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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Agenda - 10/15/1996 FFFF City of Kent City Council . -Meetming Agenda CITY OF d�91�IIC�5�� Mayor Jim White Council Members Christi Houser, President Jim Bennett Jon Johnson Tim Clark Leona Orr Connie Epperly Judy Woods October 15, 1996 Office of the City Clerk CITY OF� '3 1 SUMMARY AGENDA KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 15, 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 AddZrr� 1. PUB OMMUNICATIONS V A. Regional Justice Center Update Qob w L TFF a hoc T-TrnTcinn R' n a V B. V -`FZZv—rrx=vxa (_on InW . � ent Performing Arts Center Update S1 � Shoff D. Proclamation - Make A Difference Day E. Zroclamation - Kentshire Miniature Cattle Day arbuf- IJar l - InJ,f-ah&?i t-v qlo /Isku (OacAttc, Trade 2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS None 3 . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Bills C.v 1997 Budget - Set Hearing Date D.v Canterbury Greens Preliminary Plat SU-96-4 - Set Meeting Date E.✓ Neighborhood Traffic Control Plan - Concurrence with Existing Plan F.V Meeker Street Sidewalks - Acceptance G.V Boeing Donation - Accept and Establish Budget H.% Master Gardener Grant - Accept and Establish Budget I.%• Firearms and Weapons in Parks - Ordinance J." Surplus House Demolition - Accept as Complete K. v Council Absence - Clark 4 . OTHER BUSINESS A.� utility Tax/Sunset Extension - Ordinance FCd o+a` � Ge-r+iYc�t�t Ohc�^�' 5 . ID$ RJC - Re so IA tio-v% None 6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS 7 . REPORTS **** EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pending Litigation 8 . ADJOURNMENT NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available for perusal in the City Clerk' s Office and the Kent Library. An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of this page. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City in advance for more information. For TDD relay service call 1-800-635-9993 or the City of Kent (206) 854-6587 . 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) Regional Justice Center Update B) Kent Affordable Housing Task Force Report C) Kent Performing Arts Center Update D) Proclamation - Make A Difference Day E) Proclamation - Kentshire Miniature Cattle Day CONSENT CALENDAR 3 . City Council Action• / Councilmember _moves, Councilmember seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through K be approved. Discussion Action 3A. Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 1, 1996 . 3B. Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid on September 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 2 , 1996 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/30/96 174396-174999 $4 , 281, 831. 51 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on September 30, 1996 : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/30/96 Checks 214766-215075 $ 250, 072 . 60 9/30/96 Advices 38660-39111 $ 579 , 037 . 54 $ 829 , 110. 14 Council Agenda Item No. 3 A-B Kent, Washington October 1, 1996 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Clark, Epperly, Orr and Woods, Director of Operations/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Parks Director Hodgson. Councilmembers Bennett and Houser were excused from the meeting. Approximately 20 people were in attendance. PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson COMMUNICATIONS announced that Mary Lou Becker of the Parks Department has been selected as the Employee of the Month for October. He noted that Ms. Becker is an Office Tech III at the Special Populations Resource Center, and that she answers calls for seven people, is the liaison between the Resource Center and the public, handles the budget, and is a listener to citizens with special needs. He added that she is cheerful, helpful and patient. Parks Director Hodgson stated that Mary Lou is an inspiration, and expressed his appreciation for all she gives. Ms . Becker responded that she finds pleasure in her work and enjoys the people in the Parks Department. She thanked those who nominated her, and accepted the Employee of the Month plaque. Fire Prevention Week. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson read a proclamation noting that smoke detectors cut the risk of dying in a fire nearly in half, and declared the week of October 6-12 , 1996 , as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Kent. He urged citizens to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work, and school and to test their detectors. Fire Chief Angelo noted that while fires cost money, fire prevention pays dividends. He encouraged the community to work with the Fire Department on fire prevention. He also urged citizens to replace the batteries in their fire detectors when they change their clocks at the end of the month. CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR S be approved. Clark seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 17 , 1996 . 1 October 1, 1996 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Little Bend. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of sale for the plat of Little Bend submitted by Lakeridge Development, Inc. for continuous opera- tion and maintenance of 1, 616 feet of water main, 1, 546 feet of sanitary sewer, 11195 feet of storm sewers, 1, 646 feet of street improvements, and release of bonds after expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. This project is located at 118th Avenue S.E. and S . E. 268th Street. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R) Beck Short Plat Sewer Extension. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of sale for Beck Short Plat Sewer Extension submitted by Kenneth and Lois Beck for continuous operation and maintenance of 165 . 4 feet of sanitary sewer improvements, and release of bonds after expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. This project is located at 22840 96th Avenue South. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) CONTROL S.E. 208th Agreement with Ring County. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the S.E. 208th Street Improvement Agreement with King County, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The Agreement requires the City to reimburse the County on an amortized basis upon annexing the area, the cost for improving S. E. 208th Street from 116th Avenue S . E. to 132nd Avenue S. E. to five lanes plus sidewalks etc. In conjunction therewith, the County is required, at their expense, to widen with amenities, S. E. 240th Street from 132nd Avenue S . E. to 139th Avenue S. E. (Meridian County Club entrance) , construct a new fish passable Socs Creek crossing of S .E. 256th Street westerly of 148th Avenue S . E. , pay half of the cost of replacing the S. E. 256th Street flume with a fish passible facility and repair the 3rd Avenue Green River bridge. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) VACATIONS Street Vacation - Saar/Railroad Ave. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1483 setting November 5 , 1996, as the hearing date for the Saar/Railroad Avenue Street Vacation, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Department has received a re- quest from Mary A. Hofling to vacate a portion of Saar Street at Railroad Avenue. 2 October 1, 1996 STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q) VACATIONS Russell Road street Vacation. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3316 vacating a portion of Russell Road. Council recently approved this street vacation subject to the applicant first ful- filling certain conditions, all of which have been met. Accordingly, it is now appropriate to pass this ordinance to vacate this part of Russell Road. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Van Doren's Landing Building I Rezone RZ-96-4 . ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3313 rezoning approxi- mately 11 . 93 acres from M1, Industrial Park District to M1-C, Industrial Park District "C" suffix. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Corrections Facility Food Service Contract. AUTHORIZATION to extend the Food Service Contract at the Kent Corrections Facility. Consolidated Food Management, Inc. has been providing food service at the Kent Corrections Facility since approximately 1990 . The contract with them will expire on December 31, 1996 , and they have requested extension of the contract for an additional year. Staff has been very pleased with the service provided by Consolidated Food Management and extension of the contract through December 1997 is recommended. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Contract with City of Federal Way for Housing of Inmates . AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a contract with the City of Federal Way for housing a guaranteed minimum of 20 inmates at the Kent Corrections Facility. This contract was negoti- ated in an attempt to replace revenues lost by the opening of the U. S . Marshals ' own facility. Revenue anticipated through this contract will be approximately $425 , 000 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) Boating Safety Program Application. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a Boating Safety Program application. The Kent Police Department was invited to submit an application to obtain boating program approval. This program allows for approved agencies to be eligible for a percentage of the monies received for recrea- tional boat registration fees in their county. Monies received through this program must be 3 October 1, 1996 POLICE deposited in a dedicated account and can only be used for boating safety program activities. This is the application process only and in no way guarantees approval to be eligible for these funds. The application, however, does require signature of the Mayor. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant Application. APPROVAL of the application for Block Grant Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, as requested by the Police Department. A preliminary application was prepared and submitted electronically to meet the required grant application deadline. The request is for equipment and computer software, the majority of which will focus on training. The grant requires a 10% matching cash contribu- tion and the grant itself picks up the remaining 90% . The total amount will be $61, 030 , with a 90% grant portion of $54 , 927 and a 10% city match of $6 , 103 . The State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development advised they were in support of the City, s proposal and have ad- vised the Police Department to submit the request directly to the Bureau of Justice for approval and funding. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) Compression Brakes. A citizen who resides near Military Road on the West Hill asked the City to consider outlawing the use of compression brakes within the City limits because of the extremely high noise levels they generate. After review and consideration by the Public Works and Public Safety Committees, the proposed ordinance makes use of compression brakes unlawful in the City of Kent. WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3317 , which makes the use of compression brakes in the City of Kent unlawful. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. FIRE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) Disaster Reimbursement Funds. The Emergency Management Unit of the Kent Fire Department has been successful in recovering funds from State and Federally declared disasters. In order to 4 October 1, 1996 FIRE help departments accurately plan for and reflect their expenditures, staff requests that the latest and all future disaster funds be accepted into a revenue account and then appropriately distributed to the respective departments' expen- diture accounts. Any other proposed distribution of funds would come through the appropriate Council committee. The Public Safety Committee would continue to be briefed as to the amount of funds recovered from disasters . WOODS MOVED that the Fire Chief be authorized to have the $5, 209 and all future State and Federal Disaster Reimbursement Funds first placed in a revenue account and then appropriately distri- buted to the respective departments' expenditure account. Orr seconded and the motion carried. PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Junk Vehicles. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3315 amending Chapter 8 . 08 of the Kent City Code relating to junk vehicles, as recommended by the Planning Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Amendment to Countywide Planning Policies. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1484 ratifying the Countywide Planning Policies as recommended by the Planning Committee, and as adopted by King County in Ordinance No. 12421. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence from the October 1, 1996 , City Council meeting for Council President Houser, as she is unable to attend. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR) Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence for Councilmember Bennett, who is unable to attend tonight's meeting. BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) 1997 PreliminarV Budget. AUTHORIZATION to set October 15, 1996 , at 5 : 30 p.m. as the date and time for a Council Workshop on the 1997 Preliminary Budget. 5 October 1, 1996 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 16 and paid on September 16, 1996. The Operations Committee meeting scheduled for September 18 , 1996, was cancelled. Vouchers signed and approved at the Council meeting of September 17, 1996 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/16/96 173775-174395 $2 , 137 , 763 . 42 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 , and paid on September 20, 1996 . Date Check Numbers Amount 9/20/96 Checks 214462-214765 $ 260, 297 . 37 9/20/96 Advices 38211-38659 $ 594 , 388 . 88 $ 854 , 686 . 25 (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Utility Tax/Sunset Concurrence. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3314 . The utility tax presently sunsets in April of 2002 and the Six Year Plan goes to the end of 2002 . It has been recommended by the Public Works Committee to adopt an ordi- nance extending the Sunset Clause until December 2006, which will allow time to address all the issues and still remain in concurrency. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Regional Justice Center Mitigation Agreement Funds. AUTHORIZATION to establish a budget for $200, 000 received from King County related to the Regional Justice Center Human services Mitigation agreement, and approval to expend the funds . REPORTS operations Committee. Johnson noted that the Committee will meet at 4 : 30 p.m. on October 2nd. Public Works Committee. Clark noted that the Committee will meet at 3 : 30 p.m. October 2nd. Planning Committee. Orr noted that the Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on October 15th. 6 October 1, 1996 EXECUTIVE At 7 : 12 p.m. , McFall reminded Council of an SESSION executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss negotiations for property acquisition. FIRE DEPT. The meeting reconvened at 7 : 37 p.m. WOODS MOVED to accept the tentative agreed upon transfer of assets from King County Fire Protection District #37 under the conditions listed in the October 1st memorandum from Brent McFall, Director of Operations. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7 : 38 p.m. Brenda Jack er, CMC City Clerk/ / 7 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996_ Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: 1997 BUDGET - SET HEARING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 5, 1996, as the public hearing date for the 1997 Budget. Preliminary Budgets will be available in the City Clerk' s office after October 15 . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Finance Director (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3C Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: CANTERBURY GREENS PRELIMINARY PLAT SU-96-4 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 5, 1996, as the date for a public meeting to consider the Canterbury Greens Preliminary Plat (SU-96-4) . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: (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. 3D Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15, 1996. _ Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN - CONCURRENCE WITH EXISTING PLAN 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Concurrence with the threshold criteria utilized in the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. The City has an established Neighborhood Traffic Control Program which is an outreach to neighborhoods for resolving their traffic related concerns. Community meetings are conducted and educational materials are distributed, copies of which are included in the packets. This was presented to the Public Works Committee to assure awareness of the Program and solicit support of the criteria therein. The Public Works Committee recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria utilized in the Program. 3 . EXHIBITS: Public Works Committee minutes, Public Works Director memorandum, and Neighborhood Traffic Control Program brochures 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3E DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS October 2, 1996 TO: Public Worlcs Commit ee FROM: Don Wicicstrom RE: Neighborhood Traffic Control As of late the requests by neighborhoods for traffic control has been numerous if not overwhelming. After performing the necessary analysis, many of the situations do not warrant any action as they don't fall within the established threshold criteria for same. Since neighborhood traffic control is such a sensitive issue, we thought it appropriate to refresh Council's knowledge on the program and the associated criteria threshold. Ed White will make a presentation . It is our intention to seek Council affirmation of the existing criteria or some modified version thereof. ACTION: Recommend Council concur with the threshold (modified threshold) criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 2, 1996 PRESENT: Tim Clark Ed White Connie Epperly Larry Webb Don Wickstrom ABSENT: Judy Woods Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Wickstrom said that numerous inquiries have been received regarding the City's traffic control plan. We do have a program with an established criteria which we want to make sure that Council is aware of, however the criteria may need adjusting. Wickstrom stated that we do need criteria as we don't want speed humps on streets with high volumes of traffic. He noted that speed humps would adversely affect emergency service vehicles. Ed White explained that the Neighborhood Traffic Control Plan is the City's outreach to the neighborhoods regarding traffic related concerns. He said that we provide information to the communities on traffic flows and characteristics of the roadways. Ed noted that most of the time the concerns are related to traffic volume, mainly traffic cutting thru neighborhoods to avoid a higher congested area and also, child safety. Ed explained that in determining the criteria, we use a figure of 1,000 vehicles per day in a residential area. The other criteria used is vehicle speed - the established speed limit plus lOmph over. Anything greater than that would indicate some corrective measures need to be taken. He noted that the lOmph over accounts for the general characteristics of the roadway as well as vehicle speedometer flaws. He said after providing information to the neighborhoods thru our meetings, we get them involved by training on the use of radar guns. Ed stated that when necessary, physical improvements are required such as speed humps, chokers, traffic islands or sometimes complete road closures. Larry Webb addressed the issue of road restrictions as related to public safety vehicles. He said the public safety services would include ambulance companies, medic units, fire engines, etc. Webb noted that speed humps cause excessive damage to fire engines. Regarding traffic islands, Webb stated that most fire engines would have to travel in the oncoming lane to go around an island and a choker would slow down emergency service. In response to Clark, Webb stated that in most instances an emergency can be responded to within 5 minutes. Wickstrom stated that we can't address everything and it's difficult to please everyone. He said we could install speed humps to slow down a few speeders but where is the criteria when we don't want speed humps? With definitive criteria, we can then define what we can do and move on. -- We should look at what we can address with a certain criteria also in keeping with the needs of emergency vehicles. l In response to Clark regarding sidewalk installations, Wickstrom said that annually the cost for sidewalks is at least $300,000 and we are still trying to rehab existing damaged sidewalks. We have been able to address additional sidewalk or walkway problems, for example Park Orchard Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High, Totem Jr. High, and Star Lake Elementary and also 100th Avenue S.E.. Wickstrom also noted that we have been unsuccessful in securing grants from the State for sidewalk projects. Committee unanimously recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. In response to Mrs. Rust regarding the traffic island concept, Ed stated that we have looked into this. However at this time, the neighborhoods feel that speed humps will solve their problems. He further stated that the most expensive traffic control device are traffic circles which have a high maintenance cost. Meeker Street Sidewalks - Acceptance Wickstrom explained that this is before the Committee because it is 10.5% over the contract amount. He said the overage is due to excessive excavating after some old gas tanks were found buried underground. This also entailed more money for cleanup. Committee unanimously recommended that the Meeker Street Sidewalk project be accepted as complete. Meeting adjourned: 4:00 p.m. 2 October 1, 1996 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Little Bend. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of sale for the plat of Little Bend submitted by Lakeridge Development, Inc. for continuous opera- tion and maintenance of 1, 616 feet of water main, 1, 546 feet of sanitary sewer, 1, 195 feet of storm sewers, 1, 646 feet of street improvements, and release of bonds after expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. This project is located at 118th Avenue S .E. and S . E. 268th Street. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R) Beck Short Plat Sewer Extension. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of sale for Beck Short Plat Sewer Extension submitted by Kenneth and Lois Beck for continuous operation and maintenance of 165 . 4 feet of sanitary sewer improvements, and release of bonds after expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. This project is located at 22840 96th Avenue South. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) CONTROL S.E. 208th Agreement with Ring County. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the S.E. 208th Street Improvement Agreement with King County, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The Agreement requires the City to reimburse the County on an amortized basis upon annexing the area, the cost for improving S . E. 208th Street from 116th Avenue S . E. to 132nd Avenue S. E. to five lanes plus sidewalks etc. In conjunction therewith, the County is required, at their expense, to widen with amenities, S. E. 240th Street from 132nd Avenue S . E. to 139th Avenue S. E. (Meridian County Club entrance) , construct a new fish passable Soos Creek crossing of- S. E. 256th Street westerly of 148th Avenue S. E. , pay half of the cost of replacing the S. E. 256th Street flume with a fish passible facility and repair the 3rd Avenue Green River bridge. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) VACATIONS Street Vacation - Saar/Railroad Ave. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1483 setting November 5, 1996, as the hearing date for the Saar/Railroad Avenue Street Vacation, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Department has received a re- quest from Mary A. Hofling to vacate a portion of Saar Street at Railroad Avenue. 2 October 1, 1996 STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q) VACATIONS Russell Road Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3316 vacating a portion of Russell Road. Council recently approved this street vacation subject to the applicant first ful- filling certain conditions, all of which have been met. Accordingly, it is now appropriate to pass this ordinance to vacate this part of Russell Road. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Van Doren's Landing Building I Rezone _RZ-96-4 . ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3313 rezoning approxi- mately 11. 93 acres from M1, Industrial Park District to M1-C, Industrial Park District "C" suffix. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Corrections Facility Food Service Contract. AUTHORIZATION to extend the Food Service Contract at the Kent Corrections Facility. Consolidated Food Management, Inc. has been providing food service at the Kent Corrections Facility since approximately 1990 . The contract with them will expire on December 31, 1996, and they have requested extension of the contract for an additional year. Staff has been very pleased with the service provided by Consolidated Food Management and extension of the contract through December 1997 is recommended. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Contract with city of Federal Way for Housing of Inmates . AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a contract with the City of Federal Way for housing a guaranteed minimum of 20 inmates at the Kent Corrections Facility. This contract was negoti- ated in an attempt to replace revenues lost by the opening of the U. S. Marshals' own facility. Revenue anticipated through this contract will be approximately $425 , 000 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) Boating Safety Program Application. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a Boating Safety Program application. The Kent Police Department was invited to submit an application to obtain boating program approval. This program allows for approved agencies to be eligible for a percentage of the monies received for recrea- tional boat registration fees in their county. Monies received through this program must be 3 October 1, 1996 POLICE deposited in a dedicated account and can only be used for boating safety program activities. This is the application process only and in no way guarantees approval to be eligible for these funds. The application, however, does require signature of the Mayor. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) Bureau of Justice Assistance Block Grant Application. APPROVAL of the application for Block Grant Funds from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, as requested by the Police Department. A preliminary application was prepared and submitted electronically to meet the required grant application deadline. The request is for equipment and computer software, the majority of which will focus on training. The grant requires a 10% matching cash contribu- tion and the grant itself picks up the remaining 90% . The total amount will be $61, 030 , with a 90% grant portion of $54 , 927 and a lo% city match of $6, 103 . The State of Washington Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development advised they were in support of the City, s proposal and have ad- vised the Police Department to submit the request directly to the Bureau of Justice for approval and funding. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) Compression Brakes. A citizen who resides near Military Road on the West Hill asked the City to consider outlawing the use of compression brakes within the City limits because of the extremely high noise levels they generate. After review and consideration by the Public Works and Public Safety Committees, the proposed ordinance makes use of compression brakes unlawful in the City of Kent. WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3317 , which makes the use of compression brakes in the City of Kent unlawful. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. FIRE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) Disaster Reimbursement Funds. The Emergency Management Unit of the Kent Fire Department has been successful in recovering funds from State and Federally declared disasters. In order to 4 October 1, 1996 FIRE help departments accurately plan for and reflect their expenditures, staff requests that the latest and all future disaster funds be accepted into a revenue account and then appropriately distributed to the respective departments, expen- diture accounts. Any other proposed distribution of funds would come through the appropriate Council committee. The Public Safety Committee would continue to be briefed as to the amount of funds recovered from disasters. WOODS MOVED that the Fire Chief be authorized to have the $5, 209 and all future State and Federal Disaster Reimbursement Funds first placed in a revenue account and then appropriately distri- buted to the respective departments' expenditure account. Orr seconded and the motion carried. PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Junk Vehicles. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3315 amending Chapter 8 . 08 of the Kent City Code relating to junk vehicles, as recommended by the Planning Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Amendment to Countywide Planning Policies. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1484 ratifying the Countywide Planning Policies as recommended by the Planning Committee, and as adopted by King County in Ordinance No. 12421. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence from the October 1, 1996 , City Council meeting for Council President Houser, as she is unable to attend. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR) Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence for Councilmember Bennett, who is unable to attend tonight's meeting. BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) 1997 Preliminary Budget. AUTHORIZATION to set October 15, 1996, at 5 : 30 p.m. as the date and time for a Council Workshop on the 1997 Preliminary Budget. 5 October 1, 1996 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 16 and paid on September 16, 1996 . The Operations Committee meeting scheduled for September 18 , 1996, was cancelled. Vouchers signed and approved at the Council meeting of September 17 , 1996. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/16/96 173775-174395 $2 , 137 , 763 . 42 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 , and paid on September 20, 1996 . Date Check Numbers Amount 9/20/96 Checks 214462-214765 $ 260, 297 . 37 9/20/96 Advices 38211-38659 $ 594 , 388 . 88 $ 854 , 686 . 25 (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Utility Tax/Sunset Concurrency. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3314 . The utility tax presently sunsets in April of 2002 and the Six Year Plan goes to the end of 2002 . It has been recommended by the Public Works Committee to adopt an ordi- nance extending the Sunset Clause until December 2006, which will allow time to address all the issues and still remain in concurrency. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Regional Justice Center Mitigation Agreement Funds. AUTHORIZATION to establish a budget for $200, 000 received from King County related to the Regional Justice Center Human Services Mitigation agreement, and approval to expend the funds. REPORTS Operations Committee. Johnson noted that the Committee will meet at 4 : 30 p.m. on October 2nd. Public Works Committee. Clark noted that the Committee will meet at 3 : 30 p.m. October 2nd. Planning Committee. Orr noted that the Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on October 15th. 6 October 1, 1996 EXECUTIVE At 7 : 12 p.m. , McFall reminded Council of an SESSION executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss negotiations for property acquisition. FIRE DEPT. The meeting reconvened at 7 : 37 p.m. WOODS MOVED to accept the tentative agreed upon transfer of assets from King County Fire Protection District #37 under the conditions listed in the October 1st memorandum from Brent McFall, Director of Operations. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 7 : 38 p.m. Q.Ge--�e/v Brenda Jacp er, CMC City Clerk/ 7 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15, 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: 1997 BUDGET - SET HEARING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 5, 1996, as the public hearing date for the 1997 Budget. Preliminary Budgets will be available in the City Clerk' s office after October 15 . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Finance Director (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCALIPERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS• 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION• ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3C Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: CANTERBURY GREENS PRELIMINARY PLAT SU-96-4 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 5, 1996, as the date for a public meeting to consider the Canterbury Greens Preliminary Plat (SU-96-4) . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: (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. 3D Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15, 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN - CONCURRENCE WITH EXISTING PLAN 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Concurrence with the threshold criteria utilized in the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. The City has an established Neighborhood Traffic Control Program which is an outreach to neighborhoods for resolving their traffic related concerns. Community meetings are conducted and educational materials are distributed, copies of which are included in the packets. This was presented to the Public Works Committee to assure awareness of the Program and solicit support of the criteria therein. The Public Works Committee recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria utilized in the Program. 3 . EXHIBITS: Public Works Committee minutes, Public Works Director memorandum, and Neighborhood Traffic Control Program brochures 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3E DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS October 2, 1996 TO: Public Works Commit ee FROM: Don Wicicstroin RE: Neighborhood Traffic Control As of late the requests by neighborhoods for traffic control has been numerous if not overwhelming. After performing the necessary analysis, many of the situations do not warrant any action as they don't fall within the established threshold criteria for same. Since neighborhood traffic control is such a sensitive issue, we thought it appropriate to refresh Council's knowledge on the program and the associated criteria threshold. Ed White «i11 make a presentation . It is our intention to seek Council affirmation of the existing criteria or some modified version thereof. ACTION: Recommend Council concur with the threshold (modified threshold) criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 2, 1996 PRESENT: Tim Clark Ed White Connie Epperly Larry Webb Don Wickstrom ABSENT: Judy Woods Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Wickstrom said that numerous inquiries have been received regarding the City's traffic control plan. We do have a program with an established criteria which we want to make sure that Council is aware of, however the criteria may need adjusting. Wickstrom stated that we do need criteria as we don't want speed humps on streets with high volumes of traffic. He noted that speed humps would adversely affect emergency service vehicles. Ed White explained that the Neighborhood Traffic Control Plan is the City's outreach to the neighborhoods regarding traffic related concerns. He said that we provide information to the communities on traffic flows and characteristics of the roadways. Ed noted that most of the time the concerns are related to traffic volume, mainly traffic cutting thru neighborhoods to avoid a higher congested area and also, child safety. Ed explained that in determining the criteria, we use a figure of 1,000 vehicles per day in a residential area. The other criteria used is vehicle speed - the established speed limit plus lOmph over. Anything greater than that would indicate some corrective measures need to be taken. He noted that the lOmph over accounts for the general characteristics of the roadway as well as vehicle speedometer flaws. He said after providing information to the neighborhoods thru our meetings, we get them involved by training on the use of radar guns. Ed stated that when necessary, physical improvements are required such as speed humps, chokers, traffic islands or sometimes complete road closures. Larry Webb addressed the issue of road restrictions as related to public safety vehicles. He said the public safety services would include ambulance companies, medic units, fire engines, etc. Webb noted that speed humps cause excessive damage to fire engines. Regarding traffic islands, Webb stated that most fire engines would have to travel in the oncoming lane to go around an island and a choker would slow down emergency service. In response to Clark, Webb stated that in most instances an emergency can be responded to within 5 minutes. Wickstrom stated that we can't address everything and it's difficult to please everyone. He said we could install speed humps to slow down a few speeders but where is the criteria when we don't want speed humps? With definitive criteria, we can then define what we can do and move on. We should look at what we can address with a certain criteria also in keeping with the needs of emergency vehicles. 1 In response to Clark regarding sidewalk installations, Wickstrom said that annually the cost for sidewalks is at least $300,000 and we are still trying to rehab existing damaged sidewalks. We have been able to address additional sidewalk or walkway problems, for example Park Orchard Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High, Totem Jr. High, and Star Lake Elementary and also 100th Avenue S.E.. Wickstrom also noted that we have been unsuccessful in securing grants from the State for sidewalk projects. Committee unanimously recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. In response to Mrs. Rust regarding the traffic island concept, Ed stated that we have looked into this. However at this time, the neighborhoods feel that speed humps will solve their problems. He further stated that the most expensive traffic control device are traffic circles which have a high maintenance cost. Meeker Street Sidewalks - Acceptance Wickstrom explained that this is before the Committee because it is 10.5% over the contract amount. He said the overage is due to excessive excavating after some old gas tanks were found buried underground. This also entailed more money for cleanup. Committee unanimously recommended that the Meeker Street Sidewalk project be accepted as complete. Meeting adjourned: 4:00 p.m. 2 L U 77 z)E Efn J ✓� ,:�, � .��.. .. ��• r., � .._, .. "ARE W ..T E} {EEE.).3 {EE{k{iE{{s31 1{E{ i L � �`•�. MIMI LLJ L ): L:• a•. nIrl ..l...,w . LL _ { lei ) l T� ..w... U N � F CO ✓ Are You Driving Safely? Do you always drive 25 mph or less on your neighbor- hood street? Drivers who Take exceed the limit have been a source of concern for both the 25 mph residents and City officials. Speed limit Often the biggest offenders are residents who live in the SPEED Seriously... neighborhood and are fa- LIMIT especially miliar with the street. 2 O where children are SPEED WHEN present. LIMIT CHILDREN ARE PRESENT 125 M.P.H. Are You Parking It's the law...No person • within 15 feet of a fire Legally or Illegally? shall stand or park a ve- hydrant hicle, whether occupied or • within 20 feet of a Parking on the street has not, except momentarily to crosswalk been a neighborhood pref- pick up or discharge a pas- erence. However, do you senger or passengers: It's the law...No person know major parking laws? shall park any vehicle upon • in front of a public or any public street, alley or It's the law...No person private driveway or way or leave such vehicle in shall stop, stand, or park a within five feet of the the same public place for a vehicle: edge of the curb radius period exceeding 24 hours. • on a sidewalk or street leading thereto planting strip No person shall stop stan • within an intersection > stand, or • on a crosswalk (marked park a vehicle... or unmarked) Are you aware of In recent years, the Cities your child's or other have been working with children's safety? AAA Washington and Harborview Injury Pre- Then, this portion of the vention & Research Cen- NTSC brochure should be ter to help educate citizens helpful in creating a safer about bicycle and pedes- environment for the chil- trian safety. Working dren in your neighborhood. together, significant steps can be taken to spread valuable safety informa- tion. Because children most tJ� likely are in the street environment when they are bicycling or walking, we will focus in on bicycle " J and pedestrian safety. What is Bicycle Safety? "My child only rides Has your child mastered around the neighbor- basic maneuvers such as hood, so I don't worry." starting, stopping, sig- naling, and negotiating up and down hills and The majority of bake accidents around curves? happen near home. Young children should be able to execute these basic maneu- You should worry. The ma- vers in a safe area before being jority of bike accidents hap- allowed on public roads. Chil- dren younger than eight years more, a large percentage of of age need close supervision the fatal bike/vehicle colli- and should not be permitted to lions happen on two-lane ndetheirbikesm the roadway- streets with speed limits - even on quiet, neighborhood streets.under 30 mph. Does this sound like the street outside *Bicyclists are required to your front door? It may be. obeythesametrafficlawsas Often bicyclists forget safety motorist& when they ride in familiar surroundings and that is what leads to trouble. Bicycling Safety • Avoid riding at night. Tips • Keep your head up and ride straight. • Avoid weaving in and • Always wear a bicycle out of traffic or trick helmet. riding on the street. • Stop at intersections. • Make sure you are seen • Walk your bike across by motorists. busy intersections and • Give cars and pedestri streets. ans the right of way. • Ride on right side of • Avoid broken pave- roadway with traffic. ment, litter, loose • Obey all traffic signs gravel, mud or leaves. and signals. They can cause you to • Always STOP at stop lose control of your signs. bike. • Always STOP and - 00 check for traffic before entering a street from a driveway, parking lot Bicyclists are required to obey the or sidewalk. • Use proper hand signal same traffic laws as motorists. for turning or stopping. -• •-•• ----- - • Be extra careful turn- ing left. What is Critical Ages Pedestrian of- Safety?? Ages 14 Children are of- Ages 5-8 Children are of- y tenhitbybackingvehicleswhile tenrequiredtowalktoandfrom playing in driveways. Alterna- school without adult supervi- tiveplayareasareneeded,along sion. They seldom stop at the with supervision. edge of the street and look both Why are children in- ways before crossing. Make volved in pedestrian Ages 2z Children often sureyourchildknowsthesafest accidents: walk with a parent. Practice route to school and follows it safe street crossing together by everyday.Youshouldwalkthe • They don't believe that talking about how to cross the route with your child so he is cars can really hurt street; holding hands and familiar with it. them. "modeling" the behavior, and • They forget safety rules practicing looking for cars. when playing. How can you help? • They are too small to Ages 4-7 Children are in- be seen by drivers. awYhkelYtoplayoutside Do you "tell' your child to • They can't judge the without supervision. They of- stay out of the street: Or do speed or distance of ten run into the street while you demonstrate by your traffic. playing near it. example, how to be a safe, hitelligent pedestrian? It's the law...Every driver Children imitate and model of a vehicle shall exercise their behavior after others. due care to avoid colliding Your actions, both as a pe- with any pedestrian upon destrian and driver, will any roadway and shall give speak louder than any words warning by sounding the you could express. What horn when necessary and children learn from family shall exercise proper pre- members and others they caution upon observing any admire could save theirlives child upon a roadway. or result in tragedy. Driver Safety Zips • Teach your child how to • When making a left or stop at the edge of the right turn, check your blind street, look left-right-left spots. and cross only when no cars • When backing out ofyour are coming. Show them driveway,watch for children where they should and and pedestrians. should not walk. • Watch for children along side the road and be pre- Don't expect your young pared to stop. child (under 7 or 8) to cross residential streets without help. Even older children still need help crossing busy PEDESTRIANS streets. It's the law...No pedes- • Find places for chil- trian shall suddenly leave a dren to play away from curb or other place of safety driveways and streets. and walk,run,or otherwise move into the path of a ve- hicle which is so close that it Do you know vital is impossible for the driver pedestrian safety to stop. laws? It's the law...Every pedes- DRIVERS trian crossing a roadway at It's the law...If you are at a any point,other than within marked or unmarked cross- a marked or unmarked walk,you must STOP when crosswalk atan intersection, a pedestrian is in your half shall yield the right of way of the road or moving to- to all vehicles upon the ward your half. roadway. Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian... It's the law...When side- • Cross at intersections or walks are provided it shall crosswalks. be unlawful for any pedes- • Look left, then right, trian to walk along and upon then left again. an adjacent roadway. • Look over your shoulder Where sidewalks are not for turning vehicles. provided, any pedestrian • Make eye contact with walking along and upon a the driver. roadway shall, when prac- • Keep looking left and ticable,walk only on the left right until safely across side of the roadway or its the street. shoulder facing traffic which. • Keep from crossing be- may approach from the op- tween parked cars. posite direction and upon • Be extra alert in bad meeting an oncoming ve- weather. hicle shall step clear of the • Be seen at night. roadway. • Observe and obey traffic signs and signals. Pedestrian Safety • Walk facing traffic. Tips • Always STOP at the curb More children are lulled or injured outside or the edge of the road. a school bus every year than UnIde one. Do You Know School Bus Stop Safet. Did you know... • do not understand vehicle speed • that more children are • are not aware that their killed or injured outside physical size limits their SCHOOL Bog a school bus every year ability to be seen than inside one? • thatmostofthese deaths It's the law...Wheneveryou and injuries occur dur- see alternating flashing red ing daylight hours and lights,you MUST STOP if. in clear weather? • that children react dif- 0 you are on a two-lane ferently than adults to roadway traffic situations? • you are on a multiple lane roadway (three or Children... more lanes) and you're • act impulsively, can be traveling in the same di- preoccupied, disregard- rection as the bus. ing safety, darting out into traffic School Bus Safety Tips • Listen to the bus driver. for Your Child • Remain seated while bus • Leave home early is in motion. enough to arrive at the • Keep head and arms in- bus stop on time. side the bus at all times. • Walk to the bus stop--- • Remain quiet. avoid being dropped off • Be courteous to the bus by parents. driver and other chil- • Wait for the bus in a safe dren. place...well off the road- • Watch for traffic when way. leaving the bus. • Enter the bus in an or- derly manner, and take a seat. Ultllllat@ly...What * STOP whenever you come to a stopped school Can I Do? bus with red flashing lights. Children may be Be a careful driver. crossing in front of the bus. • Its your responsibility to • Give older adults plenty stop for pedestrians in of time to get across the the road. Legally they street. have the right of way at • When the car in front of all corners, whether you stops at a corner, crosswalks are marked stop too. Be prepared for or unmarked. a pedestrian to cross. • Take speed limits seri- • Don't ignore pick-up ously,especially on roads zones, block traffic, where people walk or interfere with buses, or cross. Around schools drop children off in the the speed limit is often middle ofthe roadway or 20 mph when children on the wrong side of the are present. street. Be careful of this when the weather is bad What children learn from family members cayou're driving your could save their lives or result in tragedy. • Be aware that children *Most importantly, playing near streets of- nth this information our . ten dart out in front of cars. What Services 0 Public WorkwTranspor- tation Division staff will re- Does the City place damaged or missing Provide? signs, fix dangerous pot- holes,and trim landscaping • City engineers and plan- that is obscuring driver's ners can provide future vision. plans for your neighbor Police Traffic Officers hood. They can also work will provide enforcement in with you to determine your neighborhood on a re- what can be done to make quest basis. your street safer and more livable. Who Can I Call? Neighborhood traffic Division Traffic (target enforcement) Control Program 859-3315 859-3388 -Neighborhood Speed Street Maintenance -- Watch Program (brush trimming, pot-holes, signing) Planning 859-3395 Department (future plans) I)raffic Engineering 859-3390 (new signing) 859-3388 We know that you wouldn't want any zing tragic to happen to your familyy or fiiends. Thank you for helping to keep your neighborhood a safe place to live. City of Kent Public Works Department Transportation Divisionfrraffic Engineering Police Traffic Division Special thanks for information supplied by City of Bellevue Public Works Department NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PROGRAM IT- SPEED L I MIT 1 47, � i I F i ! M 1 I 1 11 I�� I III � � 1 v MLt OM ' i -T i N - ...aI` -- ,. .�1 I1._. �jj I i City of Kent SPEED SPEED LIMIT Department of Public Works/Transportation LIMIT "- 5 NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PROGRAM This brochure is designed to introduce the City of 'Kent Department of Public Works, Transportation Division, Neighborhood Traffic Control Program (NTCP) . The intent of the program is to dedicate resources to address neighborhood concerns with regards to traffic safety issues. These = ssues include reducing vehicle speeds , cut-through traffic and accidents on residential streets , thereby creating safer, more pleasant neighborhoods for Kent' s citizens. This program enables citizens and/or community groups to participate in the problem identification, planning, design, implementation and evaluation stages of projects. This community involvement allows the Transportation Division to learn of residents ' perceptions of problems, the extent of their concerns and needs, and their ideas about possible solutions. HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS The Peighborhood Traffic Control ?rogram works on a prioritization system. citizen and/or community group may submit a request `or inclusion on the NTCP by filling out the attached Citizen Request 'Form. On this form they provide information on the traffic situation in their neighborhood and what types of solutions they feel would best solve the problem. Once a request is received, the Transportation Division conducts a field investiga- tion of the area and recommends a course of action . It is important to try and address the problem with the least restrictive measure first, as this causes the least amount of inconvenience to neighborhood residents. These include sinning, brash trimming, pavement legends, and/or the Nei -71hborhood Speed Watch/Awareness Program (as addressed in Program I ) . Should addit4 :,nal measures prove necessary, the location may be considered under the Progran . _ Program iIi listing. HOW TO GET STARTED The ?Neighborhood -raffic Control °rogram is dedi --ated to addressing neighborhood concerns with regards to traffic safety. The process described in this brochure, ;ill help us to better define problems and address those locations with the most severe problems first. If you would like to have your street considered for the `Neighborhood Traffic Control Program, please review this brochure and complete the attached request form (pg. 5 ) . This form has been preaddressed and postage-paid for your convenience. If you have any questions or comments , please cal ' -raffic Engineering at 359-3388 . PROGRAM I - TRAFFIC OPERATION IMPROVEMENTS Types of Problems Visibility/sight distance, right-of-way definition, speeding vehicles, truck traffic, parking. Possible Solutions Brush Trims - the trimming of brush by either the affected homeowners or City crews to allow better sight-distance. Signing - the posting of appropriate traffic control signs. These may include speed limit, parking, dead end, school signs, etc. Pavement P'arkings - the painting of legends upon the traveled portion of the roadway. These may include speed limits, school crossings and foglines. Rumble Strips - the installation of 4" raised buttons placed in a design sequence across the roadway used to vibrate the vehicle, cieneratinc driver attention to an upcoming situation. These may be used in conjunction with speed limit signing, crosswalks, curves . Neighborhood Speed Watch Program - this program involves training a group of neighborhood residents in the use of a radar unit. These residents clock the speeds of the vehicles using their street, and write down the make, model and license number of that vehicle. -his in-crmaticn is given hack to • • Traffic Engineering and letters are sent by this office, «e to the registered owners .f those vehicles exceeding the zs speed limit, expressing the neighborhood' s concern and \, asking for coo-peratior it obeying the speed limit. Neighborhood Speed Awareness grogram - invclves training individuals in the use of radar unit to clock speeds of vehicles usinn this street. Data Study C'nly. Target Enforcement - enforcerent `:ert °(,lice Department. — School Walk Route - establishing safe walk routes for elementary/Junior high school students for their trips both to and from school . Play include improving sidewalks/trails. Neighborhood Traffic Safety Campaign - involves the distribution of Brochures to neighborhood residents detailing Neighborhood Traffic Safety. It is a passive measure to bring community awareness to the issue of traffic safety and gives some important thought or how to encourage it both on e resident to resident basis and parent to child basis . 2 PROGRAM II - NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Types of Problems Speeding vehicles, cut-through traffic (traffic which does not have origin or destination within the neighborhood) , reported accidents. Possible Solutions Traffic Circles - raised islands placed in the center of intersection for right-angle collisions and control of speeds. Speed Humps - similar to speed bumps used in shopping center parking lots, but with an important difference. A speed bump is AN an abrupt pavement feature three to four inches in height WIN and only one to two feet wide. A speed hump on the other _ hand, is also approximately three inches in height but much gentler in configuration with a length of at least 12 ' at its base. It allows vehicles to drive over speed a humps at 25 mph. The higher the speed, the greater r discomfort is experienced. Chocker/Curb Extension - is a narrowing of a street either at an intersection or midblock, in order to reduce the width of the traveled roadway. In many cases , they are semi-diverters used in conjunction with "Do Not Enter" signs. They are a barrier --�- to traffic in one direction of a street which permits traffic in the opposite direction to pass through. e.eeo v..o eu�. ew. Citizens wishing to be included in the Program II need to circulate a petition through the affected area (determined by Traffic Engineer) showing 65% majority support for above referenced project. This is only done after the Public Works, Transportation Division has reviewed the request, applied Program I solutions, and deems the location feasible for that type of device. 3 Location feasibility is determined by the following conditions: A physical device can be considered for installation when the benefits normally derived by residents from a local residential street are significantly diminished by speed of traffic (even though there have been few or no accidents) as evidenced by a substantial majority of the abutting residents signing a petition for the installation of traffic control devices . Grades less than 5% and no curves. Cannot be an important access route for emergency vehicles. No more than two lanes. Street should not be a truck or transit route. Not to be installed on cul-de-sac streets less than 800 feet in length. Once a petition is received, volume counts and speed studies will be conducted along with analyzing the reported accident history. Location must meet the following control matrix warrants for installation of physical traffic control devices. SPEEDS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 35 MPH - 85% VOLUMES GREATER THAN 300 VEHICLES PER DAY - LESS THAN 3,000 VEHICLES PER DAY Should more requests be received than funding available, the locations will be prioritized according to point criteria. Any location with volumes greater than 3,000 vehicles per day, will be considered under Program III . PROGRAM Ill - NEIGHBORHOOD CORRIDOR PROBLEMS Types of Problems Vehicle speeds, cut-through traffic, pedestrian safety Possible Solutions ROADWAY PROJECT - Installing sidewalks, curb and gutter, roadway medians. Citizens requesting this type of a project need to make a written request to the Capital Improvements Program explaining circumstances and what benefits are derived from such a project. This type of request must be submitted by local community club/neighborhood association and supported by neighborhood consensus documented by petition. This location will then be prioritized under the Capital Improvement Program guidelines and criteria. 4 SPEEDI NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CONTROL PROGRAM 25 ,LIMIT CITIZEN REQUEST FORM Contact Name ; Address Day Phone Today' s Date Problem Location Description of Problem After reading the attached brochure, I feel the best type of solutions for my described problems is Thank you for taking the time to fill out the citizen request form. Once we i receive the form, we will be contacting you to let you know our proposed action. ---------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received Project Number Field Investigated Proposed Action Resident Contacted By WELCOME TO THE AND NEIGHBORHOOD "�", NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED �; SPEED AWARENESS ' '� WATCH sP[ca llMli 25 PROGRAMS HOW THE PROGRAMS WORK As noted under Program I in the information section of this brochure, the Neighborhood Speed Awareness program is a data study of traffic volume and speeds in your neighborhood, The Neighborhood Speed Watch Program involves the use of radar to clock and record speed viola- tions, so the vehicle owner can be made aware of neighborhood speed limits and neighborhood concern. HOW TO GET STARTED The first step you will need to take is to sign and circulate copies of the attached petition to gen- erate assistance and awareness in your neighborhood, If a data study is to be undertaken, a neighborhood representative will complete the forms (pgs. 5-8 & 11) enclosed for that purpose. Following completion of this study, the City/Neighborhood Association will send a Neighborhood Speed Awareness Announcement Form (pg. 9) to residents in the study area. If the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program is undertaken, a neighborhood representative will complete a "Speeding Vehicle Report' (attached). Following completion of this portion of the program, the City will send a letter to targeted vehicles (pg. 10). The neighborhood representatives will be trained on the use of radar equipment and a unit checked out to that person (pg. 11). It shall be noted that this program will take up to one (1) year to complete. The reason for this amount of time is to educate the motorists as to their driving habits. After the initial traffic study and the forms on pg,9 are sent to neighborhoods in question,the study will continue for 11 to 12 months. The neighborhood reoresentative will do a 3 day study each month for up to 12 months and the city will send out the letter on pg. 10 advising the drivers about their speed in hopes they will drive the speed limit through your neighborhood. We are looking forward to attaining safer Kent neighborhoods, thanks to your Involvement, CAN WE DO SOMETHING ABOUT SPEEDING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD? SPEED LIMIT L 5 Residents in our neighborhood are concerned about speeding problems on our streets. We have contacted the Department of Public Works and Utilities to initiate: NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED AWARENESS MWAM NEIGHBORHOOD SPEED WATCH PROGRAMS The Neighborhood Speed Awareness portion of this program is a data study on the speed and volume of traffic in our neighborhood. The Neighborhood Speed Watch program involves the recording of speeds on our neighborhood streets and the notification of registered owners of vehicles observed in excess of the speed limit ' expressing our concern for neighborhood safety. I hope you will cooperate with us in making this a successful program and safer neighborhood. If you want any further information, or would like to help, please contact the undersigned or the Department of Public Works and Utilities at 859-3388. i Neighborhood Representative P one 8 ' SPEED WATCH 'h`T 23' ANNOUNCEMENT We are working together as a team to encourage and enhance traffic safety throughout your neighborhood and would like you to play an active role. Keeping our neighborhoods safe is a positive way of protecting our children, pets, property and ourselves, Since residential streets are not designed to handle high-speed traffic, it is important that people drive cautiously,at or belowthe 25 mph speed limit on residential streets. Speed studies conducted within the city indicate the majority of motor- ists are driving between 10 mph and 15 mph over the legal speed limit. We would like to make area residents aware of this situation so that all drivers will exercise more caution in the future while traveling city streets, Speed limits are established for the safety of all, both those living along the street and those using the streets. In the interest of neighborhood safety and tranquility, we share a concern and encourage you, and hope you will encourage other drivers of your vehicle,to reduce speed and exercise additional caution as appropriate when traveling on neighborhood streets, If you are already observing the 25 mph speed limit,your neighbors and the City staff appreciate your consideration. This Neighborhood Speed Announcement has been brought to you by: Ed Crawford Ed White/ Kent Police Chief Transportation Engineer 9 CITY OF !V,'Lt!2 � Date Dear The City of Kent, Department of Public Works and Utilities, is working with neighborhoods throughout Kent to encourage and enhance traffic safety. Keeping our neighborhoods safe is a positive way of protecting our children, pets, property and ourselves. Since residential streets are not designed to handle high-speed traffic, it is important that people drive cautiously at or below the 25 mph speed limit on residential streets. We have been informed that your vehicle, a license number was measured using City radar equipment by neighborhood residents as traveling in the of at or about mph. The maximum legal speed limit under ideal conditions for this location is 25 mph. This is not a notice of violation and will not be included in any record relating to your vehicle or any driver; however,we would li' to make you aware of this situation so that drivers of your vehicle will exercise more caution In the future. Speed limits are established forthe safety of all,both those living along the street and those using the street. The Neighborhood Speed Watch Program is operated by residents trained in the use of radar equipment living in the vicinity where your vehicle was observed. In the interest of neighborhood safety and tranquility,we share their concern and encourage you,and hope you will encourage other drivers of your vehicle, to reduce speed and exercise additional caution when traveling on neighborhood streets. If you have any questions or comments, please call 859-3388 Sincerely, Ed White Assistant Transportation Engineer _ Own, 220 4th Ave. So.,/ KENT,WASHINGTON 98032-5895/TELEPHONE (206)859-3300 10 ._ NEIGHBORHOOD • SPEED WATCH 25 RADAR UNIT LOAN AND USAGE AGREEMENT I , Name ress (City) (State) (Zip) (Business Phonej (Home—PToneF Understand that: 1 . The radar unit and associated accessories, as listed below, have been loaned to me by the City of Kent, Department of Public Works and Utilities , as provided in the Neighborhood Speed Watch Program. 2. The radar unit, which has been loaned to me is a delicate instrument and must be handled carefully. I will be responsible for protecting it and returning it in good working order. Users must be 21 years or older. 3 . As operator, I am not a City employee or a law enforcement officer and will not communicate or seek to communicate by my actions or speech, that I am. 4. I will not attempt to chase, stop or apprehend drivers nor will encourage any other person to do so. No gestures or verbal comments will be made by me, nor will I throw objects at vehicles/drivers. The radar unit will be returned on or before SIGNED The above named person received training in the use of the radar unit, data collection and specifically reviewed with the necessity to refrain from actions described in paragraphs 3 and 4 above on: By: ate 11 SPEED Ll MIT City of Kent _ Department of Public Works/Transportation 220 4th Avenue South CITYo!xE�'� Kent, WA. WASHIHGTOH Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: MEEKER STREET SIDEWALKS - ACCEPTANCE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works Committee, accept as complete the contract with Gary Merlino Construction for the Meeker Street Sidewalks project and release of retainage after State releases. The original contract amount was $272, 337 . 00. The final construction cost was $300, 870. 41. The overage is due to excessive excavating after old gas tanks were found buried underground. Adequate funds exist within the project budget to cover this overage. 3 . EXHIBITS: Vicinity map 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: .ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 3F DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS October 2, 1996 TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Don Wickstrom RE: Meeker Street Sidev,,alks - Accept as Complete This project consisted of an on-going repair program to replace damaged side,.valks in the dowtown area. The contract was awarded to Gary Merlino Construction for the bid amount of S272,337.00. The final construction cost was S300,870.41 . This contract exceeded the bid amount due to additional excavation and extra material required which was unknown at the time the contract was awarded. Adequate funds exist %vithin the project budget to cover this overage. ACTION: Recommend the Meeker Street Sidewalk project be accepted as complete. In response to Clark regarding sidewalk installations, Wickstrom said that annually the cost for ... sidewalks is at least $300,000 and we are still trying to rehab existing damaged sidewalks. We have been able to address additional sidewalk or walkway problems, for example Park Orchard Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High, Totem Jr. High, and Star Lake Elementary and also 100th Avenue S.E.. Wickstrom also noted that we have been unsuccessful in securing grants from the State for sidewalk projects. Committee unanimously recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. In response to Mrs. Rust regarding the traffic island concept, Ed stated that we have looked into this. However at this time, the neighborhoods feel that speed humps will solve their problems. He further stated that the most expensive traffic control device are traffic circles which have a high maintenance cost. (� Meeker Strep-L Sidewalk - Acceptance Wickstrom explained that this is before the Committee because it is 10.5% over the contract amount. He said the overage is due to excessive excavating after some old gas tanks were found buried underground. This also entailed more money for cleanup. Committee unanimously recommended that the Meeker Street Sidewalk project be accepted as complete. Meeting adjourned: 4:00 p.m. SaTH AVE O - _N�_ 3 � Ia m w 2 3 WASHINOTO4 AVE !.Me -i AVE OVOM 3 NADEN AVE N LINCOUI AV 1 SON AVEol t 3A-wH1tL -1 F => aim PAT� . u p, N• /. a -T I, 3 GTH aTN' AVE. S STH AVE AVE r E E i S u o S 57H �',, AVE = S STH AVE A i ;x N STH w mx rn pcm u N f AT rZ aD 1n m ATH -i AVE: 2 N ATM AVE 04 2 1 y S 3RD O AVE D C n � i yam_ KIM'\NIA H N 5 V RK 'f . S 7 •'� 2ND AVE r N 2ND i a a a AV o9♦ uy E €- i SOTMAVE. 3 1ST AVE -� 'jam S ~13T� +°a A v 13T AVE rf'-" a N n S RAILROAD ; AVE D N �1 LROAD AVE a 2 YRIOGES O AVE O w m m S ~ V'.I ^` O� i O a � N C S CENTRAL AVE ~ D 4 a �^ AAYE > om x>2AVM �i �Z•� J1f13Jt 3 3 TE STATE _AVEe Zm o wr N r zm w I a p WOOOfOF d It +l GAVE nn n -------i O n 2 i� m r 7 _ O � 4TH AVE. O c + �, ` i U'i ! U' r ' y 2ND AVE. Cn 1ST AVE. -- i 'SHT.' 8 ;'`SHT„g DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REHAB PHASE II Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: BOEING DONATION - ACCEPT AND ESTABLISH BUDGET 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accept and establish a budget for the Boeing Rock site for $2 , 500 donated from the Boeing Management Association, as recommended by the Parks Committee on October 1, 1996. On July 10, 1996, Boeing donated three spruce trees and $2 , 500 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boeing Management Association (BMA) . To further develop the Boeing Rock site, staff is working with BMA to develop the small site referred to as the "Boeing Rock, " located west of the Boeing plant, adjacent to the Green River. The funds provided will enable the purchase of a picnic table, trash receptacle and small bedding plants. 3 . EXHIBITS: Confirmation letter dated 6/27/96 and check receipt 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff and Parks Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $2 , 500 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Boeinq Management Association 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 3G CITY Of r ��d'� ----------- _-----_----- •1im White, nfuyur June 27, 1996 Sue Kaas The Boeing Company P.O. Box 3707 Mail Stop 6HTC Seattle, WA SS124-2207 Dear Sue: Thanks for your patience in waitins4 for the cost estimate for development of the Boeing Rock Park. I talked with Pete Petersen,Acting Park Maintenance Superintendent and finally confirmed the necessary filnds to develop the park' Following is a total cost and break clown of materials: Picnic Table 1 $703.30 Trash Can 1 $270.50 Topsoil S216.40 Seed $162.30 Equipment Rental $216.40 Installation S500.00 Total $206S.9I1 _ Pete will continue to work on the drawiu_ for your revieN%'. We also talked at one time about installing a rock garden. I would like to work with you on that project after we get the initial development phase complete. Thanks again to you and the Boeing Manweuhent Association for working witlh us to improve the quality of our park system. Have a wonderful day and I'll talk to you soon) Since elv, t at)hela McFall. Parks Develop) Tent Coordinator cc: John 1-10(12SCII, Parks and Recreation Director "IIAII, kW SOIkFN I' 11',\1111;11;IY)�1•,xi1:?-i�"iI II.I-1-I'llll\I-. i_11,_xi1.11ii1,11=\':av'.•� ''= I BOEING EMPLOYEE 5669 BOEING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION CREDIT UNION PO BOX 3707 M'S 3W EL GO 90Y 97M5 SEA"LE,WASHINGTON 9B124 'PATTIla WAAA '-A 19-814013250 Date 7/10/1996 PAY TO s -2,500.00 1„E OPOEP .,•• OF Kent Parks Adopt-A-Park Program ,,,,,,,,,, DOLLARS ,,,,,,,,, Two Thousand Five Hundred and CO/100 C/O Sue Kees N1/S 6H-TC 2 G , Memo Adopt-A-Park - . . �,.nnnrrit.t:f1 9 6 2 5 501116569 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15, 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: MASTER GARDENER GRANT - ACCEPT AND ESTABLISH BUDGET 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accept and establish the budget for the $3 , 000 grant from the Master Gardener Foundation of King County to restore the landscape of the Neely Soames Homestead, as recommended by the Parks Committee on October 11 1996. The Parks Department is actively working with community partners to restore the home and gardens at the historic Neely Soames Homestead located in the Kent Valley. In July 1996 staff applied for and received a $3 , 000 grant from the Master Gardener Foundation of King County to restore the landscape portion of the Neely Soames Homestead. 3 . EXHIBITS: Confirmation letter dated 7/20/96 and check receipt 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff and Parks Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $3 , 000 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Master Gardener Foundation of King County 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3H cooO 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 00 Master Gardener Foundation of King County July 20, 1996 Pamela Mc ball 220 pith Ave. S. 1<ent, WA 98032 Dear Pamela, On behalf of the Master Gardeners of King County I am pleased to inform VOL] that the 1996 Master Gardener Board has approved your grant request for $3,000.00 to help restore the landscape of the Neely Soames Homestead! The moneys YOU have requested for 1997 will be at the discretion of next year's board, so 1 recommend YOU re-submit your grant request along with a progress report next year. Please send copies of receipts to me so that I can I:ecp a history of expenditures. Any photographs of work in progress Would be nice too. YOLIrs in gardening, r Catherine Mix ling County Master Gardena-Treasurer Master Gardener Foundation of King County CCliter for Urban I-1ortlCtIllUrC U of W Box 354115 Seattle, WA 98195 Cenlcr for Urban linrticullurc [1111VCr51iy Df Wasbin lml ♦ Rur.354I15 Scaltic.WA 98195 0 206 205-8616 MASTER GARDNER FOUNDATION OF KING COUNTY 2032 CENTER FOR URBAN HORTICULTURE 19101613250 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOX 364115 2D6-205-86165-8616 9 SEATTL ,WA 98195- /�/)///��/�y7 OAOEA OF /J /J , Cam"-��y= ''Y i!/`�-�!� �LV C_iP DOLLARS WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK 4 1 n J ..... . ,YNNS•,, DM 1 Fon • l l r rl n'r1 r r,-rl fn n m -,n r 1 :ITY OFLSV . 1 - Jim White, Mayor July 1, 1996 George Morrison Master Gardener Foundation 13419 NE 37th Place Bellevue, WA 98005 Dear Mr. Morrison: The City of Kent coupled with many community partners are actively working on restoring the gardens at the historic Neely Soames Home located in the Kent valley. In an effort to continue our progress in the restoration of the gardens, we are seeking funds from the Master Gardeners Foundation. The scope of the project in its entirety includes the restoration of the gardens, home and furnishings/displays. Total cost for the project is S239,000 and a grant has been submitted to the Capital Projects Fund for Washington Heritaae to support the efforts of the home restoration portion of the project. To support the garden development portion of the project, the grant application specifies the costs related only to the landscape restoration. Our request for funding is S4,875, representing 21% of the landscape restoration and 2% of the total project development costs. The earth laughs in flowers" - Emerson Please join us in celebrating our earth's greatest treasure... our gardens. Thank you for your consideration of supporting this worthwhile project. If there are any questions related to this project, please call me at 859-400 2. ,,Sinee ely, I ` i ela McFall, Parks Development Coordinator cc: Catherine Mix, financial manager of the Master Gardeners Foundation Mike Rawlings, Master Gardener John Hodgson, Parks and Recreation Director 5 2 0 4th AVE.SO- /KEST.W ASHINGTON 99031.5X95/TELEPHONE i'OhiX59-3300/F:�X n X59-333+ Master Gardener Foundation Board Center For Urban Horticulture, Merrill Hall,University of Washington Request No.: Date: Project Name: Neely Soames Homestead Historic Preservation Project REQUEST FOR FUNDING (please fill in the following information) Group Requesting Funding: City of Kent, Parks & Recreation Department Contact Person: Pamela McFall Address: 220 4th Avenue South City/State/Zip: Kent, Washington 98032 944 Phone Day: (206) 859-4002 Evening : (206) 941-.3 Project Name: Neely Soames Homestead Historic Preservation Project Location: 23691 Russell Road Kent, Washington 98032 Duration: Start Date: June, 1994 Completion Date: June, 1998 Description: The Proposed Neely Soames Homestead Historic Preservation Project provides for the restoration and preservation of an historical landmark significant to the City of Kent as a vivid reminder of the pioneer way of life which existed at the time of settlement of the White River Valley (now known as the Green River Valley) in the mid-1800's. The work plan consists of a three phase project: Phase 1--Landscape Restoration; Phase 2--House Restoration, and Phase 3--Furnishing and exhibition space. The project is seeking assistance with Phase 1--Landscape Restoration. Funding Request: (Please attach Proposed budget or itemized list of expenses) Total Cost of Project: $23,513.00 Percent Funded by Others: 79% (Please identify sources) Lump Sum Requested: $4,975.00 Installments: Y N Date(s) needed: 7/96 - 5/97 Amounts: $3,000-1996/$1,875-1977 Has the Foundation funded other projects for your group? If so, when? grants\garden No. P 6 Request No: Date: Project Name: Please answer the following questions about the project. You may supplement your response or provide additional information about the project by attaching additional pages. 1. How will your project relate and contribute to the community? What part of King County will it serve? The Kent Parks and Recreation Department's mission is to provide the opportunity and encourage local citizenry to participate in life enrichment activities through park and facility development, professional programming, and the optimum utilization of community resources, one of the most valuable resources being the legacy of our past. The need to acquire and preserve historic resources has been expressed in hundreds of public meetings including public forums, surveys and questionnaires, visioning process and meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, and Parks committee. These meetings resulted in the adoption of numerous plans supporting historic preservation, and in many cases, they call specifically for the acquisition and preservation of the Neely Soames Homestead. The proposed Neely Soames Homestead Historic Preservation project provides for the restoration and preservation of a historical landmark significant to the City of Kent as a vivid reminder of the pioneer way of life which existed at the time of settlement of the White River Valley (now known as the Green River Valley) in the mid-1800's. The work consists of a three phase project: Phase 1--Landscape Restoration; Phase 2-- House Restoration; and Phase --Furnishing and exhibition space. The project is seeking assistance with Phase 1--Landscape Restoration. The Neely Soames Project will serve the South King County community. 2. How will it support or involve the young, elderly and disabled? For the young, the restored gardens provide an historical glimpse into the past. Coordination between the City of Kent, Kent Historical Society and the Kent School District will result in an organized effort for a strong educational component. Field Trip opportunities, space for exhibits and informative displays, and a beautiful visual aid into our colorful past will benefit children and all who attend. For the elderly, the gardens offer programmatic opportunities: Site for garden club lectures, opportunities for community service, and preservation of past held precious. For the disabled, the gardens conform to the American with Disabilities Act and are accessible. And, for the entire community, an enhancement of the quality of life. 3. How will it provide education, training, and information on horticulture to Washington state citizens? The gardens will be utilized by the Kent School District, the Kent Historical Society, several local garden clubs, and perhaps the Master Gardeners Association as a teaching resource center. 4. How will your project be staffed and maintained? By whom? For how long? The garden will be the ultimate fiscal and administrative responsibility of the City of Kent and will enjoy all maintenance and operation privileges of a well maintained municipality. However, from its very conception, the garden has been very much an active partnership between community entities and the city. Therefore, we look forward to lasting technical expertise with local garden clubs in regards to maintenance. 5. Are any Master Gardeners involved in the project: If so, please list their names. Yes, Mike Rawlings and Caroline Wageman. Additional support from the Master Gardeners of South King county include: City Hall Open House held in fall of 1995 (informational booth),National Make a Difference Day, fall of 1995 (bulb planting and training to youth of community), Diagnostic Faire, spring of 1996 (located at Kent Commons). 6. Is there additional outside funding for the project? Please identify each source, the amount being funded and whether for short or long term. Funding for the Neely Soames Homestead Historic Preservation Project is funded by a culmination of public, private, corporate and service entities. 8 Following is a list of supporters: Landscape-Phase 1 Amount Funded Cash In kind Duration Su��orter 620 X Complete Weisman Design Group Garden rendering/design X Complete Sea-Port Dozing & Development 900 Grade/Fill Puget Sound Foundations SVS., Inc. 3,246 X Complete Sidewalk/Gravel West Coast Fence Co. 2.221 X Complete Picket fence R.K. Enterprises 965 X Complete Fence painting City of Kent 4,500 `� Irrigation installation Maple Trails/Des Moines Garden Club 50 Garden Research 73 hrs/S10 hr 730 X Ongoing Uresco Construction Material, Inc. 90 X Complete (trellis/arbor materials) x Ongoing Polygon Northwest 1,000 - 14,322 Additional support for project includes: Eagle Scouts to construct the arbors/trellis benches, support from the garden club members to install the plant materials and care for the gardens on an ongoing basis, Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society (HOPS), constant and consistent support from the City of Kent Park Maintenance crew for the general upkeep of the facility; as well as support generated from the South King County Master Gardeners. 7. Will your project be monitored? By whom and for how lone? Please provide the name and phone number of each contact person providing monitoring. The Neely Project will be monitored by the following individuals/associations: City of Kent Personnel Pamela McFall, Parks Development Coordinator--ongoing monitoring (206) 859-4002 Helen Wickstrom, Superintendent of Parks and Development--development monitoring (206) 859-3992 Jack Ball, Special Projects Manager--ongoing monitoring (206) 859-3345 9 Consultants Kathy Mendelson, Historic Garden Consultant--Landscape Phase (206) 827-9019 Kathy /Hoyelson, H Architecture & Urban Design--House Restoration Phase (206) Tonki624-7880 Community Partners Mike Rawlins, Master Gardener--ongoing garden monitoring (206) 631-6432 Dorice Wolfrom, Des Moines Garden Club--ongoing garden monitoring (206) 941-1802 Esther Banholzer, Maple Trails Garden Club--ongoing garden monitoring (206) 228-6330 Jack Becvar, Kent Historical Society--ongoing house restoration monitoring (206) 813- 3279 8. What is your project's goal? How will you measure its success? The project goals are to: *Identify as a priority the establishment, restoration and maintenance of the Neely Soames Homestead and Historical Gardens. *Create a space where heritage and cultural education can take place. *Form partnerships with public, private, corporate, and service entities creating an atmosphere of community ownership in our past. The success of this project is evident today through the numerous partnerships cultivated and growing to see this project through. Equally important, steps are being taken to establish a vast array of educational opportunities on site and an opportunity for our community to participate fully in the development and ongoing care of the homestead. Ultimately, community feedback will be our measure of success. p:arants"garden" 10 Neely Soames Heritage Garden Itemized List of Expenses Phase I - Landscape Development ITEM' ;c QUANT/ COST/ SUBTOTAL SECURED NON UNIT, UNIT. SECUREDr' Garden Rendering/Design 620.00 620.00 620.00 Grade/Fill 900.00 900.00 900.00 Sidewalk/Gravel 3,246.00 3,246.00 3,246.00 Picket Fence 2,221.00 2,221.00 2,221.00 Fence Painting 965.00 965.00 965.00 Irrigation 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 Trellis/Arbor Lumber 90.00 90.00 90.00 Garden Research 730.00 730.00 730.00 Hydro Seeding 52,000 sf 3,200.00 3,200.00 Compost to Amend Soil in 20 cy 400.00 400.00 Beds Mixed Borders & Flower 1 ,950 sf 2.50 sf 4,875.00 "4,875.00 Beds Heritage Species Bark Mulch 15 cy 20. cy 300.00 300.00 Seeding: Wildflowers, 3,450 sf .20 sf 690.00 690.00 Partial Grass with Naturalizing Bulbs Requested items + 8.2 Tax 776.00 776.00 Total 9,465.00 Grand Total 23,513.00 13,272.00 1 10,241.00 *Request for funding = $4,875.00 p:grant\gardeners Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15, 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS IN PARKS - ORDINANCE x�/ 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. amending Section 4 . 01. 040 of the Kent City Code relating to weapons in the City parks, as recommended by the Parks Committee on October 1, 1996 . Recent state legislation prohibits municipalities from regulating the possession of firearms, however, municipalities may still regulate the discharge of firearms. The Kent City Code currently prohibits the carrying of firearms in City parks. The proposed ordinance amends the Kent City Code relating to the possession of firearms in parks, in order to be in compliance with state law. 3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff and Parks Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 3I ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending section 4.01.040 of the Kent City Code relating to weapons in the City parks. WHEREAS, the Kent City Code makes it a crime for any, person to carry a firearm in City parks; and WHEREAS, state law prohibits cities from regulating the possession of firearms; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend the City code to be consistent with state law; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 4.01.040 of the Kent City Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 4.01.040. Same--Discharging weapons, fireworks. No person shall shoot, fire or explode any fireworks, firecrackers, torpedo or explosive of any kind or carry any weapon, excluding firearma or shoot, discharge or fire any firearm, air gun, bow and arrow, BB guns or use any slingshot or any other weapon on any park properties except a law enforcement officer in the line of duty. WEAPONS IN PARKS SECTION 2. If any one or more sections, sub-sections, or sentences of this Ordinance 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 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 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. 2 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. (S EA L) BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK FIREARMB.ORD 3 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: SURPLUS HOUSE DEMOLITION - ACCEPT AS COMPLETE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Accept as complete the demolition of surplus houses located at 120 Kennebeck, 26423 Russell Road, 10134 SE 264th Street, and release retainage to contractor Shear Transport Inc. upon receipt of state releases, as requested by Parks Administration. 3 . EXHIBITS• None 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 moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 3J Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15. 1996 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: COUNCIL ABSENCE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approval of an excused absence from the October 15, 1996, City Council meeting for Councilmember Clark, as he is unable to attend. 3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Tim Clark (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION• ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3K MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: TIM CLARK, COUNCILMEMBER DATE: OCTOBER 9, 1996 SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL EXCUSED ABSENCE I would like to request an excused absence from the October 15, 1996 City Council meeting. I will be unable to attend. Thank you for your consideration. TC:jb Kent City Council Meeting Date October 15 , 1996 Category Other Business 1. SUBJECT: UTILITY TAX/SUNSET EXTENSION - ORDINANCE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The Public Works Committee has recom- mended amending Chapter 3 . 18 of the Kent City Code to extend the Sunset provision of the one (1. 0) percent interim tax for street improvement programs to December 31, 2006 . Ordinance No. 3314 as adopted was incorrectly presented to Council during its October 11 1996, meeting to implement the Public Works Committee recommendation. Therefore, staff recommends that Ordinance No. 3314 be repealed and the proposed ordinance be adopted to implement the Committee' s recommendation. 3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinance 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTI,ON: Councilmember W O-V moves, Councilmember . �seconds to adopt Ordinance No. ,33A repealing Ordinance No. 3314 and amending Chapter 3 . 18 relating to extension of the Sunset pro- vision for the interim tax dedicated for street improvement programs. DISCUSSION• ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 4A it i I 1 11 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, repealing Ordinance No. 3314 and further amending Chapter 3.18 of the Kent City Code relating to utility taxes to extend the sunset provisions of the interim tax assessed for street improvements to provide for long term planning and continued funding of street improvement programs. WHEREAS, the City's utility tax assesses an interim tax of one (1.0) percent which revenue is dedicated for street improvement programs; and WHEREAS, the interim tax sunsets April 7, 2002; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the city's street improvement programs are beneficial to the citizens of the community and due to the need for long term planning, the City Council would like to continue the tax for such programs by extending the date the interim tax sunsets; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 3314 was incorrectly presented for adoption during the October 1, 1996, Council meeting to amend Chapter 3.18 of the Kent City Code as recommended by the City Council's Public Works Committee to extend the interim tax dedicated for street improvement programs; NOW, THEREFORE, j', j1 ill !I I� THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: ' SECTION 1, Kent City Council Ordinance No. 3314 is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2. Section 3.18.020 of the Kent City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 3.18.020. Certain utilities subject to tax. A. In addition to the other business and license fees required by the ordinances of the city, there is hereby levied upon all persons (including the city) engaged in certain business activities a utilities tax to be collected as follows: 1 . Upon every person engaging in or carrying on any telephone business _. within the city, an annual tax equal to three and one-half (3 1/2) percent of the total gross operating revenues, including revenues from intrastate toll, derived from the operation of such business within the city. In addition, there shall also be assessed an interim tax of three-tenths (0.3) percent effective until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1996 which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to youth teen programs, plus an interim tax of one (1 .0) percent effective until 1 1 :59 p.m. on legislationeffeefiv'e date of any me'vv Leg islattire b b D,, mber 31 . 2006, which i revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to street improvement programs. Gross operating revenues for this purpose shall not include charges which are passed on to the subscribers by a telephone company pursuant to tariffs required by regulatory order to compensate for the cost to the company of the tax imposed by this chapter. 2. Upon every person engaging in or carrying on a business of selling, furnishing, distributing, or producing gaseous gas for commercial or domestic use or purposes, a fee or tax equal to three and one-half (3 1/2) percent of the total gross income from such business in the city during the 2 ;i i I ,I I i; �l i tax year for which the license is required. In addition, there shall also be I assessed an interim tax of three-tenths (0.3) percent effective until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1996 which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to youth teen programs, plus an interim tax of one (1 .0) percent effective until 11 :59 p.m. on H jeh ,. er -rya tDec ember 31 , 2006, which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to street improvement programs. 3. Upon every person engaged in or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing, or distributing electricity for light and power, a fee or tax equal to three and one-half (3 1/2) percent of the total gross income from such business in the city during the tax year for which a license is required. In addition, there shall also be assessed an interim tali of three-tenths (0.3) percent effective until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1996 which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to youth teen programs, plus an interim tax of one (1 .0) percent effective until 11 :59 p.m. on , , , Or tifitil the effeetive date ef any new legislatiom adopted by the Washingftm State b December 31 2006, which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to street improvement programs. 4. Upon every person engaging in or carrying on a business providing garbage service, a tax equal to six and one-half (6 1/2) percent of the total gross income from such business in the city during the tax year for which the license is required. In addition, there shall also be assessed an interim tax of three-tenths (0.3) percent effective until 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 1996 which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to youth teen programs, plus an interim tax of one (1 .0) percent effective until 11 :59 p.m. on J b' December 13 2006, which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to street improvement programs. 5. Upon every person (including the city) engaging in or carrying on the business of selling, furnishing or distributing water, sewer or drainage 3 i l ii I:Ii ii services, a tax equal to three and one-half (3 112) percent of the total gross income from such business in the city during the tax year. In addition, there shall also be assessed an interim tax of three-tenths (0.3) percent effective until 11 :59 p.m. on December 31, 1996, which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to youth teen programs, plus an interim tax of one (1.0) percent effective until 11 :59 p.m. on , of tintii the oemerDecember 31 2006, which revenue from said interim tax shall be dedicated to street improvement programs. B. In computing the tax provided in subsection A., the taxpayer may deduct from gross income, the following items: 1. The actual amount of credit losses and uncollectibles sustained by the taxpayer. 2. Amounts derived from the transactions in interstate and foreign commerce which the city is prohibited from taxing under the laws and constitution of the United States. SECTION 3. If any one or more sections, sub-sections, or sentences of this Ordinance 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 the time of its final approval and passage as provided by law. JIM WHITE, MAYOR 4 i l INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF KENT AND THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY 6 In accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act (RCW Chapter 39.34), the Cit of Kent, Washington, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington, hereinafter referred to as " Kent", and the City of Federal Way, a municipal corporation of the StatE Washington, hereinafter referred to as "Federal Way", hereby enter into this agreement follows: WHEREAS, the parties maintain Police Departments for the benefit and safety of the citizens of their respective jurisdictions. WHEREAS, Kent maintains a Corrections Facility located at 1230 Central Avenue South, Kent, Washington which is primarily designed, staffed and used for the housing of adults charged with a criminal offense, for the punishment and correction of offenders after conviction of a criminal offense, and for the confinement and/or holding during a criminal investigation of a civil detention to enforce a court order; and WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, as amended, and codified in Chapter 39.34 of the Revised Code of Washington, provides for interlocal cooperation between governmental agencies; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire, and by this agreement, enter into an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement ("Agreement") wherein Federal Way can utilize Kent's facility; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the procedures contained herein performed and to be performed, the parties hereto agree as follows: I. IAIL AND HEALTH SERVICES A. Kent shall accept for confinement and/or holding in the Kent Corrections Facility (hereinafter "Facility") those persons who are prisoners and shall furnish Federal Way with the Facility, booking, custodial services, and personnel for the confinement of Federal Way's prisoners at least equal to those provided by Kent for the confinement of its own prisoners. For purposes of this agreement, "Prisoner" means a person held when a charge of Federal Way is the principal basis for confining that person (e.g., the person is confined by reason of an ordinance violation - pre-trial or post-trial). It includes, but is not limited to, (a) a prisoner arrested by and booked on behalf of a police officer of Federal Way by reason of an "open charge" or investigation of a felony; or a prisoner detained for Federal Way after a City of Kent "hold" has been released; (b) it includes an individual arrested by a police officer of Federal Way and booked and housed in the Facility. B. Included in its services, Kent shall provide basic medical care, as defined by Washington State Custodial Care Standards (W.A.C. #289-20) except hospitalization, prescriptions, surgical and dental care for which Federal Way agrees to assume all cost Page 1 and responsibility. Kent shall furnish to Federal Way all Facility medical and health care services required to be provided pursuant to Federal or State law and regulations promulgated thereto. If a prisoner needs medical care outside of the Facility, Kent agrees to contact Federal Way before providing for such care. The cost of outside medical care will be charged to Federal Way. C. Kent guarantees to Federal Way for the eventual confinement and/or holding of up to twenty (20) persons booked and held by the Facility as follows: Effective October a 5 16, 1996, the use of eight (8) beds will be guaranteed until the agreement Kent has with the United States Marshall expires in approximately January of 1997. At that time, the number of guaranteed beds allotted to Federal Way will increase to twenty (20). Additional beds will be subject to available space and facilities as may be determined solely by Kent. It is acknowledged and agreed that access to additional beds at the Facility is on a non-exclusive space available basis and further that Kent is contracting with and retains the right to contract with other cities for similar access to the Facility during the term of this contract. II. COMPENSATION A. Effective October 4-5 116, 1996, Federal Way agrees to pay to Kent the sum of $58.00 per day for each guaranteed bed regardless of whether they are all utilized. Prior to October +5 16, 1996, Federal Way will be charged $58.00 per day for each bed used. Payment of housing costs will be made promptly and to Kent within thirty (30) days after the monthly statement is received. Federal Way shall also pay Kent an additional sum of $58.00 per day, or any portion thereof, for any bed occupied over the guaranteed beds allotted under this agreement. For the purposes of determining this additional sum, a day shall mean a 24 hour period commencing at midnight. If any of Federal Way's prisoners, over the guaranteed minimum, are being held for other jurisdictions as well, then the cost to house them will be shared equally. Federal Way shall not be charged-a booking fee in addition to the daily fee B. Each party may examine the other's books and records to verify charges. If an examination reveals an improper charge, the amount shall be applied on the next month's and subsequent month's statements until the credit has been exhausted. Provided, however, that any unused credit which exists at the time of the termination of this agreement shall be refunded within twenty (20) days of termination. C. Kent agrees to notify Federal Way of any rate increase for the following year prior to September first of any year this agreement is in effect. III. TERM This agreement shall take effect October 1, 1996 and shall supersede and terminate any other Facility use agreement or contract existing between Kent and Federal Way. This agreement shall be in effect through 1997 and then automatically renew from year to year unless otherwise modified or terminated as provided herein. This Page 2 ce either party upon ninety (90) days written eotiKenc the agreement may be terminated by may other party. If Federal Way requires additional time to relocate prisoners, h extend the termination notice period only for a period of time mutually agreeable to the parties. IV. MOD ! ATION This agreement shall be modified only upon mutual consent of the parties, in writing, signed by both parties. VI. INf)FMNIFI ANION A. Federal Way agrees to indemnify and hold Kent, its elected officials, commissioners, officers, employees, agents and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, actions and liabilities (including costs and attorney fees) to or by any and all persons or entities, including without limitation, their respective agents, sing, in whole in licensees, or representatives, causediby the negligent r part, acts,, errorss, or omis pe rformance toof Federal Way, agreement t its employees or agents. B. Kent agrees to indemnify and hold Federal Way, its elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses, actions and liabilities (including costs and all attorney fees) to or by any and all persons or entities, including, without limitation, their respective agents, licensees, or representatives, arising, in whole or in part, from the performance of this agreement to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions of Kent, its employees or agents. VII. WAIVER No waiver of any right under this contract shall be effective nlilure ess ad i st upong o i by the authorized representative of the party to be bound thereby. full performance on any one or several occasions does not constitute consent to or waiver of any r noaice of a deficiency en constituteperfoman, nor does pcer a continued n a quiesce performance acquiescence thereto after Vill. INLLRANCE A. Federal Way shall obtain and maintain genefF liability insurance with limits of one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate. This insurance shall provide protection against t4te general liability, law enforcement liability, and error5. and omissions of the Cil)� of Federal Way. Federal Way shall provide certificates of insurance demonstrating coverage by of the required insurance. Federal Way shall name the City of Kent as an additional named insured on its general and law enforcement liability r4ifY UaLLIQ-�fifr Page 3 as respects to the n rtlirtnn of th City of Federal Way, and a Copy ofthe additional insured endorsement shall be attached to the certificate. Kent reserves the right to request a certified copy of the policy that evidences the above coverage. B. It is understood that Kent is a member of the Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA), an insurance pool of municipalities in the State of Washington, and as such satisfies all insurance requirements under this agreement as long as Kent remains a member of WCIA or otherwise secures insurance with the same coverage as required by Federal Way herein. IX. SEVER_ A_ If any provisions of this agreement shall be held invalid, the remainder of this agreement shall not be affected thereby if such remainder would then continue to serve the purposes and objectives of both parties. X. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This agreement represents the entire understanding of the parties. It supersedes any oral representations that are inconsistent with or modify its terms and conditions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed on the day written below. CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY OF KENT By: By: MAYOR MAYOR DATE: DATE: APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM: DATE: DATE: CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF FEDERAL WAY CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF KENT DATE: DATE: jailint.k Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. G l A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, urging Metropolitan King County to implement a fully functional and operational judicial facility upon opening the Regional Justice Center in the City of Kent. WHEREAS, Metropolitan King County ("King County") is rapidly approaching completion of its new Regional Justice Center ("RJC") in the City of Kent, Washington, at a total cost of more than $160 million; and WHEREAS, from its inception, this regional justice facility was intended to be a fully functional and operational courthouse, complete with a jail, criminal court facility, and civil court facility; and WHEREAS, since approximately January 1, 1996, a significant portion of all civil and criminal case filings in King County have been designated for assignment to the Regional Justice Center in Kent and, as of mid-1996, King County has projected that up to 3,114 filings each month will meet the RJC/Kent case assignment criteria; and WHEREAS, King County has indicated it may not fully build out and furnish all planned courtrooms potentially available within the new RJC facility; and � 1 WHEREAS, without fully building out these courtrooms, the RJC in Kent will not be able to accommodate the full civil case load that is now designated for this site; and WHEREAS, King County's promise of convenient access to civil courts for South King County jurors, litigants and witnesses constituted a valuable determining factor in accepting the RJC and jail site in Kent; and WHEREAS, it has recently been proposed that King County complete three of the four remaining courtrooms that still require full build out and furnishing so that the RJC can have six civil judges regularly in session rather than three at the time the facility opens; and WHEREAS, the City of Kent regards the civil component of the RJC facility to be equally important to the criminal case component and the jail component; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein. SECTION 2: All available courtrooms in King County's Regional Justice Center should be fully built out and furnished to accommodate the civil and criminal case loads now designated for assignment to the RJC in Kent. 2 SECTION 3: King County should take appropriate action to assure that at ►east six civil judges be assigned to the RJC to accommodate the civil case load currently assigned to Kent. SECTION 4: King County has consistently represented to City of Kent government and the citizens of Kent that the Regional Justice Center would, from its inception, be a fully functional and operational courthouse. Accordingly, King County should take all actions necessary to assure that the type and nature of cases assigned to the RJC in Kent be proportionately balanced between civil and criminal cases in accordance with the actual filings entered in the King County court system since January 1, 1996. 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 JACOB ER, CITY CLERK 3 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 RJC.res 4 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. R E P O R T S A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEE U Y) C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE �� V r v' ' 3 D. PLANNING COMMITTEE Q " `, AJ E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE F. PARKS COMMITTEE 17Z G. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES OCTOBER 2, 1996 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Jon Johnson-Committee Chair, Leona Orr, Tim Clark for Jim Bennett COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie Epperly STAFF PRESENT: Tom Brubaker, John Hillman, Anh Hoang, Brent McFall, Kelli O'Donnell MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC: Paul Morford UNIDENTIFIED MEMBERS OF AUDIENCE: Two The meeting was called to order at 4:38 p.m. by Chairperson Johnson. A�nroval of Vouchers Committeemember Orr moved to approve the vouchers for September 30, 1996. Acting Committeemember Clark seconded the motion. All claims for the period ending September 30, 1996 in the amount of$4,281,831.51 were approved for payment by a vote of 3-0. Request for Proposal for Local Improvement District (LID) Bond Underwriting Services - Information Item Acting Finance Division Director John Hillman stated that this is an information item for the Committee. He continued that the city's current underwriter, Lehman Brothers, does not wish to handle the LID business anymore. LID 345 is coming up so an RFP has been developed to select a new underwriter for the city's smaller bond sales. He noted that there are a number of companies that specialize in smaller bond sales. In response to Chair Johnson's inquiry of any action required, Hillman explained that this is for the Committee's information now and that the item will be brought back to the Committee next month with a recommendation. McFall clarified that the intent is to come back in early November with a recommendation as to the proposed underwriter, and have Committee recommendation to Council to select that underwriter to then put together a bond issue. i',Iavor's Salary Chande Proposal Committee Chair Johnson stated that this is a proposal that would change the current Mayor's salary which is $50,000. Johnson read the proposal distributed with the agenda to the Committee. Johnson asked for comments from the Council Members to be followed by any members of the audience who wished to speak. At the request of the Committee, Johnson asked for input from the public. Paul Morford, Post Office Box 6345, Kent, WA 98064, stated he is a concerned citizen and reviewed the history of this item stating it seemed like it was two months before the primary when the previous Mayor, who was outgoing as a part- time mayor, had selected a committee to recommend to Council on what the salary would be when it went to full time. Morford stated that committee did their research and recommended to, what he thinks was still called the Operations Committee, and he thought Ms. Orr and Mr. White were on it with another member. Morford noted that he was in the audience at the time because he was considering running for Mayor. He continued that the committee recommended $75,000 to the Council Committee based on the study of other cities around. Morford stated that as he remembered Mr. White said, "That is way too much money. I would take that job for a dollar, but in any case it is not worth over $50,000. Morford stated as he recalls, Mr. White made the motion to set the salary at $50,000 and Ms. Orr seconded the motion. Morford continued that the issue came up a couple of years ago when Mr. McFall presented a case for $75,000 and Mr. Morford spoke against it, at that time. He stated that this primarily a credibility and ethics problem when a man that proposed that salary and made two statements: he would do it for a dollar, and in any case it shouldn't be more than $50,000. After further comments Mr. Morford urged the Committee not to do it, and stated that since the box was opened, it should not only for a raise but for a dollar, and to write an ordinance for$1. He concluded that this job was created with a full time mayor without a full time administrator. An ordinance did away with the City Administrator but Mr. McFall was brought in as the Operations Director but functions as the administrator. Morford suggested that a committee be established OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MINUTES, CONT. OCtc&-r 2, 1996 for the next election to look at salaries as well as what they do. After Mr. Morford concluded his comments, Acting Committeemember Clark asked if this was an action item. Upon Chair Johnson's response that it was, Clark moved to propose that the Mayor's salary be raised effective January 1, 1997 to $60,000 a year, and, effective January 1, 1998, the Mayor's salary be raised to $75,000 with no COLA's and deferred compensation included in the $75,000. Johnson seconded the motion. Committeemember Orr asked if deferred compensation had to be additional. McFall responded that it could be either way with it currently being offered as a before tax deduction_ Orr stated that she agreed with Clark that she could not support proposal as distributed with a salary that totals $94,000 plus a COLA. She further stated that she could and would not support raising the salary during the current administration. Orr stated that it was a political issue during the campaign and agreed that it was an ethical issue. Orr proposed a salary increase with the next election to $60,000 with $5,000 a year increases until it reaches $75,000. Clark reviewed the salaries of cities with similar populations and noted that Mr. Morford's concern regarding the City Administrator was irrelevant as the City Council sets policy and did agree with the need for an administrative position during Mayor White's reorganization. Clark continued that employees have shown a revived moral under Mr. McFall and he has been pleased with his professionalism and restored confidence of the staff. Clark noted that the Meridian Annexation has had a great impact on the city. After reviewing other improvements over the past three years, Clark outlined the future impacts on the city including the RJC, RT.A, hardrail, impact of the port, etc. He noted that all of these issues take coordination of all departments. He concluded that the salary needed to be at least $60,000 and that his proposal would only increase the last year of the term. Johnson questioned the current benefits of the Mayor. McFall replied that the Mayor receives the same benefit package as other employees. During discussion he noted that the Mayor does have the use of a city vehicle for official use which was less expensive that paying mileage for use of his personal vehicle. Mr. Morford asked to comment. He stated that the Mayor's salary is not comparable to Auburn as there are two salaries in Kent and only one salary for Auburn since they do not have an administrator. Morford added that he was concerned that one Council Member believes that campaign promises have meaning and iew the issue and look Councilmember Clark does not. Morford suggested that an independent group rev at the rest of administration's costs. Clark responded that he felt that the Council has spent time looking at this issue and stated that it is a policy issue. Johnson added that it has been debated numerous times and he was not sure that a task force or committee would come to any other conclusion. Johnson stated that if you put the personality aside that the pay for the Mayor should be paid for what they do. Each individual Mayor may be different. Johnson stated that he supported Clark's proposal noting that the Meridian Annexation had added additional responsibility from 40,000 citizens to 60,000. Orr disagreed stating that the city knew the annexation was coming and that when you are running for office and say you'll do it for $1 and then you are not happy with$50,000 she could not support this proposal. Committee Chair Johnson called for the vote which passed 2-1 with Johnson and Clark voting aye and Orr voting nay. Johnson stated agenda for the next City Council meeting at which time that the item will go under Other Business of the the public may comment further. Committee Chair Johnson asked if there were any additional items to be added to the agenda. There being none the meeting was adjourned at 5:12 p.m. Page 2 CITY OF KENT PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING OCTOBER 3, 1996 Council Present: Chair Judy Woods; Connie Epperly, Jon Johnson Staff Present: John Hodgson; Lori Hogan, Barbara Ekstrom, Helen Wickstrom, Roger Lubovich, Teri Petrole-Stump Others Present: Rod Saalfield, P.O. Box 887, Kent, Washington 98035 Chair Judy Woods began the meeting with introductions of the council members and staff. Accept & Establish a Budget for Boeing Donation: Parks Committee authorized to accept and establish a budget for the $2,500.00 received from the Boeing Management Association to commemorate their 50th anniversary. Funds provide a picnic table, trash receptacle and small bedding plants. Jon Johnson moved to accept; Connie Epperly seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Accept & Establish a Budget for Master Gardener Grant: Parks Committee authorized to he $3,000.00 grant from the Master Gardener Foundation of accept and establish a budget for t King County to restore the landscape of the Neely Soames Homestead. Connie Epperly moved to accept; Jon Johnson seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Firearms and Weapons in Parks Ordinance: Parks Committee authorized an amendment to section 4.01.040 of the Kent City Code relating to weapons in city parks in order to be in compliance with state law. The amendment prohibits the discharge of any firearms in city parks. Jon Johnson moved to accept; Connie Epperly seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Youth Program City Utility Tax Ordinance: John Hodgson requested the sunset provision of the Youth/Teen utility tax ordinance be removed and become part of the yearly budget. He explained the challenge when scheduling programs and staffing needs when a yearly sunset date is stipulated. Discussion clarified the recent amendment to the sunset date for the Public Works Utility Tax Ordinance was a separate amendment, and not related to the Youth Program City Utility Tax Ordinance. Parks Committee authorized to amend Chapter 3.18 of the Kent City Code relating to utility taxes of the interim tax assessed for youth teen programs to provide for continued funding of youth teen programs by extending the December 31, 1996 sunset provision to December 31, 2000. Jon Johnson moved to accept'. Connie Epperly seconded. The motion carried 3-0. Parks Committee Meeting October 1, 1996 Page Two Project/Program Reports Saturday Market staff will present an "end of the season" evaluation at the November Parks Committee meeting. On Saturday, October 5, approximately 20 volunteers will be working at West Fenwick Park to construct and install playground equipment. The IAC grant application requesting funding for the development of the East Hill site is listed 8th out of 62. Though acquisition appears to be taking the lead this year, it is still hopeful funding will be secured for this development project. No added items. Meeting recessed for Executive Session. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m. City of Kent eS cityos Youth and Teen Services Kent CREATION. Kent Parks and Recreation Department PROGRAM K;N ACTIVITIES APARTMENT BASED RECREATION - POSITIVE RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES (P.R.O. CLUB) Afterschool recreation programs % . held at various apartment com- ss> plexes targeting junior high stu ¢" 'x dents between the ages of 13 and 17. MOBILE RECREATION y A traveling recreation mobile unit is available to take free recreation programs designed for elemen- t' tary-age children, teens and their PROGRAM families, anywhere within the City. SKATE PARK The 35' bus was purchased with OVERVIEW The Skate Park is scheduled to be funding from the Safe Community/ The Youth/Teen program is a completed in October of 1996. Youth Partnership Grant. collection of afterschool, When finished the park will have a evening, and weekend recre- 60'x 80' main skate area with jumps, PROJECT LIGHTHOUSE ational activities for youth and ramps and rails. The park will also The greater Kent community has have a Skate Bowl. It is located on teens who do not have access James Street behind the new Re joined resources to offer teens a to traditional services.The goal gional Justice Center. A large por drop-in program with education, recreation and counseling ser is to facilitate youth activities tion of the funding was received from vices. Kent Lighthouse sites are which are "youth driven", the Kent Lions Club and the City of based at Sequoia and Kent Jun- strengthen self-esteem and Kent. for Highs. leadership and empower teens to.become valued partners in their communities. .The fund COMPOSTING AND x GARDENING ing for these programs is pro- w , h� > a = +tom The first You vided through the City of Kent facilitated Pea ,G= Patch gardens were harvested, utility tax of three-tenths of one " " thanks to a $19,995 grant from percent. (0.3%). Recreational Urban Resources Partnership ~. services have been designed �; 'W� �� (URP). Ten teenagers were ern- and implemented beginning in F` ,v`, ployed from March-July and were January through August of -m � -�-re� '~� � x.y�� ', trained in environmentally-sound 1996. The following is a pro- gardening practices. 62 garden gram review of services imple- plots were planted and harvested mented to date. by area residents. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTORS AND COMMUNITY •YOUTH SUPPORTERS ADVISORY COUNCIL *Kent School District Has representation from all Kent jun -Food Services for and senior high schools. The -Community Outreach "youth driven" advisory council is -Sequoia Jr. High charged with.developing program - Kent Jr. High ideas, providing leadership, and of- fers opportunities to earn honors for *Apartments a their community volunteer service. Washington Park Signature Point mow. ft SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS Ridgegate Apartments CAMPS The summer playground program James Street Apartments Camp Waskowitz a week-long was created to enhance neighbor- Willow Brook Apartments residential camp for 4th,5th and 6th hood parks and create a safe, fun Riverwood graders had an all,time high atten- environment for families to enjoy *King County Housing dance with 151 campers. The camp their parks. At both West Fenwick -Valli Kee Apartments received a $5,000 donation from Park and Tot Lot, staff were able to *King County Greg Mackie Sound Co. check out program equipment and Summer Work Training SummerYouth Day Camp had 687 materials to residents for their use. Program registered participants, .with. 3,360 . This was a drop-in program for any Urban Resources accumulative participants over 42 neighborhood resident to enjoy. Partnership Grant service days. The average daily at- *PL Sportswear tendance was 80 campers `Kent Youth Family Services Teen Camp had 98 teens registered VIDEO TEEN SHOW *Kent Community Council for for the summer program. This was Opportunities for teens to experience at Risk Youth & Children an increase of 64 teens over 1995. hands-on use of computers, *Lighthouse 1996 summer enrollment filled and camcorders and video production *Seattle/King County a waiting list was taken. equipment. Teens have an oppor- Public Health tunity to plan, produce and edit"their *Kent Police Department FIELD TRIPS show"which may then be broadcast *Kent Senior Activity Center A total of 35 field trips were taken. on Kent's Government Channel 29. *Seattle Mariners 665 youth and teens were able to *Seattle Sonics _ participate. *Food Bank -Volunteer Opportunities *University of Washington *Top Foods B ; ; *McDonalds _ *Latter Day Saints Church WHAT THE 1 SAID: (Quotes taken from youth/teen/parent evaluation forms) "They (young teens) felt they were old enough to stay home—We did not—After a "Yes-I would pay more to have as good as All he does is talk about his friends at this while on our days off from work, they wanted place for him to be as this is" Parent of teen- camp" Parent of teenager attending Teen to come back to camp" Parent of 10 and 11 ager attending Teen Leadership Camp. Leadership Camp. year old children attending summer r camp. "I like the apartment location—I don't have "They feel how you feel." 'They were easy transportation" to talk to."A teenager comments on staff. "I really enjoyed the week,but I really wish it Parent of youth attending apartment recre- "We got to win prizes"A teen comments on was longer. The food was good and I love ation. what he liked about a artment ro ram. camp" Camper at Camp Waskowitz. P P 9 spo�_+ � T. F7>�, :" z 3 3 zn c zz ._ z Z _ - r ` ` O >a > L ^ > Z ^r D > Z D In Ij - - s _o rt C_i OC � W W S L V N Y < U c X f. J ry <y Z Z z x m D v y z n _ _ > > 77 _ m 5 aRC Z a > D 71 P rt n R > z V. w N tl� N r > Wo x N �i N ^N) N Z IX•, � r In H - N v y J w N N N N N J U Z � J R = T a 7 T � N R a ��f��- 2S�� CITV OF - lc � J I --� Jim White, Mayor PLANNING COMMITTEE MINUTES September 17, 1996 Planning Committee Members Present- City Attorneys 0=ice Leona Orr, Chair Roger Lubovich Tim Clark Laurie Evezich Tom Brubaker Planning Staff Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager Matt Jackson, GIS PIanner Brian Swanberg, Code Enforcement Officer Margaret Porter, Administrative Assistant III Other Sue Olson Bob Tidball Ron Harmon KENT JUNK ORDINANCE - (F. Satterstrom) Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom informed the Committee that according to Police Chief Ed Crawford there would be "no significant impact to the police department related to towins and storage fees." Chair Leona Orr questioned Code Enforcement Officer Brian Swanberg wh--ther he had any information to add. He stated that there will be an initial period needed to work out the mechanics of this process. Tim Clark MOVED to send this item to the City Council meeting of October 1, 1996, under the consent calendar for final approval of the full council. Chair Orr SECONDED this motion. (Committee member Jon Johnson was absent from this meeting; however, the Planning Department contacted him and he concurred with this motion.) Motion carried. v HOME OCCUPATION DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - (L. Orr) Chair Leona Orr explained that this item is a potential Zoning Code amendment to expand the uses exempt from the home occupation development and performance standards. Chair Orr further explained that she would like the Committee to send this item to the Land Use and Planning Board to hear this issue. Sue Olson, 815 Marian Place, operates a Home Occupation business within the City of Kent. She explained that her program meets the description of a "preschool" and would like the City to consider a Zoning Code amendment to exempt preschools from home occupation development and "Il.lih.4VE.SO.. /F:E\'T.N'ASHLVGTOK 9%(li'-$g9i/TELEPHOSE Cllh %$4-.70((/FAX#854-==:a ' City Council Planning Committee Minutes September 17, 1996 performance standards. Her proposal is to change the section 15.08.040 of the Zoning Code as ' indicated below: Sec 15.08.040. Home Occupations. B. Home occupations permitted. Home occupations which meet the requirements of this section are permitted in every zone where a dwelling unit was lawfully established. The requirements of this section shall not apply to the following home occupations: 1. Home child care or preschools. Ms. Olson explained the basic operation of her Kindermusic program. The Kindermusic program is in place throughout the United States and has been operating successfully for more than twenty years. She emphasized that a Kindermusic or a piano teacher could not be successful if they are limited to four students per day. Committee member Tim Clark MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED a motion to send this item to the Land Use and Planning Board for their consideration. (Committee member Jon Johnson was absent from this meeting; however,the Planning Department contacted him and he concurred with this motion.) Motion carried. COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES/RATIFICATION - (F. Satterstrom) Planning Manager Fred Satterstrom explained that any change to Countywide Planning Policies _. must be ratified by thirty percent (30%) of the jurisdictions in King County that represents seventy percent(70%) of the population. Mr. Satterstrom further explained that the proposed change does not directly effect the City of Kent; the change relates to the City of North Bend. Staff recommended that this item be sent to the City Council on October 1, 1996 for ratification. Committee member Tim Clark MOVED and Chair Orr SECONDED to send this item to the full council on October 1, 1996 under the consent calendar for ratification. (Committee member Jon Johnson was absent from this meeting, however, the Planning Department contacted him and he concurred with this motion.) Motion carried. Added items: HEARING EXAMINER DECISION APPEAL PROCESS - (L. Evezich) Assistant City Attorney Laurie Evezich explained that there is an inconsistency between the City of Kent's Hearing Examiner Ordinance and the State law regarding the time permitted for an appeal of adverse decision. Ms. Evezich asked for the Committee's permission to bring a proposed ordinance to the next meeting for consideration. The Committee concurred. REGIONAL JTJSTICE CENTER MITIGATION AGREEMENT - (M. Porter) Administrative Assistant Margaret Porter explained that under the Regional Justice Center Mitigation Agreement the County agreed to provide the City of Kent, with the amount of S200,000 2 City Council Planning Committee Minutes September 17, 1996 for human services. Ms. Porter requested that the Committee establish a budget of$200,000 per the Mitigation Agreement and approval to expend these funds in the amount of$200,000, and to forward this item to the City Council on October 1, 1996, for final approval. Committee member Tim Clark MOVED to establish a budget in the amount of$200,000 as part of the Regional Justice Center Mitigation Agreement for human services and approval to expend these funds in the amount of$200,000, and forward this item to the City Council on October 1, 1996. Chair Leona Orr SECONDED the motion. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 2, 1996 PRESENT: Tim Clark Ed White Connie Epperly Larry Webb Don Wickstrom ABSENT: Judy Woods Wickstrom said that numerous inquiries have been received regarding the City's traffic control plan. We do have a program with an established criteria which we want to make sure that Council is aware of, however the criteria may need adjusting. Wickstrom stated that we do need criteria as we don't want speed humps on streets with high volumes of traffic. He noted that speed humps would adversely affect emergency service vehicles. Ed White explained that the Neighborhood Traffic Control Plan is the City's outreach to the neighborhoods regarding traffic related concerns. He said that we provide information to the communities on traffic flows and characteristics of the roadways. Ed noted that most of the time the concerns are related to traffic volume, mainly traffic cutting thru neighborhoods to avoid a higher congested area and also, child safety. Ed explained that in determining the criteria, we use a figure of 1,000 vehicles per day in a residential area. The other criteria used is vehicle speed - the established speed limit plus IOmph over. .Anything greater than that would indicate some corrective measures need to be taken. He noted that the lOmph over accounts for the general characteristics of the roadway as well as vehicle speedometer flaws. He said after providing information to the neighborhoods thru our meetings, we get them involved by training on the use of radar guns. Ed stated that when necessary, physical improvements are required such as speed humps, chokers, traffic islands or sometimes complete road closures. Larry Webb addressed the issue of road restrictions as related to public safety vehicles. He said the public safety services would include ambulance companies, medic units, fire engines, etc. Webb noted that speed humps cause excessive damage to fire engines. Regarding traffic islands, Webb stated that most fire engines would have to travel in the oncoming lane to go around an island and a choker would slow down emergency service. In response to Clark, Webb stated that in most instances an emergency can be responded to within 5 minutes. Wickstrom stated that we can't address everything and it's difficult to please everyone. He said we could install speed humps to slow down a few speeders but where is the criteria when we don't want speed humps? With definitive criteria, we can then define what we can do and move on. We should look at what we can address with a certain criteria also in keeping with the needs of emergency vehicles. 1 In response to Clark regarding sidewalk installations, Wickstrom said that annually the cost for sidewalks is at least $300,000 and we are still trying to rehab existing damaged sidewalks. We have been able to address additional sidewalk or walkway problems, for example Park Orchard Elementary and Sequoia Jr. High, Totem Jr. High, and Star Lake Elementary and also 100th Avenue S.E.. Wickstrom also noted that we have been unsuccessful in securing grants from the State for sidewalk projects. Committee unanimously recommended that Council concur with the threshold criteria established for the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. In response to Mrs. Rust regarding the traffic island concept, Ed stated that we have looked into this. However at this time, the neighborhoods feel that speed humps will solve their problems. He further stated that the most expensive traffic control device are traffic circles which have a high maintenance cost. Meeker Street Sidewalk - Accep anc Wickstrom explained that this is before the Committee because it is 10.5% over the contract amount. He said the overage is due to excessive excavating after some old gas tanks were found buried underground. This also entailed more money for cleanup. Committee unanimously recommended that the Meeker Street Sidewalk project be accepted as complete. Meeting adjourned: 4:00 p.m. 2