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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Agenda - 11/04/1997 ..................... . City of Kent City Council Meeting Agenda CITY OF Mayor Jim White Council Members h Christi Houser, President Jim Bennett Jon Johnson Tim Clark Leona Orr Connie Epperly Judy Woods w November 4, 1997 t Office M the Clry Clerk CITY OF JQ\IIJSV S SUMMARY AGENDA vilywov, KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4 , 1997 Council Chambers 7 : 00 p.m. MAYOR: Jim White COUNCILMEM FdR5: Christi Houser, President Jim Bennett Tim Clark Connie Epperly Jon Johnson Leona Orr Judy Woods CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Employee of the Month B. Kent Civic & Performing Art Center Update C. Introduction of Mayor' s Appointee D. GFOA Budget Award 2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 1998 Budget and Tax Levy 3 . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Bills ---C. Municipal Court Judge - Reappointment D. Workshop on Legislative Issues - Set Date E. Meridian Valley Annexation Initial Zoning and Area Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Ordinance(s) 33G 4 F. House Relocation Contract - Accept as Complete G. Arts Commission Appointment H. Police Department Transfer of Funds - Approval I. Fox Ridge Addition #1 Preliminary Plat - Set Meeting Date J. Stonebrook Suites Rezone - Set Meeting Date K. Old NAPA Store Rezone - Set Meeting Date 4 . OTHER BUSINESS None 5. BIDS A. PC Purchase 6. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS61 7 . REPORTS b�, ,� E" � (I � � 8. ADJOURNMENT y a,�4-v� Y L-m / �V of the full agenda packet is available f peru 1 NOTE: A copy 9 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 (253) 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) Employee of th� Month B) Kent Civic & Performing Art Center Update 6-7f C) Introduction of Mayor' s Appointee JJ D) GFOA Budget Award Kent City Council Meeting Date November _ 4 1997 Category Public Hearings 1. SUBJECT: 1998 BUDGET AND TAX LEVY 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This is the second public hearing on the 1998 Budget. The public is invited to give comments and input on the Budget. Tonight is also a public hearing on the property tax levy for the 1998 Budget. The 1998 Preliminary Budget is in balance and includes a budgeted General Fund reserve of 10$ of expenditures. Adoption is scheduled for the November 18, 1997, Council meeting. The Budget document is available in the City Clerk' s office. 3 . EXHIBITS: Letters 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: O erations Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES X 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS: OPEN HEARING: PUBLIC INPUT: CLOSE HEARING: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTI N: Councilmember moves, Councilmember Do seconds to close the public hearing on the 1998 Budget and tax levy. DISCUSSION: ACTION• Council Agenda Item No. 2A 10/27/1997 15: 33 2063510655 ACAP CHILD AND FAM PAGE e2 ACAP Child & Family Services October 27, 1997 Mayor White & Council Members City of Kent 220 4th Ave. So. Kent, WA. 98032-5895 Dear Honorable Mayor White &Council Members, ACAP Child &family Services is a non profit social services agency providing subsidized child care,therapeutic child development, and parent education programs throughout South King County. We are pleased that the City of Kent Human Services Council is recommending funding for ACAP's subsidized child care program, for low income families, who reside within the City of Kent. 'These services will allow families to move from, or remain off of the welfare rolls, by ensuring that they can have accessible, affordable, quality child care. This new funding from the City of Kent will enable ACAP to expand our outreach to Kent residents, and serve at least twenty, infant through Kindergarten age children. The children will be enrolled in a child development program that focuses on cognitive, physical, linguistic, psychological and social development. The families of enrolled children will be provided with supportive services such as parent education and training, resources and referrals. Once again thank you. Should more information about our programs be desired please feel free to contact me at 253-939-0870. Sincerely, Alexandria Kim McKoy, M.A. Executive Director tc A United Way Agency Auburn Christian Action Program Day care Association 10/27/97 MON 12: 52 FAX 208 874 7831 9KC MULTI SERVICE CENTER Z002 A Visionof greater self-suffccietzcy and self-determiazaetiozz 1200 S.336th Sueet,A 0.Sex 23699,Fcdoal Way, WA 98093-0699, TtL (2.53)838,6810,Fez:(253)874-7d31,TDD(253)661-7827 September 29, 1997 Mayor Jim White Kent City Council Members 220 4th Avenue S_ Kent, WA 98032 Attention:' Rachel Johnston, Planning Department Dear Mayor White and City Council Members: On behalf of the Board of Directors,the staff and volunteers, and the people in Kent for whom we provide services,please accept our sincere thank you for your consideration of our fimding requests. Your dollars support our Emergency Shelter Services and Family Literacy(H.E,A.R.T.)Program, located in the shelter. This year you have also recognized the large need for Low Income Home Energy Assistance in your area. Last year,through all of the agency's programs,we provided services to 4,643 individuals living in Kent area zip codes. Of that number 332 were served by Emergency Housing; 3,152 were provided financial assistance with their home heating bills through the Energy Assistance Program; and 60 received help with their Literacy needs ranging from basic skills, ESL, GED preparation, Family Literacy to Citizenship Classes. We truly appreciate working with the City of Kent on behalf of its residents who need our assistance. I would also like to take a moment to compliment your staff on their willingness to provide technical assistance to agencies,their professionalism and their competence. They are truly an asset to the City. Further, I want to compliment you on the quality of your Human Service Commissioners. They are knowledgeable about the needs of your community and work very hard to help those needs get addressed. ly Diru Duclos Chief Executive Officer South King Col"Itu Office 213 dth Ave.South ' CE Kent.WA98032 l• ITT (206)850-2582 (706)850-0220 fax 0C r 1J P44 Ory 9 7 '044ENt CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY Washington October 27, 1997 Kent City Council C/O City ofKent Planning Department 220 4th Avenue South Kent,WA 98032 Dear Mayor White and Council Members- dnldm more d= As an agency that has been providing human tom lecshiprwhen we seen century, we know it is important to take the time to appreciate continued leadership it. On behalf of Children's Home Society I want to thank you for Your andfo support to our Kent Community by your strong commitment to provide significant support for Human Services to City of Kent residents- Each��g the pPort obudget f he funding you have renewed your commitment by your ongoing "- recommendations of your Human Services Commission. CASW is very grate6il for the work that your Human Services Commission has accomplished over,the ten years they have been in operation. And once again we are pleased to offer our support for their recommendations to the Council for the fimding of human services during the next year. Each year this funding contributes sigmfl=tl7' to enhancing the quality of life in our community. Whether it be providing a home to a family without shelter, or child care so a mother can return to work and support her family, or counseling to a family that is coming has made a life better, a an apart at the seams...each dollar you have spent fo you continued isolated family able to feel apart of our community once again- leadership Thank yo and support. Sincerely, 1 Peg Mazer, Regional Director A 1 Ney Agency CW ACCREDITED ":A Century of Taming Hope into Reality" KingCounty R E E I vE Sexual October16, 1997 OAT ' D > 1997 � Assault Mayor Jim White p C17 r Resource City of Kent 111 N6 cipK"atr Center 220 0 Ave S Kent, WA 98032-5896 "Never doubt Dear Mayor White and Councilmembers, that a small group of thoughtful committed 1997 marks 21 years that King County Sexual Assault Resource Center has citizens can change provided services to residents of Kent. Support from the city has been critical the world,indeed it's the only thing that to providing stable and high quality services. ever has." -Margaret rYlead As we look ahead, we anticipate growing community awareness in the issue of sexual assault and subsequent needs for our services. The opening of the Regional Justice Center has had a significant impact on our services. We continue to provide more services to Kent residents than any other city. In the first 6 months of this year we have assisted 86 Kent residents,which is double our total annual contract amount. Kent residents receive the following services at no cost: 24 hour crisis intervention, information and referral Legal advocacy for adults, teens and children through the criminal justice process Medical advocacy and medical evaluations for children Parental support and case management Therapy for children Therapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual assault KCARC also responds to community requests for education and provides professional training and consultation. There is a fee for these services, Thank you again for your concern about sexual assault and your willingness to support services for Kent residents. 1 en tone. Executive Director P.O. Box 300 _ Renton,WA 98057 U.S.A. - 206:226.5062 V/TIY Fax:206.235.7422 24-hr.Crisis Line: 1.800.825.7273 Women's Funding Alliance Member Serving King County for Twenty Years Domestic Abuse Women'e Network October 6, 1997 Serving South . King County Mayor Jim White and City Council Members ltefermi/Shetter c/o Rachel Johnston Advocacy 220 4th Avenue S. Counseling Kent, WA 98032 P.O. Box 1521 [cent, WA 98035 Dear Mayor White and City Council Members: office:656-4305 Advocacy Thank you for considering DAWN's 1998 funding request for DAWN's 656.8423 House, our confidential shelter and for our Community Advocacy Program. Your support is crucial to DAWN'S ability to provide domestic violence services to 636.5TOP(786'n 5 Hour Help residents of the City of Kent. Domestic violence is the leaden cause of injury to women in the United States. Women are more likely to be assaulted, injured, raped, or killed by an intimate male partner than any other type of assailant. And every year,, several thousand women are killed by their spouses or domestic partners. According to the FBI, 30% of female homicides in this country are killed by their husbands or - boyfriends. Children are traumatized by witnessing domestic violence and, without intervention, many grow up to become victims or perpetrators themselves. Up to 500/6 of all women and children are fleeing domestic violence, yet there are nearly three times as many animal shelters as shelters for battered women and their children. The risk of being killed increases 75% once a woman has left her abuser. The 21 beds currently available at DAWN's House offer the-& confidential shelter in all of South King County. DAWN's House serves women and their children who are fleeing life-threatening domestic violence and have exhausted all of their financial resources and have no other safe options. Once women and their children become residents of DAWN's House, they receive comprehensive services including safety planning; individualized goal setting; support groups; medical screening and drug and alcohol assessments; and information and referrals to resources such as housing, financial assistance and clothing. Member of the Women'.r Funding Alllar= Z0d WdtG:ZO 2_66L zZ •1=0 GaEt7 9S9 96Z+ : *ON 3NOHd Alom•laN S ,uawoM asngb 311SZWCC WOHd DAWN's House served 15 City of Kent residents for a total of 254 bednights in 1996. This included five women and ten children. All were low income; one woman was Caucasian and the rest were of color. _ DAWN's Community Advocacy Program provides services to victims of domestic violence who are not currently in need of confidential shelter, but who are in need of support services. The Community Advocacy services help reduce the victim's isolation and provide her with ongoing advocacy, crisis intervention and emotional support to help her make healthy choices for herself and her children Advocates also provide clients with referrals for support services available in the community, In addition to direct services, DAWN's Community Advocacy Program offers community education and outreach to local human service agencies, law enforcement, court advocates, churches,,medical providers, schools and civic organizations. In 1996, DAWN's Community Advocacy Program provided services to 128 women from the City of Kent. Of these, 90% were low income, 7%were medium income and the incomes of the remaining 3% was unknown. Seventy-six percent were Caucasian; the remainder were women of color. With the help of DAWN's Community Advocacy Program staff, several City of Kent clients received Protection Orders, tow income or transitional housing, court accompaniment(without which they would not have testified against their abusers) and the ongoing support to move forward with their lives. In addition, DAWN Advocates made numerous presentations about domestic violence to hundreds of junior and high school students and to various service providers who work with domestic violence victims. Educating City of Kent residents helps people recognize and help themselves or those they know understand the cycle of violence and what they can do about it. Thank you for recommending DAWN for funding in 1998. Sincerely, f�� PGreen Interim Executive Director �, , ��.�M ,ccr 17 •son 'ON 3NOHd )IuCM12N S ,uawoM ZSn4td 3tISa=C WnJ Kent Youth and Family Services 232 S. 2nd, Suite 201 Kent, Washington 98032 October 10, 1997 ^; Mayor Tim White and Kent City Council City ofKent 220 4d Avenue South Kent,WA 98032 DearMayor White and Council members, '= i Om behalf of Kent Youth and Family Services and the Kent citizens we serve,we would him to thank you for your long- standing support of this agency.Your consideration of our �; y funding request for 1998 for transitional housing for youth,our Watson Manor.program, Y and for our counseling programs both at the agency and in the Kent Schools wverymuch ..:. appreciated. _ case The need for counseling services continues to grow as is witnessed by our increased load_However,by providing more early intervention services in working with youth their families,we-feel we are providing for a safer and healthier community.' City funding helps us to provide parent education classes at Watson Manor and counseling sessions for youth and their families. We are also able to provide counselors who work in _ the Kentschools. Your financial support continues to be critical to our mission.of successfully serving the residents of this city who have limited resources. - From our board of directors,our staff and most importantly the clients we are able to serve with your support, we would like to take this opportunity to extend to you our deep felt appreciation. S]42 ��... Peter R.Mourer, Executive Director (206) 859-0300 FAX 859-0745 TDD 859-0699 `� Children's Therapy Center 10811 Kent-Kangley Road Kent, WA 98031-7108 J t-. 253/854-5660 253/854-7025 Fax N� n'� 1y6�"d� �u ��O �N/,yH 'Each Child is Valuable"OF KENT Q 466� O 1J0 �d October 1, 1997 Dear Mayor White and Kent City Council Members, I am writing on behalf of young Kent citizens and their families to thank you for your commitment to providing human services to these very special children. The City of Kent's support of the center's scholarship has allowed these children from Kent to receive necessary physical/occupational and speech therapies and to play with their peers in early education groups. These services allow these children and their parents to refocus their lives to see strengths rather than deficits. It also allows these same children to enjoy being"normal" children through play,arts and crafts, and snacks. This makes child difference in the lives of the children and allows the parents to begin enjoying with special needs. The City of Kent has long been a leader in the arena of providing human services. As budget considerations for 1998 continue,we anticipate this leadership stance to be renewed. Thank you so much for your past support and we look forward to again partnering with you to meet the needs of the most vulnerable citizens of Kent. Resp tfully, Steve R. Anderson Executive Director 41 lI, 1229 West smith street * �* � P.O.Box 398 coy ll y t Kent,WA 98035-0398 R C,�i SEM Phone:(206)854-0077$4rp f of South King County 1-800-722-3479 0,� Z Fax:(206)850-25 N,yHn-Cc 199� TDD:(206)850-2523 G CF q%9;A Mayor Jim White and City Council Members 220 -e Avenue South Kent,Washington 98032 Dear Mayor White and Council Members: As Director of Catholic Community Services, South King County, I want to thank you for your past support and also thank you for considering our agency's 1998 funding request. I am sure that you are aware that South King County, including the City of Kent,has been identified by United Way as an area of need for funding of social programs. We are seeing more and more residents of the City of Kent who are in need of help to maintain their independence and function as a family. Your funding for our Emergency Assistance program and our Counseling program,along with our agency supporters and United Way dollars, allow us to reach out and give families hope and direction. Over.the past year we have had a great working relationship with the City of Kent, a relationship that has fostered a spirit of cooperation with other agencies in South King County. The"Can do" attitude of service providers in South King County is the envy of other area in the Puget Sound region. I, along with my sta$ have appreciated the support and guidance that we receive from your managers and staff. Working together we can leverage taxpayers dollars and make a difference in the lives of the people who live in the City of Kent. Again,thank you for considering our agency's 1998 funding request that will enable us to maintain our close relationship that we have enjoyed in the past. Please feel free to call or visit our office at any time. Sincerely, Elmrra Fomer Director, South King County Family Center, Catholic Community Services. cc: Josephine Tamayo-Murray,Agency Director Tony Mladineo, Board President ACCREDITED MIX&MOWMM CRISIS CLINIC ...+.. Niy o� September 18, 1997 The Honorable Jim White, Mayor City Council Members City of Kent 220 - 4th Avenue South Kent, Washington 98032 Dear Mayor White & City Council Members: Crisis Clinic's mission is to provide crisis intervention and information and referral services to all citizens of King County. For 33 years, trained phone workers have responded tp thousands of callers in need without the obstacles of cost, rigid eligibility criteria, or variable hours of operation. Since 1995, we have been the fortunate recipient of human services funding from the City of Kent. We recognize the difficult funding decisions that you are faced with, and we hope that you will, once again, favorably consider our request. Thank you for your past support. Your help allows us to help others. There are tremendous needs in our community, and Crisis Clinic intends to be there to. respond. Sinc rely, an H. Eastgard, S.W. ecutive Director SHE/n/r glsue: kent996 1515 Dexter Avenue North Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98109 Telephone 206 461 3210 Fax 206 461 8368 CHILDCARE RESOURCES .., "We lead community efforts to ensure that all families can find safe, quality, affordable child care." Mayor Jim White c/ 19 Members of the City Council OFpQ ,9, City of Renton MFNT 220 4th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 Dear Mayor White and Councilmembers: On behalf of Child Care Resources, thank you for your past support of our agency and for your consideration of Gur 1998 Human Services Rending application. Child Care Resources (CCR) was created in 1990 to provide comprehensive child care resource and referral services for King County residents. One of our most critical services is helping families find care for their children while parents are working or in training. CCR maintains a database of over 2,700 licensed child care facilities throughout King County and in our first seven years assisted over 50,000 parents find child care. In 1996, we helped over 300 low-income residents of the City of Kent find child care. With the recent implementation of welfare reform, we have seen a significant increase in demand for our services. Through the end of September we have served over 350 Kent residents on our information and referral line and have already exceeded our projected level of service for all of 1997. . CCR also offers consultation and professional development for child care providers through workshops and individual consultation, either at their location or at one of our offices. Child care providers use the "Warm Line" to receive assistance with all aspects of program operation, such as recruiting and hiring staff, developing policies and fees, fundraising, marketing and curriculum. Providers notify CCR when they have openings and this information is included in the parent referral database. Through this service, we help programs stay financially stable by maintaining full enrollment. As of the end the third quarter of 1997, CCR staff provided over 190 hours of technical assistance to residents of the City of Kent, almost 100% above the hours we are contracted to provide for the entire year. Child Care Resources welcomes the opportunity to continue providing services to residents of the City of Kent in 1998. Your human services staff has been great and we look forward to working in partnership with them in the coming year. Sincerely, Nina Auerbach "~ Executive Director SEATTLE/NORTH KING COUNTY SOUTH KING COUNTY EAST KING COUNTY EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS 1265 S.MAIN STREET 941 N.CENTRAL AVENUE 15015 MAIN STREET 1265 S.MAIN STREET SUITE 210 SUITE 126 SUITE 206 $urn 210 SEATTLE.WA 9t144 KENT.WA"032 ■ELLEVUE.WA 90007 SEATTLE,WA M" 206-461-37011 206-E52-1906 206 1165-9920 206-461-3211 FAX: 204-"1-3726 FAX: 206-E52.3181 FAX: 204,E65-9079 FAW 206-"1-3726 n....__ C111_111,-C.,-1...-.-I Ds...- ._ --�- Feb 1 '92 3:32 XQnt 3ch ool Distrz t Administration Canter a 12033 SE 256 Street,Suite A-200.Kent,Washington 98031-6643 (253)813.7200 • fox(253)a 13-7231 October 16, 1997 Mayor Jim White City Council Members 220 4th Ave. S. Kent,WA 98032 Dear Mayor Jim White and City Council Members: Thank you for your continued commitment to the Futures Club and for considering our 1998 funding request.The need in the Kent community to provide supervised free activities for elementary school children continues to grow.Many elementary-age children in our area fall through the cracks of traditional after-school programs. The mission of the Futures Club is to provide free, after-school and summer activities for K-6th grade children who don't have access to traditional programs because of cost,lack of transportation,parental involvement, and other factors that place them at risk- Our goal is to provide a safe environment wbexi elementary students can participate in structured academic, recreational and enrichment activities and to support activities that promote a drug-free, violence- free community. With the assistance of community volunteers and funding from the City of Kent the Futures Club after-school program currently serves children at three sites within the city.Volunteers from the schools and community provide staff assistance at each site to help tutor and provide positive adult role models. Again,thank you for your support.With your help we will continue to provide a safe environment where parents and community volunteers can interact with children and serve as positive role models. If we believe that children arc the future of our society, then parents, teachers, and community adults are the key. Sincerely, Beverly Cheney Executive Director of Community Connections c: Linda Lee Volunteer Programs Post•Itm(brannd tax transmittal memo 7671 »or woe _* � / (�/!✓f v, 2'> From r az» Fax 2/7 7 0�' C �G�� ' VALLEY CITIES counseling & consultation R E C E I V E D Administration,Adult& OCT 161997 Older Adult Services 2704"1"Street NE October 6, 1997 Auburn,WA 98002 OFFICE OF THe MAYOR 253.833.7444 fax 253.833.0480 Mayor Tim White and City Council Members City of Kent Child&Adolescent 220 4th Avenue South Services Kent, WA 98032 2705 "1"Street NE Auburn,WA 98002 Dear Mayor White and City Council Members, 253.939.4055 fax 253.939.2302 Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation's Board of Directors, staff and I would like to thank you for considering the 1998 continued funding request for Combined Services our Survivors Support and Therapy Services program. These fiords are an 33301 1st Way South integral part of services provided to residents of the City of Kent who have Suite C-115 been traumatized by childhood or adult sexual and physical assault. Services oral way,WA 98003 include individual and&Mly therapy, group therapy and psychiatric evaluation. 253.661.6634 fax 253.661.6652 With these types of services in such high demand in South King County, the City of Kent is to be commended in affording its residents the oppommity to receive services many would otherwise be unable to afford. Combined Services 400 West Gowe Stint Mental health treatment helps these survivors recover from the trauma of these Suite 316 types of abuse, improve their self-esteem and reduce the intergenerational Kent,WA 98032 253.520.9350 effects of sexual assault and family violence. With treatment, survivors can lead fax 253.520.1799 more productive lives, provide more positive parenting,better protect their children from possible abuse, and live a better quality of life. The fimding provided will help us meet these very important goals. Intensive Outpatient Se!v1CeS Thank you for your continued support in meeting the needs of your community. 34709 9th Ave S Suite A-200 We appreciate the opportunity to provide services for survivors of sexual Federal Way,WA 98003 assault in the Kent area. 253.874.1475 fax 253.661.9338 Sincerely, TTY 253.735.3354 Marilyn LaCelle Chief Executive Director Marilyn lacclle Chief Executive Officer A United Way Aatnry since 1967 Community Service Cente r (KENT FOOD BANK) . 525 North 4th -- Kent, Washington 98031 OC (206) 859-3438 October 16, 1997 City of Kent Mayor Jim White City Council Members 220 4th Ave S Kent,•'WA 98032 Dear Mayor White and Council Members. The Community Service Center would like to thank you for the continued support we have received in the past years from the City of Kent. .We continue to see a growing need in the community for our services and know that we can count count on this continued support. With your support and the support of the general community we are confident we can continue to meet the needs which will arise. Again thank you for your support. Sincerely. DGrj Lou var Eaecuti .e Director . r RE _ � CE jV�D SE1yIOR SERVICES cT > C, > 19I A nonprofit agency serving seniors N u p� ry _ N/NG aFraMti October 15, 1997 The Honorable Jim White City Council Members 220 4th Ave S. Kent,WA 98032 Dear Mayor White and City Council Members: Senior Services, Volunteer Transportation Program would like to thank PROGRAMS you for your continuing support and for your consideration of our 1998 A/ilcan American outreach funding request. Transportation is recognized by numerous community CatrgrcgatHonrraharing ebteds planning processes as one of the greatest unmet needs of South King ,Heals on Wheels County seniors,particularly in terms of access to health care providers. Minor Hoare Repair With your help, Volunteer Transportation increases the ability of Kent Mobile Market Rights Senior seniors to meet their medical needs• Information tnd.issirmnce Senior R Rights Assistance Work Volunteer Transportation for Seniors provides transportation to isolated, social cial Work, portatiorl frail,low-income elderly in King County who are without other transportation options. The program utilizes over 350 volunteer drivers SENIOR CENTERS who use their own vehicles to transport seniors to medical and other Block Diamond essential appointments, and is unique in its focus on seniors whose Cenrrul Area physical and/or mental condition requires them to have an escort. We Greenwood provide a more comprehensive service than other transportation programs Northshare offer,in that our volunteers not only provide a ride but also accompany Norrhwest the seniors to their appointments and wait with them before taking them Shoreline-Lake Frurst Park Sno-L'allellem home again. Thus,ours is a very personalized, one-on-one service. soudtr Seattle Volunteer Transportation helps seniors with disabilities such as hearing Tallnutdge Hamilton Huuse or vision impairments, seniors who are confused, or seniors who are too lruehon-Maury frail to be out alone. We have only four paid staff, and there is no charge West Seattle for our service. In addition,we monitor our clients and refer them to ADULT DAY other programs of Senior Services if they have needs other than HEALTH CENTERS transportation. Bluck Dionrond-Foothills Shoreline. . .. . Sao-LLidlre .. _. .- .. .Southeast vaslum R wdlnville 1601 Second Avenue,Suite 800,Seattle,WA 98101-1579•(206)448-5757•(TDD)448-5025 Mayor Jim White City Council Members Page 2 October 15, 1997 There have been several changes and new directions in Volunteer Transportation that I wish to share with you. We expanded the program this year to include the use of volunteers to provide nutrition transportation to luncheon programs at senior/community centers throughout the County. We hired a new staff person to be responsible for scheduling these rides. This year we are conducting outcome-based evaluation of our program to evaluate our effectiveness and to ensure quality service for seniors. We are also pleased to report that Senior Services' Board of Directors now has representation from South King County. Dianne Ronngren of Enumclaw,Director of the Plateau Care Corp,began serving a three-year term in September. We provide more mileage and more One-Way trips to Kent seniors than to seniors in any other suburban city in King County! At the end of the third quarter of 1997,we have already met or surpassed our contractual goals for Mileage, One-Way Trips and Unduplicated City of Kent Clients Served. Our volunteers have transported Kent seniors over 20,000 miles so far this year on 1,271 One-Way Trips. We have been of special help to seniors who have appointments outside of the Kent area, such as at medical facilities in Tacoma, Seattle and Redmond. Your financial support enables the Volunteer Transportation Program to continue helping with the transportation needs of Kent seniors, especially with the needs of the frail elderly who need an escort to their appointments. Unlike other transportation options, the volunteer drivers not only provide a ride; they offer a helping hand and moral support which so many seniors need. I want to thank you for considering our 1998 funding request not only on behalf of the program,but also on behalf of all the seniors that we serve as well. Sinc y, Patricia McIn Executive Director Senior Services of Seattle/King County R E C E I V E D OCT 141997 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR WASXINGMNWOMEIV'S EMPLOYMENT EDuC4210N October 10, 1997 - Mayor Jim White, Kent City Council Members c/o Rachel Johnston Planning department 220 4th Ave., S. Kent, WA 98032 Dear Mayor White and City Council Members: On behalf of the Board of Directors of Washington Women's Employment&Education(W)WEE), I wish to express appreciation for your consideration of our request for funding from the 1998 Kent General _. Fund. WWEE values its long-term relationship with the city of Kent which, we believe,.has resulted in the provision of valuable services to residents. I welcome the opportunity to summarize the agency's services and its benefits to the residents of Kent. WWEE's program begins with outreach to welfare recipients, many of whom are single parents,as well as to agencies such as DSHS and Employment Security. Intake procedures allow WWEE to select appropriately motivated participants. Classroom activities include skills assessment and goal setting for the future. A customized action plan is then drafted for each individual participant to outline the steps needed to obtain employment. Supportive services,such as child care and transportation, ensure that major obstacles to progress are eliminated. When basic skills remediation is identified as a need, WWEE assists with entry into GED or high school completion programs. When tl.F next step is-oclwional training,Pact, parneipan*has the benefit of indi-ideal cnuRcalin�"about achieving career objectives. Employment assistance and placement services help identify jobs and benefit packages that will be sufficient to meet the needs of a family. Computer literacy training is offered free of charge for those graduates who need computer skills to secure viable employment. Transition and follow-up services help participants sustain long-term life changes, complete training programs or remain in stable employment situations. WWEE offers this type of support for one full year after a participant completes the program. Finally, alumnae activities, including a monthly support group, weekly networking meetings, and a newsletter ensure that each program participant has support for that critical first year of training or employment. In addition to these services, the Computer Applications and Career Development course, a six-week computer training and employment program, focuses on increasing employability and the earning capacity of low-income Kent residents. The hands-on workshop includes training in database and spreadsheet management, business presentations and graphics, word processing and document production ❑3516 SO. 47M S7REET,, SUITE 205 ♦ TACOMA, WA 98409 ♦ (206) 474-WWEE ♦FAX(206) 474-3366 ❑ 841 N. CENTRAL AVE., SUITE 209 ♦ KENT, WA 98032 ♦ (2o6) 859 3718 ♦ FAX (206) 850-7604 r using the industry standard Microsoft software in the Windows environment. Computer skills are learned in a simulated workplace environment,using team-based work groups, rotating leadership,time cards, monitored breaks, video-taped interviews with local business leaders, and assignments geared toward building a professional looking portfolio appropriate for use during actual job interviews. In the course of the class,participants conduct self-assessments, identify transferable skills,determine career objectives, practice successful work habits,create resumes and cover letters, and conduct informational interviews. Furthermore, the class teaches how to conduct a successful job search, interview, and salary negotiation. Following completion of the program, graduates are offered a full year's follow-up contact,transition services and employment assistance. Graduates' progress is monitored by the WWEE staff and the computer lab is made available to graduates to update cover letters and resumes,or work on tutorials for software programs. The benefits of this program approach are numerous. Individuals discover how to identify and overcome the many barriers they may face. Given tools,strategies, skills,training and support,Kent's welfare dependent parents are empowered to dramatically altar their lives. They are able to use their new-found skills to pursue the economic stability and self-sufficiency that gainful employment offers. A collateral benefit of such success is the reduced demand for both public assistance and supportive social services. Furthermore,individuals become contributing members of their community while interrupting the cycle of poverty,with all its concurrent social ills.Intervening in the cycle of poverty has enormous implications for welfare recipients, family members,human service providers,the city of Kent and the South King County community as a whole. In the history of WWEE,participants have repeatedly demonstrated that when they increased their employability they were able to find a job, but also much more. They discovered a source of pride,a measure if independence, an opportunity to contribute to their community and a route out of poverty. Again, let me reiterate our appreciation for the strong partnership that WWEE has formed with the city of Kent in providing valuable life-altering services. It is or sincere hope that this valuable relationship will continue for many years to come. Yours truly, Mar Ishman,Executive Director Washington Women's Employment&Education Pregnancy gid October 17, 1997 Dear Mayor White, Human Service Commission and Kent City Council Members; Thank You for your sponsorship of Pregnancy Aid. We and the clients we serve through this Grant appreciate your support in operating our shelter program. We have been operating this program for the past ten years and because of your help, we have been able to keep women who are pregnant or have newborn babies, off the street. Since that time, we have housed over 120 individuals in this program. We are very appreciative of the Commission's continuing support of our project. The City has been enabling us to run this shelter since the second year of operation. All of your funds go directly to keep the shelter's doors open, since none of your money is used for salaries or benefits, as our staff is an all volunteer organization. In 1998,our goals are to house at Ieast ten clients with a total400 bed-nights. We have had a little problem meeting all our goals this year, as we lost a month due to flooding in our unit in the beginning of the year due to our severe weather. But we know that you agree with us when we say that it really is not the numbers but the people that are helped. Your agreeing to fund our full grant request of$5,500 again this year is very encouraging. We know what a hard job the Commission's job is to decide which of the many needy organizations will get the little money that is available to meet these needs. But we will try to use the money wisely and prudently, and still be able to meet the needs of our many clients. We barely get a client moved out of our shelter and into permanent housing and we have three women who need the unit. Sometimes,we barely have time to give it a thorough cleaning. The last woman we housed the other day, said the apartment was like a castle to her after being homeless for several weeks. She and all the women we house are very appreciative, and we want to pass on their Thank Yours too for your generosity. Sincerely, Judy Peterson Director Free Confidential Help Concerning Pregnancy— Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1775 • Kent, WA 98035-1775 1 Location: 110 - 2nd Ave. S.• Kent, WA 98032 (206) 852-1201 ................. CONSENT CALENDAR 3 . City Council Action: councmoves, Councilmember� seconds thatr� seconds that Con e t C lendar Items A through K be approved] Discussion Action 3A. Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 21, 1997 . 3B. Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through October 15 and paid on October 15, 1997, after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 21, 1997 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/30/97 190534-190940 $ 658, 621. 60 10/15/97 190941-191375 2 , 482 , 094 . 21 $3 , 140, 715.81 Approval of checks issued for payroll for October 1 through October 15 and paid on October 20, 1997 : Date Check Numbers Amount 10/20/97 Checks 223204-223526 $ 248, 013 .75 10/20/97 Advices 50891-51412 705,542 .40 $ 953 , 556. 15 Council Agenda Item No. 3 A-B W Kent, Washington October 21, 1997 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Clark, Epperly, Johnson, and Orr, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Finance Director Miller, Parks Director Hodgson, Employee Services Director Viseth, and Acting Information Services Director Mulholland. Councilmembers Houser and Woods were excused from the meeting. Approximately 120 people were in attendance. PUBLIC Mayor's Budget Messace. Mayor White submitted COMMUNICATIONS his proposed 1998 budget, and stated that it contains his ongoing commitment to effective and efficient management of the City's resources while insisting on the delivery of high quality services to the citizens of Kent. He noted that the City has a strong revenue picture and that the Council's goal of a 10% strategic reserve in the General Fund has been achieved one year ahead of schedule. He recommended staffing increases which respond to service needs, including six firefighter positions and five police officers, _. and outlined other positions he proposes to add. The Mayor noted that the 1997 adopted Capital Plan includes a $6, 000,000 councilmanic bond issue to fund automation system upgrade and telephone system replacement. He discussed park development projects and positions, and changes he proposes to make in the Public Works Department to help manage work loads. He out- lined some of the transportation and utility improvements in the coming year and concluded that the proposed budget responds to the needs of the city. He acknowledged the efforts of staff in preparation of the proposed budget, and said he looks forward to implementing the programs funded in the budget. Finance Director Miller noted that the revenue picture is very conservative and that expendi- tures top $100, 000, 000, $15,300, 000 of which is capital and $45, 000, 000 of which is salaries and benefits. Miller noted that a public hearing on the budget and tax levy will be held on November 4th and that staff is available if any additional meetings are desired. She noted that the budget is a team effort and thanked everyone for their cooperation. McFall noted for Orr that funds for diversity training have been set aside in anticipation of a recommendation from the Multi 1 1997 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, - PUBLIC Cultural Task Force. He added that such training COMMUNICATIONS has been identified as something the City wants to accomplish and that city-wide training funds are also available. Upon Orr's question, Miller agreed to provide her with information on what the ratio of police officers per thousand popula- tion will be with the addition of new officers. Human Sere;aee Month. Mayor White read a pro- clamation declaring November, 1997, as Human Services Month in the City of Kent. He noted that population growth and the increasing complexity of pressures that impact individuals and families continue to present human needs, and encouraged all citizens to recognize and support Human Services Month. The proclamation was presented to Melvin Tate, Chair of the Human Services Commission, who thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. Introduction of Mayor's A000intees. Mayor White introduced Carol McPherson, Linda Denny, Doug Gesler, Sherri Ourada, and Joanne Schaut, his reappointees to the Kent Arts Commission, and thanked them for continuing to serve. CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR P be approved. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) ARRT9val of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the workshop of October 7 , 1997, and the regular Council meeting of October 7 , 1997 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Fairweather Sewer Extension. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale for Fairweather Sewer submitted by Robin Fairweather for continuous operation and maintenance of 258 feet of sanitary sewer line, and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 94th Avenue South and South 228th St. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Kent Community Health Center. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale for the Kent Community Health Center submitted by the Community Health Center of King County for continuous operation and maintenance of 150 feet of watermain improvements and 6 feet of sanitary sewer extension, and release of bonds 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 HEALTH & after the expiration period, as recommended SANITATION by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 403 East Meeker Street. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Kent North Corporate Park East. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale for Kent North Corporate Park East submitted by Pacific Northwest Group A for continuous operation and maintenance of 2, 396 feet of watermain improvements, 33 feet of sanitary sewer extension and 2, 065 feet of street improvements, and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 80th Avenue South & 80th Place South. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) VACATION Willis St Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution No 1499 regarding vacation of a portion of Willis Street and setting a public hearing date. The Public Works Department has received a request for street vacation from Don and Judy Carswell to vacate a portion of Willis Street. It has been recommended by the Public Works Committee that November 18th be set for the public hearing on the Willis Street vacation. PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Ada Bus Zone Improvements._ ACCEPT the ADA Bus Zone Improvements project as complete and release retainage to TF Sahli Construction upon standard releases from the State, and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $64, 529.50. The final construction cost was $53,220.00. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) watersh*d Action Grant ACCEPT grant funds and establish a budget for the Watershed Action Grant, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. This $2, 570 grant is designated for the design and installation of a native plant arboretum by landscape horticulture class students in the Kent School District. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal Agreement. APPROVAL of and AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS Agreement; for staff to accept the funds, and to receipt the funds into the existing CTR project budget, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The City has received from King County the Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Interlocal Agreement which allows the City to receive its share of state technical assistance funds to be used for implementing Kent's Commute Trip Reduction Plan in accordance with the CTR law. The City' s first-year allocation is $72,029 .94. (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Guiberson Reservoir Seismic IIDarade. The bid opening for this project was held on October 9th with 4 bids received. The low bid was submitted by RDS Construction, Inc. in the amount of $61, 359 .00. The Engineer's estimate was $67, 657 .80. A recent seismic study of all water facilities to withstand earthquakes concluded that the Guiberson Reservoir was vulnerable in this area. As a result of that study, reinforcement on the reservoir was done. The Public Works Director recommends that the Guiberson Reservoir Seismic Upgrade contract be awarded to RDS Construction, Inc. CLARK MOVED that the Guiberson Reservoir Seismic Upgrade contract be awarded to RDS Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $61, 359.00. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ANNEXATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) ZONING Meridian Valley Aanexation Area Initial Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendments AZ 97 1 and CPA-97-1. This is the second of two required hearings on the proposed annexation zoning map amendments and the Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Meridian Valley Annexation area. The Land Use and Planning Board held a public hearing on August 25, 1997, and the City Council held the first hearing on September 16, 1997. Mayor White opened the public hearing. A resident located at 22815 125th Avenue S.E. , spoke in opposition to having apartments in the area, citing additional traffic, flooding, crime, 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 ANNEXATION property values, and schools as concerns. Janet ZONING Wiesner, 13403 S.E. 243rd Place, spoke about flooding and said there should be single family housing and minimum impervious surfaces. Jeff Potter of Barghausen Engineering, representing property owner Katherine Gihm, noted that there are apartments to the north and that her property is close to the community commercial center. He requested that MRG zoning be retained. Barbara Benekas, 13204 S.E. 247th, spoke in favor of keeping the zoning as it is, and noted that water is a problem. Steve Pennington, 13412 S.E. 243rd Place, stated that his property has been flooded three times and that multi-family development would make it worse. The owner of a convenience center located at 132nd and 240th, asked why add more business and service to that area when the people want multi-family. Michelle Gross, 12841 S.E. 242nd Court, urged the Council to keep single family zoning, to create parks and open spaces, and to keep multi-family housing on the valley floor. Glen Christenson, 12811 S.E. 243rd Street, said his family chose this area because of the school system and their feeling that there would not be any apartments in the area. He encouraged the Council to minimize the density in the area. Peggy Steiner, 24260 133rd Avenue S.E. , stated that she has lost 3 ' of property due to the creek behind her house. She asked that their lifestyle be maintained by keeping single family zoning. David Gross, 12841 S.E. 242nd Court, requested that the zoning maximum be 6.5 units per acre, and noted that imposing some control may allow the infrastructure and city services to catch up. Dennis Hogan, 24307 129th Avenue, said that the residents want single family housing and possibly a small park. He voiced concern about the impact of growth on schools, emergency services, and taxes. He asked the Council to represent them, noting that they have no obligation to those who do not live here. Dave Scholzen, 24216 129th S.E. , spoke in support of single family zoning, 6.5 units per acre, citing infrastructure problems. Bill Malinski, 13400 S.E. 243rd Place, also spoke in favor of single family zoning because of the infrastruc- ture and traffic. Wayne Thuringer, 858 1st Avenue North, said the City should develop a comprehensive plan to deal with the concerns these citizens have voiced. Tom Brotherton, 26805 148th Avenue S.E. , noted that he is a member of the Land Use and Planning Board and 5 Kent City Council Minutes October 211 1997 ANNEXATION said that he had recommended lowering the ZONING density to MRD but that if he had known that the Finkbiiner representative would plead for more apartments, he would have recommended zoning it single family. He urged the Council to lower the zoning to single family, 6.5. Frank-Wisp-es 13426 S.E. 240th, said that new residents should not dictate to those who have been there many years, and that the Council should value the area according to progress. Bud Hebeler, 24600 140th Avenue S.E. , said that Barghausen Engineering had designed their culvert and had assured them the culvert would never see more than 50% capacity, but that it has been above that many times. He noted that Kent needs to be able to attract upscale homes, which would bring in more taxes and reduce the need for services. Pam Newcomer, 839 3rd Avenue North, said that apartments must go somewhere, and suggested more restrictions on building codes and apartment management. Fred Anderson, 13462 S.E. 242nd, spoke about surface water management and water table flow issues. Mark Clayton, 11850 S.E. 218th Place, voiced concern about water runoff, especially at 132nd and 240th, and about emergency services getting to that area when it is flooded. scott Hytrek, 24224 129th Avenue S.E. , pointed out that many residents favored annexation to the city because the county was not concerned about density. He asked the Council to limit the density to single family. Norville Broadbent, 13920 S.E. 241st, asked the Council to consider the opinions that have been expressed tonight and limit the density to single family. Ron Clements, 13405 S.E. 236th Place, also spoke in favor of single family zoning. E. T Raymond, 25301 144th S.E. , said multi-family housing would make flooding worse, and asked what will be done about the current flooding at 132nd and 240th. Martin ourkan Jr. , 330 S.W. 43rd, Renton, repre- senting the Finkbeiner family and development company, noted that developers have built homes, roads, churches, and schools, and that Finkbeiner Development Company has a vested plat of R6 on part of the property and would prefer that if the Council does not want multi-family and cannot find a way to do owner-occupied condominiums, that they retain R6 zoning on that and the Mackey property. He said that there is currently a 6 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 ANNEXATION housing crisis and that it is unfair not to pro- ZONING vide for those who cannot afford homes. He said that the Finkbeiner Development Company will do what the Council recommends, but prefers owner- occupied condominiums. He said some other land owner may appeal to the Growth Management Board, who will base their decision on the record. Gerald Dulz, 13419 S.E. 240th Street, said their property was zoned multi-family for 92 units, and that it was reduced to 89 units last year. He explained that he would like to build a retire- ment center for active people and said the location is ideal. He said if a retirement center is not possible, they would like to build high level condominiums there. He asked that the zoning be Garden Density. Jack Ottini, 14304 S.E. 255th Place, asked for support from the City Council. There were no further comments and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and the motion carried. Orr noted that she has received from the Planning Manager a map entitled Meridian Valley Annexation Zoning Land Use & Planning Board Recommendation which contains the recommendation with amendments or changes made as part of the staff report and minutes from their meeting. She said the map shows the existing developed multi-family proper- ties and the undeveloped multi-family properties which are currently proposed to be MRD, and asked if those are the only proposals for new multi-family in the proposal before Council. Satterstrom showed the map on the overhead and noted that the areas highlighted in pink are developed with some form of multiple family on them already, and that the blue areas may not be totally undeveloped, they may be a single family or have some form of development on them but they are not developed in multiple family. He said most of those properties are either undeveloped or underdeveloped. He clarified that both areas shown in blue are proposed as MRD, which is a duplex zoning with a maximum density of about ten units per acre if developed in all duplexes. ORR MOVED to modify the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of approval to adopt the proposed Meridian Valley Annexation Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (AZ-97-1 and 7 Kent city Council Minutes October 21, 1997 -. ANNEXATION CPA-97-1) to reflect a change in the two blue ZONING highlighted areas to SF61 with the other zonings remaining as recommended in the proposal, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance or ordinances. Johnson seconded. Epperly agreed that there must be multi-family in some location and explained that the Planning Department has been asked to look into some type of zoning for owner-occupied condominiums. Satterstrom said that the Law Department is reviewing this and Mayor White noted that he has asked the Law Department to also look into incentives for building condominiums. Orr voiced concern about drainage and school overcrowding and said Kent has the highest percentage of multi-family in the area. She encouraged building a senior housing project in the area. She pointed out that the city does not have a clustering ordinance, but said that might be an option for some of the properties which have serious constraints in the future. She said she cannot support higher density until there is a condominium designation. Clark pointed out that the City has put in sidewalks because developers did not, and that developers consistently avoided and attempted to undermine school impact fees and mitigation factors, and that the Growth Management Act was passed primarily at the demand of the suburban areas who were trying to gain some control over the unmitigated growth and the fact that no one cared what happened to the neighborhoods as soon as projects had been built and left behind. JOHNSON MOVED to make all documents received tonight, at the first public hearing and by the Mayor part of the record. Orr seconded and the motion carried. Johnson noted that drainage, traffic, schools and emergency services are affected by development. Orr's motion then carried. PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) RECREATION 1998 City Art Plan Budget and 1998-2002 Five-Year Art Plan. ACCEPT and APPROVE the 1998 City Art Plan Budget and the 1998-2002 City Five-Year Art Plan. 8 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 PARKS & To be in compliance with the general procedures RECREATION of the city Art Program (Ordinance No. 2552) , the annual budget for all City Art Program projects, including the Five-Year Art Plan, necessitates acceptance by Council each year. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Russell Road Tot Lot Budget. ACCEPT grant funds and amend the Playground Safety Equipment budget for the $48,601 from the King County Youth Sports Facility grant to purchase new play equipment for Russell Road Park, and authorization for the Mayor to sign the project agreement. As reported and approved at the Parks Committee on October 71 1997 , City staff applied for and received a King County Youth Sports Facility Grant for the Playground Safety Equipment budget in the amount of $48, 601 to purchase, and with the help of Kiwanis Club volunteers, install new play equipment at Russell Road Park. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) senior center Parking Lot. ACCEPT the Senior Center Parking Lot Project as complete, and release retainage to Walsh Construction, upon release from the Department of Labor and Industries. Walsh Construction was contracted for mobiliza- tion, earthwork, asphalt, curbing and walks, site utilities, and landscaping for the Kent Senior Activity Center Parking lot, in conjunction with the construction of the new senior assisted living complex located directly across from the Senior Center. Final inspection and acceptance of the project has been executed by City staff. EMPLOYEE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) SERVICES Deferred CompensatiOu Trust Plan. ADOPTION of Ordnance No. 3365 relating to the Deferred Compensation Trust Plan. The Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 requires implementation of a Trust and updated Plan agreement and also allows the City to implement a loan program for our ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Program. The attached documents update the City's ICMA 457 Deferred Compensation Program so that it is consistent with these new changes in the law. 9 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 _.. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) arts COmzjSg On Reappointments. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's reappointments of Carol McPherson, Linda Denny, Doug Gesler, Sherri Ourada, and Joanne M. Schaut to continue serving as members of the Kent Arts Commission. Their new appoint- ments will continue until 10/31/2001. POLICE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT) Domestic Violence Ordinance. City Attorney Lubovich explained that there is a potential language flaw in the Penal Code regarding domestic violence, in that it is unclear as to whether a no-contact order can be issued when a person is in custody. He noted that defendants sometimes maintain contact with victims while in custody through the mail and by phone. He ex- plained that he had presented to the Public Safety Committee today an emergency ordinance to implement a change clarifying that language, and that the Committee approved bringing it to Council tonight. A copy of the ordinance has been distributed to Councilmembers. He clarified for Bennett that the ordinance would go into effect immediately and that a super majority vote is required. BENNETT MOVED to adopt ordinance -No. 3366 as an emergency ordinance providing the Court with the ability to prohibit a defendant charged with a crime of domestic violence from having contact with the victim when the defendant. is in custody and charges are pending. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR) Crime Statistics. Councilmember Orr noted that an article had recently appeared in the news- paper regarding a grant application to HUD for funding for police officers and stating that violent crime is up in this area. She said that she brought this up at today's Public Safety Committee meeting and said that information Council has received from Police Chief Crawford states that crime is down. She voiced concern about the conflicting information and MOVED that an independent investigation be done regarding the apparent grant application as well as news- paper articles and reports from Chief Crawford to 10 Kent City Council Minutes October 21, 1997 POLICE find out exactly what the crime rate is. Bennett seconded. Johnson noted that statistics can be used in different ways, such as comparing years or using the ratio of officers per thousand population to support particular views. Clark said that the fact that the population has increased will distort the numbers, so that total crimes could be up and per capita crimes could be down and questioned why there should be a problem with not simply providing info to staff as usual. Orr responded that her concern is that the figures used for the grant application appear to show that crime is increasing, which it is her understanding, must be the case, in order to be eligible for grant funds, but that Council received reports from the Police Chief which indicate that crime is decreasing. She reiterated that she wold like both reports to be looked at in an objective way to determine whether crime is up or down. -• Upon Johnson's question, Police Chief Crawford explained the difference between Part One and Part Two crimes. Epperly noted that no one is questioning Chief Crawford's integrity and that the citizens of Kent deserve accurate statistics. Orr's motion then carried with Clark opposed. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK) Council Absences. APPROVAL of excused absences from tonight's meeting for Councilmembers Houser and Woods, who are unable to attend. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid on September 30, 1997 , after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 7, 1997. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/16/97 189898-190145 $ 770, 673. 13 9/30/97 190146-190533 531..885.91 $2, 302, 559. 04 11 1997, Kent City Council Minutes October 21 • FINANCE Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30, 1997, and paid on October 3, 1997 : Date Check Numbers Amount 10/3/97 Checks 222847-223203 $ 264 , 560. 315 10/3/97 Advices 50340-50889 $ 701,878.48 96683 BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) 1998 Budget and Tax Lew. SET November 41 1997, as the date for a public hearing on the 1998 Budget and the Tax Levy for the 1998 Budget. REPORTS Council ores dent. In Houser' s absence, Johnson noted that Suburban Cities will meet on November 12th in Federal Way and that there will be a luncheon at Emerald Downs on November 4th for the Asia Pacific Trade Exchange. He asked Councilmembers who are interested in either event to contact Ms. Banister. Planing Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will be held on November 18 at 3 :30 p.m. Public Safety Committee. Bennett noted that the next meeting will be held on November 18 at 5: 00 P.M. EXECUTIVE At 9 : 10 p.m. , McFall announced an executive SESSION session of approximately twenty minutes to dis- cuss pending litigation and property acquisition. The meeting reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Property Acquisition. EPPERLY MOVED to authorize the purchase of the property known as the Snow Property, as set forth in the Purchase and Sales Agreement. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:42 ?p.m. Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 12 All, Kent City Council Meeting " Date November 41 1997 or Cent C lendar Catey y ons 1. SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE - REAPPOINTMENT 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor's reappoint- ment of Judge Robert B.C. McSeveney to a new four-year term as Kent Municipal Court Judge commencing January 1, 1998. Judge Robert B.C. McSeveney has served as Kent Municipal Court Judge for the past four years. His first term expires December 31, 1997. Judge McSeveney has done an excellent job as evidenced by the King County Bar Association survey which indicates a satisfactory or better rating from 94% of attorneys practicing in the Kent Municipal Court. State law provides for appointment of a municipal court judge for a four-year term, and requires such appointment to be made prior to December 1. 3 . EXHIBITS: King County Bar Association Judge Evaluation 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Ma or Jim White (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 err King County Bar Association Justice... professionalism... October 22, 1997 service... since 1886. Mayor Jim White Kent City Hall 220 4th Ave. OFFICERS Kent,WA 98032 S.camn bollard Dear Mayor White, UndaJ.swa Fat Yrce PreakNnt Every four years the King County Bar Association (KCBA) conducts an evaluation lL,Pls& survey of the judges, commissioners, and magistrates of the District and Municipal s Courts in King County. Included in this survey is the Kent Municipal Court. Kermear W.Nart KCBA has recently completed its judicial evaluation survey, which is slated for release Treasurer to the public in January 1998. The purpose of the survey and the timing of its release is TRUSTEES to provide information to the public about judicial performance prior to the 1998 Als*R.Honeywell g8 Ralph MMM 89 election. John a RaN W Judith L AncYewa 99 However, this timing does not work for those cities, like yours, which appoint rather RunallµA*V9 than elect their judges. KCBA has become aware that the four-year term of office for Rando"i.G=W V9 .Ma16on C '99 the Kent Municipal Court begins on January 1, 1998, and the appointment of a judge to Roar Rabid ed9n>ao fill that position must be made by November 30, 1997. Therefore, KCBA has chosen to Howerd P.PRQW,00 forward to you now the results of the judicial evaluation survey of the Kent Municipal Madre.sbWwdTo Court rather than wait until January 1998. ABA DELEGATE Wcy P.bald The survey mailing list was compiled from court records and includes only those CHAIRPERSON attorneys who have appeared in at least one of the district or municipal courts in King YOUNG LAWYERS County during the last four years. A total of 4759 questionnaires were mailed, which DIVISION JaN IO tMd�r includes the names of 287 attorneys provided by the Kent Municipal Court. b1mW EnCUTIVEdREcroR Alice G Pane 900 Fourth Avenue•Suite 600 Seattle,Washington 98164-1060 Telephone:(206)624-9365 Fax:(206)382-1270 Website:http:/iwww.kcba.org Mayor Jim White October 22, 1997 Page 2 The 89 respondents for your court represent 31.0% of the attorneys appearing in this court over the last four years. Responding attorneys were required to certify that they satisfied"Personal Appearance Criteria" defined in the survey's instructions before evaluating a particular judge or commissioner. A copy of the survey and instructions are enclosed, along with the results for your court. A summary of results from all courts is also enclosed(Chart B 1). If you have any questions regarding the survey, please contact Ray McFarland, Chair of the KCBA Judicial Evaluation Committee, at 467-6690. Incerely, Daniel S. Gottlie President c.c. City Council Members Brent McFall, Chief of Staff Robert B.C. McSeveney judge Kent Municipal Court Note: Valid evaluations require at least one motion, hearing or trial. Evaluations without at least one of these are excluded. Motions&Hearings: Count Percent None 1 1.2% One 17 20.5% ° Multiple 65 Total 83 100.0% Trials: Cunt Percent None 43 51.8% �. 13 15.7% One 27 3 . % Multiple Total 83 100.0% Decision Making: Count Percent Unsatisfactory 2 2.4% Less than Satisfactory 5 6.0% , Satisfactory 18 21.7% ` ,r More than Satisfactory 34 41.0% . Excellent Total 83 100.0% Courtroom Efficiency: Count Percent Unsatisfactory 2 2.4% Less than Satisfactory 4 4.9% Satisfactory 18 22.0% '� r More than Satisfactory 25 30.5% Excellent 31 Ain - =' Total 82 100.0% judicial Demeanor. Count percent Unsatisfactory 1 1.2% >.: Less than Satisfactory 3 3.7% Satisfactory 13 " 15.9% More than Satisfactory 24 29.3% p *: Excellent 41 5 Total 82 100.0% Overall Performance: „ Count Percent Unsatisfactory 1 1.2% Less than Satisfactory 4 4.9% Satisfactory 16 19.5% More than Satisfactory 30 36.6% Excellent 31 37.8% Total 82 100.0% King County Bar Association Salisbury Research Group 1997 Judicial Evaluation Survey C-5 All Courts Note: Valid evaluations require at least one motion, hearing or trial. Evaluations without at least one of these are excluded. Motions&Hearings: Count Percent n None 165 2.9% One 1004 17.4% Multiple 4596 7 .7% Total 5765 100.0% Trials: Count Percent None 2732 47.4% One 1004 17.4% p 9 Multiple 20�— Total 5765 100.0% Decision Making: Count Percent Unsatisfactory 360 6.3% Less than Satisfactory 623 10.9% Satisfactory 1533 26.7% More than Satisfactory 1898 33.1�o F71 Excellent 1320 23.0 ° Total 5734 100.0% Courtroom Efficiency.- Count Perc nt Unsatisfactory 269 4.7% Less than Satisfactory 1506 28.8.8% r 64 Satisfactory . More than Satisfactory 1882 32.9% cK i Excellent 1460 Total 5721 100.0% judicial Demeanor. Count Percent Unsatisfactory 430 7.5% Less than Satisfactory 607 -10.6% 4 R� Satisfactory 1338 . 23.4% « ; More than Satisfactory 1671 29.2% Excellent 1 681 29.4% Total 5727 100.0% Overall Performance: Count Percent Unsatisfactory 329 5.8% Less than Satisfactory 631 11.1% ,R Satisfactory 1521 26.7% .4% More than Satisfactory 1906 33 Excellent 1319 2 1 o Total 5706 100.0% King County Bar Association Salisbury Research Group 1997 Judicial Evaluation Survey B-1 KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 1997 JUDICIAL EVALUATION SURVEY FOR KING COUNTY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL COURTS PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY: 1 of this survey according to these 1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. Please complete Parts I aBnd lAssocation in the enclosed env elope. instructions and return the completed suey to the King County Bar The completed survey must include your signed ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION set forth below in order to ry r of the survey be valid. he results tabulated EY Ct Eensun: anoFICATIOnymity N will of all evaluations.separated from Doenot return more than one before Y survey. Surveys must be returned by, October 1, 1997. 2, EVALUATION GUIDELINES. Each judge or commissioner may be evaluated on the following attributes, PROVIDED you satisfy the PERSONAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA set forth below for the judge or commissioner to be evaluated: Attribute Characteristics of Attribute Decision Making • Capably identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues; Articulates a ruling les of evidence and procedure- Efficiency and concise manner, Capably applies Efficiency • Fairly expedites hearings and trials; Makes efficient use of court time; Appropriately enforces court rules and deadlines; Demonstrates an ability to control the courtroom; Renders decisions in a timely fashion. • Treats all participants fairly, courteously, and resp final y;bias. Demeanor Does not demonstrate gender, racial, or any other Overall Performance • The overall performance of this individual considering all the attributes above. Unsatisfactory; 2 = Less than Satisfactory; 3 Each attribute may be rated as follows: 1 = = Satisfactory; 4=More than Satisfactory; 5 = Excellent. If you do not feel you have a sufficient basis for evaluating a judge or commissioner on'a given attribute, do not rate the judge or commissioner on that particular attribute. you must 3. PERSONAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA. In order to evaluate a judge or c isosi°corm v miss over ina personally appeared, or have had similar direct involvement, before that judge contested matter within the last four (4) years. Your evaluation should be based on personal experience and not on reputation or information received from others. Even if you meet have t the foregoing sufficient basis of should only evaluate a particular judge or commissioner if you believe y personal observation to make an informed evaluation. 4. ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION. I certify that I have complied with these instructions, including satisfying the PERSONAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA, for each judge and/or commissioner evaluated on the attached Judicial Evaluation Survey. Attorney Signature and Washington State Bar Number (Surveys not accompanied by this Certification will be VOID.) 1997 judicial Evaluation Survey King County Bar Association PART 1. How long have you been in active law practice? years 2. What is your primary practice in the District and Municipal Courts? Criminal:Prosecution Criminal:Defense Tort:Plaintiff Tort:Defendant Commercial or General Civil Other(Please specify: PART II Instructions: Numbers of Appearances For eacch j before that person. aor ppearance resgponrses are�le the response that indicates the number of each type of 0=None 1 =One M=Multiple Evaluation Attributes For each judge, commissioner or magistrate evaluated, circle the appropriate rating value for each attribute evaluated.The responses are: 2 3. 4- 5 Less than Satisfactory More than Excellent Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory The judges,commissioners and magistrates are listed on the following three pages.They appear as follows: Judges of the Municipal Courts of King County(page 2) Commissioners of the Municipal Courts of King County(page 2) Judges of the Seattle Municipal Court(page 3) Magistrates of the Seattle Municipal Court(page 3) Judges of the King County District Court(page 4) Page 1 of 4 1997 Judicial Evaluation Survey King County Bar Association . judges of the Municipal Courts of King County Numbers of Evaluation Attributes Appearances Motions& Decision Courtroom Judicial Overall Judge(Municipality) Hearings Trials Making Efficiency Demeanor Performance Belur,Jerry J.(Tukwila) 0 1 M 0 1 ME E34 E 1 2 3 4 51 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Codd,Paul J.(Des Moirm/seaiad 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Dolan,Andrew K.(Lake Forest Pads) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Ham,Corina D. (Renton) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 McSeveney,Robert B.C. (cent) 0 1 M O 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Phillipson, Darrell(Auburn) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 Z 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Rusden,John (Badrclp 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Smith,Douglas J.(Lake Forest Park) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Spearman,Mariane C.(larkland) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Tedrick,Marjorie(Pacific) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 West,Robert E.,Jr.(Black Diamond) 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Commissioners of the Municipal Courts of King County Numbers of Appearances Evaluation Attributes Motions & Decision Courtroom Judicial Overall Commissioner(Municipality) Hearings Trials Making Efficiency Demeanor Performance Phillips,Glen M.(Kent) O 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Page 2 of 4 1997 Judicial Evaluation Survey King County Bar Association judges of the Seattle Municipal Court Numbers of Evaluation Attributes Appearances Motions& Decision Courtroom Judicial Overall Demeanor Performance Judge Hearings Trials Making Efficiency Bonner,Fred 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Halpert, Helen L. 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Hightower,Judith O 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Holifield,George W. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 1 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 l 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Hurtado,Michael 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 Kessler,Ronald 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Kondo,C.Kimi 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Mamiya,Ron A Rietschel,Jean 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Magistrates of the Seattle Municipal Court Numbers of Appearances Evaluation Attributes Motions& Decision Courtroom Judicial Overall Magistrate Hearings Trials Making Efficiency Demeanor Performance Beighfe,Paul 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Clark,Thomas A. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 de Villa,Frances 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Duffey,Charles 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Hankins, Debra 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Wilson,Shirley 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Page 3 of 4 King County Bar Association 1997 Judicial Evaluation Survey Judges of the King County District Court " Numbers of Appearances Evaluation Attributes Motions& Decision Courtroom Judicial Overall Judge Hearings Trials Making Efficiency Demeanor Performance Aukeen Division Cayce,James O 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Phillipson, Darrell E. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Thompson,Linda 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Bellevue Division Jacke,Linda 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Rindal,Joel A.C. O 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Yeatts,Fred L. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Federal Way Division Stead, Robert E. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Eiler,Judith, R. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Leverette,E.T. "Woody" 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Issaquah Division Ottinger,Mary Ann 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Northeast Division Admire,David S. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Nault,Peter 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Saint Clair,J.Wesley 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Steiner, David A. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Renton Division Delaurenti,Charles J.,II 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2g4S 1 2 3 4 5 McBeth, Robert E. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3Seattle Division Benton,Monica 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 Chow,Mark 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Goodman, Darcy C. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Kato,Eileen 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Linde, Barbara L. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Shoreline Division Smith, Douglas 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Wacker, Robert A. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Southwest Division Seitz,Vicki 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Thompson, Richard 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Utigard,Gary N. 0 1 M 0 1 M 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Page 4 of 4 ............. Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: WORKSHOP ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES - SET DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 18, 1997, at 5: 30 p.m. as the date and time for the Council Workshop on the 1998 State Legislative Agenda. 3 . EXHIBITS: Draft 1998 State Legislative agenda and position paper 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. 3D City of Kent 1998 Legislative Agenda Draft 2: 10/30/97 Transportation 1. Balanced Transportation Funding Package: Kent supports enactment of a balanced transportation funding package that provides sufficient revenue to adequately fund system maintenance and improvements for cities and our transportation partners: WSDOT,counties and transit agencies. The Balanced Package should seek funding sources which will be dedicated to major local transportation projects, keep up with inflation, and provide cities with permanent local option revenue authority for the expansion,maintenance and operation of local transportation systems. 2. FAST Corridor: Kent supports significant, long term financial assistance for construction of the FAST corridor which is integral to economic development and relief of congestion along significant regional routes. The FAST corridor project represents a two year consensus building process developed by the cities, counties and port districts of central Puget Sound along with railroad representatives and state and federal government officials. The FAST Corridor will separate trains from auto traffic at 12 key grade crossings and will enhance traffic flow with two key road projects. More than $350 million is needed for these projects over the next six years with financial participation coming from the ports, railroads, three counties, 14 cities and the state and federal governments. An additional $136 million is needed for second phase projects. The state has the key leadership role in funding and implementation and is critical in bringing the diverse parties together. 3. Support Alternative Transportation Systems: Kent supports development of alternative transportation systems including high capacity transportation, pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Human Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Health 1. Welfare Reform: Kent supports legislative action that will monitor and respond to the impact of welfare reform on recipients. Kent also supports maintenance of human service programs including those which may be delegated to the state from the federal government. Such legislative action should ensure appropriate local government input into development of any new processes to assist or support low income, high need populations. 2. Affordable Housing: Kent supports efforts to identify a dedicated funding source for affordable housing which is acceptable to developers, realtors, and the state and local government. This search should not seek to remove development and building regulations that ensure such housing is high in both quality and safety. 1 3. Parks and Open Space: Kent encourages efforts to secure state support for City priority parks and open space projects including habitat enhancement and acquisition. Finance 1. Local Government Revenue Preservation: Kent supports the provision and protection of adequate and flexible local government revenue sources needed to fund basic essential services. In the past several years,every local government revenue source has been attacked, altered and/or reduced in its application or revenue generation capacity. The state must preserve local government revenue sources to ensure essential services can be delivered to our growing and densifying community. Kent does not have the resources to support unfunded state and federal mandates. 2. Economic Development: Kent supports urban redevelopment legislation which would give cities the authority to use certain taxes to offset public improvement costs and encourage private development. 3. Manufacturing Tax Exemption: Kent supports legislative action to limit application of the manufacturing tax exemption passed in 1996 to the narrowest scope of manufacturing firms. Kent supports the collection of data from firms taking the exemption to ensure local governments can estimate the fiscal impact of the exemption on the City's ability to provide services to its citizens. Preliminary estimates place the impact of this state mandated revenue reduction at$800,000 annually for the City of Kent. 4. Oppose MVET Redirection: Kent opposes redirection of the motor vehicle excise tax, a substitute for the personal property tax on automobiles, that would restrict or lessen MVET support for local government programs including transit and transportation funding for cities, criminal justice and public health funding. Land Use and Environment 1. City Land Use Planning: Kent continues to support locally-based, collaborative planning under the Growth Management Act and supports legislation to allow local comprehensive plans to be amended more than once each year. Any new planning and/or regulatory mandates should be fully funded by the Legislature should not reverse gains made in state law to streamline the land use permitting process. 2. Annexation Reform: Kent urges the Legislature to speed up the transition of state and county tax revenues available to the city upon annexation. Kent also supports the streamlining of provisions for annexation of islands of unincorporated area which are surrounded by a city and may constitute a potential hazard for public safety response. 2 3. Regulatory Reform: Kent supports efforts to further coordinate and streamline state land use statutes for permit issuance and GMA/Shoreline Management Act oversight and planning. Kent also supports allowing local variation in establishing local permit processing timelines when the 120-day timeline requirement sunsets on July 1, 1998. Should the timeline requirement be extended,the City supports continuation of the liability waiver for complex permit applications which exceed the 120 day timeframe. 4. Water Rights and Basin Planning: Kent supports clarification that all existing water rights for municipal water supply purposes are protected from relinquishment or recision. Kent also supports authorization and funding assistance for local watershed planning. Such legislation should allow maximum flexibility within each watershed to develop a responsive local process. 5. Wetlands Mitigation: Kent supports efforts to facilitate off-site wetlands mitigation, wetlands banking and other creative tools to address wetland impacts in ways that balance environmental protection with growth and development. Telecommunications & Electric Utility Deregulation 1. Telecommunications: Kent supports efforts to preserve local government authority protected by the 1996 Telecommunications Act in the areas of zoning and land use, fees, taxes and other charges and management of the public rights-of-way. Kent supports changes to the tax systems which ensure cities retain their authority to collect revenue on all locally- delivered utility services.Kent also supports legislation which would enact a 50 cent cellular phone tax to support new 911 location identification technology for 911 cellular calls. Kent opposes legislation which would preempt local authority over pole attachments, cellular tower siting, cable refranchising, and telecommunications charges. 2. Electric Deregulation: Kent supports preservation of state and local taxing authority in the electric industry for both in and out of state providers. Specifically,Kent supports a solution similar to the solution used by the Legislature to ensure a level playing field during deregulation of the natural gas market. 3. Utility Relocation Costs: Kent supports common law interpretation in Washington that private utilities have the duty to relocate their lines, when necessary, to accommodate the city's proper use of city rights-of-way. This interpretation should be clarified by legislative action. Law and Public Safety 1. .08 DWI: Kent supports lowering the DWI blood alcohol standard from .10 to .08. Washington is the only west coast state that still has a .10 alcohol level for drunk driving. 3 2. Adult Entertainment: Kent supports continued local authority for regulation of adult entertainment. 3. Vehicle Impoundment: The City supports enabling legislation to allow the impounding of vehicles of individuals caught driving with a suspended license. Approximately 33% of Kent's inmates were arrested for not paying a ticket. 4. MVET Lid Lift: Kent supports efforts to remove the cap on criminal justice funds distributed to cities and counties from the MVET. Kent is experiencing major increases in criminal justice expenditures and needs the full growth in the MVET to help offset these costs.. 5. Juvenile Justice: Kent supports provision of funds to cities for local prevention activities geared toward diverting youth from the criminal justice system. Kent also supports full funding for the juvenile offender bill,passed in 1997,to assist county detention facilities and provide services to juvenile offenders. Personnel and Labor Relations 1. Personnel Administration: The City supports civil service reform for police officers and fire fighters that allows cities to streamline hiring processes, diversify workforces, and recruit, retain, discipline and reward employees. 2. Pensions Systems: Kent supports adequate and financially sound pension systems and opposes any attempt to shift state financial responsibility for employee pensions to cities and towns. General Local Government 1. Public Records: Kent supports efforts to exempt from public access records that reveal a local government's collective bargaining, professional negotiations, grievance or mediation proceeding strategies. 2. Liability: Kent supports efforts to exempt cities from joint and severable liability. Kent supports the provision of civil liability immunity to employers who disclose in good faith information about a former or current employee's job performance. Kent also supports removal of the current prohibition against introduction of evidence that a plaintiffs failure to wear a seat belt contributes to the plaintiffs injuries. 4 City of Kent Position Paper 1998 General Policy The City of Kent supports state legislative efforts to encourage cost-effective regional policy planning and delivery of government services,balanced by local program implementation. These efforts must be focused on eliminating duplicative services and preserving local control over service delivery. Kent also supports legislation which enhances local flexibility to address issues of local concern. Kent opposes legislation which mandates increased local costs or which results in an inappropriate diminution of local authority over local affairs. General Local Government Home Rule The City of Kent strongly supports the adoption of a constitutional home rule amendment which would guarantee decision-making authority for local matters at the local level. Kent also urges the Legislature to refrain from enacting legislation that adversely impacts the concept of local self-government or restricts the ability of cities and towns to exercise existing power. Mandates ' All local governments have been impacted by the elimination and reduction of various federal domestic aid programs. Changes at the state level have also affected local government revenue options. Equally important are the growing number of mandates passed from the federal and state governments to local governments; mandates which are not accompanied by additional resources. Delivering public services requires a strong state-local partnership, and local revenue needs must be recognized when new programs are enacted or if the state revenue system is restructured. The citizens of Washington recognized this necessity in approving section 6 of Initiative 62, codified as RCW 43.135.060,which directs the Legislature to refrain from imposing unfunded mandate requirements on local governments. As well, elected city officials are most qualified to determine which services to provide and the manner in which they should be provided. Kent strongly urges the Legislature to cease imposition of additional financial or operating burdens on cities unless such mandates are compelled by an overriding state interest and are accompanied by financial resources to accommodate the costs of compliance. Voter Registration Maintenance Costs State law presently allows counties to charge cities to maintain voter registration records. This law,passed in 1987,when the counties took over voter registration from the cities, did not include a sunset provision to eliminate the charge when the transition was complete. Furthermore,these charges are not uniform,ranging from $.22 to $1.55 per voter. State law does set a$.30 maximum charge for smaller cities, but does not specify a charge for larger cities. King County collects over $1 million in voter maintenance fees each year which 1 should more than cover the cost of minor data entry changes. Kent supports legislative re in a manner which accurately reflects the cost changes which would standardize this char of maintaining voter records. Bidding Procedures and Limits Kent supports efforts to streamline state laws and regulations governing the bidding process, thereby giving cities greater flexibility in bidding procedures and limits. Public Records to have access to the records and operations of Kent firmly supports the right of the public local government. Kent supports legislation to define the calculation of cost recovery fees for records retrieval from municipal electronic information systems. Finance and Economic Develonment Local Government Revenue Preservation: Kent supports the provision and protection of adequate and flexible local government revenue sources needed to fund basic essential services. In the past several years,every local government revenue source has been attacked, altered and/or reduced in its application or revenue generation capacity. The state must preserve local government revenue sources to ensure essential services can be delivered to our growing and densifying community. Kent does not have the resources to support unfunded state and federal mandates. Tax Increment Financing Tax increment financing allows cities to pay for the infrastructure costs related to development or redevelopment projects by earmarking the tax revenues attributable to the increase in tax receipts over current receipts in the apportionment district. The tax increment would be dedicated to paying the debt service on the bonds issued. After the bonds have been retired, the tax increment would be distributed in the same manner as other non- increment property taxes. The overriding benefit of tax increment financing districts would be to facilitate quality and comprehensive development, and to redevelop our community. Kent supports local authority to utilize this economic development tool. Voted Excess Levy for Capital Improvements Municipalities should be authorized to seek voter approval for an excess property tax levy to fund capital facilities projects on a pay-as-you-go basis. The levy would not be tied to one project,but could be used to realize any of the projects in the adopted facilities plan. Voter approval would be by simple majority. Benefits of this option include the development of a comprehensive community tax policy to deal with its infrastructure needs using a multi- year business plan approach. State Tax Roll Back Expenditure Limitation Efforts Kent expects its governments to be wise stewards of public funds and, concurrently, be responsive to increasing service demands. As well, Kent receives significant support from 2 state collected-locally shared revenues. Kent opposes efforts to alter state fiscal operations which would have negative impact on the City of Kent. Pass Through of Collection Costs The City of Kent currently uses collection agencies and other resources to assist with the collection of delinquent debts. Unlike District and Municipal Courts, cities do not have the authority to pass these expensive collection costs onto the debtor for the outstanding debt. Kent supports legislation which would allow cities to pass onto the debtor all costs associated with the collection of any delinquent debts. Water Resource Management Addressing water resource management issues will require increased intergovernmental coordination among local and regional governments and the state. Kent supports continued state financial assistance for water supply,wastewater management,groundwater protection, and storm and surface water facilities and programs. These programs are especially important in complying with state and federal water quality standards (NPDES,National Pollution Discharge Elimination System). Kent also supports retention of the authority of local water purveyors to manage their assets by participating in regional planning, as appropriate, to provide and protect for the current and future water needs of their customers. Flood Damage Reduction Kent contains a number of flood prone areas, both developed and undeveloped, which require specialized planning. Recent proposed flood damage reduction legislation was flawed partially due to the fact that it was based on an overall floodway approach which does not consider all flood prone areas in the state. Kent supports comprehensive flood damage prevention planning accomplished at the local level as a partnership among impacted cities, the county, state and affected area interests. Each flood prone area is unique and should be planned for accordingly. Locally developed and adopted flood damage protection plans must seek to establish a balance between the need for appropriately designed growth and the need to reduce further flood damage. Community Development Regional Planning, Annexation Law, and Land Use Regulation/Regulatory Reform Kent supports retention of city authority to review the impacts of an annexation on the overall operation of the City and to make the final determination regarding acceptance of petitions for annexation. Kent supports legislation that would reduce boundary adjustment requirements, expedite transfer of property tax from the County to the City, and provide direction for land use and permitting functions in newly annexed areas. Kent also supports practical solutions to private property disputes that address specific concerns of property owners including regulatory reform, if necessary. These solutions should not alter the Constitutional definition of takings, place an undue financial burden on 3 taxpayers, or diminish local governments' ability to protect the public health, safety and welfare of their communities. Growth Management The State Growth Management Act creates challenges for state, county and cities. To meet these challenges,the Legislature must continue to monitor the efforts of local agencies and address any necessary additional refinements to the Act in an effective and timely manner. Such refinements may include clarification of the role and responsibilities of the state in developing policies and capital plans in conformance with locally adopted comprehensive plans, thus assuring the adequacy of funding sources to provide adequate infrastructure, urban services, housing and employment opportunities within urban growth areas. Kent continues to support the Growth Management Act as an essential and responsible planning tool. Kent supports: > legislation that further defines, coordinates, simplifies and streamlines land use decisions and permitting under the GMA as well as under the State Environmental Policy Act and the Shorelines Management Act. Such legislation should balance the benefits of statewide uniformity with the need for local communities to govern themselves; and > legislation authorizing GMA-planning cities to adopt technical amendments to their GMA plans and regulations more than once a year. Finally,the City opposes any legislation which would allow for the siting of major industrial or commercial facilities outside of urban growth areas. Private Property Rights Kent supports practical solutions to private property disputes that address specific concerns of property owners, including continued regulatory reform. These solutions should not change the constitutional definition of takings, place an undue financial burden on tax payers, or diminish local governments' ability to protect public health, safety and welfare. Kent opposes legislation requiring compensation for actions taken to fulfill state mandated planning and environmental actions unless the state provides that compensation. Criminal Justice The City opposes legislation and/or efforts to remove the authority of municipalities to provide local law enforcement services,regardless of the potential for service contracting. The City also opposes actions or legislation which would transfer incarceration responsibilities from the state or county to municipalities without additional funding. Criminal Justice Funding The Legislature has recognized the need for additional funding support from local criminal 4 justice agencies when they enacted the City/County Criminal Justice Assistance Act. The issues facing cities, crime and limited fiscal capacity,which were present when the Act was approved are still present today. Kent supports continued funding of the Act. Radar Testimony Current state law requires that law enforcement agencies and prosecutors utilize the testimony of expert witnesses, when the defense specifically requests said witness, to introduce the speed readings of radar detection devices.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has established minimum performance specifications for speed measuring devices that create reliability sufficient to justify their acceptance. Many traffic infractions were decriminalized to create a uniform and expeditious system for adjudication. Yet these expert testimony requirements have cost the City thousands of dollars each year,and cause unnecessary dismissals and delays. Kent supports legislation allowing for the admission in court of the readings of speed measuring devices without the need for additional expert testimony if the device satisfies specific requirements established by the Legislature. Kent would also support alternative legislation which would allow the City to impose the cost of witness fees in cases where the infraction is found to have been committed. DWI Court Costs Kent supports legislation to strengthen DWI laws. The City also supports legislation to allow recovery of necessary public expenses including detention costs which result from incidents involving drunk driving convictions. DWI Legislation Kent supports legislation to reduce the incidence of drunk driving and the impact of such actions on accident victims. Specifically, Kent supports: ► mandatory ignition interlocks as effective interdiction; ► victim's panels at the discretion of the court with established standardized guidelines; and ► mandatory use of occupant safety systems including seat belts and safety seats for small children. Youth and Education Programs Child Abuse Kent supports funding for programs designed to prevent child abuse/neglect. Child Care Kent supports budget provisions to enhance the Department of Social and Health Services' ability to enforce its daycare licensing requirements,to improve support services for daycare providers,and to ensure the accessibility to child care for all citizens. The City will carefully monitor legislation clarifying its role in regulating the siting and operation of daycare facilities. 5 Funding of Youth Programs Kent supports legislation improving funding to local governments for initiating and expanding youth services. City/School District Partnerships Kent supports legislation that will minimize barriers to cities and other local governments partnering with school districts to provide community programs,and to jointly develop land owned by school districts. Kent also supports state programs which recognize city/school district cooperative efforts to address locally identified youth issues. Solid Waste Recycling and Ha?rd:)us Materials The transportation,handling, storage, and disposal of solid waste and hazardous materials continues to be important. Kent supports approaches to waste disposal that are environmentally sensitive and advocates recycling efforts and aggressive waste reduction. Specifically, Kent supports: ♦ regional planning and approaches to solid/hazardous waste materials management with special attention paid to the significant role cities play in the process; and ♦ legislation to clarify the authority of counties and cities to set recommended voluntary minimum service standards for non-residential collection of recyclables; Tran aoortation Transportation planning remains a high priority for Kent and is vital to maintaining our quality of life and economic viability. Specifically, the City supports: ♦ a legislative review of sources available to fund transportation needs, such as a local option gas tax, or sales tax on gas, ♦ legislation to specify that local government has first right of refusal on abandoned transportation rights-of-way, and ♦ incentives for use of public transit and ridesharing. Trails Funding Present Trails Network funding can only be spent in rights-of-way. The rules governing this funding should then be amended to allow expenditure of the funds on trails and paths outside of street right-of-way. This is especially important as the City of Kent works to provide safe access to schools for children. 6 Recognition of and Respect for Diversity The City of Kent is committed to upholding the basic principles and values on which our nation was founded including respect for individual rights and tolerance of differences. The City supports aggressive protection of the civil liberties of all Washington citizens. Health and Human Services Public Health Care Kent supports legislation passed during the 1993 Legislative Session which makes counties responsible for the delivery of public health services through the appropriation of additional motor vehicle excise tax revenues previously dedicated to cities. Further, the City would urge resistance to any efforts to repeal or amend the provisions of the 1993 legislation. Domestic Violence Kent supports refinements to current domestic violence law which will afford additional protection to victims and enable improved enforcement and prosecution of domestic violence cases. Telecommunications and Electric Indust Deregulation Cable Television and Telecommunications Kent supports legislation that protects the right of local government to assess franchise and other fees,to negotiate franchise agreements, and to exercise other controls on the operation of telecommunication business in the public rights of way. Electric Deregulation Kent supports energy utility regulation based on the following principles: A. Local governments should retain the authority to manage industry facilities within the public right-of-way and the authority to tax the utility providers. B. Electricity service should be available to customers at prices that are affordable. C. Non-economic bypass and the inappropriate shifting of costs of the electric system between or among customers does not constitute fair and efficient competition. Customers of continuing monopoly service should benefit, at least not be harmed, from choices made by customers with access to competitive options. D. The long-term safety, integrity,reliability and quality of the bulk electric system and retail electricity service should not be jeopardized. E. Consumers should be afforded a broad range of choice in electricity service and pricing options. F. Development of competitive electricity markets should not undermine environmental protection, energy efficiency, resource diversity and technological innovation. G. The public should maintain a voice in the industry's regulatory process and the interests of customers should continue to be balanced with the opportunity for shareholders to earn fair returns. Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 . 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: MERIDIAN VALLEY ANNEXATION''INITIAL ZONING AND *REA- COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (AZ-97-1 AND CPA-97-1) - ORDINANCES 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 3_ (3 ;for the Meridian Valley Annexation Initial Zoning (AZ-97-1) , and adoption of Ordinance No. 3,Mo for the -Ar-ea Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA-97-1) . The City Council held two public hearings on September 16 and October 21, 1997 . 3 . EXHIBITS: Ordinances 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: City Council (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 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, relating to zoning and land use, to implement initial zoning for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area. WHEREAS, on April 15, 1997, the Kent City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3344, approving the annexation of the Meridian Valley area into the City of Kent; and WHEREAS,the annexation area is comprised of approximately 1.39 square miles, or 891 acres. The annexation area extends to the eastern edge of the City's Potential Annexation Area(PAA), east of 132nd Avenue Southeast to 148th Avenue Southeast and North of Southeast 256th Street to Southeast 235th Street; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance No. 3344 the City's Planning staff began work on annexation zoning for the Meridian Valley Area, as outlined in Section 15.09.055 of the Kent Zoning Code; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Planning Board conducted a public hearing on August 25, 1997 to take public testimony on amendments to the zoning map for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Planning Board considered various zoning alternatives and public testimony during its public hearings, and on August 25, 1997, recommended approval of a zoning alternative to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council held two public hearings on the recommendation of the Land Use and Planning Board: the first hearing was held on September 16, 1997 and the second hearing was held on October 21, 1997; and WHEREAS, at the October 21, 1997 hearing the City Council heard additional public testimony and moved to close the public hearing; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered public testimony and the recommendation of the Land Use and Planning Board and moved to modify the Land Use and Planning Board's recommendation of approval for zoning; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted zoning for the Meridian Valley annexation area and that the initial zoning is illustrated in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed as to their potential environmental impact, and that on October 28, 1997, the City of Kent issued an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement which was prepared for the Kent Comprehensive Plan, and that this Addendum analyzed the initial zoning designations adopted by the City Council on October 21, 1997; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Pursuant to Kent City Code Section 15.09.055 and the laws of the State of Washington, the initial zoning for the area known as the Meridian Valley Annexation Area shall be established as outlined in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. 2 „_ SECTION 2. - everability. If any one or more sections, subsections, 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. SFCTIDN 3. - _Effgg ive Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five (5) days from the time of its final approval and passage as provided by law. JIM WHITE, MAYOR ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: day of 11997. APPROVED: day of 11997. PUBLISHED: day of 11997. 1 hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK p:u,AW�ORDMANCWERANZO4 ORD 3 MERIDIAN VALLEY ANNEXATION ZONING SE 233 51 S9 L + 4 - SE 234 ST X n E 234 PL �K SE 235 PL <s. St } s X 1N/E SE 235 ST y1 56 PL W 1 }^ > SE 236 = SR 60 J K Kl S R 8 237 PL 297 IT c SR a > � SE 239 1 ^ M11. wPlll V. R SR SR `° E / p SE 241 5, _ - W 1p "21 N : SE 242 5T h S R`--1 s ,I < ¢ yi N m ¢ rl x S R- -,t TO W �" ILm sE ?IK x ME rt 2y, X 9P N .. IT o. ut R �,, ♦ X IN jr N iY.C1 m ^ X_ X Iz b SE 247 PL se 246 Sr X IfGA ^ ' IL 4 * 5 M Lh C d' a'a6 au m un b. 5,z5o m R NMI IT N - SE 252 ST rL ^+ \ K M 253 C1 m W W rL W 4� m SE 253 > N m E „ X PL SE 254 m 253 St c m � S SE 255 „ , ry a,n GAT ^SE 2S7 m SE 256 $1 SE 256 PL PL 3E 257 CT BE 256 ST SF '¢ SE 257 PL SE 253 PL 'FYI X za 3T ,; SE 256 CT 4._ , SE z s PL ZSE r T Be 259 Si �� N aN I SE 259 PL - ,an '• 2 p PL W S - ae dl 259 PL a 5 LEGEND NOVEMBER 4, 1997 CITY LIMITS EXHIBIT 1 SR 6 SINGLE FAMILY 6.05 DU/ACRE ZONING BOUNDARY SR 8 SINGLE FAMILY 8.71 DU/ACRE CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL MRD DUPLEX MULTIFAMILY 10 DU/ACRE SR 1 SINGLE FAMILY 1 DU/ACRE C T • C M R M MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY 23 DU/ACRE ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, amending the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area. WHEREAS, in 1990 the Washington State Legislature adopted the Growth Management Act as Chapter 36.70A RCW(GMA), requiring jurisdictions throughout the State of Washington, to prepare and adopt comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, the Kent City Council adopted the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan on April 18, 1995; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 (2), the GMA states that each Comprehensive Land Use Plan shall be subject to continuing evaluation and review by the City upon adoption; and WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 (2) each jurisdiction is required under the GMA to establish procedures whereby proposed amendments or revisions of the comprehensive plan are considered by the City Council no more frequently than once a year; that all proposals shall be considered by the City Council concurrently so the cumulative effect of the various proposals can be ascertained; and that the City may adopt amendments or revisions to the comprehensive plan whenever an emergency exists; and WHEREAS, on July 6, 1995 the Kent City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3237 establishing procedures for amendment to the Kent Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 1997, the Kent City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3344, relating to the annexation into the City of Kent of the area known as the Meridian Valley annexation area, and that this area would become part of the City of Kent on July 1, 1997; and WHEREAS,the Kent Comprehensive Plan includes land use designations for the Meridian Valley annexation area on the plan's Land Use Plan Map; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance No. 3344 the City's Planning staff began work on annexation zoning for the Meridian Valley annexation area, as outlined in Section 15.09.055 of the Kent Zoning Code; and WHEREAS,pursuant to 36.70A.120 the GMA requires that the City enact development regulations which are consistent with and implement its comprehensive plan; and WHEREAS, in order to ensure that the Comprehensive Plan land use designations and zoning map amendments for the Meridian Valley annexation area are consistent,the Kent City Council adopted Resolution No. 1498 on October 7, 1997, which declared an emergency to pursue a comprehensive plan amendment for the Meridian Valley annexation area; and WHEREAS, the Land Use and Planning Board conducted a public hearing on August 25, 1997, on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area; and 2 WHEREAS, the Land Use and Planning Board considered various Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map alternatives and public testimony during its public hearings, and following its deliberations on August 25, 1997, recommended approval of a Land Use Plan Map Amendment to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council held two public hearings on the recommendation of the Land Use and Planning Board: the first hearing was held on September 16, 1997 and the second hearing was held on October 21, 1997; and WHEREAS, at the October 21, 1997 hearing, the City Council heard additional, new public testimony; and WHEREAS,the City Council moved to close the public hearing,considered the public testimony provided at the hearings, and moved to modify the Land Use and Planning Board's land Use Plan Map Recommendation; and WHEREAS,the City Council adopted an amendment to the Land Use Plan Map in the Kent Comprehensive Plan for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area, and that the amended land use designations for the Meridian Valley Annexation Area be as illustrated in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) requires that comprehensive plans be reviewed as to their potential environmental impact, and that on October 28, 1997,the City of Kent issued an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Statement which was prepared for the Kent Comprehensive Plan, and that this Addendum analyzed the comprehensive plan amendments adopted by the City Council on October 21, 1997; NOW THEREFORE, Y 3 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON,DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 The Land Use Plan Map in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan for the area known as the Meridian Valley Annexation Area is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A. .SECTION 2. The City Council finds that the amendment outlined in Exhibit A meets the criteria for a comprehensive plan amendment as outlined in Section 12.02.050 of the Kent City Code. SECTION 3. - .Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, 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. - Fffecrive Dare. 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 ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK 4 MERIDIAN VALLEY LAND USE PLAN MAP 91 ry S E 233 51 P< s� L 5T X +] BE 234 Si SE 23 e� E 234 PL R Y T. tao SE 235 PL SE 235 ST -ST 4 X Ja IF 1-1 w SE 236 PL ^O - se 237 PL n SF 8 i 237 $1 X ct nIR1V. MI.. ,M CA E MF s 8 S� 2415 "� w > aBE 242 stST ". - m z - x Q z n SE n f[T,n 41 w rF "a' 5E n BE 4 rt .'° 43 UI x a 9r °' 97 4• Ns > m t 3 m H 1 of n BE 2aa ; Y n Pf - K 9C 2V7 PL 990 ti 36 248 9T Y u xa1 n SF t E y� 6 n pf y rR,r. " 2u2 41 1 m A u xut X N 1 4L Q ft EE m a 5E 252 ST u 2f2 < � n � 253 C, w m ♦ a SF SE 253 BE PL E 5/, ¢ 259 St sE 25V m c AN a SS a] 1O SE 255 ry SE It f w n ,sf n CA1 'W^BE 257 BE 256 SE 256 PL m 31 Pl BE 257 CI se ¢ w SE 257 PL 5E 25e ST �Se a BE 25e PL _ �P se z e n e zs9 5r ,� E 25e CT - ^ 3 259 PL '^ y 3 t SF 2 Fl BE 259 3r y C2 m J BE 2 9 PL a SE - 259 fL LEGEND NOVEMBER 4. 1997 �***� CITY LIMITS SF 8 SINGLE FAMILY B DU/ACRE EXHIBIT 1 ZONING BOUNDARY LDMF LOW DENSITY MULTIFAMILY C COMMERCIAL MDMF MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIFAMILY SF 1 SINGLE FAMILY 1 DU/ACRE APPROVED AS TO FORM: -------------- ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY PASSED: day of 1997. APPROVED: day of 11997. PUBLISHED: day of 11997. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon indicated. (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK PALA W\ORD1NANCNffiRANCPa.ORD 5 Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 1997 Category Co sent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: HOUSE RELOCATION CONTRACT - ACCEPT AS COMPLETE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works Director, accept as complete the House Relocation Contract and release of retainage to Emerald City Building Restoration, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and, release of any liens. The original contract amount was $93 , 000. 00. The final project cost was $93 , 000. 00. This project consisted of relocating two houses in the vicinity of the 277th Corridor project onto two city-owned lots, to be sold at a later date. 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works 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. 3F Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4, 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: ARTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENT 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Confirmation of the Mayor' s appoint- ment of June Lombard to serve as a member of the Kent Arts Commission. Her new appointment will continue until 10/31/2001. Ms. Lombard is a long time Kent resident and is employed as a Court Clerk at the Regional Justice Center. She attended college in Chicago where she studied criminal law. Ms. Lombard collects paintings and especially enjoys miniature doll houses. She is involved in building and furnishing the miniatures and also collects miniature dolls. She makes her own dolls pouring molds, painting, and sewing clothing for them. 3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Ma or Jim White (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. 3G MEMORANDUM TO: CHRISTI HOUSER, CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: JIM WHITE, MAYO DATE: OCTOBER 28, 1997 SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE KENT ARTS COMMISSION I have appointed June Lombard to serve as a member of the Kent Arts Commission. Ms. Lombard is a long time Kent resident and is employed as a Court Clerk at the Regional Justice Center. She attended college in Chicago where she studied criminal law. Ms. Lombard collects paintings and especially enjoys miniature doll houses. She is involved in building and furnishing the miniatures and also collects miniature dolls. She makes her own dolls pouring molds, painting and sewing clothing for them. Ms. Lombard's new appointment will continue until 10/31/2001. I submit this for your confirmation. JW:jb .................. M Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 , 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT TRANSFER OF FUNDS - APPROVAL 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Approval to transfer $6, 518 from the Police MDT Sale project (M70) to the Traffic Equip/RJC project (N43) for expenditures that did not get reimbursed from RJC revenues. The Police MDT Sale project has $32 , 500 that is being returned to these project funds for reallocation in the 1998 budget for other new requests. The Police Department requests $6, 518 of these funds to cover the revenue not received from RJC. 3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Police Administration and Public Safety (3-0) (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. 3H tlw KENT POLICE DEPARTMENT �v Safety Committee TO. Public S y FROM: Mary Ann Kern, Administrative Services Support Manager SUBJECT: Approval for transfer of funds DATE: October 3 , 1997 --------------------------------------------------------- The Police Department seeks your approval to transfer $6, 518 from the Police MDT Sale project (M70) to the Traffic Equip/RJC project (N43) for the expenditures that did not get reimbursed from RJC revenues. The Police MDT Sale project has $32, 500 that is being returned to Finance to these project funds for reallocation in the 1998 budget for other new requests . We are requesting use of $6, 518 of these funds to help cover the revenue not received from RJC. Transfer transactions : N43-000-2270-970M70 ($6, 518) Traffic Equip/RJC revenue from M70 N43-217-2270-6400 $6, 518 Traffic Equip/RJC project budget M70-21W-2231-6400 ($6, 518) Police MDT Sale Project M70-T00-2270-5N43 $6, 518 Police MDT Sale transfer out The police department made this proposal to Finance and they requested a document be prepared by Police to go to Public Safety. Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 . 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: FOX RIDGE ADDITION 11 PRELIMINARY PLAT SU-96-13 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 18 , 1997, as the date for a public meeting to consider a preliminary plat application by Lakeridge Development, Inc. This plat is . 2.5 acres in size, consists of 14 single family lots, and is located at 11800 SE 268th Street in Kent. 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner (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 .................. Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 . 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: STONEBROOK SUITES REZONE RZ-97-3 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 18, 1997 , as the date for a public meeting to consider a rezone application by Roger Collins, Inn Ventures, Inc. The property is approximately 4 . 6 acres and the request is to rezone from M-1, Industrial Park, to MI-C, Industrial Park - Commercial Suffix. The property is located at the northwest corner of S. 182nd Street and 72nd Avenue S. 3 . EXHIBITS• None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearing Examiner (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 November 4 . 1997 Category Bids 1. SUBJECT: PC PURCHASE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City is preparing to implement a major upgrade in the City' s existing computer infrastructure, including significant alterations to nearly all hardware and software systems. In order to implement this overall compre- hensive program, the City needs to purchase a large block of desktop computers. Pricing and timing of delivery for these PC's is crucial to the overall upgrade plan. The City has an ongoing contractual agreement with R&D Industries, Inc. that provides the City with the same pricing for computers and related products that is available to the State of Washington. Because of the need to obtain timely delivery and competitive pricing, the requirement for advertised bids under Chapter 3 . 70 of the Kent City Code has been waived allowing staff to utilize the existing contract with R&D Industries, and also to seek written quotes from other vendors if they can provide better price and delivery terms. 3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Acting Information Services Director Mulholland 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $158 ,423 .96 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Information Services Operating and Capital Funds 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember /-0-LL4_kA% seconds to authorize the purchase of desktop pc' s and related equip- ment at current State of Washington pricing now available from R&D Industries, which is estimated at $158, 423 . 96, or from a different vendor if the City can obtain better pricing and delivery terms than provided by R&D Industries. bl,v DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 5A Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 1997 Category Consent Calendar 1. SUBJECT: OLD NAPA STORE REZONE RZ-97-2 - SET MEETING DATE • Set November 18, 1997 , as the date for a public meeetingeting to consider a rezone app 2 . SUMMARY lication by Jason Hong. The request is to rezone from NCC, Neighborhood Convenience Commercial, to CC, Community Commercial. The property is approximately 13 , 632 square feet and is located at 24728 36th Avenue South (Military Road) . 3 . EXH_ IBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Hearin E aminer etc. ) (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO x__ — YES 6. EXPENDITURE RE U _IRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS' 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3K ............ . Kent City Council Meeting Date November 4 . 1997 Category Bids 1. SUBJECT: PC PURCHASE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City is preparing to implement a major upgrade in the City' s existing computer infrastructure, including significant alterations to nearly all hardware and software systems. In order to implement this overall compre- hensive program, the City needs to purchase a large block of desktop computers. Pricing and timing of delivery for these PC's is crucial to the overall upgrade plan. The City has an ongoing contractual agreement with R&D Industries, Inc. that provides the City with the same pricing for computers and related products that is available to the State of Washington. Because of the need to obtain timely delivery and competitive pricing, the requirement for advertised bids under Chapter 3 . 70 of the Kent City Code has been waived allowing staff to utilize the existing contract with R&D Industries, and also to seek written quotes from other vendors if they can provide better price and delivery terms. 3 . EXHIBITS: Memorandum from Acting Information Services Director Mulholland 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc. ) 5. UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6. EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $158 ,423 .96 SOURCE OF FUNDS: Information Services Operating and Capital Funds 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: 1� Councilmember Z__(11VWM moves, Councilmember seconds to authorize a purchase of desktop pc' s and related equip- ment at current State of Washington pricing now available from R&D Industries, which is estimated at $158,423 . 96, or from a different vendor if the City can obtain better pricing and delivery terms than provided by R&D Industries. DISCUSSION• L1" ACTION• C Council Agenda Item No. 5A Memorandum to: Jim White, Mayor cc: Brent McFall, Information Services Director / Roger A. Lubovich, City Attorney from: Marty Mulholland, Acting Information Services Director re: Waiver of Procurement Contract Requirements, ICCC §3.70.080 Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer Purchases date: October 31, 1997 As you know, the City is preparing to institute a significant upgrade to its City-wide computer systems. This"automation rollout" will include a substantial purchase of new desktop pc's to eliminate older models now in service and to add pc's for staff and council that do not currently have access to this City system. The goal of this purchase is to provide area-wide compatibility to operate the systems and programs that are part of the new City-wide system upgrade. The estimated cost of this purchase for equipment,peripherals and product support is approximately $160,000.00. This amount would normally make the purchase subject to KCC §3.70.030, which requires advertised bids for purchases in excess of$50,000. However, seeking advertised bids under these circumstances could delay delivery and seriously impact the complex and interdependent coordination of the technology, software, services and products necessary to timely achieve the automation rollout. Because an advertised bid process could negatively affect the timing of the purchase and delivery of these pc's and related equipment and product support services and because obtaining this equipment on time is crucial to the implementation of the rollout, I believe it would not be practicable nor would it be in the City's best interests to seek advertised bids. The City is a party to a"'CTC' Convenience Contract" with R&D Industries, Inc. that allows the City to take advantage of the same packaging and pricing obtained by the State of Washington for the purchase of Hewlett-Packard Personal Computers, peripherals, HPIUNIX, and consumables for the City's various personal computer needs. Under this contract, the cost of this purchase is estimated at$158,424.00. Because the State of Washington has already bargained for and obtained a beneficial arrangement for the purchase of these products from R&D Industries, and because the City of Kent has similarly contracted with R&D Industries to take advantage of the same packaging 1 and pricing, I believe this opportunity constitutes special market conditions and I ask you to waive the advertised bid requirements as provided for in KCC §3.70.080. Additionally, at least three other vendors exist in the greater Seattle region that may provide either lower pricing or better delivery terms (or both) than may be provided by R&D Industries. Because a limited number of vendors exist in the region that can timely provide the number of pc's meeting the City's specifications, I believe it would be in the City's best interests to allow my department to contact these vendors to obtain written quotes from them to determine if they can provide the City with lower pricing or better delivery terms. After obtaining this information, we would award the contract to the vendor who provides the best combined pricing and delivery terms. For all the reasons given in this memorandum, I believe advertised bidding would not be practicable or in the City's best interest. Pursuant to KCC §3.70.080, these factors constitute valid reasons for waiving the advertised bid requirements. Accordingly,I ask you to waive these requirements by signing where indicated below. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to call. JDvV TE, Mayor Date:—a P'.VLAWILES OOMMAYOR.MEM 2 PC ORDER-BY DEPARTMENT Department Count Admin. 2 Council 7 Emp Svcs 1 Finance 1 Fire 12 Info Sery 2 Parks 18 Police 27 Planning 1 Pub Works 3 Total 74 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. R E P O R T S A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT B. OPERATIONS COMMITTEES C. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 4 1 ( Uf d 1 y rry 5 3 h D. PLANNING COMMITTEE '20 E. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE F. PARKS COMMITTEE G. 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