition to the Commission. He will replace
Shannon McMurry and his appointment will continue
to 10/31/99.
Mr. Hazen is an artist and gallery owner in Kent.
He has participated in the Downtown Partnership,
the Downtown Planning Board, the Regional Transit
Authority Advisory Board and others. He will
bring his art knowledge and experience to the
Commission. He will replace Grace Hiranaka and
his appointment will continue to 10/31/99.
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APPOINTMENTS Ms. Vass has a degree in art from the University
of Washington and worked for an art consultant
firm for many years. She is a resident of Kent
and has volunteered for numerous City arts pro-
jects. She will replace Jim Teeters and her
appointment will continue to 10/31/99 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3X)
Economic Development Corporation Reappointment.
CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's reappointment of
Morgan Llewellyn to continue serving as a member
of the Kent Economic Development Corporation.
Mr. Llewellyn's new term will continue until
12/31/99.
PUBLIC (OTHER BUSINESS - 4H)
DEFENDER Public Defender's Contract. The City seeks pro-
posals for public defense contracts every other
year and enters into a one-year contract with the
successful applicant. The parties subsequently
negotiate a second year extension. Last year the
City sought proposals for public defense services
and awarded the contract to Stewart and Goss.
The contract approved by the City Council allowed
administration to extend the contract for one
additional term under the same terms and condi-
tions. As a result of the annexation and the
increasing caseload at the Kent Municipal Court,
the contract had to be renegotiated. Staff is
asking for authorization for the Mayor to enter
into a new contract for a one-year term in
substantially the same form as the proposed
agreement.
The City Attorney explained that the cost will be
increased from $11, 000 per month to $15, 500 per
month, and that the cost per case is between $88
and $97. BENNETT MOVED to authorize the Mayor to
enter into a contract for public defense services
in substantially the same form as the proposed
agreement. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3AA}
RECREATION 1996 City Art Plan Budget and Five-Year Plan.
ADOPTION of the 1996 City Art Plan Budget and
1996-2000 Five-Year Art Plan. In compliance with
the general procedures of the City Art Program .
(Ordinance No. 2552) , an annual budget for all
City Art Program projects shall be prepared and
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PARKS & updated. Added to the budget is the five-year
RECREATION art plan.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3BB)
Saturday Market Advisory Board. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3272 repealing Chapter 2 . 54 of the
Kent City Code entitled "Saturday Market Board. "
The Saturday Market Board has requested that the
Board be abolished and that the vendors be repre-
sented on the Kent Downtown Partnership Board,
which is the organization that works with the
Saturday Market vendors.
(BIDS - ITEM 5C)
Interurban Trail Resurfacing Project. Seven (7)
bids were received on November 281 1995, for the
Interurban Trail Resurfacing Project. Western
Asphalt of Maple Valley was the low bidder at
$135, 646 (base bid) . The Engineer's estimate was
$194, 560. HOUSER MOVED to accept the base bid of
Western Asphalt in the amount of $135, 646, plus
Schedule 4 unit price additions in the amount of
$17, 835 (to include Unit Price Items C, D, E, F,
I, J, and K) for a total contract amount of
$153 , 481 for the Interurban Trail Resurfacing
Project. Bennett seconded and the motion
carried.
HEN (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q)
RESOURCES Safety Awards Contract Renewal. AUTHORIZATION to
renew the Safety Awards contract, as recommended
by the Operations Committee. Safety Award draw-
ing eligibility is based on attending monthly
meetings and not being involved in an on-the-job
injury for that month. This is simply an aware-
ness claim reduction tool with Monthly Safety
Material Service.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R)
Workers' Compensation Claims Administration
Contract Renewal. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor
to execute a renewal of the annual Third Party
Claims Handling Contract for all L&I claims,
as approved by the Operations Committee on
November 22, 1995.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
DEPARTMENT Duties of Police Chief. ADOPTION of Ordinance .
No. 3269 relating to the duties of the Chief of
Police. National accreditation requires that the
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POLICE Police Chief be responsible for the Police
DEPARTMENT Department' s budget and this ordinance identi-
fies that responsibility.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
Violation of a Protection Order. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3270 amending Sections 9 . 02 .302,
9 . 02 .304 and 9 . 02 . 310 of the Kent City Code to
provide that violations of Protection Orders and
No Contact Orders are to be punished as gross
misdemeanors.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
Penalties for Certain Weapons Violations.
ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3271 amending Section
9. 02 . 104 of the Kent City Code to provide that
violations of the prohibition against possessing
weapons capable of producing bodily harm are to
be punished as gross misdemeanors.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N)
Beer Institute Assistance Fund Donation.
ACCEPTANCE of Beer Institute donation; authori-
zation for Mayor to sign related documents;
establishment of a Youth Conference budget; and
authorization to transfer funds remaining from
the 1994/95 Youth Conference for use for the
1995/96 Youth Conference, as recommended by the
Public Safety Committee. This is the fourth year
for the Youth Conference and the City has an
opportunity to obtain funding from the Beer
Institute to assist us in this endeavor.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30)
Springwood Grant. ACCEPTANCE of the Springwood-
King County Housing Grant and authorization for
the Mayor to sign necessary documents, as recom-
mended by the Public Safety Committee:
1. Contract for Social Services #D17 : Acceptance
of $148,228 reimbursing (monthly) for salary/
benefits of two bike patrol officers assigned
full-time to the Springwood development, as
well as telephone, printing, office equip-
ment, and bicycle maintenance/supply costs.
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POLICE 2 . Lease Agreement: Agreement at no cost, for
DEPARTMENT the Police Department to be provided an
apartment/"storefront" at the Springwood
site. A standard lease agreement involving
termination, damages, right of entry, and
hold harmless clauses must be executed.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P)
Corrections Facility Food Service Agreement/
Request for Extension. Extension of the
Corrections Facility Food Service contract for an
additional year, as allowed in Section 11. 01 of
the agreement and as recommended by the Public
Safety Committee. Financially the City has been
very pleased with the food service provider, as
well as by quality and quantity.
FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
DEPARTMENT Purchase of Replacement Defibrillators. AUTHORI-
ZATION for the Mayor to sign a purchase order for
the purchase of replacement defibrillators. The
purchase of defibrillators was authorized in the
1996 Capital Budget. These life savings pieces
of equipment are essential. They are being re-
placed after having outlasted the manufacturers
projected life span by seven years. The
unavailability of replacement parts and service
agreements necessitates the earliest possible
replacement of these machines. Over the last
several months staff has researched the King
County Emergency Medical Division's criteria and
the availability of manual defibrillators. It is
clear that there is only one vendor and one
machine that meets all the required criteria.
Under City policy this qualifies as a sole vendor
purchase. The City's cost is estimated at less
than $51, 000. This is a significant savings over
the budgeted cost if we act in a timely fashion
to order the units. Approval of this consent
item would authorize the Mayor to sign the
purchase order upon delivery and acceptance of
the machines.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreements.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign current and
future Mutual or Automatic Aid Agreements as
outlined in the Executive Summary, including the
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) agreement, as a
matter of ongoing business; and that the Fire
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FIRE Chief be authorized to sign these agreements to
DEPARTMENT make and sign routine changes to levels and areas
of response in the appendices of the respective
agreements.
In order to provide basic emergency services the
City has historically participated in automatic
and mutual aid agreements within King County.
Periodically these agreements need to be modified
for routine business (e.g. annexations, stations
relocated, etc) . Additionally there is a need to
sign mutual agreements with Pierce, Mason and
Kitsap County fire agencies as a required part of
the State Mobilization Act. There are also
special programs such as membership on the Urban
Search and Rescue Team that requires the signing
of participation agreements.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through November 15 and paid on
November 15, 1995, after auditing by the
Operations Committee on November 22, 1995.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/95 161706-162181 $1,855, 300. 08
Approval of checks issued for payroll for
November 1 through November 15 and paid on
November 20, 1995:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/20/95 Checks 207446-207771 $ 267,786.52
Advices 29123-29527 532 , 517 . 59
$ 800, 304 . 11
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S)
1995 Accounts Receivable Write-Off. AUTHORI-
ZATION to write-off $1,846.25 in uncollectible
accounts receivable for 1995, as recommended by
the Operations Committee at their November 22
meeting. The write-off amount is primarily
composed of accounts for businesses or indi-
viduals we are unable to locate or that have gone .
out of business.
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FINANCE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4I)
(Formerly Consent Calendar Item 3T)
1995 Budget Adjustment Ordinance and CDBG Line of
Credit. AUTHORIZATION to approve the budget
adjustment ordinance for 1995 totaling the gross
budget adjustment of $2 , 354, 614 and to approve a
line of credit in an amount not to exceed
$250, 000 to cover Community Development Block
Grant costs at year-end until they are reimbursed
by King County, as recommended by the Operations
Committee at their November 22nd meeting.
Finance Division Director Miller explained that
this is a housekeeping ordinance which rolls all
previously approved budget amendments into one
ordinance. She noted that this is required by
the State Auditor's Office and has been recom-
mended by the Operations Committee. Miller also
stated that the Water Revenue Refunding Bond
budget change is included. JOHNSON MOVED to
adopt Ordinance No. 3266 relating to the 1995
Budget Adjustment totalling $2 , 079, 660, and to
approve a line of credit on an amount not to
exceed $250, 000 to cover the CDBG costs at year
end until they are reimbursed by King County.
Orr seconded and the motion carried.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F)
Property Tax Levy Amendment. At the November 7,
1995 Council meeting, property tax levy Ordinance
No. 3245 was adopted based on preliminary amounts
from King County. Since that date, updated
information has been provided from King County
that show the City is eligible to receive an
additional $95, 242 .
Finance Division Director Miller explained that
the amount the city could receive increased from
$110, 000, 000 to $120, 000, 000 due to several
annexations, which resulted in approximately
$39, 000. She also noted that omissions and
refunds amount to $95,242 , and recommended amend-
ing the levy submitted previously. Miller also
proposed buying a boat for marine patrol at Lake
Meridian for $20, 000 and adding the balance of
$75, 242 to the ending fund balance. JOHNSON
MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3264
amending the General Fund Tax Levy amount to
$11, 618, 041. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
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FINANCE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4G)
1996 Budget Amendment. On November 7 , 1995,
Council adopted Ordinance No. 3244 for the 1996
budget. Since that time, additional information
has been received from King County on property
tax amount which adds $95, 242 in additional
property tax. The proposed budget amendment adds
$95,242 in Property Tax, provides $20, 000 for a
police boat for the Lake Meridian Annexation and
adds the balance of $75,242 to the General Fund
balance. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance
No. 3265 amending the 1996 budget to include the
additional $95, 242 from property tax revenue with
$20, 000 of this amount to be used for a police
boat for Lake Meridian with the remainder of
$75,242 to be added to General Fund balance.
Houser seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS Operations Committee. Johnson noted that the
committee will meet at 9: 30 a.m. next Wednesday.
Planning committee. Orr noted that the committee
will meet on January 16.
EXECUTIVE At 10:25 p.m. the meeting recessed to an
SESSION Executive Session of approximately 15 minutes.
(Potential
litigation, The meeting reconvened at 10:40 p.m. HOUSER
property MOVED to authorize the purchase of the Leslie
acquisition) Dow property for a purchase price of $582 ,800
including closing costs, appraisal and
miscellaneous expenses, and to authorize any
necessary budget changes and the use of an
interim loan from the Fire Department Equipment
Reserve Fund until July when IAC funding is
received. Orr seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
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Brenda Jacober, MC
City Clerk
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16, 1995
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: COMP PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AMENDMENT CPZ-95-2
(PHASE II - VALLEY FLOOR/WEST HILL)
2 . SUMMAR STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. J�, -which
amend the official zoning map of the City of Kent to implement
the Land Use Plan Map of the City of Kent' s Comprehensive Plan.
This was discussed at the Council meeting of December 19, 1995.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance and maps 1-7
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Plannin Commission
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3C
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Kent to
implement the Land Use Plan Map of the Kent
Comprehensive Plan.
WHEREAS, in 1990 the Washington State Legislature
adopted the Growth Management Act (GMA) with subsequent
amendments in 1991 and 1993 and as set forth in Chapter 36 . 70A;
and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires jurisdictions throughout the
State of Washington, including the City of Kent, to prepare and
adopt comprehensive plans which contain, at a minimum, elements
relating to land use, transportation, capital facilities,
housing, and utilities; and which must be both internally
consistent and consistent with comprehensive plans from
surrounding jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the GMA, the Kent City Council
adopted the Kent Comprehensive Plan on April 18 , 1995, and that,
is mandated by the GMA, the plan contained a land use element
which included a Land Use Plan Map, which designated the type and
density of various land uses throughout the City and the City' s
potential annexation area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36 . 70A. 120, the enactment of
the GMA requires development regulations which are consistent
with an implement of a jurisdiction' s comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, Planning Department staff analyzed the City' s
Zoning Map and the adopted Land Use Plan Map and identified areas
throughout the City in which the Zoning Map and Land Use Plan Map
where not consistent with one another; and
WHEREAS, the project was divided into two phases :
phase I, which would analyze potential Zoning Map changes on East
Hill , and phase II , which would analyze Zoning Map changes on the
Valley Floor and West Hill ; and
WHEREAS, identification of inconsistencies between the
City' s Zoning Map and the Land Use Plan Map require potential
Zoning Map amendments to achieve consistency; and
WHEREAS, the Kent Planning Commission reviewed the
Phase II Zoning Map amendments at a public hearing on November
27, 1995, and made a recommendation to the City Council for
Zoning Map amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the Kent City Council voted to approve the
Planning Commission' s Zoning Map amendments on December 19, 1995 ;
and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) requires that comprehensive plans and development
regulations be reviewed as to their environmental impact, and
that on July 26, 1995, the City of Kent issued an addendum to the
Environmental Impact Statement which was prepared for the Kent
Comprehensive Plan, and that this addendum analyzed the Zoning
Map amendments later adopted by the City Council on December 19,
1995; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1 . The zoning boundaries of the City of Kent
Official Zoning Map are hereby amended for seven areas on the
Valley Floor and West Hill in Phase II as reflected in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference, and
the Kent Planning Director is hereby authorized and directed to
incorporate the amendments to the Official Zoning Map as set
forth in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. A copy of the Official Zoning Map, as
amended herein, shall be filed with the City Clerk and retained
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in the office of the Planning Department and made available for
public inspection upon request .
SECTION 3. If any one or more sections, sub-sections,
or sentences of this chapter are held to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in
full force and effect .
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval and
publication as provided by law.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED day of 1996 .
APPROVED day of 1996 .
PUBLISHED day of 1996 .
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No. , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as
hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16. 1996
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: KOSNOSKI ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA-95-9
2 . SUMMAR STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 122,
amend Chapter 15.04. 195A of the Kent City Code by expanding
the types of principally permitted uses in the Gateway
Commercial (GWC) Zone. This was discussed at the Council
meeting of December 19, 1995.
3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Planning Commission
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ N/A
SOURCE OF FUNDS•
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3D
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, amending Section
15 . 04 . 195 (A) of the Kent City Code to expand
the principally permitted uses in the gateway
commercial (GWC) zone .
WHEREAS, an applicant made a regulatory review request
concerning the uses of the GWC, Gateway Commercial Zone, on
August 1, 1995 ; and
WHEREAS, the applicant filed an application for a
Zoning Code amendment on September 14, 1995 , specifically
requesting that the Gateway Commercial (GWC) Zone be amended to
permit a wider range of land uses than is presently allowed; and
WHEREAS, the request was reviewed by the Planning
Commission at its October 9 , 1995, work shop; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing
on the proposed amendment on November 27, 1995 ; and
WHEREAS, the Kent City Council reviewed the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and moved to approve
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the amendment to the GWC Zone at its regularly scheduled meetinc
on December 19 , 1995 ; NOW, THEREFORE;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1. Section 15 . 04 . 195 (A) of the Kent City Code
is hereby amended by adding new sub-sections (15) , (16) and (17)
as follows :
Sec. 15 . 04 .195 . Gateway commercial district, GWC.
Y It is the purpose of the gateway commercial district to
provide retail commercial uses appropriate along major vehicular
corridors while encouraging appropriate and unified development
among the properties within the district . It is designed to
create unique, unified and recognizable streetscapes while
ensuring land use compatibility and the exclusion of
inappropriate uses . It is also intended to promote flexibility in
appropriate areas of site design and to encourage mixed use
developments . The gateway commercial district recognizes the
significance of the automobile while simultaneously minimizing
its dominance in commercially developed areas and avoiding
unsightly highway strip commercial development . The gateway
commercial development standards promote land uses which minimize
physical and visual impacts normally associated with highway
commercial developments . Landscaping, parking and sign standards
have all been enhanced as compared to the current commercial and
industrial zoning districts . These standards will promote a
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viable, unique and recognizable commercial area along East Valley
Highway. Moreover, the gateway commercial district will encourage
the development of commercial uses capable of benefitting and
ensuring the longterm enhancement of properties throughout the
study area .
A. Principally permitted uses. Principally permitted uses
are as follows :
1 . Retail establishments wherein all sales, storage
and display occur within enclosed buildings . Such
uses include the sale of food, clothing,
furniture, appliances, hardware and similar hard
line and soft line goods .
2 . Personal services such as barbershops and beauty
shops, shoe and clothing repair, funeral and
crematory services, laundering and dry cleaning
and photographic studios .
3 . office uses and professional services such as
medical , dental and optometric offices, legal,
architectural , engineering, real estate, banking
and financial services and similar uses .
4 . Business services such as blueprinting,
photocopying, advertising and consulting services
and similar uses .
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5 . Restaurants, taverns and nightclubs, provided tha.,._
any restaurant with drive-in or drive-through
facilities shall be located a minimum of one
thousand (1, 000) feet from any other drive-in
restaurant use .
6 . Repair services wherein all repair and storage
occurs within an enclosed building. Such uses
include radio, television and small appliance
repair, watch, clock and jewelry repair and
similar uses, but not automotive or vehicular
repair.
7 . Educational services and facilities such as art
and music schools, barber and beauty schools and
business schools .
8 . Miscellaneous services such as animal grooming
parlors, business, civic, social and fraternal
associations, welfare and charitable services and
veterinary clinics and animal hospital services
when located no less than one hundred fifty (150)
feet from any residential use, provided the
animals are housed indoors and the building is
soundproofed.
9 . Hotels and motels .
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10 . Cultural, entertainment and recreational
facilities, including art galleries , museums,
motion picture theaters, video arcades, athletic
clubs, bowling alleys and enclosed skating rinks .
11 . Governmental offices and facilities, except for
such uses and buildings subject to section
15 . 04 . 200 .
12 . Existing dwellings may be rebuilt, repaired and
otherwise changed for human occupancy. Accessory
buildings for existing dwellings may be
constructed. Such buildings include garages,
carports, storage sheds and fences .
13 . Crop and tree farming.
14 . Any other use that is determined by the planning
director to be of the same general character as
the uses permitted in this subsection and that is
in accordance with the stated purpose of the
district .
15 . Contractor shops where most of the work is done on
call and which do not rely on walk-in trade , but
where some incidental storage or semi-
manufacturina work is done on the premises such
as carpentrv, heating electrical or glass shops ,
printing publishing or lithographic shops .
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furniture upholstery, dry cleaning and
exterminators .
16 . Small scale light industrial or manufacturing
operations where the building, structure or total
operation does not encompass more than 10 , 000
square feet of area . The 10 , 000 square feet total
shall include all indoor and outdoor storage areas
associated with the manufacturing peration Only
one of these uses shall be allowed per lot .
17 . Mini Warehouses .
SECTION 2. If any one or more sections, sub-sections
or sentences of this chapter are held to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in
full force and effects .
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in
force thirty (30) days from and after its passage, approval, and
publication as provided by law.
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
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ATTEST :
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
PASSED day of 1996 .
APPROVED day of 1996 .
PUBLISHED day of 1996 .
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No . , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as
hereon indicated.
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16, 1996
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT TO DRINKING DRIVER TASK FORCE
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayorls reappoint-
ment of Jim Sawyers and Georgine Isenberg to continue serving
as members of the Drinking Driver Task Force. Their new
appointments will continue to 1/1/99 .
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Mayor White
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor White --
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS•
7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3E
MEMORANDUM
TO: CHRISTI HOUSER, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JIM WHITE, MAYO
DATE: JANUARY 10, 1996
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENTS TO DRINKING DRIVER TASK FORCE
I have recently reappointed Jim Sawyers and Georgine Isenberg to continue serving as members of
the Drinking Driver Task Force. Their new appointments will continue to l/1/99.
I submit this for your confirmation.
JW.jb
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16. 1996
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT TO BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor's reappoint-
ment of Donna Gregory, Steve Nuss, Gerald Schmidt and Scott
Manthey to continue serving as members of the Kent Bicycle
Advisory Board. Their terms will continue to 12/31/97.
3. EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Mayor
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor White
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS•
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION:
Council Agenda
Item No. 3F
MEMORANDUM
TO: CHRISTI HOUSER, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: JIM WHITE, MAYOR
DATE: JANUARY 9, 1996
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENTS TO KENT BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD
I have recently reappointed Donna Gregory, Steve Nuss, Gerald Schmidt and Scott Manthey to continue
serving as members of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. Their terms will continue to 12/31/97.
1 submit this for your confirmation.
JW.jb
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16, 1996
Category Consent Calendar
1. SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT TO KENT LIBRARY BOARD
2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor's reappoint-
ment of Mickie Foster to continue serving as a member of the
Kent Library Board. Her new appointment will continue until
1/1/2001.
3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Mayor White
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Mayor White
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS•
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 3G
MEMORANDUM
TO: CHRISTI HOUSER, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CITY COUNCIL ME BERS
FROM: JIM WHITE, MAYOR
DATE: JANUARY 10, 1996
SUBJECT: REAPPOINTMENT TO KENT LIBRARY BOARD
I have recently reappointed Mickie Foster to continue serving as a member of the Kent Library
Board. Her new appointment will continue until 1/1/2001.
1 submit this for your confirmation.
JW:jb
cc: Carlita Dreblow, Library Board President
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16. 1996
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT TO EXISTING LEASE WITH UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR SKATEBOARD PARK
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: Staff requests that the Mayor be
authorized to sign the proposed supplemental agreement to
existing lease with the Union Pacific Railroad Company to
include the construction and maintenance of a skateboard park
on the railroad property located between Smith and James, north
of Uplands Park.
3. EXHIBITS: Supplemen al agreement
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, xaminer, Commission, etc. )
5. IINBIIDGETED FISCAL PERS NNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED:
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION: r
Councilmember ��Jbj move, �e i mem er seconds
that the Mayor be authorized to sign the supplemental agreement
to existing lease with the Union Pacific Railroad Company to
include the construction and maintenance of a skateboard park
on the railroad property located between Smith and James, north
of Uplands Park.
DISCUSSION:
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 4A
Audit No: PLD- 202
Folder No: 472-35
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT is entered into on
1995, between UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY ("Lessor") and CITY OF
KENT, whose address is, 220 4th Ave. So, Kent WA 98023 ("Lessee") .
RECITALS:
By instrument dated December 5, 1984 , Lessor and Lessee, or their
predecessors in interest, entered into an agreement ("Basic
Agreement") , identified as Audit No. PLD202 , at Kent, Washington.
AGREEMENT:
IT IS AGREED between Lessor and Lessee to modify the Basic
Agreement as follows :
Article I . EFFECTIVE DATE
This Supplemental Agreement is effective January 1, 1996 .
Article II. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1 OF BASIC AGREEMENT
Effective January 1, 1996 , Section 1 of the Basic Agreement,
is amended to read in part as follows:
" . . . such Premises to be used only as a site for
recreational purposes including the construction and maintenance of
a skate board park. "
Article III. AGREEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL
Nothing in this Supplemental Agreement shall be construed as
amending or modifying the Basic Agreement unless specifically pro-
vided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee have . executed this
Supplemental Agreement as of the day and year first herein written.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CITY OF KENT
COMPANY
By: By:
Sr. Manager - Real Estate Title:
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16. 1996
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: KING COUNTY CULTURAL RESOURCES GRANT FOR EARTHWORKS
PARKS dt
2 . SIIMMARY STATEMENT: kutherizat, '" requestsed� accept the
King County Cultural Resources Grant in the amount of $15, 000
for the purchase of bollards at Earthworks Park.
3. EXHIBITS: Letter of Award from King Co ty Cultural Resources
Division
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, C ission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL PERSONNEL PACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember _move, em er seconds
to accept the King County Cultural Resources Grant in the
amount of $15, 000 for the purchase of bollards at Earthworks
Park.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION• �-�'"� ��
Council Agenda
Item No. 4B
King County
Cultural Resources Di«sion
Parks,Planning and
Resources Department
Arts Commission
Landmarks Commission
Smith Toiwr Building
506 Second Avenue,Room 1115
Seattle,Washington 98104
(206)296.7580 WrDD 296-7580
July 19, 1995
John Hodgson
Director
City of Kent Arts Commission
220 4th Avenue South
Kent,WA 98032-5895
Dear John:
I am pleased to inform you that the King County Arts Commission has approved the
Suburban Arts Initiative peer panel recommendation to award City of Kent Arts
Commission $15,000.00 in support of your project. The Commission will forward its
recommendation to the King County Council for review and approval.
The Suburban Arts Initiative panel was impressed with the high quality of the grant
requests. Thirty-seven applicants sought$2,060,695 from the King County Arts
Commission in support of projects collectively budgeted at$7,372,743. With $720,000
available, the panel faced a very difficult task.
This program was made possible by a special appropriation from the King County Council.
This program recognizes the valuable contributions made by our suburban cultural
organizations and institutions. The vitality of these organizations was reflected in the
quality of applications. The panel,King County Arts Commissioners and staff of the
Cultural Resources Division have been extremely impressed by the activity generated by the
organizations in suburban King County.
We appreciate your interest in the Cultural Resources Division's programs and look
forward to working with City of Kent Arts Commission to implement your project.
Sincerely,
lmx4d
Leonard Garfield
Manager
Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16. 1996
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: �As recommended_4&y he Kent Transit
Advisory Board, %4dopt on of a resolution to support the
continuation of the Kent Transit Shuttle Program formerly known
as the "Jingle Bus. " This service was very popular with
downtown and East Hill residents during a five week time frame
between November and December, 1995.
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution and Program Summary
4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Kent Transit Advisory Board
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds
to adopt Resolution No. R -L directing staff to continue
working with Metro staff to develop options for continuing the
inner-city shuttle bus program.
DISCUSSION•
ACTION•
Council Agenda
Item No. 4C
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of
the City of Kent, Washington, relating
to the Kent Transit Shuttle Program.
WHEREAS, the City of Kent recently funded and
operated an inter-city shuttle bus program known as the
"Jingle Bus" which operated between Thanksgiving and
Christmas on a trial basis known as the "Jingle Bus" ; and
WHEREAS, the initial results from the program
indicate that it was very successful when considering the
number of passengers utilizing the service; ,and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this type of
transportation service would be very beneficial in the
City' s efforts to reduce traffic congestion and maintain
concurrency under Growth Management; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to consider
options to extend the program; NOW, THEREFORE
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1 : That City staff, working with King
County Metro staff, develop options for continuing the Kent
Transit Shuttle Program and present its proposal to the
Public Works Committee .
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this day of
1996
Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent , this
day of 1996
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of Resolution No. passed by the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, the day of
1996 .
(SEAL)
BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
jingle .res
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A Summary of
THE JINGLE BUS
concept - At its initial meeting in April 1993, the Kent Transit Advisory Board (KTAB)
discussed operating local shuttle service in the City. A comprehensive study of transit
service and needs was completed in June 1994. It indicated local travel made up about
one-third of all trips in Kent, a market scarcely being addressed by local transit service.
The report suggested the City could begin to fill the demand by providing local circulator
shuttle service, and that it should start as soon as possible.
A pilot project task force was launched in early 1995 to begin planning for the
implementation of such service. At the August 1995 Board meeting it was decided to
pursue a demonstration circulator shuttle project for the holiday shopping season.
Route Planning - Initial planning concentrated on identifying the areas to be
served. It was determined the following markets were to be targeted
❖ Areas not served by Metro ❖ Senior housing areas
❖ Major retail areas ❖ Multi-family developments
With that in mind, several proposed routes were mapped out and driven by members of
the board to evaluate the suitability, safety and potential ridership of each. It was
desired to serve the area near the East Hill Post Office, but no suitable turn-around
point could be found. Consideration was also given to having two routes, with a transfer
point, but felt that would discourage ridership. Eventually a circular route was
established connecting the major retail and residential areas.
Another goal was to have a route which could be run in one hour, even during peak
congestion. With half-hour headways, this would make a time table easy for people to
understand and remember. Initial consideration was given to establishing a time point
for transfer to and from Metro service on the East Hill, but Metro buses do not run on a
consistent hourly schedule. a
Selecting Service Provider - A brief description of the project and proposed
route were submitted to four service providers, requesting they submit proposals to the
City. It was also necessary to submit the program to Metro, as state law requires they
must approve any public transit service in the county.
Two vendors submitted written proposals for the service and provided a presentation for
City staff and KTAB members. On October 23, 1995, upon conclusion of the
interviews, it was unanimously decided that Paratransit Services could provide the best
service to meet our needs. They were notified within days, and specific service details
were formulated.
Staff met with the contractor, including their general manager, site supervisor, and route
supervisor. The proposed routes were driven with everyone involved and safety and
service issues were identified. Working along with the their site and route supervisor, a
final route was identified and maps prepared.
Marketing - To advertise the service, we included an insert in the city utility billing
statements mailed in early November. About 14,000 residents received this flyer. A
more comprehensive flyer was developed which included a detailed route map and a
timetable. Five thousand copies were printed and distributed at all stops as well as the
library, City Hall, Chamber of Commerce and other areas. The flyers were printed by
the City graphics department.
A hotline was established for the public to call to get information on the shuttle and
leave messages or questions. The City's voice mail system was used and almost 70
messages were left on the system.
Bob Whalen and Dick Gillisse made a 20-minute video tape with Mayor White
concerning the shuttle service. This was shown five of six times a day on the city's
public cable channel. The program showed a map of the route and gave the hotline
number.
The Jingle Bus participated in the City's Downtown Christmas parade and also made a
special trip to deliver a Christmas tree donated to Webster Court by Target stores.
Due to the brief duration of the service, it was decided to use temporary signs similar to
those used during political campaigns - printed cardboard stapled to small wooden
poles. The Saturday Market volunteered the use of some free standing sign holders for
use at major stores. Some stores posted signs in their window . The signs were
checked several times a week. There was frequent vandalism and damage from
weather, requiring frequent repair and replacement.
Coupons were printed and distributed on the buses for weekly drawings. Each week
we pave out gift certificates donated by local merchants. Pencils and collection boxes
were placed on the buses. The slips were collected every Friday and prizes were
mailed to the winners.
Local newspapers were kept informed of the project and five news articles appeared
about the Jingle Bus.
Coordination - A part-time employee was hired to assist in setting up the service.
This individual identified specific stops, contacted officials at housing projects and retail
locations to be served, identified signage requirements and locations and assisted in
the preparation of marketing materials. We contacted all merchants we intended to
serve and informed them of the project details and benefits to them. Several
businesses, including Safeway, Target, Fred Meyer, Albertson's, Top Foods and the
Downtown Partnership donated gift certificates for our weekly drawings. We discussed
proposed stops with them and received permission to place signs and advertising
materials on their premises. Several times during the project, the merchants were
visited to obtain any feedback or comments they may have had. All of them were
pleased with the service.
We also contacted and visited each apartment complex to be served and discussed
placement of bus stops and signs with them. Each was also provided with flyers to be
distributed to residents.
As part of our contract, Paratransit Services agreed to place decals on the buses. They
developed several alternatives for our review and we selected the final design. They
ordered and applied the decals to the bus. The decals identified the bus as the Jingle
Bus and on the back said where the bus stops. The Hotline number was also included.
In hindsight, we should have displayed the word Free prominently on the vehicles. The
interiors were outfitted with Christmas decorations and the drivers frequently wore
Santa hats or Christmas colors. On the exterior of the buses, Christmas lights were
strung along the windows and illuminated after dark. Each bus had a loud speaker
installed outside, and Christmas music was played as they drove through parking lots
and major retail areas. Drivers reported the buses were easily noticed by many in the
parking lots, and they responded to a lot of questions.
Fine Tuning - After a week or so of operation, the most frequent comment from
riders was that the service should start earlier and end earlier in the day. To
accommodate these requests, it was decided to start one bus an hour earlier (10 am
instead of 11 am) and have it stop operating an hour earlier. A few other minor route
deviations were made, but none significant enough to require changing the printed
materials. Drivers were given the discretion to deviate from their route if requested, but
it was not widely encouraged or advertised. Drivers reported that they frequently did
this and riders were quite pleased.
Very few incidents were experienced during the demonstration. One evening several
young teens rode the shuttle and one of them had a knife and slashed a seat on the
bus. Another evening a driver reported seeing and hearing what appeared to be a gun
shot from a car waiting for a light next to the bus. A couple of times a small group of
teenage boys rode the bus and the drivers were required to calm them down or ask
them to leave the vehicle. No accidents were reported and only on the last day did one
bus experience a fuel leak and a replacement vehicle was brought in. On one other
day, high wind warnings were forecast and service was suspended at 3 pm at the
request of the State Patrol_
Ridership - The ridership on the shuttles exceeded most everyone's expectations.
During the 36 days the shuttle operated almost 4800 riders boarded the buses, for an
average of 133 riders per day. On the peak day, 263 riders boarded, and on 13 days,
150 or more people were carried.
Attached are daily reports showing the ridership.
Cost - Paratransit Services charged the City $22,069 to provide the bus service.
Approximately another $1,700 was spent on wages, signs, printing and promotions, for
a total of $23,769. This amcunted to about $660 per day of operation, or about $4.96
per rider
Comments - To promote the shuttle service and provide a means of
communicating with riders, a Hotline was established using the City's voice mail
system.
The outgoing messaae described the route, locations served and operating hours, and
allowed callers to leave messages. When provided, the names and numbers of callers
were recorded. Anyone requesting information or asking specific questions were called
back as soon as possible. A total of 68 callers left messages.
The calls can be summarized as follows:
- 23 callers requested information on the specific route or time schedule
of the shuttle
- 22 callers had questions concerning the area served by the shuttle or
accessibility
- 16 callers left messages praising or thanking us for providing the shuttle
- seven others had various questions, including:
- can dccs be taken aboard
- where did we get the 'Jingle Bus' decals
- is there similar service n Auburn
- could we transport a tree from Target to Webster Court
- could she be a volunteer bus driver
- did we find some cookie cutters on the bus, and
- who wcn the prize drawings?
The detailed log of comments and questions is attached.
11 Jingle Bus
Ridership
Daily Ridership
Week Week Week Week Week Week
One Two Three Four Five Six I Totals
Friday 74 94 1120 1158 206 1150 802
Saturday 83 . 168 160 202 218 1146 977
Sunday 94 106 1 63 95 92
Monday 81 129 107 173 - I - 490
Tuesday 56 847 61 212 1 122 - 535
Wednesday 65 114 1144 1263 206 I - 792
Thursday 76 127 104 255 182 - 744
Total Riders 529 822 ( 759 1358 1026 296 4790
Riders per Day 75 117 108 194 171 148 133
Notes: Operating hours were 10 am to 8 pm Monday th*rouah
Saturday, and 11 am to 5 pm Sundays.
On Tuesday of the third week operations were suspended
at 3 pm due to inclement weather.
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Comments and Questions
Received on Hotline
Date Caller Comments Called
Back
1. 11/24 On board Rider asked why shuttle doesn't go to Drug Emporium?
2. 11/24 On board Rider wanted to know if it was OK to bring dogs on board.
3. 11/24 W Lives on Lake Fenwick Road - Why doesn't shuttle serve 11/24
West Hill? There are lots of apartments, but no stores.
People on East Hill have stores within walking distance, but
West Hill people don't.
4. 11/24 Mrs. H Thinks it's a great idea. Lives on 84th Ave. S. @ Willow Vista
Mobile Park. Thinks we should run the shuttle up E. Valley to
serve people up there.
5. 11/24 Bassine C Lives at Harrison House - What time does the Shuttle come 11/24
by there?
6. 11/24 Not given Read ad in paper. Lives at Harrison House. Has seen the ---
bus stop there. Is there any charge for the service? Thinks it
would help seniors. She shops at Safeway and K-mart and it
would help her.
7. 11/24 Jennifer Does it go in one direction or reverse the route? If she gets 11/24
on at East Hill Apts does she need to follow the circle route to
get back home? After Fred Meyer does it go down 248th?
Where at East Hill Apts is the stop? Are there signs where it
stops?
8. 11/24 Gwee Wanted to know cost of riding shuttle. Do seniors get a 11/24
reduced fare? Can you use transfers from Metro?
9. 11/25 Reginald C Was downtown and saw shuttle at Ben Franklin. Tried to 11/27
catch it at Taco Bell, but it didn't stop. Suggested we pick
people up anywhere they flag it down. The DART Route 916
does this. Thinks it is a good service and is very
appreciative.
10. 11/26 Russel S Resides at Titus Court Apt 106. Is fed up with shuttle. Has 11/27
tried to ride it 3 times. It only spends a minute there and then
leaves. qt must wait longer to give crippled people more time
to catch it. Per subsequent conversation, has ridden shuttle
several times now - likes it - thinks we should continue it after
new years - should start earlier at 9 am and end at 6pm.
11. 11/26 Shirley R Has ridden shuttle from Webster Court - thinks it's great -
suggests we go to the new Walgreen's now that it's open.
12. 11/26 Denise D Will the shuttle drop you off at your door? - she lives on 1st 11/27
Ave. S.
13. 11/27 Ms. H Lives at 132nd and 240th - why doesn't the shuttle come out 11/27
that far. They also don't have any mid day service from
Metro. Wandering Creek Apts are about to become low-
income units and they will need service. Advised her to
notify Metro.
14. 11/27 Lillian T Lives at Titus Court and wanted to know if you need to call in 11/27
advance to get the shuttle.
15. 11/27 Edith J Lives at Harrison House - Does the shuttle drop you off in 11/28
front of grocery stores, or do you have to walk from street?
16. 11/27 Nicholas @ At 7:25 pm, wanted to know what time the next shuttle came
Fred Meyer by Fred Meyer.
17. 11/28 - Woman from Royal Firs Apts. wanted to know closest place 11/28
to catch shuttle.
18. 11/29 Barbara G Lives at Titus Court and wants to know where and when to 11/29
catch the shuttle.
19. 11/30 Gloria M Owns a daycare and wanted to know where we got our
decals made for the jingle buses.
20. 12/1 ? Resident of Farrington Court called and said she would like 11/30
the Jingle Bus to stop at Farrington Court. If we couldn't add
it this year, we should put it on our list for next year. The
closest stop is at the Senior Center, but they can't always get
down there.
21. 12/1 Mike E Mike is on the Transit Board - called to say he shared - - -
information about the bus with numerous people at a
luncheon for disabled. Many plan to use the service and
were very appreciative of it.
22. 12/2 April F When does the Jingle Bus pick up at Kentbrook Apartments? 12/4
23. 12/3 W Thinks shuttle is a grand idea and glad it serves Silver Creek - - -
apartments.
24. 12/3 Ruth S Lives at Farrington Court - Wants to know how they can get 12/4
service - many residents would like to use or access the
service. All of them can't make it to the senior center. How
can they access it?
25. 12/4 -- Wishes we could stop at Farrington Court. No name or --
number provided.
26. 12/4 Lamere Wanted to know if there was any similar service in Auburn. 12/4
(Asked Nick Afzali in Auburn to return the call.)
27. 12/4 Leena N Lives in Pantera Laao Mobile Home Court - wants to know if 12/4
they will get shuttle service. (Lives near 212 & 104th)
28. 1214 Laura D Manager at Titus Court Apts - wanted to let us know they - - -
appreciate the service and hope it is continued.
29. 12/4 Renee E Wanted to know the shuttle schedule and where to catch. 12/4
Asked if the buses had seat belts. Said shuttle is a good
idea and is putting her in the shopping mood.
30. 12/1 Lorraine N Resident of Harrison House - sent letter saying shuttle is the --
createst! It is wonderful to get to so many places. Would
use it even if we charged for service. Please keep it going.
31; .12/2 Janet B Wrote to council - blessing whomever thouaht of the shuttle. - -
Wants it to continue year-round. Would pay 25 cents for
service. Merchants should be glad as it brings more people
to their store. Hopes it can continue.
32. 1215 Donovan R Pastor Donovan R called to volunteer to serve on the Transit - -
Advisory Board.
33. 12/5 Shirley H Wanted to know if shuttle served Kenton Firs Mobile Park. 12/5
Forwarded schedule and DART schedule to her.
34. 12/5 ? A woman called to ask how she can get from Harrison House --
to K-mart without riding all the way around. Left no number
to return call.
35. 12/5 Lois A resident of Webster Court called and said she has used the --
bus four times and hopes it will be a regular service.
36. 12/6 Ester S The AARP has gotten Target to donate a Christmas tree to
Webster Court. She would like to deliver it on December
19th on the Jingle Bus from Target to Webster Ct. She
wanted to see if we could get press coverage for the event.
(Contacted VDN on 12/6.)
37. 12/6 Sadie W Loves the idea of the bus and hopes it will last beyond the - -
scheduled period. She can't drive anymore and it is such a
great help to her.
38. 12/6 Marjorie H Manager at Highland Crest Apts. at 240th and 108th. Wants 12/6
to know if they can get service now or on future service.
Many residents have requested it. Talked to her about
possibilities of turning around in their parking lot or at end of
108th. Will check out and see if we can do it.
39. 12/6 Michelle W Michell from Farrington Court called to say they could not 12/6
work out a aood schedule to connect their residents with the
Jingle Bus. She indicated they are too busy at this time to
transport residents to and from a shuttle stop and it would be
too confusing for their residents to make the connections.
She indicated she had discussed it with the manager and
their resident council.
40. 12/6 Orella S Called for information on driving the Jingle Bus. 12/6 Iwtc
41. 12/9 Ann O Wanted information on where to catch the shuttle at 12/11
Kentbrook Apts. Provided times and indicated schedules
were available in manager's office.
42: 12/11 -- Wanted to know closest stop to Chandler's Bay Apts. Called 12!11
back and she indicated she could not walk close enough to
catch the shuttle.
43. 12/11 --- Woman living near Central and James wanted to know the 12/11
closest place to catch shuttle. Assisted her and indicated
schedules available at Library.
44.12/11 Nancy Wanted to use shuttle to travel from Fred Meyer to downtown 12/11
library. Provided schedule information.
45. 12/8 Jean C From Titus Court and wanted to know how to take shuttle to 12/8
Christmas parade in downtown. Provide schedule
information.
46. 12!14 Barbara C She called to find out where to catch the shuttle downtown 12114
and stated this service is needed and she hopes it continues.
She said she has no other transportation.
47. 12/14 ?? A resident of Harrison House called to say they were not --
picked up at their location. (Drivers have been informed to
look for passengers inside the building, but it is dark in the
waiting area and sometimes relief drivers don't see people
waiting at Harrison House.)
48. 12/15 Vidian Called for information on how to take bus to food bank at 12/15
Kent Commons.
49. 12/18 Jim S How long does it take for bus to complete the loop? 12/19
50. 12118 Elda P Lives in Harrison House - does shuttle go to Dr. Baldwin's 12/19
office at 10700 SE 208th or to downtown post office?
51 .12/18 Colleen S Wanted to know when last bus leaves Target in evening. 12/19
52. 12/19 --- Resident of Harrison House wanted to know when the shuttle 12/19
comes by and how to take it to the post office and Kmart.
53. 12/20 --- Woman called to say she had ridden the shuttle many times --
and thought it was wonderful, and has helped her a lot. She
asked we keep it running as long as possible, even if it is
only 2 or 3 days per week, and a small fee was charged.
54. 12/20 Janice Thought she may have left a package on the shuttle and 12/21
wanted to see if we had found anything. (I checked with both
drivers and looked around both buses, nothing found. Left
message on her recorder.)
55.12120 _ Elinor from the Mayor's office called to say a citizen called to --
say they very much enjoyed the shuttle service and hopes it
can continue next year.
56. 12/21 Jess M A disabled person living at Waterford Apts wanted to be 11/21
picked up and taken to Kmart. I informed her the shuttle
route does not pass through Waterford. I provided the
number for the Metro DART service and she was coina to
call them.
57. 12121 Ms. T Resident of Titus Court wanted to know how to use the 12-121
shuttle. Discussed it with her and she said she would go out
and try it. A major concern was whether the shuttle would
drop her off in front of the stores or she would have to walk
from the road.
58. 12121 -- Rider wanted to be picked up at Payless. --
59. 12/22 John D Wanted to know why shuttle did not serve West Hill? --
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61. 12/23 -- . Caller asked "What time does the next bus come?" - -
62. 12/26 Conrad M Wanted to be picked up in Maple Valley and taken to skating - -
rink in Kent.
63. 12/27 - - Caller wanted to express their thanks for the service and - -
hope it continues.
64. 12/27 Bob I Wanted to know what time next bus comes to Titus Court. - -
65.12/28 Reginald C Wanted to compliment shuttle service and said he would pay -to use it. Has two cars, but left them home to ride shuttle.
Several people asked about his button and he explained
service. He hopes the service is extended, as it goes where
Metro doesn't provide service and is easier to use. Said
there are not enough superlatives to describe his feelings.
66. 12/31 Lois L Resident of Webster Court called to praise the service. Said -the drivers were great and wanted to thank all involved =
including the Mayor. Said we need this type of service and
she would be willing to pay. She again praised the drivers for
their courtesy.
67. 1/2 Alicia J Wanted to know who won final drawing. - -
68. 1/2 - - Wanted to know what time Jingle Bus ran today. - -
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Kent City Council Meeting
Date January 16, 1996
Category Other Business
1. SUBJECT: GREEN RIVER NATURAL RESOURCES ENHANCEMENT AREA
PROJECT - RESOLUTION
2. SUMMARY STATEMENT: This resolution confirms the City's
commitment to the construction of the Green River Natural
Resources Enhancement Area Project, acknowledges both the size
and complexity of the project, authorizes a two-step bid and
award process that will affirm staff's ability to pre-qualify
bidders, and directs that the contract be awarded to the
lowest, and the most responsive, bidder.
3 . EXHIBITS: Resolution
4. RECOMMENDED BY: Staff
(Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. )
5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES
6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $
SOURCE OF FUNDS:
7. CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Councilmember �X(FL moves, Councilmember UV seconds
that Resolution No. a,%, pertaining to the contract bid and
award process for the Green River Natural Resources Enhancement
Area Project, be approved.
DISCUSSION: rvo
ACTION: M�
Council Agenda
Item No. 4D
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION of the City
Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, relating to the bidding,
award and construction of the City' s
"Green River Natural Resources
Enhancement Area Stormwater
Detention/Enhanced Wetland Area"
project .
WHEREAS, as a result of recent, unprecedented expansion and
development within and without the City' s corporate limits, the
City has witnessed an increased need to control stormwater drainage
in the region, as well as to mitigate the loss of wetlands and
other sensitive areas in the Green River Valley; and,
WHEREAS, in recognition of these problems, the City, beginning
in 1979, undertook various studies and environmental reviews in
order to better understand the problems and to develop a series of
solutions aimed at remedying these problems in the City of Kent;
and
WHEREAS, as part of this process, the City formed a citizen
Environmental Task Force and sought input from the residential,
commercial and industrial communities in Kent ; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these studies and plans, and this
input, the City determined to create and construct an enhanced
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wetland and detention facility near the Green River within the Kent
City Limits; and
WHEREAS, since determining to construct this facility, the
City has expanded its plans by purchasing an additional 220 acres
adjacent to the original site to enlarge and enhance its existing
plans; and
WHEREAS, the total combined area is now designed and planned
for the construction of a significant natural resource enhancement
area that will serve to provide stormwater detention and treatment
as well as create and enhance an extensive wetlands facility that
will benefit the City and the region by providing flood storage and
improved water quality, wildlife habitat , and further provide an
opportunity for public education regarding the entire project; and
WHEREAS, the City has now obtained funding for this facility
and has completed the design, specifications and plans for the
facility; and
WHEREAS, a significant component of the project construction
work involves earth moving; and
WHEREAS, the scale of the earthmoving component of this
project, when combined with the valley soils environment wherein
the work will be constructed, poses unique and complex demands on
the City' s design and on the earth-moving work to be performed by
the City' s contractor; and
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WHEREAS, the City' s contractor on this project, in order to
perform the contemplated work successfully, must be uniquely
qualified and experienced as regards its earthmoving skills; and
WHEREAS, the City, in order to make the wisest and best use of
its project funds, wishes to exercise special care in the selection
of its contractor for this project ; and
WHEREAS, the City pursuant to RCW 35A. 40 . 210 (1) and RCW
35A. 22 . 620, has the authority to prequalify bidders on public works
construction projects ; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to RCW 35A. 40 . 200 , has the
authority to award its public works contracts to the lowest
responsible bidder; and
WHEREAS, in order to select_- the - most responsible qualified
contractor for the project, ;the 'City has determined to bid and
award the contract in a two-step process, the first step being a
prequalification process in order to identify those bidders who
have the skills, experience, ability and equipment to perform the
unique and demanding work required by the project, and the second
step being designed to allow those prequalified applicants to
submit a bid based on the project plans and specifications; NOW,
THEREFORE,
The City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, does hereby
resolve as follows :
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Section 1 . The above listed findings and recitals are found
to be true and correct in all respects and are incorporated as if
fully set forth herein.
Section 2 . The City finds that its "Green River Natural
Resources Enhancement Area Stormwater Detention/Enhanced Wetland
Area" project and the goals it seeks to achieve are unique to the
region and, specifically, to the City of Kent .
Section 3 . City staff is hereby directed to scrutinize the
bidders who attempt to prequalify and bid on this project, and
staff shall exercise due diligence and care in determining the
lowest responsible bidder. City staff shall look to indicia of
responsibility among its bidders on this project from the
information provided on the Prequalification Applications submitted
by contractors on this project . Further, and without limitation,
in determining the lowest responsible bidder for those bidders who
qualify to bid on this project, City staff are directed to exercise
sound business judgment when determining which bidder is the lowest
responsible bidder . Acceptable reasons for this determination
shall include, without limitation, the skill of the bidders
involved, whether the bidders possess the financial ability and the
necessary labor and equipment to complete the contract work, the
general integrity, trustworthiness and promptness of the bidder,
and any other reason that a business would consider when
determining whether an individual bidder was capable of completing
the project work in the most satisfactory manner and at the least
cost to the City.
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Section 4 . The City shall determine the lowest responsible
bidder for this project in a two-step process . The first step
shall be a bidder prequalification phase, wherein the City shall
seek information regarding interested bidders ' ability, skill and
experience in projects and other contracts similar to this project .
The second step shall provide an opportunity for each prequalified
bidder to bid on the project, according to the plans and
specifications provided by the City.
Section 5 . At the end of this two-step bid and award process,
City staff is hereby directed to analyze all the information before
it and form an opinion as to which applicant is the lowest, most
responsible bidder. Staff shall thereafter compile findings and
conclusions regarding this determination and tender its
recommendation to the City Council for final deliberation and
decision.
Passed at a regular meeting .of the City Council of the City of
Kent, Washington, this day of , 1996 .
Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day
of 1996 .
JIM WHITE, MAYOR
ATTEST :
BRENDA JFCCSER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No . , passed by the City Council of the City
of Kent , Washington, on the day of 1996 .
(SEAL)
CITY CLERK
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CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A.
R E P O R T S
A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
D. PLANNING COMMITTEE
E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
F. PARKS COMMITTEE
G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 1995
Council Present: Paul Mann, Jim Bennett, Leona Orr (sitting in for Christi Houser)
Staff Present: Mayor White, John Hodgson, Pam McFall, Tom Brubaker, Jim
McDonald, Julie Stangle, Helen Wickstrom, May Miller, Lori
Hogan, Cheryl Fraser, Teri Stump
Others Present: Virgil Tomaras and Tim Higgins, 808 E. Temprance, Kent. Joel
Epperiv, 639 S 5th Avenue, Kent. Todd Sugita, 23335 91st, Kent.
Eric Hodgson, 16120 SE 252nd Place, Kent. Amos Trent and
Marla Trent, 3432 So 261st Place, Kent. Linda Johnson, Kent
Downtown Partnership
Skateboard Park Plan Update
Pamela McFall gave an update on the Skateboard Park. The site selected for this park
is just west of the RJC in the green space by the Interurban Trail. Permission has been
sought from Puget Power, Burlington Railroad, Kent Park and Ride, Kent Downtown
Partnership, and a Citizen's Group for the RJC. Puget Power and Burlington Northern
have given a verbal'okay, but are waiting for written confirmation. Pam and Julie spoke
with an architect who is working with the City of Des Moines on their Skateboard Park.
After written confirmation is given, they will seek public input, skaters' input, and then sit
down with a blank board and come up with some designs. A few conceptual designs
were shown to the committee. Funds will need to be raised based upon designs
already in place. The committee currently has $50,000 to work with. Kent Arts
Commission is looking at this as an opportunity to work with kids on site. It is a very
exciting opportunity! Target date for this project to be completed the summer of 1996.
Pamela also read an inspirational quote to Paul Mann and thanked him for his support
of the projects she was involved in. Mayor White also thanked Paul for his commitment
to Kent and to Pamela and Julie for their work on the Skateboard Park.
1996 City Art Plan/Five Year Art Plan
Jim McDonald presented the 1996 Art Plan for approval. He also presented the Five
Year Plan which is a long term look at the direction the Arts Commission would like to
go in respect to public art. The Reclamation project is to target youth by bringing a
professional artist and youth together to create art in areas where vandalism has
occurred. Last year four projects were completed and they went incredibly well. Very
little vandalism has been reintroduced to the area since the projects have been put in
place. The Lion's Shelter at Kent Memorial Park seemed to wrap up the 1995 project
well. They would like to complete two more projects for 1996. The Canterbury Faire
Crown Project is a fun element, Helen Lessick, a local artist created a crown, 10 feet
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high, 20 feet in diameter, in Tacoma. Permission has been granted to use this for the
10th anniversary of Canterbury Faire. While it is a small budget item, they do want it on
the list. It will be placed on or near the Senior Center to draw attention to Canterbury
Faire. Banner replacement is geared towards the Kent Sign down by the golf course.
These were originally put in place in 1989 and are in desperate need of replacement.
The Art Commission feels they are a very visible and need to be kept up. Also to be
replaced would be the kiosk covers at the golf course on the 18th green. Portable
Collection Purchases is art purchased at Canterbury Faire; they would like to continue
this. The public participation art project is geared to bring citizens into the art project.
This year they would like to see a project focused on the Meridian Annexation area to
let them become aware of the Kent Arts Commission. The piece would be placed in
some public place in that area.
For the five year plan the Commission would like to see the reclamation project
continue, as this focuses on the teen resident. They would also like to see a Japanese
American recognition project to focus on the Japanese American heritage in the Valley;
this is scheduled for 1997. The Commission would also like to be a major player in
placing art in the performing arts center, if it does happen. Money is being set aside in
the five year plan for 1997, 1998, 1999, should it be built. The money would be used
for participation projects, if the center is not built. Murals, reclamation art, and portable
art projects are budgeted for 1999 and 2000.
Jim Bennett made a motion to accept the plan, as presented for the 1996 plan and the
five year plan. Leona Orr seconded the motion. Without further comment the motion
carried unanimously 3-0.
Saturday Market Advisory Board
Linda Johnson met with the Saturday Market Advisory Board on October 31, to finish
up the 1995 season and wrap up the final correspondence. She and the current board
felt that the board, in its current state, was ineffective and added a layer of bureaucracy,
thus they would like to see the Saturday Market Advisory Board Ordinance repealed.
Instead of this board, she would like to have a vendor representative on the Kent
Downtown Partnership Board, who would report vendor concerns directly.
Councilmember Jim Bennett made a motion to repeal Ordinance 2.54 of the City
Codes. Councilmember Leona Orr seconded the motion. Discussion followed
regarding whether the City needed to be involved in the formation of the committee of
vendors. Linda stated that would fall under the Kent Downtown Partnership By-Laws.
After discussion the motion carried unanimously 3-0.
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Added Items
John asked direction as to the next scheduled committee meeting on January 2. To
date, there are no action items and the committee will have only two Councilmembers
because Paul Mann is retiring as of 1996. Councilmember Leona Orr suggested
postponing the meeting until the Council selects a new Parks Committee President and
committee members; it was agreed to cancel the meeting.
John Hodgson ended the meeting by presenting the retiring Councilmember Paul Mann
with a cake and plaque which conveyed thanks to Councilmember Mann for enhancing
the lives of those who live and play in Kent. John added that Paul has been very
impressive with his quiet and steady contributions to the City of Kent. Councilmember
Mann sincerely thanked everyone and was very moved by the gift and cake.
The meeting adjourned to Executive Session - Property Acquisition at 5:40 p.m.