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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Agenda - 10/20/1998 ._...._......_...____.._._.. - S �(r Wt11n1...........1 Ni«ntIMNIN.M«tM.n P � f: w Clt Of Kent CRY w Council Meexing Agenda 1 �T " �c ►III. .{r.i 11 II �N� 1, 1nl' I 1 f I�nl► \1 IIpMgtl f f u! � 3 Yf' 11Vh..ii��,�or Jim WhitE; ��::;;��,..i�r,��►r�cilmember�� ,, Orr, Presides it .Sandy, Connie,;, Epperly Tom Judy V�V f:.;>'oci s .Trim Rico "Y irigIing October 20, 199 ..............,,,n,,,nnn„.. r 11:)fii'fce of the City Clerk: 4 r«rulu..u«.w«uNuauu«It��nn.._.u.uauu.numnnuiumu _..................... ..................................___. ...�.......... . . .... ........ ................_._.__. - «.MWMNNM.IM«NI CITY Of J"LLJlS�J ZS .i SUMMARY AGENDA KENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MVICTI• October 20, 1998 Council Chambers 7 : 00 p.m. MAYOR: Jim White COUNCILMEMBERS : Leona Orr, President Sandy Amodt Tom Brotherton Connie Epperly Rico Yingling Tim Clark Judy Woods CALL TO ORDER FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL 1 . PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Employee of the Month B. Proclamation - YWCA Week Without Violence C. Proclamation - Make A Difference Day 2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 1999 Operating and Capital Budget r B. Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan - Resolution 3 . CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of Minutes B. Approval of Bills C . Transfer of Assets from Fire District #37 - Authorization D. Senior Blood Pressure Program Grant - Acceptance E. Briarmount Final Plat - Set Meeting Date F. Mallory Meadows (formerly Meridian West) Final Plat -Set Meeting Date G. Topsoil Sales Regulations - Direction to Administration H. Greenfield Park - Bill of Sale I . Bayberry Crest Final Plat - Set Meeting Date J. Briarmount Plat - Bill of Sale 4 . OTHER BUSINESS A. Alvin' s Pond Preliminary Plat B. Lang (Canyon Crossing) Final Plat C . 1999 Legislative Agenda D. Council Rules and Procedures - Resolution l'J 5 . BIDS Mernoriaj -(co✓ Cctrol None 6 . CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS 7 . REPORTS �� EXECUTIVE SESSION - 1) Property Acquisition l� 2) Land Lease Negotiation 8 . ADJOURNMENT 3� P D a2 u off") NOTE: A copy of the full agenda packet is available for perusal in the city clerk's Office and the Kent Library. An explanation of the agenda format is given on the back of this page. Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact the City in advance for more information. For TOD 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 the Month B) Proclamation - YWCA Week Without Violence C) Proclamation - Make A Difference Day Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998 �— Category Public Hearings 1 . SUBJECT: 1999 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This is the second public hearing on the 1999 Budget . This is the annual budget for both operating and capital . Public input is desired and welcome. A copy of the Preliminary Budget will be available at the November 3 Council Committee of the Whole meeting. The final public hearing will be held on November 17 , 1998 , with the anticipated budget adoption planned for the December 8 , 1998 , Council meeting. May Miller, Finance Director, will give a brief explanation. 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: (Committee, Staff , Examiner, Commission, etc . ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS : OPEN HEARING: o PUBLIC INPUT : \' ' CLOSE HEARING: 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 2A ...... ...... Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 . 1998 Category Public Hearin4s 1 . SUBJECT: SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This date has been set for the public hearing on the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and adoption of the resolution establishing the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. 3 . EXHIBITS: Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, Public Works Director memorandum, minutes and resolution 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Council 10/6/98 (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc . ) S . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS : OPEN HEARING: Of PUBLIC INPUT: A-1 CLOSE HEARING: A) &j 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember _moves, Councilmember seconds to adopt Resolution No. /!�/5 establishing the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. DISCUSSION: ,Q `- " ACTION: e"" Council Agenda Item No. 2B .............. . DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS October 19, 1998 TO: Public Works/Planning Committee FROM: Don Wickstro 4 RE: Six-Year Transportation Plan Attached for your information and review is the above referenced Plan. Also enclosed is a map which denotes the locations of the designated improvements. Further enclosed is a financial plan. However, please note that the financial plan does not correlate entirely to the Transportation Plan. Said financial plan was prepared for the Capital Facilities Plan wherein that plan must be financially balanced. The Transportation Plan does not need to be financially balanced. The Transportation Plan primarily serves as a mechanism for giving the grant funding agencies a glimpse of what projects the City will potentially build over the next six years. The over- riding importance of this Plan is that if a project is not included therein, it's then non-eligible for any Federal or State grants funding that may be available. A public hearing is scheduled for your October 20`' Council meeting. It is important that the Plan be adopted by Council that night as we are behind in the process (July I" actual deadline) and we need to get our plan into the works in order to make our projects grant eligible. MOTION: If no new information is presented at the Public Hearing, Committee recommends passage of the Resolution adopting the Six Year Transportation Plan. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Clark, Chair, Rico Yingling STAFF PRESENT: Don Wickstrom, Barbara Ekstrom, Ed White, Joe Mitchell, Fred Satterstrom, Tom Brubaker, Jackie Bicknell PUBLIC PRESENT: Linda Johnson Chair, Tim Clark, called the meeting to order at 3:40 PM. Neiahborhood Traffic Control Program Manager'Iatroduction Public Works Director, Don Wickstrom, introduced Joe Mitchell, the new Neighborhood Traffic Control Manager. Mr. Mitchell has been a resident of Washington since 1975. has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Public Relations from Eastern Washington University, and currently is studying for his Master's Degree in Public Administration at the University of Washington. He has 12 years in government experience at the State level. Mr. Mitchell was welcomed to City Administration by the Committee. Pedestrian Crossing—Kent Kanglev/ 132°d Ave. SE Don Wickstrom reminded the Committee that this issue was brought up at the last meeting by Committee Member, Tom Brotherton. Since that time, the State has contacted the City about a safety project, which looks at accidents at the Kent 'r✓ Kangley/132nd Ave. SE location. The State did not say whether the accidents were pedestrian or vehicle related. Because this is a local issue, there is a question of who pays for the project. Kent Kangley is a State route within the City and the City is responsible for everything except pavement and maintenance. Committee Member. Tim Clark, questioned whether the potential outcome could be a change of signalization of the light at that intersection and whether the state would pick up any of the cost of new signals. Mr. Wickstrom said the City would want to take advantage if the State was willing to pay. He said he would try to schedule a meeting with the state to discuss the project. (� Sig Year Transportation Plan Don Wickstrom informed the Committee that the Six-Year Transportation Plan is really the old plan with notes added, as there has not been time to update it. The Plan has to have a hearing before the Council and going on the consent calendar for the Council meeting of Sept. 15, 19,98 would give a hearing on the first Council meeting in October. There must be a hearing so the City can go to Olympia and to the Regional Puget Sound Governmental Conference to apply for a grant. If the application is not in on time, it won't be grant eligible for this next coming year for any projects. Mr. Wickstrom said he wants to meet individually with Committee Member, Tom Brotherton, to go over some concerns Mr. Brotherton had. The next Public Works Committee should have the plan refined and will meet before the actual hearing date so that gives some time to work on the issues. Committee Chair, Tim Clark, added that this is very serious money and part of the Growth Management Act requires it to be on the book. Also State funding is tied to it. Committee Member, Rico Yingling, asked for clarification of whether most of the projects had already received funding. Mr. Wickstrom replied that they had, and included the ones Tom Brotherton was concerned about. The HOV projects are already funded with a grant. Pacific Highway is actually a five agency project which was started in Tukwila, switched to Sea Tac, then Des Moines, then Kent, and then Federal Way. It is part of a major corridor for which all the cities, including the state, have submitted applications for federal funding. Only pieces are being done now, but grants have been given for all the way down to 2161h. Kent has already received $2.8 million in federal funds for that project. Mr. Brotherton also referenced 256`h which was originally a county project and for which the City received a T.I.B. grant. He referenced 240`h which is a project already under construction. Tim Clark asked when the widening on 256`h was due to start. Mr. Wickstrom responded that the Department is going through a scoping change with the state agency. After a value engineering study based on transportation and trip numbers projected for the next 20 years, what was originally a five-lane project, was changed to a three-lane facility. The Citv has asked the state for a$2.5 million grant to approve a scope change to reduce the project to that level. If the State gives the grant, the City will aim for construction in 1999. Rico Yingling asked if the Department had looked at peak traffic loads or average loads. Mr. Wickstrom replied that they had looked at both peak and daily average loads. Tim Clark asked for a dedicated time line and a dedicated list of projects. He requested that those projects that are still looking for attached money and which are likely to be funded and underway in the next two years be listed by the next meeting. Mr. Clark also asked that those projects that have already been identified need to be categorized separately so the public can see they are part of the plan, but already have money attached to them. Rico Yingling asked if there was a table of projects showing where the funding comes from along with a summary. Don Wickstrom replied that the Capital Facilities Plan, which was prepared for the budget, would show that information. Mr. Yingling asked if the Central and James Street improvement was to improve traffic coming off of 167 during rush hour traffic. Mr. Wickstrom answered that there would be limited improvement involving a right rum lane from the north. He said that the 228`h/East Leg Corridor, which is farther out than the 6-year horizon, would be the one that would really ease James St. and Central Ave. Mr. Yingling asked if there was any chance to push that project up even though not in the 6 year plan. Mr. Wickstrom replied that the East and West leg corridors are unlikely to be grant type eligible projects and so funding would be the problem. Rico Yingling asked if there were any changes because of Boeing. Mr. Wickstrom replied that he did not know what was going to happen at the Space Center site. Mr. Yingling asked about North-South traffic flow improvements on East Hill. Don Wickstrom replied that there was only one, Benson Highway, which is a state route, and there were no plans to do any more, but that eventually the City would be doing 1161h from 256th down to Kent Kangley. The next project is 132"d of which there are pieces in the 6-year Plan. The County is improving Petrovitsky to SR169. Committee Member, Rico Yingling, moved to recommend authorization to set October 20`h as the Public Hearing date for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and authorization to adopt the Ordinance reflecting same. The motion was seconded and carried. Chair, Tim Clark, requested that there be an overlay of the principle arterioles at the public hearing so they can be discussed. He said he would like an overlay that helps identify some of the major projects. Don Wickstrom said he would furnish a map that is color-coded that shows the years, where the projects are, and how they are numbered. Mr. Clark clarified that he would like only a breakdown for the next two years. Rico Yingling asked for information about the commuter lanes and whether they actually help traffic flow or whether they actually hinder traffic flow. Surplus Vehicles —Authorization Don Wickstrom informed the Committee that this was a list of equipment and vehicles from the equipment rental division that were determined to be no longer needed by the City based on a rating system that had been established. Committee Member, Rico Yingling, made a motion to have authorization to declare this equipment as surplus and authorize the sale thereof at the next public auction. The motion was seconded and passed. Green River Nursery Site—Acceptance Don Wickstrom said that work had been completed on the Green River Nursery site at 28% over budget, primarily because material was bad and in constructing the parking lot they had to use a lot of import which ran the costs up. They also ran into septic tanks and other usual things, as there had been no record of what was there. Tim Clark asked if it was a City site. Mr. Wickstrom replied that it is the nursery for the lagoon facility to grow the wetland plants. Over half a million'dollars was spent in contract planning and the nursery was planned in order to meet the Corps permit and to help grow the plants there. The City is using youth and volunteers to help with the nursery. Rico Yingling made the motion to accept as complete the Green River Nursery Site project. The motion was seconded and carried. Code Amendment in the Downtown Commercial Zone Fred Satterstrom from the Planning Department passed out to the Committee copies of a proposed regulatory review. He said the review is a way in which citizens can come forward and suggest amendments to the zoning code. In this case, Linda Johnson from the Kent Downtown Partnership had come forward and proposed an amendment to the Downtown Commercial DC Zone. Mr. Satterstrom said that the role of the committee was to listen to the proposal and decide whether it had merit to send it to the Land Use and Planning Board. That Board would actually do the review and give alternatives if Steel Fund-Revised d14196 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Revenue: Mohr Vehicle Fuel Tax-Unrestricted 1,090,340 1,112.147 1,1390 1.157,078 1.180.220 1,203,824 1,227,900 Malay Vehicle Fuel Tax-Restricted 509,941 520,140 530.543 541,154 551.977 563,017 574,277 Abby Vehiee Registration Fast 625.456 639A25 549A06 560,802 572.018 503,458 595.127 SVW Utlfity,Funds: 59,135 60,318 72.033 80,650 82,487 84,116 85,798 Weer Sewer 117,152 122.4117 128,156 135.032 143.517 151,511 168,405 Drakege 70,022 70.372 70,724 71.070 71.433 71.790 72,149 Electric 764,571 723.730 749IN 775,720 791,243 607,068 823.209 Gas 203.720 131,396 134,024 136.704 139.438 142,227 145,072 Teephone 442,532 425,496 434,006 442,688 451,540 460,571 469.752 Oarbaga 128A34 106,916 112.326 116,009 123.930 130.263 136.844 TOW Street Utility Funds 1,775,966 1.841,044 1.700.645 1,760.087 1,803,618 1,847,536 1,891,259 Sae of Property 300,000 700.000 Councilma k Debt (25 M Street Improvements 1 2,000,000 Mltlpeacn Payments 1228M Corridor) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interest Income 196,000 125.000 125,000 125,000 125,000 126.000 125,000 Total Revenue 4,400,703 6,637,356 4,040,284 4,144,121 4,232,833 4,322,835 4,413,663 Expenses: Condor Projects: 24 272nd Corridor 3,201,760 0 0 0 1.221.071 11 196M Street-West Condor 13,105 1,503,171 0 0 0 16 196M Steel-Middle Corridor 306,120 0 6,036,637 0 0 25 22110%Street Condor 0 0 0 0 403.816 1,003,816 2415,1118 Total Corridor Projects 3,520,975 1,503.171 6,036,637 0 1,624,657 1,003,816 2.416,815 Arterials: 2401h Street Improvements(11SM-1381h1 0 Waebinpbn Avenue Widening 0 12 S.E.256M SWst Improvements(116M-13211d) 2,000,000 Podfio Highway South HOV-Pease 1 0 3 2121h Seek Pavement Rehabilitation 567,000 14 West WA"Mooning (WVH-64th) 175,000 17 72nd Avenue(196M-194M) 390,000 16 84M Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation 300,000 �'✓ 19 Wag Mallow Stresl Moerwtp-Phase 1 109,000 667.000 26 Pacific NWhway South HOV-Phase II 0 27 Military Road Improvements 160.000 28 Central Avenue Pavemant Rehabilitation 375.000 Total ArWists 0 2,742,000 390,000 409.000 807,000 375.000 0 Intersection Improvements: James Street 6 Central Avenue Right Turn Lanes 450,000 13 132nd Avenue South 6 272nd Sorest 400,000 20 h0tary Road&Raise Road Intersection Improvement 450.000 21 941h Avenue South®Canyon Drive Traffic Signal 300.000 22 Weal Valley Highway 6 277M InWeectlon Improvement 250.000 23 A9gery Road 6 272nd Intersection Improvement 276.000 29 WiscolWuaw Intersection Signalixation 250.000 Total Intersection Improvements 450,000 400,000 0 1,275,000 0 250,000 0 Other Improvements: Soviet Utility Operations 112,870 116,813 120,894 125,115 129,406 134,011 138,893 Debt Service 460,766 462.113 382,946 301,477 378.682 380,696 373,719 240M Strest Debt 133,000 133,000 133,000 133.000 133,000 133.000 133,000 25 MSW"Debt 135,000 196,104 196,164 196.164 196.184 195,154 1 Aaphelt Overlays 469.888 442.000 460.000 478.000 497,000 517,000 536.000 4 SWewalk Rehabilitation 6 InSWlation 308,861 300,000 300,000 300,000 300.000 300.000 300A00 7 Neighoom000 Traffic Control 25.000 25,000 25A00 25.000 25.000 25,000 a Trslfic Signal Controller Cabinet Replacements 40.000 20,000 40.000 40.000 42nd Avenue South Reconstruction 75,000 RTA Access Improvements 150,000 9 CkMft Guardrail d Safety Impnovemants 30,000 30,000 30.000 30.000 30,000 30.000 30.000 Canyon Drive PedeaMM&Bicycle Facility 658.000 Traffic Mosier Computer interconnect Extension 125,000 10 Blke Petl1s 100,000 100.000 100.000 100,000 100.000 Commuter Shuttle 70.000 70.000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 5 Street Lighting Wiring Upgrades 60,000 60.000 15 Road 6 Railroad Separation Study 100,000 20.000 180.000 500,000 500,000 8 Tramc Signal Energy Conservation 25,000 25,000 25,000 2 Slurry Seal Program $0,000 50.000 50,000 501000 75.000 75,000 Total Other Improvements 2.671,377 1,968,926 2,073.023 2.013,779 2.440,354 2.461,093 1,879,596 Total Expenses 6,642.352 6.634.097 8,499.660 3.697,779 4.sa1,241 4,069,909 4,295.412 Change in Fund Balance -2,241,649 3.259 ♦.459.376 446.342 -648,408 232.925 116.151 Street Fund Balance: Unrestricted 306,665 Restricted 942.196 Street Utility 225,838 Condor Fund Balance(R1A) 5,154,824 Total Ending Balance 6.629,523 4,387,874 4,391,133 -68.243 378,090 -270,310 -37,385 80.766 v 8 8 82pp58pp �pp52p5m 8 m8R P'tCi 5252p5m 5 O8OOp N Of NNE Nen � NSB �n i0 On0 O � m � O� v OD Of OOM NOf OWW N Cl) N * to C v C cO CO < F C 04 N m N OD c7 1n a c0 tO N �- N pp O O G7 OD O O N O O O N N N N N N N N �- O O O O O N p p O O O O V N � 8888 8m � 8 Lo 0, a; a� o rn � c M a) cn N tO O e- cO N 1n P.- OON Ln ^ _ O CO O Opp O 0 co pOco O MAN cOo N W NN Nen f0 co c i N In 1 c0 c'7 Mp h 07O � Oe� O> O cli O O O to O coCODIT000 O N O O N P� M < P. 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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, adopting the 1999 - 2004 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. WHEREAS, after proper notice,the City Council of the City of Kent held a public hearing at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. on October 20, 1998, to consider public testimony on the City's proposed 1999-2004 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and, having considered public testimony to the Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,WASHINGTON,DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The 1999 through 2004 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan, set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and herewith filed with the City Clerk, is hereby adopted. Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington this day of 1998. 1 Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this day of 1998 JIM WHITE, MAYOR ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the day of , 1998. (SEAL) BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK P:%LAW RESOLUMSMYEAARES 2 CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON s SIX—YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM f 1999 - 2004 1 � VIC `�� Don E. Wickstrom, P.E. Director of Public Works CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Project Number Project Name Page 1 South 272"d/277t° Street Corridor Project 4 Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road(State Route 516) 2 South 196'"/200'h Street Corridor Project 5 Orillia Road to West Valley Highway (State Route 181) 3 South 196"/200`' Street Corridor Project 6 West Valley Highway (State Route 181) to East Valley Highway 4 Reith Road/West Meeker at Kent-Des Moines Road 7 Intersection Improvement Project Reith Road/Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road(State Route 516) 5 Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 8 Citywide South County POP Project 6 Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements 9 Citywide 7 Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect at Meeker Street, 10 and E. Smith Street Signal Systems Interurban Trail Crossing/RR Interconnections 8 Washington Avenue (State Route 181) High Occupancy Vehicle 11 Lanes Project James Street to Green River Bridge 9 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes—Phase I 12 Kent-Des Moines Road(State Route 516) to South 252"d Street 10 Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project 13 West Valley Highway—Kent-Des Moines Road to South 18e Street South 180'h Street— West Valley Highway to Benson Highway 11 James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project 14 James Street at Central Avenue - 12 Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific 15 Railroad Grade Separation Project South 212'h Street, James Street and/or Willis Street/State Route 516 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Project Number Project Name Page 13 Southeast 240th Street Widening Project 16 11 a Avenue Southeast to 13e Avenue Southeast 14 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair 17 and Rehabilitation Program Project Citywide 15 Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project 18 Downtown 16 Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project 19 Alvord Avenue to 97`h Pl. South 17 West Meeker Street Widening Project—Phase I 20 Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 64`h Avenue South 18 Southeast 256`h Street Widening Project—Phase I 21 116`h Avenue Southeast to 13e Avenue Southeast 19 1161h Avenue SE Street Widening Project 22 SE 256`h Street to Kent-Kangley Highway (SR .i 16) 20 Sound Transit Rail Station/Transit Center 23 21 Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes—Phase II 24 South 252'Street to South 272"d Street (Southerly City Limits) 22 132"d Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project—Phase 1 25 Southeast 256'h Street to Kent-Kangley Road(State Route .i 16) 23 South 2121h Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project 26 Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181) 24 Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project 27 25 West Meeker Street Widening Project—Phase II 28 Green River Bridge to Kent-Des Moines Road(State Route .i 16) 26 941h Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516) Traffic Signal System 29 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Project Number Project Name Page 27 84'h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project 30 South 212`' Street to State Route 167 28 West Valley Road at South 277`h Street Intersection Improvement 31 Project 29 Military Road at South 272"d Street Intersection Improvement 32 Project 30 Southeast 224`h/228`h Street Corridor Project 33 Military Road to 54`h Avenue South 31 Military Road Widening Project—Phase 1 34 Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road(State Route 516) 32 Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation 35 33 Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project 36 Willis Street (SR 516) to Green River Bridge 34 South 2241h/228`h Street Corridor Project 37 84`h Avenue to Benson (State Route 5 1 5) CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: South 272nd/277" Street Corridor Project Auburn Way North to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516) DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway from Auburn Way to the Kent- Kangley Road (State Route 516), via South 277th Street, Southeast 2741h Street, and 1161h Avenue Southeast, including a new bridge over the Green River, and a modification to the traffic signals at the intersections of South 277th Street and Auburn Way North and at 1161h Avenue Southeast and the Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516). Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering..............$1,900,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$3,200,000 Construction ..............................$21,400,000 TOTAL .....................................$26,500,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City of Kent, LID Funded, LID Pending, Portions under construction as of 7/1996 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Canyon Drive/SR 516 is infeasible to widen to accommodate either existing or forecast traffic volumes, based upon existing topographic constraints through the Mill Creek ravine, and pre-existing development. Additional constraints are created by the discontinuity in the route of SR 516. Adequate additional east-west capacity to accommodate growth in the Lake Meridian and Covington areas is only available through construction of a new arterial roadway. Provides continuous arterial from Kent East Hill to SR 167 to Interstate 5. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement. (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination, TIA - Transportation Improvement Account, DATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - Local Improvement District 4 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: South 196th/200`b Street Corridor Project Orillia Road to West Valley highway (State Route 181) DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway form Orillia Road to Russell Road, and widen Russell Road/South 196 h Street to West Valley Highway (State Route 181), including a new bridge over the Green River,.Signalization of the intersection of South 200`h Street at Orillia Road, and a modification to the traffic signal at the intersection of South 196 h Street at West Valley Highway. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$781,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$2.323,000 Construction ................................$9,396,000 TOTAL $121W9000..................................... FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, King County, City of Kent, LID Funded. LID Pending, Portions under construction as of 611997 PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The South 1801h Street/Carr Road and South 2081h/212`h Street `corridors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and continued development in the northern industrial area of the City. Both South 18001 Street and South 212`h Street have at-grade crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which hampers east-west freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-separated capacity is also required to accommodate growth in the South Renton and Kent East Hill areas. Provides first phase of continuous arterial from 140`h Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (0 Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination, TL4 - Transportation Improvement Account, UATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - ✓ Local Improvement District 5 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: South 1961h1200ta Street Corridor Project West Valley Highway (State Route181) to East Valley Highway DESCRIPTION: Construct a new five-lane roadway from West Valley Highway to East Valley Road, including a new bridge over the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern Railroads' mainlines; widen South 1961' Street between West Valley Highway and 72nd Avenue South, signalization of the intersection of South 190 Street at East Valley Road. Widen 801h Avenue South. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, bridges, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths [from West Valley Highway to the Interurban Trail], landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Portion under construction as of 7/1998. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering..............$1,500,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$4,700,000 Construction ..............................$15,800.000 TOTAL .....................................$22,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City of Kent, LID Funded. LID Pending, RIW acquired PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The South 1801h Street/Carr Road and South 208`h/2121h Street `corridors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and continued development in the northern industrial area of the City. Both South 180`h Street and South 212`h Street have at-grade crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads, which hampers east-west freight mobility. Adequate additional east-west grade-separated capacity is also required to accommodate growth in the South Renton and Kent East Hill areas. Provides second phase of continuous arterial from 1401h Avenue Southeast to Benson Highway to Interstate 5. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account. UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �... Local Improvement District 6 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Reith Road/W. Meeker Street at Kent-Des Moines Road Intersection Improvement Project DESCRIPTION: Widen Reith Road and West Meeker Street from a point 500 feet west of the Kent-Des Moines Road to the Frager Road. Construct paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$17,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction .....................................$83,000 TOTAL ..........................................$100,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent Funded, Design approval by DOT pending PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: West Meeker Street experiences considerable congestion during the morning and evening commute hours — in part, as a consequence of the signal system phasing, the high commuter traffic volumes resulting from the `attraction* to the commercial land-uses between Washington Avenue and Russell Road. and the constriction created by the two-lane bridge over the Green River. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and continued development in this area of the City. These interim improvements will partially accommodate these conditions until the long-term, ultimate widening of West Meeker Street. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination. TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 7 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 - 2004 PROJECT: Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous improvements to the City's Bicycle Route and Pedestrian system. Potential projects include improvements to 1001' Avenue Southeast north of James Street, Southeast 248th Street east of 94th Avenue South, and 152nd Way southeast, north of Southeast 272nd Street. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$40,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$460,000 TOTAL ..........................................$500,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City of Kent Funded PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, encourage the use of non- motorized transportation modes, and provide safe routes for school-age pedestrians and cyclists. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement. (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — L.✓ Local Improvement District 8 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 - 2004 PROJECT: Citywide Guardrail and Safety Improvements DESCRIPTION: Make miscellaneous guardrail improvements, each year to enhance motorist safety. Candidate projects include the westerly shoulder at the intersection of 94`h Avenue/South 222nd Street, Frager Road, 100'h Avenue Southeast (near the 22600 block), West Valley Road (north of the 27200 block). Upgrade existing guardrail end-treatments as mandated by State and Federal regulations. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$15,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$165,000 TOTAL ..........................................S180,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with Federal and State regulations. and the requirement to eliminate potentially hazardous roadway conditions. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridee Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality: HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UAT,4 — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 9 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 -2000 PROJECT: Interurban Trail Crossings Signal Interconnect at, Meeker Street, and E. Smith Street Signal Systems DESCRIPTION: Interconnect the existing traffic signals at the interurban Trail crossings at Meeker Street, and Smith Street to the UP crossing signals at said streets. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$10,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................S-0- Construction ...................................$195,000 TOTAL ..........................................$2059000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is required in order to upgrade the existing warning system originally installed by the Union Pacific Railroad a number of years ago. These improvements will provide the necessary improved advanced warning required to meet the increasing rail traffic demands that are projected with the addition of Commuter Rail service and increased commercial freight'usage. By improving the Interurban Trail signals at Meeker Street and Smith Street, this will enable them to be activated by approaching trains and thus eliminating any potential traffic backups across the railroad tracks. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive. (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �' Local Improvement District 10 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Washington Avenue (State Route 181) High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Project James Street to Green River Bridge DESCRIPTION: Widen Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to seven lanes [two general purpose lanes each direction, one H.O.V. lane in each direction, plus turn lanes} from Harrison Street to State Route 516 (Kent-Des Moines Road), and four lanes south to the Green River Bridge, and modify the existing traffic signal systems at the intersections of Washington Avenue at West Meeker Street and Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516). Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and 10-foot wide sidewalksibicycle-ways, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Add curbs, gutters, sidewalks and drainage (Harrison Street to James only). PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$160,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$300,000 .r Construction ...................................$946,000 TOTAL .......................................$1,406,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), UATA, City of Kent, LID Funded PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single- occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity. Washington Avenue is a regionally-significant north-south arterial - heavily used by commuters for access from SR 516 and SR 167, to the industrial/commercial land uses in the Green River Valley. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination. TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - ..% Local Improvement District 11 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Pacific Highway South (State Route 99)H.O.V. Lanes—Phase I Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd Street DESCRIPTION: Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a ,pair of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes from the Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) to South 252nd Street, reconstruct existing sidewalks, provide a ten-foot wide concrete sidewalk/bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal systems at the Kent-Des Moines Road, South 240d' Street, and at South 252nd Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10- foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, storm drainage systems, utilities, landscaping, and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$466,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ................................$3,772,000 TOTAL .......................................$49688,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA, UATA, City of Kent, LID P.E. Funded PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single- occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity. Pacific Highway South (SR 99) is a regionally-significant north-south arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King county to the employment centers in South Seattle, and provides alternative access to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) BridgeM Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — 'r✓ Local Improvement District 12 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Green River Valley Traffic Signal Coordination Project West Valley Highway—Kent—Des Moines Road to South 180tb Street South 1801h Street—West Valley Highway to Benson Highway DESCRIPTION: Complete the design report for the Inter-agency traffic signal coordination project involving the Cities of Kent, Tukwila, and Renton, King County, and the Washington State Department of Transportation. Signal coordination recommendations to be made for West Valley Highway, from Kent-Des Moines Road to Interstate 405, and on South 2801' Street form West Valley Highway to Benson Highway (State Route 515), implement the recommendations, therein. and monitor the net level-of- service improvements. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.....................$5,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...........................................$-0- TOTAL ..............................................$5,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent Funded, Project Ongoing PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Optimize the efficiency of north-south traffic flow along the most critical north-south surface street and the highest volume east-west arterial in the northern Green River Valley. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (L9 Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �.•� Local Improvement District 13 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: James Street at Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project DESCRIPTION: Widen the easterly leg of the James Street at Central Avenue intersection to provide an exclusive right-turn lane for westbound traffic on James Street, and widen the northerly leg of the intersection to provide an exclusive right-turn lane for southbound traffic bound for the King County Regional Justice Center, King County/METRO Downtown Kent Park and Ride Lot, and the (potential) RTA Station site. Project will also modify the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks; street lighting; storm drainage facilities; utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$25,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$200,000 Construction ...................................$525,000 TOTAL ..........................................S750,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, RTA. City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This intersection is heavily impacted by traffic coming off of the Kent East Hill, and traffic bound to/from the King County Regional Justice Center, to accommodate the heavy right-turn volumes in the southbound and westbound directions — in both the morning and evening commute hours. Southbound traffic is severely impacted by the congestion further south on Central Avenue — and the consequent impacts to southbound through traffic at this intersection. This results in a significant `cut- through' across the private property on the northwest comer of the - intersection. Project will support improved access into the Downtown area, as well as to the RTA Commuter Rail station site, and the increased traffic generated by the changes in land-use in the Downtown area. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �✓ Local Improvement District 14 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 -2004 PROJECT: Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad/Union Pacific Railroad Grade Separation Project South 2121h Street,James Street and/or Willis Street/State Route 516 DESCRIPTION: Construct grade separations of both the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad's and Union Pacific Railroad's main line tracks at the South 212u' Street; and at either James Street or Willis Street/State Route 516. Project will support the increased number of trains through the City resulting from the re-opening of the BNSF Railroad's Stampede Pass line and increased activity through the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma, as well as the commuter rail operations of the RTA. Project will ultimately include the construction of bridge structures, ground-water pumping systems, full- width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering..............$5,000,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$3,000,000 Construction ..............................$38,000,000 TOTAL .....................................S46,000,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): P.E.: City of Kent, State, RTA P.E. (Prelim. Study Only) Construction: STP (U), State, City of Kent, Regional Funded Transit Authority, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad and Union Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of freight and passenger rail traffic on both the UP/SP and BNSF Railroads' mainlines is dramatically increasing as a consequence of positive economic conditions in the Puget Sound area and the approved RTA plan. East-west freight and commuter mobility in the Green River Valley will soon reach a point of being significantly - impacted by continued private development competing with the increased rail traffic - also created by private development activities and regional trade. Grade-separations are required to mitigate past and future development and increased rail traffic to maintain east-west mobility. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination. TIA - Transportation Improvement Account. UATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - .. Local Improvement District 15 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Southeast 240`h Street Widening Project 116th Avenue Southeast to 136`h Avenue Southeast DESCRIPTION: Widen Southeast 240`h Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a Class II bicycle facility. Modify the existing traffic signal systems at the intersections of 132nd Avenue SE, 116`h Avenue Southeast, and construct a new signal at the intersection of 1201h Avenue SE. Project will include the construction of.full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$100,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$400,000 Construction ................................$3,326,000 TOTAL .....................................S3,826,000* * City Share FUNDING SOURCE(S): King County, City of Kent Funded, Construction 8197[by King Counry-Lead Agency] PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development of the East Hill/Panther Lake area in King Co. and northern Kent East Hill has reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining properties. and accommodate past development in the area. Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the area surrounding the Meridian Junior High School. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination, TIA - Transportation Improvement Account, UATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - Local Improvement District 16 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 - 2004 PROJECT: American With Disabilities Act Compliance Sidewalk Repair and Rehabilitation Program Project DESCRIPTION: Reconstruct and repair existing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, and install new hard surfaced sidewalks to implement the requirements of the Federal Government's American With Disabilities Act. Project will include an inventory of the City's sidewalk/walkway facilities, identification and correction of existing deficiencies. Project will include the construction of concrete ,curbs, gutters and sidewalks; minor storm drainage, and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$180,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ................................$1,620,000 TOTAL .......................................$1,800,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent Funded. Project on-going PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by the Federal Government's American's with Disabilities Act. Repairs existing sidewalks, replaces deficient/substandard and/or missing wheelchair/pedestrian ramps, and brings same into compliance with the adopted Federal standards. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. UATA — Urban Trust Account [State); LID — Local Improvement District 17 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 - 2004 PROJECT: Commuter/Shopper Shuttle Bus Project DESCRIPTION: Provide enhanced transit service in the Downtown Kent business area through the use of a fixed route shuttle service, with demand-responsive routing capabilities. Service route points to include AM/PM peak hour service to new Sound Transit rail station, Aukeen District court, South King County Activity Center (SKCAC], South King County Regional Justice Center, and D.S.H.S. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.........................S-0- Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$503,000 TOTAL ........................................S503,000* *City share Lead Agency—King County Department of Metropolitan Services FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (CMAQ), Metro, City of Kent Funded PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �+' Local Improvement District 18 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project Alvord Avenue 97`h Place South DESCRIPTION: Improve Canyon Drive (State Route 516) by extending the existing sidewalks along the southerly side of Canyon Drive, and construct new concrete sidewalks along the southerly side of Canyon Drive, between Alvord Avenue and 94`h Avenue South, and widen the pavement along the southerly side of the roadway to provide a bicycle facility. Project will include the construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; street lighting, minor storm drainage, and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$46,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$630,000 TOTAL ...S6769000....................................... FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent Funded PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, to reduce peak hour single-occupant vehicle trips, and encourage the use of non- motorized transportation modes. Project is rated by SCATBd as one of the highest priority projects in South King County. STP — Surface Transportation Prom-am [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — .� Local Improvement District 19 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: West Meeker Street Widening Project—Phase 1 Washington Avenue (State Route 181) to 641h Avenue South DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-rum lane, and a bicycle facility, and modify the existing traffic signal system at the intersections of 64 Avenue South and Washington Avenue. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$175,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$250,000 Construction ................................$1,075,000 TOTAL .......................................$1,500,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is required to accommodate through traffic. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 25,000 ADT, west of the intersection of Washington Avenue, mandate a five-lane section to accommodate additional development. Shoulder improvements consisting of 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-paths are required to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians to/from the new elementary school south of Meeker, on 64`h Avenue South, and maintain this street as a primary bicycle route. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �+' Local improvement District 20 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Southeast 256"' Street Widening Project—Phase I 116"' Avenue Southeast to 136 ' Avenue Southeast DESCRIPTION: Widen Southeast 2404' Street to provide a three-lane roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, plus additional laneage at key intersections, and a bicycle facility. Modify the existing traffic signal systems at the intersections of 116n' Avenue Southeast, 124 Avenue Southeast and 132°d Avenue SE. Widen cross-streets to construct curb returns at the proper locations at same intersections. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$340,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ................................$4,767,000 TOTAL .......................................$594079000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA. City of Kent. LID TIA Funding Secured(Transportation from King County) PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development in the Lake Meridian and Meridian Country Club areas of the City, the City of Covington, and nearby areas within King Co. has reached the point whereby a consistent three-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining properties. and accommodate past development in the area. Further. shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and bicycle- ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for - school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access needs to the area surrounding the Meridian Elementary School. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination. TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — ,✓ Local Improvement District 21 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2000 PROJECT: 1161h Avenue Southeast Street Widening Project SE 256 h Street to Kent-Kangley (SR 516) DESCRIPTION: Widen 116`h Avenue Southeast to provide a three-lane roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a Class II bicycle facility. Project will include the construction of paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle ways; paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$100,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$150,000 Construction ...................................$800,000 TOTAL .......................................S1,050,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: Traffic studies have denoted that once the 277`h Corridor project is opened for use, heavy traffic demand will be placed on this section of 1161h Avenue which will act to funnel east/west movement on Southeast 256`h Street to the 277`h Corridor route. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 2, CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Sound Transit Commuter Rail Station/Transit Center DESCRIPTION: Perform supplementary engineering analysis with regard to access and rail/motor vehicle issues associated with the site of the RTA commuter rail station. Design and construct related roadway and pedestrian improvements attributed to the station. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, storm drainage systems, utilities, landscaping, and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$150,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$300,000 Construction ................................$1,050,000 TOTAL .......................................$195009000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): RTA, STP (U), UATA, CMAQ, HES, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The RTA commuter rail station is expected to generate approximately 290 new trips (580 trip ends and not including METRO bus trips), in 2010. These new trips will have a significant impact on the City's transportation system, in terms of traffic congestion. Further the logistics associated with railroad tracks and the proximity thereof to Central Avenue, present rail/motor-vehicle and rail/pedestrian concerns. As such, this project is required to assure reasonable movement of motor- vehicles and pedestrians into this commercial sub-area of Downtown Kent: and assuring that traffic safety issues are minimized. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �..� Local Improvement District 4; CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM yv, YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: Pacific Highway South (State Route 99) H.O.V. Lanes—Phase H South 252°d Street to South 272"d Street (Southerly City Limits) DESCRIPTION: Widen Pacific Highway South to provide a pair of High Occupancy Vehicle lanes from South 252"d Street to South 272"d Street, reconstruct existing 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, provide a ten-foot wide concrete sidewalk/bicycle path, and modify the existing traffic signal systems at the Fred Meyer Shopping Center, South 260`h Street, and South 272"d Street. Project will include paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10- foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, storm drainage systems, utilities, landscaping, and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering......:..........$400,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ................................$4,000,000 TOTAL .......................................$49900,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), TIA. UATA, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: This project is mandated by compliance with the City's CTR [Commute Trip Reduction] Ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan, and the Puget Sound Regional Council's Vision 2020 to reduce peak hour single- occupant vehicle trips by encouraging high occupancy vehicle capacity. Pacific Highway South (SR 99) is a regionally-significant north-south arterial heavily used by commuters for access from South King County to the employment centers in South Seattle, and provides alternative access to Interstate 5 to Sea-Tac airport. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (Q) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 24 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: 132nd Avenue Southeast Widening Project—Phase I Southeast 256 h Street to Kent-Kangley Road (State Route 516) DESCRIPTION: Widen 132"d Avenue Southeast to provide a five-lane roadway, including four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle facility, modifying the existing traffic signal systems where appropriate, at the intersections of Southeast 256d' Street, and Kent-Kangley Road. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$480,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$500,000 Construction ................................$3,877,600 TOTAL ..$4,857,600 ..................................... FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of 132"d Avenue has already reached the point whereby a consistent five-lane roadway section is required to provide safe left-turn access into the adjoining propertied and accommodate forecast traffic volumes. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 20,000 ADT (near the intersection of 132"d Avenue Southeast and the Kent-Kangley Road) mandates an augmentation to a five-lane section. Further, shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access - needs to the METRO Park and Ride lot. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 25 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 1999 PROJECT: South 212`b Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project Green River Bridge to West Valley Highway (State Route 181) DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional lifespan to the roadway, between the Green River Bridge and the West Valley Highway (State Route 181). Project will include the removal and the replacement of the upper two inches (2'� of the existing pavement in the curb (#2) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs and gutters. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$43,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$607,000 TOTAL ..........................................S650,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of South 212`h Street is exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway has been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the lifespan of the roadway, and prevent further degradation. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban. (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement. (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. UATA — .Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — '�' Local Improvement District 26 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: Military Road at Reith Road Intersection Improvement Project DESCRIPTION: Widen the east and west legs of the Military Road at Reith Road intersection to provide exclusive left-turn lanes for traffic on Reith Road, and an exclusive right-turn lane for northbound traffic on Military Road. Modify the existing traffic signalization system. Project will include the construction of paving, paved shoulders; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$65,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................1485,000 TOTAL ..........................................$5509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): DATA, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development on the Kent West Hill, coupled with the growth in the Puget Sound area and the regularly-occurring congestion along both Pacific Highway South and Interstate 5, results in significant congestion at this intersection in the morning and evening peak hours. Forecast v/c ratios will exceed the adopted standard unless interim improvements are made to provide additional capacity. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account. DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 27 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: West Meeker Street Widening Project-Phase II Green River Bridge to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) DESCRIPTION: Widen West Meeker Street to provide a five-lane roadway, including four general-purpose travel lanes, a center left-turn lane, and a bicycle facility. Construct second bridge over the Green River parallel to the existing structure. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foot wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways; street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. Project will also include the construction of a concrete span bridge over the river. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$376,000 Right of Way Acquisition.................$60,000 Construction ................................$2,130,000 TOTAL $2 566 00 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (BR), UATA, City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Meeker Street has already reached the point whereby the existing three-lane roadway section is inadequate to accommodate existing or forecast traffic volumes. Existing traffic volumes that exceed 26,000 ADT (west of the Riverbend Golf Course) mandate an augmentation to a four-lane section. Further. shoulder improvements: concrete curbs, gutters, and 10-foor wide sidewalks/bicycle-ways, are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners, and to provide safe access for school-age pedestrians and cyclists, and general access - needs to the area. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive. (BR) Bridee Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination, TIA - Transportation improvement Account, UATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - r.i Local Improvement District 28 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: 90 Avenue South at Canyon Drive(SR 516) Traffic Signal System DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-purpose traffic signalization system at the intersection of 94°t Avenue South at Canyon Drive (SR 516). Project will include pavement widening of 94 h Avenue South from South 248th Street to Canyon Drive (SR 516), construction of curbs, gutters and concrete sidewalks, bicycle-ways, retaining walls/rockeries, construction of a turn island at the intersection of Canyon Drive, and construct safety improvement in the form of a right-turn deceleration lane on westbound Canyon Drive. Along the northerly side of Canyon Drive, reconstruct the existing curbs and walkways to meet current City Standards. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$50,000 Right of Way Acquisition.................$60,000 Construction ...................................$540,000 TOTAL ..........................................$6509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): UATA, City of Kent, Mitigation Agreements, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development activity in this area has reached the stage, and the combination of travel speeds and traffic volumes along Canyon Drive have reached the levels, whereby a traffic signalization system is appropriate to provide safe access into the local residential areas bounded by 941h Avenue South, 1041h Avenue South, and Southeast 240`h Street/James Street. Further, signal improvements are required to provide safe access for pedestrians to/from the METRO bus routes along the Canyon Drive. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TLA — Transportation Improvement Account. UATd — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �✓ Local Improvement District 29 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: 84'h Avenue South Pavement Rehabilitation Project South 212`h Street to State Route 167 DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadwy pavement to add additional lifespan to the roadway, between South 212 Street and State Route 167. Project will include the removal and replacement of the existing pavement in the curb (#2) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs and gutters. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$46,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$454,000 �. TOTAL ............................................$500,00 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of 84d' Avenue South is showing signs of structural distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. Along many of the sections of the street that have been widened in conjunction with private development, there exists an inverted crown at the former curb line. This results in ponding of stormwater in the street along the seam line. increasing the rate of failure of the roadway paving. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 30 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: West Valley Road at South 277`° Street Intersection Improvement Project DESCRIPTION: Widen West Valley Road to extend the existing southbound left turn and right-turn lanes at the intersection of South 277`h Street. Project will also include the construction of paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$45,000 Right of Way Acquisition.................$50,000 Construction ...................................$225,000 TOTAL ..........................................$3509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, UATA, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby an extension of the existing right-turn and left-turn lanes are required to mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to accommodate additional development in the Green River Valley. Further, shoulder improvements are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement. (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �. Local Improvement District 31 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2001 PROJECT: Military Road at South 272nd Street Intersection Improvement Project DESCRIPTION: Widen South 272nd Street and Military Road to extend the existing left- turn pockets on the west and north legs of the intersection. Widen the north leg of the intersection to extend the existing southbound left turn and add a right-turn lane at the intersection of South 272nd Street. Project will also include the construction of paving, concrete curbs and gutters, paved shoulders, street lighting, storm drainage, utilities.and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$75,000 Right of Way Acquisition...............$100.000 Construction ...................................$575.000 TOTAL ..........................................$7509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (E), HES, DATA, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The traffic volumes at this intersection have reached the point whereby an extension of the existing right-turn and left-turn lanes are required to mitigate the congestion at the intersection and to accommodate additional development in the Green River Valley. Further, shoulder improvements are required to provide control of roadway drainage and prevent impacts to adjacent property owners. STP - Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES - Hazard Elimination, TIA - Transportation Improvement .Account, DATA - Urban Trust Account [State]; LID - Local Improvement District 32 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2002 -' PROJECT: South 224`h/22e Street Corridor Project Military Road to 54th Avenue South DESCRIPTION: Preliminary engineering and construction of a new five-lane roadway from SR 516 along Milin Road to approximately the 224`h block, than from Military Road to 54 Avenue South, including a new bridge over the Green River. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, bridges. concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. Potentially may include the installation of traffic signalization systems at the Corridor's intersections of military Road and Lakeside Boulevard. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering..............$1,400,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$1,000,000 Construction ................................$8.968.000 TOTAL .....................................$1193689000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and Meeker Street 'corridors' are infeasible to widen sufficiently to accommodate forecast traffic volumes and future development without additional east-west capacity, based upon existing development patterns and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and continued development in the northern industrial area of the City. South 212'h Street has at-grade crossings for both the UP and BNSF railroads. which also hampers east- west freight mobility. Meeker Street currently represents the only east- west arterial which crosses the Green River between the State Route 516 and Orillia Road/South 188h Street interchanges on Interstate 5. Provides first phase of continuous arterial from Benson Highway to Interstate 5 though the industrial center of Kent. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — �✓ Local Improvement District 33 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2002 PROJECT: Military Road Widening Project—Pbase I Reith Road to Kent-Des Moines Road (State Route 516) DESCRIPTION: Widen and re-channelize Military Road to provide an interim three-lane roadway, including two general-purpose travel lanes, and a center left-turn lane. Project will include the construction of paving; street channelization; street lighting, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$40,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$110,000 TOTAL ..........................................$1509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development along this section of Military Road has reached the point whereby a three-lane roadway section is required to accommodate through traffic and provide safe left-turn access into the commercial center southwest of the National Guard facility. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement. (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality: HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — Local Improvement District 34 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2003 PROJECT: Miscellaneous Traffic Signal System Installation DESCRIPTION: Install a multi-phase traffic signalization system as determined to warranted. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$20,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$230,000 TOTAL ..........................................S2509000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The level of development activity in various locations in the City has, or will, reach the stage whereby the combination of travel speeds and traffic volumes will warrant the installation of traffic signalization systems. The City's Traffic Signal Priority List will be used to evaluate the recommended location. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; NES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account (State]; LID - Local Improvement District 35 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2003 PROJECT: Central Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project Willis Street(SR 516) to Green River Bridge DESCRIPTION: Remove and rehabilitate the existing roadway pavement to add additional lifespan to the roadway, between Willis Street (State Route 516) and the Green River Bridge. Project will include the removal and replacement of the upper two inches (2") of the existing pavement in the curb (#2) travel lanes in both directions, and a full-width asphaltic concrete overlay of the entire roadway. Project will also include the selective replacement of catch basin inlets and aprons, driveways, and curbs and gutters. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering...................$15,000 Right of Way Acquisition.......................$-0- Construction ...................................$360,000 TOTAL ..........................................$375,000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): STP (U), City of Kent PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The existing paving along this section of Central Avenue is exhibiting signs of distress, as demonstrated by alligatoring, longitudinal cracking, and cracking of the curbs and gutters. The design lifespan of the roadway has been reached, necessitating reconstruction of the paving to extend the lifespan of the roadway, and prevent further degradation. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridee Replacement, (E) Enhancements, (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality: HES — Hazard Elimination, TL4 — Transportation Improvement Account, DATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — `✓ Local Improvement District 36 CITY OF KENT SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM YEAR: 2004 PROJECT: South 224c6/228th Street Corridor Project 84`h Avenue to Benson (State Route 515) DESCRIPTION: Construct a new three to five-lane roadway froln 84u' Avenue to Benson Highway (SR 515), including a new bridge over SR 167, and modification to the traffic signal at the intersection of South 224 h Street and 84u' Avenue. Project will include the construction of full-width paving, concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, street lighting, storm drainage, bike paths, landscaping, utilities and appurtenances. PROJECT COST Preliminary Engineering.................$781,000 Right of Way Acquisition............$2,323,000 Construction ................................$9,396,000 TOTAL .....................................$1295009000 FUNDING SOURCE(S): TIA, King County, City of Kent, LID PROJECT JUSTIFICATION: The James Street and South 208'h/212d' Street 'corridors' are infeasible to widen to accommodate forecast traffic volumes without additional east- west capacity, based upon existing development and topographic constraints. Additional capacity is required to accommodate existing and continued development in the East Hill area of the City. STP — Surface Transportation Program [Federal], (U) Urban, (C) Statewide Competitive, (BR) Bridge Replacement, (E) Enhancements. (CMAQ) Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality; HES — Hazard Elimination, TIA — Transportation Improvement Account, UATA — Urban Trust Account [State]; LID — `..� Local Improvement District 37 CONSENT CALENDAR 3 . City Council Action: 4-17 nn Councilmember wn4D moves, Councilmember seconds that Consent Calendar Items A through J be a proved: Discussion Action Or `� 3A. Approval of Minutes . Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 6, 1998 . 3B. Approval of Bills . Approval of payment of the bills received through September 30 -' and paid on September 30, 1998 , after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 6 , 1998 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/30/98 205650-205886 $ 611, 764 . 61 9/30/98 205887-206237 1 , 735 , 471 . 01 $2 , 347 , 235 . 62 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on October 5 , 1998 : Date Check Numbers Amount 10/5/98 Checks 230712-231028 $ 253 , 371 . 88 10/5/98 Advices 70899-71449 748 . 962 . 95 $1, 002 , 334 . 83 Council Agenda Item No. 3 A-B Kent, Washington October 6, 1998 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 05 p.m. by Mayor White . Present : Councilmembers Amodt, Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods and Yingling, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Director Miller and Employees Services Director Viseth. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC introduction of Municipal Exchange Employee. COMMUNICATIONS Finance Director Miller introduced Xu Jing, the City' s municipal exchange employee from Yangzhou, China. She noted that Ms . Xu works in the Foreign Affairs Office and has been the interpreter for the City when a group visited China to select the land for the park, and again last year when a group returned to dedicate the garden for the Sister City. Miller expressed that she was very pleased Xu Jing was chosen to come and learn more about the United States, and that she will be in the City of Kent for three months . She also noted that Ms . Xu will be learning more about the City, about its manage- ment, about its functions, and especially about technology. Miller noted that Xu Jing graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1995 , earned a degree in English, Language, and Culture in International Studies, won prizes in an English recital contest , and translated an academic thesis and a portion of a book. She noted that Xu Jing often accompanies delegations from the Foreign Affairs Office and has been the transla- tor in Australia, New Zealand, at trade shows, Germany, The Netherlands, various U. S . cities, and has been here with the City' s TV crew and an art delegation. Xu Jing said that it is an honor to be in the City of Kent . She thanked the City for the invitation to come, for showing her around the different departments, and especially the Yangzhou Sister City Committee for applying for 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 v PUBLIC the Eisenhower Scholarship which paid for most COMMUNICATIONS of her tuition at Highline Community College . She also expressed thanks to the various host families for their hospitality and kindness, and to everyone who has been so friendly and treated her like one of their own. She noted that this is her fourth visit to Kent, but the first time to experience the real American life which she has found very interesting, a real learning experience, and enjoyed very much. She explained that yesterday was Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival which is similar to the American Thanksgiving Day. She explained that the Moon Festival is a special holiday for the family members to get together and the bright full moon in the sky symbolizes the family unity so she wished everyone in the City of Kent a close and happy family relationship . Mayor White noted that Xu Jing works very hard at interpreting and she has accompanied him several times during his visits to China. He noted that Ms . Xu has, on occasion, sat between himself and the Mayor of Yangzhou interpreting as they ate. He expressed appreciation to Ms . Xu for all of her help and said she has been a real delight to work with. Introduction of Mayor' s Avipointees Mayor White announced the appointment of the following people to serve as members of the Diversity Advisory Board: Doug Easter, David Daniels, Steven Kato, Lawrence Lombard, Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines . He thanked these individuals for agreeing to serve . Norway Sister Cities Updatee Mayor White introduced Alana Mclalwain, Chair of the Norway Sister Cities Committee . McIalwain noted that a delegation visited Norway and the four communes (Fjord, Naustdal , Jolster & Gaular) on June 19 , 1998 . She noted that the delegation included Mayor White and his wife, Edna; their daughter, Kathy; Councilmembers Woods and Clark; the 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 PUBLIC Sister Cities Committee members; and her COMMUNICATIONS husband, Dan. McIalwain noted that more pro- grams and international relations are being discussed as a result of this trip . She explained that the Committee is looking at a potential artist exchange, student programs in art and education, the sharing of educational resources, Internet and E-Mail connections between the communes and the City of Kent . She expressed that wonderful hospitality was ex- tended to the delegation during their official visit to Norway, that the Norwegians are extremely proud of their heritage, and are very proud to be a Sister City to the City of Kent . She noted that the Sister Cities relationship is all about sharing the love of family, a deep sense of responsibility to their communities, and individuals who want to truly make the world a better place . She noted that elected officials are absolutely needed who will cement the different relationships and create new oppor-tunities for the youth and for the elderly population. Mclalwain noted that the Mayor of each commune gave the delegation a warm welcome which resulted in a wonderful experience and a wonder- ful trip . She noted that the delegation visited the World College, a college for young people to exchange cultures and provide medical assistance to the disabled; a hospital where the emergency system is much like the U. S . ; and various schools demonstrating the children' s artwork and the ways in which they express themselves . She thanked the Council for the opportunity to present this brief report , and expressed appreciation for their willingness to extend a hand of friendship to a country that has many of its people living in Kent . She promised to bring her diary and scrapbook of the trip, at a later date, to the City of Kent . She encouraged the elected officials to continue their support of the Sister Cities program. 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC Mayor White thanked Ms . McIalwain for all of her COMMUNICATIONS hard work in making this possible . River Natural Remo rces Area - Public Works Award. Mayor White thanked all the councilmembers for being at the dedication of the Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area yesterday. He noted that this project has won "The Project of the Year" award in public works projects . Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that without the Mayor and Council ' s support there wouldn' t have been a project . He explained that the "Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area Project" was submitted for an award, by the City, to the American Public Works Association in the category of environ- mental projects between $2 million and $10 million and it won the project of the year. He noted that this area was an old sewer lagoon area which, combined with some adjacent property, was converted into a storm water detention facility that protects the Valley industrial area from flooding. He noted that it also treats the water so it enhances the water quality in Mill Creek, and it provides 300 acres for observing wildlife in their natural state . He noted that this project has the advantage of only getting better with time as the uplands grow and the forest takes over. He noted that it will be just a magnificent asset to the City and everyone should be proud of it . He then presented the Mayor with the American Public Works Association plaque . Mayor White thanked the entire Public Works staff for all of the hard work that has gone into this project . Zr=loyee of the Month. Mayor White noted that the Employee of the Month recognition will be postponed until the next Council meeting because the employee selected had a scheduling conflict . U 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC Arts and Humanities Month. Mayor White read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation declaring October, 1998 as Arts and Humanities month in the City of Kent . He noted that the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity, and community livability. He also noted that the City of Kent and the Kent Arts Commission are recognized as leaders in the arts and humanities . He then encouraged all resi- dents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches our community has to offer. The Mayor then presented the proclamation to Ms . Charlene Shaw from the Kent Arts Commission. Head Injury Awareness Month Mayor White read a proclamation declaring October, 1998 as Head Injury Awareness Month in the City of Kent . He noted that more than one million Americans suffer a head injury and that approximately 14 , 655 Washington citizens suffer traumatic brain injury each year. He also noted that the majority of all victims are between the ages of 15 and 24 . He encouraged all citizens to join in recognizing the importance of this observance by educating themselves, and taking the neces- sary precautions to ensure their own safety and that of their loved ones . Mayor White then presented the proclamation to Councilmember Epperly who is working on a project of bicycle helmets for the youth of the community. Epperly thanked the Mayor and the City of Kent for making everyone aware of head injuries . She noted that a program has been put together working with the Police and Fire Departments to develop a bicycle helmet law which will be a positive one . She noted that the Council is very much in favor of this law. She noted that at the next Public Safety meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 5 : 00 p .m. , the Police and Fire Departments will be discussing what they want to see included in this law and everyone is welcome to attend. 5 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1996 PUBLIC Dire prevention Week. Mayor White read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation declaring October 4-10, 1998 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Kent . He noted that smoke and poisonous gasses are the leading causes of death in fires, and can kill long before the flames reach victims . He also noted that early warning signs of fire must be taken seriously, and a quick, decisive response is often what makes the difference between life and death in a fire . The Mayor noted that this year ' s Fire Prevention Week theme, "Fire Drills : the Great Escape" emphasizes the importance of escape planning at home and in public settings . He encouraged residents to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school, and to heed the message : "fire drills : the great escape . Mayor White then presented the pro- clamation to Fire Chief Angelo. Chief Angelo noted that if he could change the name of this week it would be called "Fire and Life Safety Week and Disaster Preparedness Week" . He thanked the Mayor for this proclamation and noted that the Fire Department cannot do this by themselves and that they rely on the community. He encouraged citizens that, whether it is an earthquake, an auto accident, a head injury, or a fire, the only way to beat out this evil enemy is through cooperation, education and together preparing to deal with these unavoidable disasters . CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR S , with the exception of E and R, be approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) nproval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 15 , 1998 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) SANITATION Stillwater Shadows . ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Stillwater Shadows submitted by 6 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 HEALTH & Finkbeiner Development, Inc. for continuous SANITATION operation and maintenance of 937 feet of sanitary sewer, 1, 146 feet of street improve- ments and 1, 915 feet of storm sewer and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 13121 SE 261st Place . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) Sw= vista 1 And 2 ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Swan Vista I & II submitted by Swanson Homes for continuous operation and maintenance of 658 feet of waterline, 800 feet of sanitary sewer, 460 feet of street improvements and 995 feet of storm sewers and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is in the vicinity of 100th Avenue South & Southeast 240th Street . WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Sodium Fluoride Contract AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Sodium Fluoride Contract with Van Waters & Rogers for the City' s water supply system, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . The City purchases the sodium fluoride on an annual basis . (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Garrison Creek Reservoir seismic Upgrade._ The bid opening for this project was held on October 1st with two bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by Able Wright & Company in the amount of $49 , 798 . 53 . The Engineer' s estimate was $65, 160 . The Public Works Director recommends that this contract be awarded to Able Wright & Company. CLARK MOVED that the Garrison Creek Reservoir Seismic Upgrade be awarded to Able Wright & Company for the bid amount of $49 , 798 . 53 . Woods seconded and the motion carried. 7 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5B) 1999 Xiscelianeous Water Mai., Imrovements. The bid opening for this project was held on September 30th with 11 bids received. The apparent low bid for Schedule III of this contract was submitted by Kar-Vel Construction in the amount of $45 , 158 . 05 . The Engineer' s estimate for Schedule III was $53 , 436 . 63 . The Public Works Director recommends that Schedule III of this contract be awarded to Kar- Vel Construction and also recommends that Schedules I and II be awarded to Kar-Vel Construction if the City obtains the necessary right-of-way and utility easements within a feasible time frame, as determined by the Public Works Director. CLARK MOVED that the 1998 Miscellaneous Water Main Improvements, Schedule III be awarded to Kar-Vel Construction for the bid amount of $45, 158 . 05 and also approve the award of Schedules I and II to Kar-Vel Construction if the City obtains the necessary right-of-way and utility easements within a feasible time frame, as determined by the Public Works Director. Epperly seconded. Upon Brotherton' s question, Wickstrom explained that Kar-Vel was the overall low bidder for the entire contract . The motion then carried unanimously. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK) LID 340 196/200 street Corridor. Direct the Kent City Council Public Works Committee to hold and conduct the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 340 and set November 16, 3 :30 p.m. , as the LID 340 Final Assessment Roll public hearing. S Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 STREETS Clark explained that he wanted to apprise the Council that the final assessment roll public hearing for LID 340 has been set for November 16th in the Council Chambers . He noted that this LID assessment will be a difficult one to deal with and the Council needs to be aware of the date for the public hearing. CLARK THEN MOVED for approval of Item E on the Consent Calendar. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) S . 277th Street Corridor. ADOPTION of Ordinance No . 3422 authorizing condemnation by eminent domain proceedings for property necessary for construction of the 277th Corridor. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) CONTROL Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. SET October 20th as the public hearing date for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and adopt the ordinance reflecting same, as recom- mended by the Public Works/Planning Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Truck Use On 92nd Avenue South. DIRECT Administration to install signs along the arterials leading to 92nd Avenue South limiting trucks to 10, 000 lbs . gross weight, as recommended by the Public Works/Planning Committee . PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Surplus Vehicles . DECLARE certain City vehicles and equipment which are no longer needed or cost effective as surplus and sell at the next public auction, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Green River Natural Resource Area Nursery. ACCEPT the Green River Natural Resource Area Nursery Site contract as complete and release 9 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 PUBLIC WORKS retainage to R. W. Scott Construction upon standard releases from the State and, release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . This is the nursery site to grow wetland plants for the lagoon facility. The original contract amount was $200 , 491 . 35 . The final construction cost was $262 , 252 .42 (30 . 8% over) . (After committee recommendation of award of project at 28% over, an item was found to be unpaid which was required in the bid. ) The cost overruns were due to increased quantities in the crushed surfacing top course and gravel borrow bid items . Additionally, over-excavation was required due to the sub-base material not compacting. PERMIT PROCESS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Multi Departmental Permit Process Study. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a consultant services contract with Zucker Systems in the amount of $25 , 000 to conduct an organizational evaluation of the City' s multi-departmental permit process . PLATS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Alvin' s Pond Preliminary Plat. SET October 20, 1998 , as the date for a public meeting to con- sider the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions for preliminary plat application of Alvin' s Pond Preliminary Plat SU-97-3 by Poe Engineering, Inc . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q) Lana Final Plat FSU-96-25 , SET October 20 , 1998 , as the date for a public meeting to con- sider the application submitted by Lang Plat LLC, for the Lang Final Plat . The City Council approved the preliminary plat with conditions on September 2 , 1997 . 10 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 16�' PLANNED UNIT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) DEVELOPMENT Kentview Planned Unit Deve10=4ent - PUD-98-1 (PUD) The Hearing Examiner has recommended approval of the Kentview Planned Unit Development with conditions . Matt Jackson, Kent Planner, noted that the application by Polygon Northwest proposes to develop 210 . 7 acres with 680 units of attached and detached residential units . He noted that the site is located west of Frager Road and south of 216th. He explained that the site has two zoning designations with 178 . 5 acres zoned SR3 , single-family residential with a maximum density of 3 . 63 units per acre and the remaining 32 . 2 acres zoned A-1, agricultural with a maxi- mum density of one unit per acre. He noted that this project is coming forward as a Master Plan PUD and that the zoning code sets forth a process for allowing a large scale phase project . He noted that the City will set peri- meters overall as to how this project evolves over a 5-year period. He noted that the pro- posal is to develop nine separate residential pods which will come through individually for administrative review once the perimeters are set . He explained that the Master Plan process sets the framework followed by a multi- departmental additional review on each pod that comes through for approval . Jackson explained that in 1997 Council approved a zoning code amendment to once again allow PUD' s in the single-family zoning districts with two condi- tions : 1) Projects had to exceed 100 acres in area, and; 2) any attached units had to be condominiums . He noted that the applicants propose 134 single-family detached units with the remainder of the 680 as attached medium to low-density condos and carriage houses but that all would be required to be condominiums to meet the zoning code standards . 11 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Jackson noted that this project went through an DEVELOPMENT extensive environmental review, and that a (PUD) revised mitigated determination of nonsignifi- cance was issued on July 21, 1998 . He noted that a public hearing was held before the Hearing Examiner on August 5 , 1998 and, at that time, there was considerable concern from the neighbors about the traffic impacts . He noted that there are going to be 680 units built in a short period of time into an area that does not have an extensive street system, and is a very rural area even today. He explained that originally there was an appeal of the SEPA Determination but additional work was done on it resulting in no appeal on the final determina- tion that came out in July. He noted, however, that the Hearing Examiner wanted to give those present at the public hearing an opportunity to look at the environmental documents with approximately fourteen pages of conditions to improve the street, sewer, water, and storm drainage systems to allow this development so �✓' the public hearing was held open until August 12 for additional comments of which only one was received. He noted that on September 2 , 1998 the Hearing Examiner recommended conditional approval of this PUD. Jackson pointed out the main issues of the pro- ject and noted that the PUD allows for a larger look at a big piece of property. He explained that 210 acres were owned by the City of Seattle and that some of it is encumbered by signifi- cantly steep slopes with wetlands . He noted that the PUD allows for the increase of the development on the buildable areas of the pro- perty while protecting the areas that are not suitable for building. He noted that the PUD only allows a density which matches the under- lying density so the 680 units are not exceeding the underlying density of the SR-3 and A-1 zones . He noted that there will be an increased density within the development pods but 110 12 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT acres will be preserved for open space and DEVELOPMENT recreational areas. (PUD) Upon Brotherton' s question, Jackson noted that condition #5 is a misprint and should say: "Construction practices of any kind shall take place outside of the areas designated to be retained in native vegetation" . He explained that during the development process there will be a clearing plan which will set perimeters of where development can take place and this item will be corrected. Jackson noted for Clark that the environmental document lists many conditions and that a light will be placed at 212th and Orillia, and also on 42nd Ave . to control the traffic in and out of this project . He also noted that improvements on 42nd will be determined by Public Works with the possibility of acquiring more property, if needed. He pointed out that condition #9 was added by the Hearing Examiner which gives the Public Works Director the authority to ask for additional mitigation. Public Works Director Wickstrom explained for Clark that the safety issue would have to be addressed at 212th and 42nd for this many units to exit out of only one area. He noted that the only access to the valley will be from 212th, but in the long term, with the 6-year plan, the 224th Corridor will run to the end of 228th, cross the river and tie all the way to Military Road which will eventually relieve 216th Street from traffic impacts . Wickstrom noted for Yingling that the one entrance to this 680 unit development is off of South 216th Street and 42nd Avenue South but eventually provisions will be made for connec- tion to the 224th Street Corridor which will be on the south side of this development, abutting the property. He clarified for Yingling that as additional units are built there will be another entrance and exit to this development . Wickstrom reiterated that the 224th Corridor project is included in the City' s 6-year 13 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Transportation Improvement Plan and that with DEVELOPMENT the mitigation agreement people have already (PUD) been notified that they need to start paying for this corridor project . He noted that this pro- ject is part of the Growth Management Plan but there may be a time where 212th will be the only outlet . Upon Yingling ' s question, Jackson explained that there really aren' t any services available adjacent to this project and that this area is already zoned for residential develop- ment but the City cannot require the applicants to put in for or apply for a commercial rezone even though there is merit to having some small scale retailers in the area. He noted, however, that Council could consider rezoning other property near this area for more services in the future . Jackson noted that Frager Road is classified as a scenic and recreational road so direct traffic onto it is not allowed which is why the PUD development is restricted on its access . He noted that another significant mitigation is that the applicant will be required to provide or pay for an aid car for a whole year to miti- gate impacts on fire safety in this area. Eric Wells, Polygon Northwest Company, noted for Epperly that the BMX Bike Park was moved from its original proposed area because of wetlands and will be relocated in Pod H which has been designated as a recreation area. He explained that Pod H has potential for a future school site with 13 acres available, 10 acres for an elementary school and 3 acres for a park area where the BMX Park will be located. He ex- plained that the pedestrian access bridge will be coming across the Green River real close to that vicinity and coming off of Frager Road, a recreational corridor, would be a good place to put the bike track. Jackson explained for Brotherton that there are no particular traffic calming devices, like speed bumps, required in this PUD but there will 14 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT be one main public road with the remainder of DEVELOPMENT the roads private that will be serving the (PUD) different pods . He noted that if there are any major revisions, another public hearing will have to be held and additional approval received from the City Council . He noted that the developers are planning to build Pods A and D first so there will be phasing as far as the requirements for the road. Upon Mayor White ' s question, Wickstrom noted that the roads are anticipated to be a collector arterial equiva- lent to a 3-lane road that will eventually tie to 224th and be at least 36 feet in pavement width (with potential of 44 ft . for this class of road) because of connecting to the arterial and connecting to 212th which will be used heavily. He explained that the projected volumes will be dictating the width of the road, and that intersection work will probably be required at 216th and 42nd because of some curves on 216th which create a neck in the road. Wickstrom noted that 42nd Street will have to be widened to at least 24 feet to provide at least two lanes and, because of wetlands, the paved shoulder would have to be widened for pedes- trians and bike lanes through the area. Orr expressed concern for a development of this size with an access that could potentially be blocked by an accident , and noted that there needs to be an emergency way in and out until there is access from both ends of the development . Epperly noted that many residential neighbor- hoods throughout the City have roads that are huge with no lines on them and opined that some of the roads need to be reduced in size so just two cars can pass leaving little room for racing . Brotherton noted that the Council would like some ideas from the developers on how to slow the cars down and still provide the volume needed to handle growth in the area. He added that the City is trying to make the roads bicycle and pedestrian friendly. 15 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 PLANNED UNIT CLARK MOVED to approve the Hearing Examiner' s DEVELOPMENT recommendation of approval with conditions of (pUD) the Kentview Planned Unit Development . Epperly seconded. Upon Orr' s question, Clark agreed that the motion would include condition #5 as amended by Matt Jackson. Woods noted for the public record that, "If this development is as nice as the Lakes, there will be another wonderful amenity in the City of Kent . " She noted that Polygon has done a wonderful job with the Lakes Development even though several people felt that piece of pro- perty would never culminate in any kind of development . She added that it is a hidden blessing in the City of Kent . Brotherton encouraged the Planning Department to give suggestions to the Council on which areas could be rezoned for neighborhood commercial . Clark explained for the newer councilmembers that this project has been underway for some v' time and that Council has had some real concerns in preserving and protecting the uniqueness along Frager Road. He noted eventually the 224th corridor will create a great release in the area because it gives instant access and will also reduce the stress coming off of 216th. He noted that it will be a double win for the City once the whole road and the bridge con- nection are completed. He noted that this development is aimed at providing a stable community in the area with slow development that will accommodate those unique needs . Clark noted that with the potential for Boeing putting their aerospace land up for some other type of developments, it can conceivably create an avenue for release of some of that demand. He noted that Polygon was very sensitive to and has provided a great deal of thought, in trying to make a development that would work in the community. 16 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 ',%WIWI PLANNED UNIT Karen Tiffany, 4807 S. 216th, noted that she is DEVELOPMENT one of the neighboring residents who will be (pUD) very impacted by the Polygon project . She noted for Yingling that the only services available for this large project are on top of the hill at 216th and Pacific Highway. She stressed that everyone will be going up the long, windy hill with the hairpin turn and, that the traffic is of grave concern to the residents in this area. She noted that currently there are approximately 4500 vehicles coming down the hill and turning onto 42nd Avenue, but with Polygon' s new project it is estimated that an additional 6, 494 daily trips will be added which is over 2 1/2 times what the traffic is now. She asked the Council to seriously consider the impacts on the resi- dents in that area who are normal commuters . She noted that the speed limit on 216th Street is zoned 35 mph but many vehicles top speeds of 45-50 mph. She also noted that many of the residents are very concerned about their personal safety because several are runners, joggers, bicyclists, and pedestrians . She noted that the single main entrance for this new development, adequate storm water drainage, flooding, and contamination to the common well water are some of the great concerns of the residents . She noted for the public record that the residents do hold the City responsible and liable if there is contamination to the well water because the residents are being told that everything is going to be O.K. She noted that recommendation #9 reads that "traffic and storm- water analyses shall be performed after each of the three major phases of development to determine what the actual impacts are on the neighborhood and environment from completion and occupation of each development phase . " She strongly requested that the City do this step and that a reassessment be done after the first two pods are completed. Jere Thornton noted that she is one of four property owners at the corner of 216th and 42nd 17 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Avenue South. She noted support for the pro- DEVELOPMENT posed Kentview Development because the land (PUD) where this development is being proposed has, for the last 30 years, been a sad, neglected piece of land where people have dumped their garbage or raced down 216th shooting out of their car windows . She explained that even though she doesn' t currently live in the area, she and her husband have hopes of one day living on part of the land so there is a big interest in what happens to the neighborhood. She pointed out that when Frager Road was turned into a bicycle, pedestrian place the long time residents were not pleased but it was accepted. She noted that currently busses travel four blocks north of the proposed development but perhaps more busses and routes could come closer to this development taking traffic off of the road. She also pointed out that this area is close to shopping, the airport, and Boeing resulting in cars on the road for shorter periods of time which is an asset to solving traffic problems . She noted that it is better to have people living in houses they own, care about, and will keep up then having tents pitched down on the river or people living in the back of trucks or campers as they have done in the recent past . Jack Dodge, principal planner for the City of SeaTac, noted that the City of SeaTac supports the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation for this project . He thanked the City of Kent staff and Polygon Corporation for working with the City of SeaTac ' s staff in resolving the issues concerning the City of SeaTac . Orr reassured Ms . Tiffany that the City Council will be very interested in the flooding, well and other issues that concern her. She also noted that when it comes to Phase II and Phase III , if the requirements are not being met, the developers will hear about it so every pre- caution will be taken and it will be monitored 18 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 PLANNED UNIT closely. Mayor White noted that the motion DEVELOPMENT before the Council is to approve the Hearing (PL7D) Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions of the Kentview Planned Unit Development . The motion then carried unanimously. ECONOMIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) DEVELOPMENT EDC Plannina Jurisdictional Approval. FACILITY ADOPTION of Resolution No . 1514 authorizing the issuance of non-recourse bonds to finance an economic development facility for Schober, Inc . /Vectra, LLC. The Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) passed resolutions relating to the issuance of non- recourse revenue bonds for this project ; however, it is the policy of WEDFA to obtain the prior approval of the municipality where the proposed industrial development facility lies . Adoption of the proposed resolution would grant such approval allowing WEDFA to proceed with the issuance of non-recourse revenue bonds to finance this project . DIVERSITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R) ISSUES (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER YINGLING) Diversity Board Appointments CONFIRMATION of the Mayor ' s appointments of Doug Easter, David Daniels , Steven Kato, Lawrence Lombard, Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines to serve as Boardmembers, in accordance with Ordinance No . 3414 , which established the Kent Diversity Advisory Board. As specified in the ordinance, the terms of office of the appointed members shall commence on October 1, 1998 , and shall be staggered as follows : two members for one-year terms; two members for two year terms and three members for three-year terms . Thereafter, all terms will be for three years . 19 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 DIVERSITY Doug Easter and David Daniels are appointed to ISSUES serve one-year terms which will be in effect until September 30, 1999 . Steven Kato and Lawrence Lombard are appointed to serve two-year terms which will be in effect until September 30 , 2000 . Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines are appointed to serve three-year terms which will be in effect until September 30, 2001 . Yingling thanked Mayor White for appointing such a capable group as he had worked with most of them on the Multicultural Task Force . He also thanked the individuals chosen for accepting the appointments . He noted that they have a big, tough and important job to do and he is looking forward to their recommendations for Council . YINGLING MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Item 3R. Orr seconded and the motion carried. REGIONAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) PUBLIC ACCESS Public Access Studio. AUTHORIZATION for FACILITY Administration to establish a meeting with representatives of the cities of Renton, Tukwila and Auburn, as well as other interested South King County jurisdictions and including public policy makers/public officials, to discuss policies and approaches regarding the creation of a regional Public Access Facility. GOLF COURSE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BROTHERTON) Riverbend Golf Course. Brotherton explained that recently S . S .M.D . briefed the City on fiscal results for 1998 . He noted that the Golf Course did not make enough money to pay its bond payment this year and that the City is being asked to contribute money from the General Fund to make the payment . He noted that about 10 years ago the City sold a bond issue to finance construction of the golf course which was 20 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 GOLF COURSE refinanced in 1992 . He noted that the golf course was able to make the debt payment at that time and that it actually made money up until 1994 but since 1994. has lost money every year. He explained that the City operated the golf course up until June, 1993 when S . S .M.D. was awarded the contract to manage it but since 1994 the golf course has lost over $1, 000 , 000 . He noted that Riverbend had the only driving range in the area for quite a while but now there are many competitors . Brotherton noted that this issue was discussed earlier today in the Committee of the Whole meeting. He explained that the effect from some of the referendums have made it very murky as to whether or not it is better to have the golf course back on the tax rolls, whether the City should keep paying for it until the bonds are paid, and whether or not it will have a positive cash flow. He noted that since the City Council �✓ is the chief fiscal steward for the City, it is their duty to manage Kent ' s assets to the best of their ability and a continual loss every year is not necessarily in the best interest of the citizens . He expressed that every option available for the City and the long term fiscal analysis should be looked at to see whether or not it is in the City' s best interest to own this golf course. He noted that the City does profit to have a golf course and that it should probably remain in the area but whether or not the City should own it is of concern to him. BROTHERTON THEN MOVED that Administration pre- pare a list of possible City actions for Riverbend Golf Course, including taking no action as well as selling all or part of the golf course, with a revisal that a reaction must keep the 18-hole golf course a public golf course; and that the options be delivered to the Council for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting along with a long term 21 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 GOLF COURSE handle this issue in the future . She noted that the City can' t continue to go on with an un- balanced budget for the golf course and that the City does need both things to happen. She noted support for Clark' s motion to hold off on a vote for what talk is proposed. Woods agreed with Orr that the Parks Committee is working on a short-term approach and that Brotherton is sug- gesting something longer ranged so his motion is not in conflict . Woods clarified for Amodt that the issue the Parks Committee is addressing is how to reconcile a deficit at the end of December. Mayor White noted that his under- standing of Brotherton' s motion is to direct Administration to look at long term solutions whereas the Parks Committee is looking at some immediate things . The Mayor stated that the motion before the Council is the substitute motion. The motion carried, with Brotherton and Yingling voting nay. McFall explained that to implement Mr. Clark' s motion, this item will be �✓ on the Council agenda for the first meeting in November; Mr. Brotherton' s motion will be on the Council meeting agenda for the first meeting in November. LODGING TAX (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S) Lodaina Tax Advisory Committee Avipointments. APPOINTMENT by the City Council of the following individuals with their corresponding terms to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Pursuant to Kent City Code 2 . 54 . 020 : 1 . One year terms - Tom Inman, Linda Johnson 2 . Two year terms - T . James Begin, Don Campbell 3 . Three year terms - Scott Brown, Carol Voss FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Alpvroval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15 , after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 15, 1998 . 23 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 FINANCE A-pproval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/15/98 205650-205886 $ 612 , 951 . 68 9/15/98 205887-206237 1, 708 , 074 . 58 $2 , 321, 026 .26 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 18 , 1998 : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/18/98 Checks 230396-230711 $ 266 , 738 .34 9/18/98 Advices 70340-70898 784 , 164 . 04 $1, 050, 902 . 38 (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) 1999 Operatina And Capital Budcet. SET October 20 , 1998 , for a public hearing on the annual 1999 Operating and Capital budget . REPORTS Council President. Orr reminded the council- �✓' members of the bus tours scheduled for 8 : 00 a.m. on Saturday morning from the East Hill Fire Station. She also reminded the Council of the Suburban Cities dinner on October 14th and asked them to let Jackie know if they will be attending so that reservations can be made . Orr encouraged everyone to make a point of visiting the Green River Natural Resources Area which will be open to the public tomorrow. She noted that this project is a tremendous asset to the City of Kent and that she is pleased that the Public Works Department received the award for this project . Operations Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 3 : 30 p.m. and that the budget will be the primary subject of that meeting. 24 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 REPORTS Woods noted that Wickstrom had the vision, fortitude and the skill to bring the Green River Natural Resources Area project together and that he makes it easy for the Council to support these types of projects because they know when it ' s finished it will be well-done . She thanked him for what he ' s done for the City of Kent . Public safety Committee. Epperly noted that the next meeting will be held on October 13th at 5 : 00 P.M. Parks Co=aittee. Woods noted that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 4 :30 p.m. EXECUTIVE At 8 :26 p.m. , McFall reminded Councilmembers of SESSION an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss property acquisition. The meeting reconvened at 8 : 36 p.m. PROPERTY WOODS MOVED for approval of the expenditure of ACQUISITION $120, 000 plus closing costs for the acquisition of the Pritchard-Sand property for future development of Resource Center parking lot expansion. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 37 p .m. �U/9rin?,Gc J Donna Swaw Deputy City Clerk 25 ............ -- Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20, _1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF ASSETS FROM FIRE DISTRICT #37 - AUTHORIZATION 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Authorization for the Mayor to sign the Transfer of Assets from King County Fire Protection District No. 37 . As a result of the Meridian Valley Annexation, and in accordance with State law, the King County Fire Protection District #37 is required to transfer assets based upon the percentage of the District that was annexed. An agreement has been reached that meets the requirements of State law. By approving this item the City Council accepts the agreed upon Transfer of Assets from King County Fire Protection District No. 37 as outlined in the agreement . 3 . EXHIBITS: Memo from Brent McFall & Chief Angelo (10/6/98) and copy of agreement 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee (3-0) Brent McFall , Chief of Operations , and Norm Angelo, Fire Chief (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 MEMORANDUM OCTOBER 6, 19% TO: MAYOR WHITE COUNCIL PRESIDENT LEONA ORR COUNCIL MEMBERS AMODT, BROTHERTON, CLARK, EPPERLY, WOODS AND YINGLING FROM: BRENT MCFALL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS NORM ANGELO, FIRE CHIEF SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF ASSETS FROM KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #37 As a result of the Meridian Valley Annexation and in accordance with State law, 13.1673% of the District's assets have been negotiated to be transferred. The tentative agreement would transfer six apparatus with related equipment and other miscellaneous equipment to the City of Kent. It also satisfies the obligation to pay the difference from the last transfer of assets from the Meridian Valley Annexation. In addition, the Fire District will provide the City with a check for $2,195.79 to satisfy the full amount of the $483,577.63 required from the transfer of assets. We will be available to brief you further and answer questions you may have. ICO ]:\ADMIN\DOC\OLSON\tranasset.doc kNG CO *1) KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO.37 ! 24611 116th Avenue S.E. Kent, Washington 98031 o,ST ,, Phone: 859-3322 FIRE CHIEF: COMMISSIONERS: Norman G. Angeio E.L. Purdy Tom Sawyer Pat Riordan AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OF ASSETS This Agreement is entered into between KING COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 37, a municipal corporation, referred to as "District", and THE CITY OF KENT, a municipal corporation, referred to as "City". The District and the City have previously entered into an Agreement under which the City provides Fire Department Services to the District. The Agreement also addresses possible annexations of District areas by the City. The purpose of this agreement is to provide for the transfer of a portion of the assets of the District to the City resulting from the completed annexations of a District area (known as the "Meridian Valley" Annexation) by the City. To carry out the purposes of this agreement and in consideration of the benefits to be received by each parry, it is agreed as follows: 1. Asset Transfer Valuation. The parties agree that the asset transfer requirements of RCW 35.A.14.400 resulting from the "Meridian Valley" annexation by the City shall be implemented. The percentage of District No. 37 assets to be transferred shall be 13.1673%a (1997 AV of District No. 37 = $2,288,449,474. 1997 AV of area removed from District No. 37 by annexation = $301,326,000. AV of annexed area _ total AV of District = $13.1673%). The parties agree that the fair market value of the assets (as of July 1, 1997) owned by District No. 37 and to be transferred to the City equals $483,577.63. The value of the assets required to be transferred is $309,067.56 (which represents $483,577.63 less credit of$174,510.07 from the "Meridian" Annexation). FIRE PREVENTION DOESN'T COST—IT PAYS. 2. Assets to be Transferred. The parties agree that the assets to be transferred are the following: 2.1 Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice (Apparatus #7601 - VIN #1G1BL52P3SR124343 ) 1993 Chevrolet Suburban (Apparatus #700 - VIN #1GCGK26N8PJ371578) 1989 Pierce Engine/Aid (Apparatus #732 - VIN #1P9CTO2J8KA040810) 1980 Pierce Flat Bed (Apparatus #748 - VIN #1GDHC34W4BJ501010) 1995 GMC Mini Van (Apparatus #7621 - VIN #1GTDM19W2SB543120) 1991 Water Rescue Boat w/EZ Load Trailer (Apparatus #754 - VIN #1ZEIBGW 11MA013568) 2.2 Miscellaneous Equipment Hose Other Equipment 3 - Portable Live Bum Simulators for Fire Extinguishers 3 - Lap Top Computers 1 - Presentation Projector 2.3 Funds in the amount of$ 2,195.79 3. Apparatus Replacement. The parties agree that the transfer of the vehicles will include a commitment by the City to maintain the quality of apparatus and the replacement based upon the replacement schedule adopted by the City and District at the time of this transfer. 4. Inspection. The City acknowledges that it has been maintaining the vehicles and has had the opportunity to inspect the vehicles and accepts the vehicles in their present condition. 5. State and Federal Standards. The City acknowledges that it has been advised by the District that the vehicles may not meet the current standards established by State and Federal regulations. 6. Warranty Disclaimer. Since the District, it is not the manufacturer of the vehicles nor an agent of the manufacturer, and City has maintained the vehicles over their entire life, the District makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, regarding the fitness, quality, design, condition, capacity, suitability, or performance of the vehicles or of the materials or workmanship of the vehicles and is not responsible for any repairs, service or defects in the vehicles or the operation of the vehicles. It is agreed that all such risks are to be born by the City at its sole risk and expense, since the City has accepted the vehicles based on its own judgement. The City, therefore shall not make any claim against the District for any deficiency of the vehicles nor for any consequential damages resulting from the use of the vehicles. 7. Time of Transfer. The transfer of the•Pseud personal properties listed above shall be made on execution of this Agreement. Dated: KING COUNTY FTECTION CITY OF KENT DISTRICT NO. 37 By: By: Mayor, City of Kent Chair, Baard of Commissioners i By: BY City Clerk, City of Kent Secretary Appr By: Attorney w,w..,,................................. ..... _.......................... Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: SENIOR BLOOD PRESSURE PROGRAM GRANT - ACCEPTANCE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Acceptance of grant funds received from the Safeco Corporation and authorization for the Fire Department to apply the funds toward the purchase of blood pressure equipment and educational materials to institute a Senior Blood Pressure Program. The goals of this program are to provide senior citizens with accurate, consistent and convenient blood pressure checks, as well as providing educational materials and knowledgeable blood pressure providers . These grant funds will be used to purchase blood pressure machines which have a printout of the date, time, blood pressure reading and pulse . Educational materials will also be provided which cover a wide variety of safety issues including, but not limited to, fall prevention, fire safety, medical emergency recognition and personal safety. Volunteers will be trained who will visit sites throughout the community to take blood pressures and discuss safety issues with the senior population. 3 . EXHIBITS : Grant request from Safeco; letter from Jim Moran, Corporate Contributions Safeco Corporation 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Norm Angelo Fire Chief and Public Safety Committee (3-0) - (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc . ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Grant monies in the amount of $5 , 000 SOURCE OF FUNDS : 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: U ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3D �3L aarne ,rn C�rrh August 26, 1998 Mr.Norman G. Angelo Fire Chief Giving that comes back to all of us... City ofKerrming County Fire District 37 Fire Department 24611 - 116th Avenue SE kent, WA 98031 Dear Chief Angelo: Your request for funding for the City ofKmvKing County Fire District 37 Fire Department has bccn carefully reviewcd. It is my pleasure to announce that we have approved a gift in the amount of$5,000, which is restricted to cost associated with your Senior Blood Pressure Program. As we last discussed, we would like to get together this fall to discuss the possibility of SAFECO funding a fire loss prevention program with you in 1999. My phone number is 206-545-5291. SAFECO has always believed in giving back to our community—because the giving .✓ comes back with a better quality of life for all of us. We are pleased to be able to assist you and the communities you serve. Best wishes for continued success. Because of IRS regulations requiring written confirmation of contributions of$250 or more, please sign, date and return a copy of this award letter acknowledging your receipt of our grant. Sincerely,, i / Fun Moran Corporate Contributions tam Enclosure Grant Received: Y �^— /�. �_` j�� •%� �� Name / Date CC: Gordon Hamilton Rosanna Bellotti O)MFEW CORPORATION Public Relations SAFECO Plaza Seattle, WA 98185 AR-5150 1/97 Tel. 206-545-5910 �J Grant Request For The Senior Blood Pressure Program Applicant Organization City of Kent/King County Fire District 37 Fire Department 24611 116th Avenue SE Kent, Washington 98031 (253)859-3322 Contact Person Norman G. Angelo Fire Chief Grant Presented by Kent Fire Department's Public Education Division Lieutenant Mike DeHart Public Information Officer Karen Stewart Bonaci Public Education Specialist . . .» II Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998_ Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: BRIARMOUNT FINAL PLAT FSU-96-11 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 3 , 1998 , as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat application submitted by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc . , for the Briarmount Final Plat . The City Council approved the preliminary plat with conditions on June 4 , 1996 . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff (Committee, Staff , Examiner, Commission, etc . ) S . 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 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: MALLORY MEADOWS (FORMERLY MERIDIAN WEST) FINAL PLAT FSU-96-2 - SET MEETING DATE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Set November 3 , 1998, as the date for a public meeting to consider the final plat application submitted by Hearthside Homes, Inc . , for the Mallory Meadows Final Plat . The City Council approved the preliminary plat with conditions on February 3 , 1998 . 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Staff (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc . ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO X YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS : 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves , Councilmember seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3F ..............I....... Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: TOPSOIL SALES REGULATIONS - DIRECTION TO ADMINISTRATION 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Direct Administration to investigate regulation of Topsoil Sales and report back to the Committee with its findings and proposals for consideration. 3 . EXHIBITS: None 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Public Works/Planning Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc . ) S . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS : 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember moves, Councilmember. seconds DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 3G ..................... ..... Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 , 1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: GREENFIELD PARK - BILL OF SALE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works Director, acceptance of the Bill of Sale for Greenfield Park submitted by Novastar Development, Inc . for continuous operation and maintenance of 1 , 860 feet of street improvements, and 1, 519 feet of storm sewer and release of bonds after the expiration period. The project is located at 28th Avenue South & South 268th Place . 3 . EXHIBITS : Vicinity map 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. 3H > N _' d 243 PL �. •+ H' '^ h n'. S 2Y2 ST 243 ST ,{ r- S 243N0 ST n ¢ .. 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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 October 20, 1998 Category Consent Calendar 1 . SUBJECT: 13RIARMOUNT PLAT - BILL OF SALE 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: As recommended by the Public Works Director, acceptance of the Bill of Sale for Briarmount submitted by Geonerco, Inc . for continuous operation and maintenance of 350 feet of street improvements, and 854 feet of storm sewer and release of bonds after the expiration period. The project is located at South 202nd Street & 94th Place South. 3 . EXHIBITS: Vicinity map 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 . 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( - g m o PL - S 211TH ST 4t W O ~ -"..-.. > 211� ¢ It PL �v+ = SE 21 TH o SE 212TH ST PL 5 212TH ST F` {ram s 's ,P{� p T SE 212TH ST a �} 93T Ay 2T3 g{ aft S 2�3TH H P ! 1 W EE G y �> '" CT 41 �' � 2 STH 213 PL 5 ¢ 213 PL 213TH SE 213TH PL N ST 9h si a N z�g?H s_T a_ BRIARMOUNT PLAT m � yYyYnw.r..n........................._ _... ............ k � ~s1 Kent City Council Meeting Date October 20 . 1998 Category Other Business 1 . SUBJECT: ALVIN' S POND PRELIMINARY PLAT 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This date has been set to consider the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions dated September 10 , 1998 , of an application submitted by Poe Engineering, Inc . for Alvin ' s Pond Preliminary Plat . 3 . EXHIBITS : Hearing Examiner Recommendation with map 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 approve/ree� the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions of the preliminary plat application for Alvin' s Pond Preliminary Plat . DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 4A a�� N CITY OF ��s1 Jim « hits, Mayor Planning Department (253) 859-3390/FAX(253) 850-2544 James P. Harris, Planning Director OFFICE OF THE LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER (253) 859-3390 Theodore P. Hunter Hearing Examiner FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATION FILE NO: ALVIN'S POND #SU-97-3 APPLICANT: Poe Engineering, Inc. REOUEST: A request to subdivide approximately 2.94 acres into 13 single-family residential lots. LOCATION: The property is located at the southwest comer of the intersection of 108' Avenue SE and SE 2601h Street. APPLICATION FILED: May 6, 1998 DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE ISSUED: July 17, 1998 MEETING DATE: August 19, 1998; held open until August 26, 1998 for written comments. RECOMMENDATION ISSUED: September 10, 1998 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVED with conditions STAFF REPRESENTATIVE: Fred N. Satterstrom, Planning Department Charlene Anderson, Planning Department Frank Spanjer, Public Works Department PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Robert Hankins, representing applicant Bill Ruth, owner EXHIBITS: 1. Hearing Examiner file containing: a. staff report b. Application 220 l(h AVENUE SOUTH / KENT.WASHINGTON 9KUi'S"/5/TELEPHONE i_ii)gig-3300 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 C. Correspondence d. Staff Routing and Responses e. Drainage and Wetland Information f. Public Notice and Mailing g. Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) and Environmental Checklist 2. Preliminary Site Plan, submitted June 15, 1998 3. August 26, 1998 Request for Continuance 4. August 26, 1998 Memorandum 5. Revised Subdivision Conditions 6. Revised Preliminary Site Plan, submitted August 24, 1998 7. Additional Comments from Fire Department, dated August 24, 1998 INTRODUCTION After due consideration of all the evidence presented at public hearing on the date indicated above, and following an unaccompanied personal inspection of the subject property and surrounding area by the Hearing Examiner at a time prior to the public hearing,the following findings, conclusions and recommendation are entered by the Hearing Examiner on this application. SUMMARY OF PROCEDURE An application for approval of a Preliminary Plat to subdivide one 2.94 acre parcel into 13 single family residential lots was filed on June 5, 1998. A open record hearing on the request was held on August 19, 1998 in the City of Kent Council Chambers. All present were given an opportunity to testify and present evidence. Those representing the Applicant and the City were the only parties to appear at the hearing. The record remained open until August 26, 1998 to allow the Applicant and the City to discuss possible resolution of conflicts about the proposed conditions recommended by the City. The record is now closed and the Hearings Examiner is issuing the following Findings and Conclusions based on the information provided to him. Upon consideration of the testimony and exhibits submitted at the open record hearing,the following Findings and Conclusions are entered by the Hearings Examiner: 2 .,,i Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 FINDINGS I. The Applicant requests approval of a Preliminary Plat to subdivide a 2.94-acre parcel into 13 single-family residential lots. The property is located at the southwestern corner of the intersection of 108" Avenue SE and SE 260' Street in Kent, Washington. The legal description is the east 300 feet of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 29, Township 22 North, Range 5 East, W.M. Exhibit ]a,- Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report; Exhibit 6, Revised Preliminary Site Plan. 2. The subject property is zoned SR-8, Single Family Residential with a maximum density of 8.71 dwelling units per acre. K.C.C. 15.04.020(A)(5). The Comprehensive Plan designation is SF 8, Single Family Residential with a maximum density of eight units per acre. The density of the proposed development is 4.4 units per acre. Exhibit ]a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report; Exhibit 6, Revised Preliminary Site Plan. 3. The minimum lot size permitted in the SR-8 zoning district is 4,000 square feet. K.C.C. 15.04.020(11)(e). None of the lots in the proposed development would be smaller than 4,350 square feet. Exhibit ]a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report; Exhibit 6, Revised Preliminary Site Plan. 4. The site is currently developed with one single-family residence, a bam, and a small out- building. The Applicant proposes to remove the buildings if the application is approved. Surrounding properties are developed with single and multi-family residences and small- scale commercial buildings. Site View; Exhibit 1 a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson. 5. The subject property fronts 108'" Avenue SE and SE 260" Street It is primarily accessed from 108' Avenue SE. The current average daily traffic (ADT) along 108' Avenue is approximately 5,900 vehicles. The current ADT along SE 260'Street is approximately 6,300 vehicles. The proposed subdivision would add an estimated 120 daily and 12 PM peak hour trips to the local street system. The development would also add additional congestion to the intersections of 108' Avenue SE and SE 260" Street, 108' Avenue SE and Kent-Kangley Road, and Southeast 260" Street and 104' Avenue SE. Exhibit 1 a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report; Exhibit 6, Revised Preliminary Site Plan. 6. The subject property is located in an area characterized by narrow streets and substandard pedestrian facilities.Neither 108'Avenue SE nor SE 260' Street are currently improved to current design standards. Exhibit 1 a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 3 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 7. The proposed development would require road widening and other improvements, including off-site sidewalks and walkways, to provide safe travel for school-age pedestrians to and from Meadow Ridge Elementary School. Exhibit ]a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 8. There are significant trees on the site of 6-inch or greater in diameter. Exhibit 1 a: Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 9. City of Kent water and sewer service is currently available to serve the proposed development. The Public Works Department has approved the Applicant's preliminary stormwater drainage system. Exhibit ]a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 10. Mill Creek Park is located in the vicinity of the subject property, and would be impacted by the development. K.C.C. 12.04.490 requires that subdividers dedicate as open space five percent of the total property being developed or pay a fee in lieu of dedication to mitigate the adverse effects of development on existing parks. Exhibit Id, Staff Routing and Responses: K.C.C. 12.04.490. 11. The subject property is served by the Kent School District. School mitigation fees would be required under K.C.C. Chapter 12.13. K C.C. 12.13; Exhibit ]a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 12. Transit service is available along Kent-Kangley Road. Exhibit 1 a; Testimony of Ms. Anderson, Staff Report. 13. The City of Kent Wetland Inventory Maps identifies the site as having a wetland. Brad Murphy of Moss Environmental prepared a Wetland Analysis Report on February 18, 1997 and revised it on May 12, 1998. Mr. Murphy concluded that a Category III wetland is located on the subject property which requires a 25 foot buffer. He also concluded that Mill Creek runs through the subject property and contains Coho and Cutthroat. A 50 foot buffer from the high water mark of Mill Creek is required under city ordinances. Mr. Murphy further determined that the large coniferous trees located in the wetland buffer should be retained to help protect the wetland area. The Revised Preliminary Site Plan submitted by the Applicant incorporates the required buffer areas. Exhibit le, Drainage and Wetland Information; Exhibit 6, Revised Site Plan. 14. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act(SEPA)the City of Kent was designated as lead agency for environmental review. The City determined that the proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment if conditions of mitigation are 4 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 imposed. The City issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance on July 17, 1998 that became final on August 1, 1998. No appeals were filed. Exhibit 1g, 1WDNS. 15. Numerous City, County, and State agencies were advised of the application. The State Department of Transportation recommended that a traffic study be prepared to analyze the impact of the project's generated peak hours on state highways and determine what mitigation measures, in any, would be required. The Development Services Department required that fire hydrants be provided at locations approved by the Fire Marshall. The Director of Public Works submitted proposed conditions of approval related to buffer areas and stormwater runoff. The Fire Department submitted comments regarding access easements and fire hydrants. Exhibit 1 c, Correspondence; Exhibit Id, Staff Routing and Responses; Exhibit 5, Revised Subdivision Conditions; Exhibit 7, Fire Department Comments. 16. Notice of the open record hearing was provided by posting, mailing, and publication in accordance with KCC 15.09.030(C). Exhibit If, Public Notice. 17. At the hearing the Applicant contested several of the conditions of approval recommended by the Planning Department. No one else presented any written or oral testimony on the proposed development. Testimony of Mr. Hankins; Testimony of Mr. Ruth. The City responded to those comments. Testimony of Mr. Spanjer. The record remained open until August 26, 1998 to allow the Applicant and the City to discuss possible resolution of conflicts about the proposed conditions recommended by the City. On August 26, the City recommended amendments to the original conditions of approval. The Applicant agreed with the amended conditions; but also requested a continuance. Exhibit 4, Memorandum; Exhibit 3, Request for Continuance. 18. On August 26, 1998 the Applicant requested a continuance until January 13, 1999 in order to determine if a revised preliminary plat application could incorporate the recommended conditions and remain economically viable.Exhibit 3, Request for Continuance. The Hearing Examiner denied the request. See, Order on Request for Continuance. CONCLUSIONS Jurisdiction The Hearings Examiner has jurisdiction to hold an open record hearing on this application; to consider all evidence presented at the open record hearing; and, based on that evidence, make a �,,,,r 5 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 decision to approve, disapprove or approve with conditions the preliminary plat application. KCC 12.04.360, KCC 2.32.090. Criteria for Review The decision of the Hearings Examiner must be supported by the evidence presented, as stated in the Findings of Fact of this recommendation, and must be consistent with the standards and criteria for review specified in state statutes and city ordinances. The standards and criteria for review of preliminary plat applications are found in Chapter 12.04 of the Kent City Code (KCC) and Chapter 58.17 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). These review criteria include: (a) KCC 12.04.020 which provides that the purpose of the city's subdivision regulations is to: Provide rules, regulations, requirements, and standards for subdividing land in the City of Kent, ensuring that the highest feasible quality in subdivision will be attained; that the public health, safety, general welfare, and aesthetics of the City of Kent shall be promoted and protected, that orderly growth, development, and the conservation,protection and proper use of land shall be ensured; that proper provisions for all public facilities (including circulation, utilities, and services)shall be made;that maximum advantage of site characteristics shall be taken into consideration; and that conformance with provisions set forth in the City of Kent Zoning Code and Kent Comprehensive Plans shall be ensured. (b) KCC 12.04.330 which specifies eight requirements that must be shown on the preliminary plat map including appropriate name and dates,proposed platted property lines, contours and elevations,proposed public service areas,square footage calculations for developed and open space, dimensions of each lot, statements of soil type and drainage conditions, a description of existing land cover, and a description of wildlife present. (c) KCC 12.04.370 which requires a written statement as to the general adequacy of the proposed means of sewage disposal and water supply. (d) KCC 12.04.430 which provides for the protection of valuable, irreplaceable environmental amenities so that urban development may be as compatible as possible with the ecological balance of the area including preservation of drainage patterns,protection of ground water supply,prevention of erosion and preservation of trees and natural vegetation. 6 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond OSU-97-3 (e) KCC 12.04.440 which specifies requirements for utilities including sanitary sewers, a proper drainage plan and a proper water distribution system. (f) KCC 12.04.450 which requires due consideration to the allocation of public service usage areas and due regard for all natural features including large trees, water courses, historical spots and other community assets that would add attractiveness and value to the property. (g) KCC 12.04.490 which provides for mitigation of any adverse effects of development upon the existing park and recreational facilities in the City of Kent. (h) RCW 58.17.110 which requires an inquiry into the public use and interest proposed to be served by the subdivision and a determination "that appropriate provisions are made for public health, safety and general welfare and for such open spaces, drainage ways, streets or roads, alleys, or other public ways, transit stops, potable water supplies, sanitary wastes, parks and recreation, playgrounds, schools and school grounds and all other relevant facts, including sidewalks and other planning features that assure safe walking conditions for students who only walk to and from school. Applicable Provisions of the Comprehensive Plan Pursuant to K.C.C. 12.04.020 (criteria a above),the proposed subdivision must be consistent with the Goals and Policies of the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. The applicable provisions read as follows: Land Use Element Goal LU-1: Designate an urban growth area and Potential Annexation Area which will define the City's planning area and projected city limits for the next 20 years. Policy LU-1.1: Provide enough land in the City's urban growth area to accommodate the level of household growth projected to occur in the next 20 years. Goal LU-8: The City of Kent adopts a 20 year housing target of 7,500 new dwelling units within the existing city limits. Coordinate with King County through an interlocal agreement on housing targets on the unincorporated area within Kent's Potential Annexation Area. Policy LU-8.1: Provide in the land use plan adequate land and densities to accommodate both city and county targets within the Potential Annexation Area. Average net residential densities �,.✓ 7 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 throughout the Potential Annexation Area should be at least four units per acre in order to adequately support urban services. Goal LU-18: Foster recognition of the significant role played by natural features and systems in determining the overall environmental quality and liability of the community. Goal LU-25: Regulate development in environmentally critical areas such as steep slopes and landslide-prone areas to prevent harm, to protect public health and safety, and to save the remaining sensitive areas in the City. Goal LU-26: Include provision in the City's land use regulations to preserve reasonable access to solar energy for all lots in the City where access or potential access exists. Housins Element Overall Goal: Ensure opportunities for affordable housing and an appropriate living environment for Kent Citizens. Goal H-I: Promote healthy neighborhoods by providing a wide range of housing options throughout L, the community that are accessible to community and human services, employment opportunities, and transportation and by being sensitive to the environmental impacts of development. Policy H-1.3: Ensure an equitable distribution of housing throughout the community and region. Policy H-1.5: Require developments to provide their fair share of on-site and off-site improvements needed as a result of the development. Policy H-1.7: Continue to utilize regulatory measures to control impacts of residential development on the environment and on water quality. Review these regulations periodically to asses their overall effectiveness and their impact of housing cost and supply. Goal H-2: Provide sufficient, diverse, and affordable housing for the existing and projected population of Kent. Policy H-2.1: Promote a wide range of housing to meet the needs of our diverse population and ensure that this housing is available throughout the community for people of all income levels and special needs. 8 ``' Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 Transportation Element Overall Goal: Provide for a balanced multimodal transportation system which will support land use patterns and adequately serve existing and future residential and employment growth within the potential annexation area. Goal TR-l: Coordinate land use and transportation planning to meet the needs of the City and the requirements of the Growth Management Act. Policy TR-1.2: Coordinate new commercial and residential development in Kent with transportation projects to improve affected roadways. Policy TR-1.3: Fund development of the roads necessary for a complete arterial system serving all travel needs in the planning area(inside and outside the City) through fair share payments by new residential, commercial, and industrial development. Economic Development Element Goal ED-2: Maintain a strong policy toward balanced community development. Policy ED-2.1: Encourage home ownership to foster stakeholders in the community. Policy ED-2.3: Encourage new housing development to locate closer to existing public services. Conclusions Based on Findings 1. The proposed development is consistent with several of the goals and policies contained in the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan. By creating lots for 13 single-family residential homes, the proposal supports the City's goal of increasing housing opportunities and its policy of encouraging home ownership. The property is located near existing services. The proposal is consistent with the City's goal of preserving critical areas. With conditions of approval, including those in the MDNS, the proposal would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. Mill Creek and its aquatic habitat will be preserved within a 50 foot buffer area. The proposal supports the City's policy of requiring developers to contribute their fair share of on-site and off-site improvements, and its policies regarding roads and transportation. With conditions of approval, the Applicant would be required to mitigate traffic impacts by widening and improving 1081" Avenue SE and SE 260" Street. The Applicant would also have to execute an Environmental Mitigation Agreement to participate ,� 9 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond �..r #SU-97-3 in the City's South 272"'/South 277" Street Corridor Project. Findings of Fact'Vos. 1, 7, 13 & 14. 2. lith conditions of approval, the proposed development will be consistent with the purpose of the Citys subdivision regulations. The proposal satisfies the minimum lot requirements in the SR-8 zone. Finding of Fact No. 3. Water and sewer service would be available to serve the development and the Applicant submitted a preliminary stormwater drainage plan that has been approved by the Public Works Department. Finding of Fact No. 9. As conditioned,the Applicant would dedicate open space or pay a fee towards the maintenance of public parks. Finding of Fact No. 10. The proposed development would provide for the protection of environmental amenities on the property including wetlands and coniferous trees. Buffer areas around wetlands would be maintained and trees already existing in the required buffer zones would be retained. Findings of Fact No. 8 & 13. Natural resources and other valuable community assets have been considered. A buffer would protect Mill Creek from adverse impacts that might otherwise occur from the proposed development.Finding of Fact No. 13. Thus,with conditions of approval,the proposal satisfies the requirements for approval identified in Chapter 12.04 of the Kent Municipal Code. Findings of Fact No. 1- 18. 3. With conditions of approval, the proposal will satisfy the requirements of RCW 58.17.110. Open spaces are incorporated into the proposal's site plan.Finding of Fact No. 13. The proposed development would impact the local street system,but the impact would be mitigated through required road and sidewalk improvements.Findings of Fact Nos. 5&6. Water and sewer service would be available to serve the development. Finding of Fact No. 9. The Applicant would be required to accommodate METRO recommendations for improving mass transit near the site. The development would be served by the Kent School District and Mill Creek Park.School and park mitigation fees would be required.Findings of Fact Nos. 10 & 11. The Applicant would be required to make road and sidewalk improvements sufficient to provide safe walking conditions for school children. Finding of Fact No. 7. Thus, with conditions of approval the application will satisfy the requirements for approval identified in Chapter 58.17 of the Revised Code of Washington. 4. DECISION Based upon the preceding Findings of Fact and Conclusions,the Hearings Examiner APPROVES` the application for a preliminary plat(as revised by Exhibits 4, 5 & 6)to subdivide a 2.94 acre parcel l The Examiner is aware of the Applicant's desire to delay a decision on this application to determine if a lot layout can accommodate the agreed conditions. However,the Examiner denied that request.This application must proceed to a final decision in order to meet the timely decision requirements of regulatory reform. The applicant is not prejudiced by an approval of his request. If modifications are necessary,he may seek to have them reviewed without prejudice. 10 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 into 13 single family residential lots at the intersection of 108' Avenue SE and SE 260" Street, subject to the following conditions: A. PRIOR TO RECORDING THE SUBDIVISION: 1. The Owner/Subdivider shall receive approval for engineering drawings from the Department of Public Works, and shall either construct or bond for the following: a. A gravity sanitary sewer system to serve all lots. The public sewer system on Southeast 260' Street may not be deep enough to service the lots lying south of the creek. Therefore, a sewer extension from the existing City system located approximately 600 feet south of the subject property along 108'Avenue Southeast may be required. The final approved sewer system shall be sized to serve all off-site properties within the same service area. In addition, the sanitary sewer system shall be extended across the subdivision as needed to serve adjacent properties. The septic system serving the existing home within the proposed plat shall r..i be abandoned in accordance with King County Health Department Regulations. b. A water system meeting domestic and fire flow requirements for all lots. Any existing well(s) shall be abandoned in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Ecology. C. Detailed Drainage Plans which show how the 100-year post-developed stormwater runoff from this development will be collected,conveyed, stored, treated,and released to the City's stormwater drainage system in compliance with the City of Kent Construction Standards. (1) The Owner/Subdivider shall construct an on-site detention/retention pond system in accordance with the Kent Construction Standards to mitigate for potential impacts to stormwater runoff quantity and quality. The detention/retention storage volume and release criteria shall be that for the HILLS; the pre-development condition shall be assumed to be forest/grass only unless otherwise determined by the Director. 11 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 (2) No portion of the public stormwater management system may be constructed within wetlands or wetland buffers. (3) An infiltration pond retention system is the preferred alternative for mitigation of stormwater impacts and this alternative shall be required unless proven unfeasible by the Owner/Subdivider in the submittal for the Detailed Drainage Plans. (4) Roof downspouts for each lot(house and garage) shall be directed to Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches, or Perforated Stubouts, meeting the requirements of the Department of Public Works, including overflow pipes connected to an approved conveyance system. The Detailed Drainage Plans shall include an approved detail for the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches,or Perforated Stubouts, and shall provide private stormwater stubouts to each lot for future connection from the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches, or Perforated Stubouts. The face of the recorded plat shall contain the following restriction: AS A CONDITION OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE, RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED ON LOTS OF THIS SUBDIVISION MUST PROVIDE ROOF DOWNSPOUT INFILTRATION TRENCH (OR PERFORATED STUBOUT) SYSTEMS PER DETAILS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED STORMWATER PLANS. (5) The required downstream analysis for this development shall include an analysis for capacity,erosion potential, and water quality from the point of discharge from the site downstream a distance of at least one- quarter mile or to the point where stormwater discharges to the maintained portion of the City of Kent stormwater drainage system, whichever distance is farther. (a) This downstream analysis shall identify clearly the existing and future capacity of each link in the drainage system for the specified downstream reach. 12 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 (b) The Owner/Developer shall identify all elements in the specified downstream reach that cannot convey the 100-year, 24-hour design storm without overtopping or pressure flows. (c) In addition, should downstream capacity of any element in the downstream reach be insufficient to convey the 25-year, 24- hour peak flow rate, the Owner/Subdivider shall either provide necessary off-site improvements to convey the 100- year, 24-hour design peak flow, OR shall further detain/retain stormwater and restrict the release rate of stormwater to ensure that the capacity of the existing conveyance system will not be exceeded. (d) Similarly, should an erosion problem be exacerbated by the proposed release conditions, then the Owner/Subdivider shall further restrict the release of stormwater from this development, or shall provide suitable off-site mitigation. (6) The Owner/Subdivider shall execute Declaration of Stormwater Facility Maintenance Covenants prepared by the Property Management Section of the Department of Public Works for the private portions of the drainage system. d. An open-to-the-air stormwater treatment system in accordance with the requirements of the Kent Construction Standards to mitigate for potential impacts to stormwater runoff quality. Acceptable stormwater treatment facilities meeting this requirement in their preferred order include: infiltration after pretreatment; biofiltration swales; wet ponds;extended detention ponds; and created wetlands. Alternatives and experimental treatment facilities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Public Works. (1) The stormwater treatment system shall be within approved retention/detention facility tract(s). (2) Easements for biofiltration swales across private lots will not be acceptable to meet this requirement. (3) No portion of the stormwater treatment system may be within wetlands or wetland buffers. 13 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 e. A Detailed Grading Plan for the entire subdivision which includes provisions for utilities, roadways, retention/detention ponds, stormwater treatment facilities, and a building footpad for each lot. These plans shall be designed to eliminate the need for processing several individual Grading Permits upon application for Building Permits: phasing of grading on a lot-by-lot basis will not be considered. f. A Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plan for the entire subdivision that reflects the Detailed Grading Plan discussed above, and the Planning Department approved Tree Plan. g. A full width widening/ improvement of 108' Avenue Southeast, designed in conformance with the requirements for a Residential Collector Arterial Street augmented with Bike Lanes as described in the City of Kent Construction Standards. The Street Improvement Plans for this street shall include, but are not limited to the following: combined cement concrete curbs& gutters and 10-foot cement concrete sidewalks on the west side of the street; a minimum of 36 feet of asphalt pavement as measured from the east edge of pavement to the face of curb on the west side of the street; a maximum gradient of 12 percent;a normal crown for the asphalt street located at the center of the right of way; a City-approved street lighting system; public stormwater conveyance,detention and treatment facilities; street markings; traffic signs; water and sewer lines; and other street related appurtenances. These Street Improvement Plans also shall reflect the following: (1) To provide minimum safety facilities in the vicinity of the creek crossing,these plans shall include barrier guardrails on both sides of the street. On the west side of 108m Avenue Southeast,this guardrail shall generally extend along the entire length of Tract C; on the east side of 108'Avenue Southeast,the guardrail shall extend as far north and south of the creek banks as the existing driveways will permit. (2) The asphalt pavement width shall be tapered to the south at the transition rate of 1:40 to match the existing edge of pavement on both sides of the street. (3) Channelization and traffic sign plans which include provisions for a minimum 200-foot-long left turn lane at the intersection with 14 `' Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation v Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 Southeast 260" Street and for"NO PARKING ANYTIME" signs on both sides of the street. (4) Curb returns at both intersections shall be designed in conformance with the City's South 212' Street Curb Return Detail, which incorporates the Bike Lane ramp requirements. (5) The total minimum width of asphalt pavement specified above shall be designed and constructed to provide a minimum 20-year service life. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide the Department of Public Works with a Pavement Analysis Report to determine the adequacy of the existing asphalt pavement, and the minimum depth for an asphalt overlay required to provide a 20-year service life for the existing pavement. The Pavement Analysis Report shall be consistent with Part II and Part III of the AASHTO GUIDE FOR DESIGN OF PAVEMENT SECTIONS, published by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 1986 edition, or latest revision, and the Pavement Analysis Report shall provide all of the necessary information required by this pavement design guide and the City of Kent Construction Standards. h. Pedestrian Walkway Improvements for a 6-foot-wide gravel walkway from Southeast 260'' Street to Southeast 264' Street constructed on the east side of 108'Avenue Southeast south to tie into the asphalt pavement pedestrian improvements constructed by the City at Southeast 264' Street to serve Meadow Ridge Elementary School. At the sole discretion of the Director of Public Works the Owner/Developer may pay a proportionate share of the costs of said pedestrian walkway improvements versus constructing same. i. Street Improvements for the relocated subdivision street terminating with a cul-de-sac at its west terminus. The Street Improvement Plans for this subdivision street shall be designed in conformance with the requirements for a Residential Street as described in the City of Kent Construction Standards, including but not limited to: combined cement curbs & gutters and 5-foot- wide cement sidewalks on both sides of the street; at least 28 feet of asphalt pavement(a reduction in the standard width to reduce impacts to the adjacent wetlands); a City-approved street lighting system; public stormwater drainage,detention, and treatment facilities;curb return radii of 35 feet at the 15 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation .W, Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 intersection of the subdivision street and 108' Avenue Southeast; horizontal curve radii of at least 200 feet; and a 45-foot minimum radius to the face of curb for the cul-de-sac. The 5-foot cement sidewalk shall not be installed where the public street abuts the Sensitive Area Tract for the wetlands and creek (another reduction in the standards to reduce impacts to the adjacent wetlands). j. The two private streets and the access tract/easement for Lots 12 and 13 shown on the face of the revised Preliminary Plat each shall provide a minimum asphalt pavement width of 20 feet and shall be within an easement having at least 22 feet of width. The face of the final plat shall show clearly which lots may have access to each private street. In no case shall more than four lots be permitted to have access onto a private street. k. Street Light Plans meeting Street Lighting Requirements shall be prepared and installed by a qualified professional engineer licensed by the State of Washington.. 1. Wetland Mitigation Plans for any and all work within the wetlands or wetland buffers. Wetland Mitigation Plans shall show how the Owner/Subdivider has minimized all wetland impacts by an analysis of alternatives that would avoid the impact altogether, as required by KCC Section 11.05.120. 2. The Owner/Subdivider shall submit Landscape Plans for within and surrounding the retention/detention facility to the Planning Department AND to the Department of Public Works for concurrent review and approval prior to, or in conjunction with,the approval of the Detailed Drainage Plans. 3. If determined necessary by the City following hydraulic analysis by the Owner's engineer, the existing culvert for the creek crossing of 108' Avenue Southeast shall be removed and a new culvert shall be installed meeting the City's design criteria. The culvert shall be designed to applicable standards for a fish-bearing stream, UNLESS the Department of Fish and Wildlife states in their HPA or in their written waiver therefrom that this work is not needed. If the City determines that a new culvert is necessary,the City will work with the Owner/Subdivider for sharing the costs thereof. 4. The Owner/Subdivider shall obtain an HPA or a written waiver therefrom, prior to any on-site construction. 16 ` � Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation " Alvin's Pond 4SU-97-3 5. The Owner/Subdivider shall retain the location of the proposed plat street intersection with 108' Avenue Southeast as shown on the revised preliminary plat that meets the minimum separation distance of 300 feet required for an offset tee intersection on a Residential Collector Arterial. 6. The owner/developer shall submit for review and approval by the Planning and Public Works Department a tree plan for the general site, for the roadway, and for all individual lots showing all trees six inches in diameter or greater, and their relationship to any proposed structure and other smaller trees. Approval and construction of the final roadway design and issuance of approved Grading, Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Control Plans, or development permits for any lot may not occur prior to approval of the tree plan by the Kent Planning and Public Works Departments. No trees of a six-inch caliper or greater shall be removed from any lot except pursuant to a tree plan approved by the Planning Department. Appropriate mitigation, including the replacement of trees at a greater than 1:1 ratio, shall be required if any significant trees are to be removed. Grading Plans cannot be approved without an approved Detailed Tree Plan. 7. The Owner/Subdivider shall grant a Sight Distance Easement across the subdivision frontage on 108" Avenue Southeast, at the intersections with the plat street and the access tract/easement to lots 12 and 13. The approved Sight Distance Easements shall be based upon a 40 MPH design speed and shall be surveyed and marked with permanent survey monuments. The following RESTRICTION shall appear on the face of the approved plat: SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT/RESTRICTION THE SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT SHOWN HEREON IS GRANTED TO THE CITY OF KENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PURPOSES THROUGH MAINTAINING INTERSECTION/ROADWAY SIGHT DISTANCES ACCORDING TO ADOPTED CITY OF KENT STANDARDS,PRACTICES,AND CODE REQUIREMENTS AS OF THE DATE OF PLAT APPROVAL. THE ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS MAY NOT KNOWINGLY/ WILLFULLY/ INADVERTENTLY INSTALL/ CONSTRUCT/GRADE ANY POTENTIAL OBSTRUCTION TO VISIBILITY SUCH AS LANDSCAPE BERMS,FENCES,ROCKERIES,RETAINING WALLS, LANDSCAPING MATERIALS, STRUCTURES,ETC. WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THESE EASEMENTS. 17 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 THE CITY OF KENT HAS THE SOLE AUTHORITY TO CAUSE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS AT THE PROPERTY OWNER'S SOLE EXPENSE, OR TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROPERTY OWNER IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY OBSTRUCTION(S) WITHIN THE SIGHT DISTANCE EASEMENT UPON WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER OF A VIOLATION OF SAID EASEMENT RESTRICTION,WITHOUT COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGES TO THE PROPERTY OWNER. 8. The Owner/Subdivider shall dedicate or deed all necessary public rights of way for the public improvements listed above and shall provide all public and private easements necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of these required improvements. The minimum right-of-way and easement widths are given below. a. The Residential Street shall have a minimum right-of-way width of 49 feet, except that at the intersections and around the cul-de-sac, the right of way shall include the minimum 3-foot-wide utility strip behind the back of the sidewalks. Along the Sensitive Area Tract the minimum right of way may be reduced to five feet to reflect that no sidewalk is required. �.. b. The Residential Collector Arterial Streets shall have a minimum half-street right-of-way width of 33 feet, except at intersections where the right of way shall include the minimum 3-foot-wide utility strips behind the back of required sidewalks. C. Sanitary Sewer and Storm Sewer Easements shall be at least 10 feet in width along lots four(4) and five(5), and at least 15 feet in width for other lots. 9. The Owner/Subdivider shall protect permanently the approved and preserved, and/or enhanced, or created wetland(s) and it's buffer(s) by creating a separate Sensitive Area Tract and deeding the tract in fee simple to the City,OR by granting a Sensitive Area Easement to the City for the entire sensitive area. This Sensitive Area Tract or Easement shall be consistent with the wetland and wetland buffer map contained within the approved Wetland Delineation Report and/or approved Wetland Mitigation Plan as appropriate,unless otherwise approved. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide a legal description of said easement or tract prepared by a licensed land surveyor,prior to issuance of any construction permits. The Sensitive Area Tract and the following language shall be included on the face of the recorded plat: 18 `-'' Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 SENSITIVE AREA TRACTS\ EASEMENTS DEDICATION OF A SENSITIVE AREA TRACT/EASEMENT CONVEYS TO THE PUBLIC A BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN THE LAND WITHIN THE TRACT. THIS INTEREST INCLUDES THE PRESERVATION OF NATIVE VEGETATION FOR ALL PURPOSES THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE, INCLUDING CONTROL OF SURFACE WATER AND EROSION, MAINTENANCE OF SLOPE STABILITY, VISUAL AND AURAL BUFFERING, AND PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY, PLANT ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT/EASEMENT IMPOSES UPON ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS OF THE LAND SUBJECT TO THE TRACT/EASEMENT THE OBLIGATION, ENFORCEABLE ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC BY THE CITY OF KENT, TO LEAVE UNDISTURBED ALL TREES AND OTHER VEGETATION WITHIN THE TRACT. THE VEGETATION WITHIN THE TRACT MAY NOT BE CUT, PRUNED, COVERED BY FILL, REMOVED OR DAMAGED WITHOUT APPROVAL IN WRITING FROM THE CITY OF KENT. THE COMMON BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE TRACT/EASEMENT AND THE `�✓ AREA OF DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY MUST BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE FLAGGED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CITY OF KENT PRIOR TO ANY CLEARING, GRADING, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY. THE REQUIRED MARKING OR FLAGGING SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL ALL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE VICINITY OF THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT ARE COMPLETED. NO BUILDING FOUNDATIONS, STRUCTURES, OR OBSTRUCTIONS (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DECKS, PATIOS, OUTBUILDINGS AND OVERHANGS)ARE ALLOWED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE SENSITIVE AREA TRACT/EASEMENT BOUNDARY,UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE CITY. THE CITY OF KENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INSTALL PUBLIC UNDERGROUND UTILITIES WITHIN THIS SENSITIVE AREA TRACT,BUT IS REQUIRED TO RESTORE OR ENHANCE THE SENSITIVE AREAS DISTURBED UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION. 1 19 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 10. After construction, the wetland and buffer areas shall be isolated from intrusion and/or disturbance using landscaping, or other appropriate screens, as well as an approved permanent wildlife-passable fence. In addition, wetland signs approved by the Department of Public Works shall be placed at the wetland buffer edge to inform and educate owners and nearby residents about the value of wetlands. 11. Prior to release of any construction bonds, the Department of Public Works must approve As-Built Drainage Plans for the entire site prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed by the State of Washington in conformance to the requirements of Appendix "E" of the City of Kent Construction Standards. 12. The Owner/Subdivider shall waive abutters direct access rights for all lots having frontage on Southeast 260' Street and 108' Avenue Southeast. The following RESTRICTION shall be stated clearly on the face of the approved plat: ACCESS RESTRICTION THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF ALL LOTS ABUTTING SOUTHEAST 260.. STREET AND 108TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO TAKE DIRECT VEHICULAR ACCESS TO OR FROM SAID PUBLIC STREETS. VEHICULAR ACCESS TO ALL LOTS IS RESTRICTED TO THE APPROVED PUBLIC SUBDIVISION STREET AND TO THE APPROVED PRIVATE STREETS AND ACCESS TRACT/EASEMENT SHOWN HEREON. 13. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide the City with an approved topographic survey prepared by a professional land surveyor licensed by the State of Washington. This topographic survey shall show clearly the lines of Ordinary High Water for the creek that crosses the subject property. The face of the approved plat also shall show the creek, its buffer widths, and the setback for impervious surfaces from this creek (unless the setbacks from the Sensitive Area Tract will govern). 14. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide the City with an approved Drainage Easement for the creek on documents prepared by the Property Management Section of the Public Works Department. The location of this drainage easement will be determined by the topographic map required above, and the width of this drainage easement will include at least 15 feet(as measured from the lines of ordinary High Water)on both sides of the creek. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide the City with a legal description for this drainage easement written by a professional land surveyor licensed by the State of Washington. 20 `' Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 15. If an approved Wetland Mitigation Plan is required for work within wetlands or wetland buffers, then the Owner/Subdivider shall post a Wetland Mitigation Bond in the amount of 125 percent of the estimated cost for construction and maintenance for three year period, plus an additional 10 percent of the total cost to cover inflation and administrative review fees. 16. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide fire hydrants at approved locations along ',kith a minimum of 1,000 gallons per minute `fire flow" at 20 psi. 17. Dust generated during construction activities on all lots shall be controlled by wetting dust sources such as areas of exposed soils, washing truck wheels before they leave the site, and installing and maintaining gravel construction entrances. Construction vehicle track out on public rights of way are violations subject to fines from the Department of Ecology, the City of Kent, and/or the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Authority. 18. The Owner/Subdivider shall dedicate five percent(5 %)of the total plat area for open space park land or pay a fee in lieu of a donation per the requirements of Section 'r✓ 12.04.490 of the Kent City Code. (The fee in lieu of a donation of 5%for open space land is $9,149.68, based on information from the King County Assessor's Office). 19. Mailboxes shall be located on either side of the plat street approximately 10 feet south of the lot line dividing Lots 1 and 2 (6 mailboxes total), at approximately the lot line dividing Lots 10 and 11 (6 mailboxes total), and on the east side of 108' Avenue Southeast at approximately the northerly line of Tract "D" if extended (2 mailboxes) as approved by the U.S. Postmaster. 20. The Owner/Subdivider shall remove all existing structures on the site. 21. The Owner/Subdivider shall accommodate METRO recommendations related to provisions for mass transit. These provisions may include, but are not limited to, providing direct access from the site to mass transit areas,providing for bus shelters, providing on on-site mass transit information area, etc. The Owner/Subdivider shall provide documentation, acceptable to the City that the METRO recommendations have been accommodated. 22. The cul-de-sac and each of the two access easements serving three or more lots shall be designated a street/avenue by the Kent Fire Department. The Owner/Subdivider 21 Hearing Examiner Findings and Recommendation Alvin's Pond #SU-97-3 shall provide street signs according to the standards of the City of Kent Public Works Department. Property owners are responsible for maintenance of private street signs. B. PRIOR TO OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS FOR ANY LOT IN THE ALVIN'S POND SUBDIVISION (SU 97-3),THE OWNER/SUBDIVIDER SHALL: 1. Construct all of the improvements required in A., above. 2. Receive approval of the required As-built Drawings for Water, Sewer, Street, and Stormwater Facilities. 3. The property owner shall provide to residents of each lot information on mass transit opportunities in the vicinity of the site and about the safe use and disposal of household hazardous waste, including motor oil, in order to minimize surface water pollution. The Kent Planning Department shall provide the property owner with sample information brochures that may be distributed or made available to residents to satisfy this condition. Dated this 10`' day of September, 1998. THEODORE PAUL HUNTER Hearing Examiner 22 `"' City of Kent - Planning Department lA S.E. 260TH ST. 00 ru' vw. wr rep Y � ap I- —f 'JIr �� 'f1� I �f�TeMO -_]' �•^�.r —VO �',. Y Rro I 4xO 1 Ila 6 It �_•"` g6 \ j I m t «m + 'O' r• ♦ / ,. °!off• j i.' aQ ' � • S r os aca..:•• :. �I � ' :I 1 T � i PIS mji•' Fr Vls�_Fr APPLICATION NAME: Alvin's Pond NUMBER: #SU-97-3 DATE: August 19, 1998 QUEST: Preliminary Plat A LEGEND Application site Site Plan r Kent City Council Meeting �. Date October 20 , 1998 Category Other Business 1 . SUBJECT: LANG (CANYON CROSSING) FINAL PLAT FSU- 96-25 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: This date has been set to consider the final plat application submitted by Lang Plat LLC . This plat is being renamed Canyon Crossing . The City Council approved the preliminary plat with conditions on September 2 , 1997 . 3 . EXHIBITS: Memo and map 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: �/j� � Councilmember moves, Councilmember d-%C� seconds to approve the staff ' s recommendation of approval with conditions of the Lang Final Plat and to authorize the Mayor to sign the final plat mylar. DISCUSSION: �mC ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 4B CITY OF ,Jim White, Mavor Planning Department ('53) 859-3390/F.-LY(-'53) 850-'544 James P. Harris. Planning Director MEMORANDUM October 20, 1998 MEMO TO: MAYOR JIM WHITE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: JAMES P. HARRIS, PLANNING DIRECTOR RE: LANG FINAL PLAT #FSU-96-25 On September 2, 1997, Kent City Council approved the Hearing Examiner's recommended approval of the Lang Preliminary Plat(#SU-96-25), an 8.20 acre, 37-lot residential plat. The property is located at 10104 and 10116 SE 248th in Kent, Washington. Staff recommends the City Council approve the Lang Final Plat#FSU-96-25 with the following conditions and direct the Mayor to sign the mylar. I. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: A. The subdivider shall comply with all applicable conditions of the Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance for the LANG Subdivision (#ENV-97-15). II. PRIOR TO RECORDATION OF THE Si T>BDIVISION: A. The subdivider shall provide engineering drawings for review and approval by the City, and either construct or bond for the following. 1. A gravity sanitary sewer system to serve all lots within the subdivision. Any septic systems serving the existing homes within the proposed plat shall be abandoned in accordance with King County Health Department Regulations. 2. A water system meeting domestic and fire flow requirements for all lots. A water main line extension is required within the new public road. 3. A stormwater drainage system meeting the applicable standards for conveyance, detention and water quality treatment. The minimum detention and release standards to be met for this project shall be that for City of Kent HILL standards. 220 Jth AVENUE SOUTH / KENT.WASHINGTON 98032-5895/TELEPHONE (253)859-331K1 Memo To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members Subject: Lang Final Plat#SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 2 a. The owner/subdivider shall construct an on-site detention retention pond system in accordance with the Kent Construction Standards to mitigate for potential impacts to stormwater runoff quantity. The detention/retention storage volume and release criteria shall be that for the HILLS, the pre-development condition shall be assumed to be forest/grass unless otherwise determined by the Director. b. An infiltration pond retention system is the preferred alternative for mitigation of stormwate- impacts because: it is the only alternative that can reduce both volume and peak runoff rates: it also mitigates for groundwater recharge impacts resulting from additional impervious surfaces; and this alternative shall be required unless proven unfeasible by the owner/subdivider's design engineer in the submittal for the Preliminary/Detailed Drainage Plan. C. Roof downspouts for each house and garage shall be directed to Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches meeting the requirements of the Department of Public works including overflow pipes connected to an approved conveyance system. The Detailed Drainage Plans will include an approved detail for the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches, and will provide private stormwater stubouts to each lot for future connection to the Roof Downspout Infiltration Trenches. The face of the final plat shall contain the following restriction: AS A CONDITION OF BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE, RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTED ON LOTS OF THIS SUBDIVISION MUST PROVIDE ROOF DOWNSPOUT INFILTRATION TRENCH SYSTEMS PER DETAILS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED STORMWATER PLANS. d. The required downstream analysis for this development will include an analysis for capacity, erosion potential, and water quality from the point of discharge from the site downstream a distance of at least one quarter mile or to the point where stormwater discharges to Mill Creek, whichever is further. This downstream analysis will clearly identify the existing and future capacity of each link in the drainage system for the appropriate downstream reach if a 100 percent infiltration retention facility is not used. Should downstream capacity be insufficient to convey ,,., Imo To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members Subject: Lang Final Plat #SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 3 the 25-year, 24-hour peak flow rate, the owner/subdivider shall either provide necessary off-site improvements to convey the 25- year, 24-hour design peak flow (and easements where necessary), OR further detain/retain stormwater and restrict the release rate of stormwater to ensure that the capacity of the existing conveyance system will not be exceeded. In addition, the owner/subdivider's design engineer shall identify all downstream reaches which can not convey the 100-year, 24-hour design storm without overtopping or pressure flows. Similarly, should an erosion problem be exacerbated by the proposed release conditions, then the owner/subdivider will have to further restrict the release of stormwater from this development, or to provide suitable off-site mitigation. e. The owner/subdivider shall submit a Landscape Plan for within and surrounding the retention/detention facility to the Kent Planning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to approval of the Detailed Drainage Plans. 4. An open-to-the-air stormwater treatment system in accordance with Kent Construction Standards to mitigate for potential impacts to stormwater runoff quality. Acceptable stormwater treatment facilities meeting this requirement in their preferred order include: infiltration after pretreatment; biofiltration swales; wet ponds; extended detention ponds; and created wetlands. Alternatives and experimental treatment facilities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Public Works. a. The stormwater treatment system shall be within the approved retention/detention facility tract. b. Easements for biofiltration swales across private lots will not be acceptable to meet this requirement. 5. Construct the plat street to City Standards for a Residential Street, including a 32-foot wide paved roadway; concrete curbs and gutters; five [ 5 ]-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides of the street; a City-owned street lighting system; storm drainage facilities; street channelization and signing; utilities and appurtenances, and 35-foot radius curb returns at the intersections of the plat street and Southeast 244th Street. Memo To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members Subject: Lang Final Plat #SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 4 6. A half-street widening/improvement of both Southeast 248th Street and Southeast 244th Street across the entire subdivision frontage plus the required off-frontage improvements along the southerly side of Southeast 244th Street (at the 'Not A Part'parcel at the northeasterly corner of the subdivision) and the northerly side of Southeast 248th Street, between this plat and the plat of Canterwood. These improvements shall also include storm drainage facilities; a City- owned street lighting system; street channelization and roadway signage (including "No Parking" signs across the entire subdivision frontage on both Southeast 244th Street and Southeast 248th Street); utilities and utility relocations; and appurtenances. As required by City Standards, practices and policies, and to ensure an adequate lifespan to the improved section of Southeast 244th Street and Southeast 248th Street, the following criteria will be applied to the street improvements: a. If it is determined through a City-approved pavement analysis and design prepared by the developer's engineer that all or any portions of the existing Southeast 248th Street and Southeast 244th Street pavement and subgrade are structurally sound, and may remain in place as part of the required widening, then the following measures shall be taken as a minimum to insure proper construction of the roadway in accordance with the City's pavement design standards. The edge of the existing pavement shall be saw-cut at least one (1) foot inside the edge of paving. After the sawcut, and removal of the pavement, a minimum four (4)-foot wide section of the remaining pavement -- or as required to provide a consistent 2% crown from new gutter flow line to centerline, and a structurally adequate travelled-way -- adjoining the cut shall be milled ground-down at least 1.5 inches. After placement of the new structural section, the joint between the new pavement and saw-cut line shall be sealed. Finally, these owner/subdivider shall be responsible for a minimum 1.5 inch deep (after the pre-level course) asphaltic concrete overlay of the entire len;h of the roadway pavement through the widened area, as necessary, to provide a 2% crown across the pavement; and, as necessary to meet City Standards for roadway pavement section as follows: i. Southeast 248th Street -- Residential Collector Arterial iM.......... , ., o To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members Subject: Lang Final Plat #SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 5 ii. Southeast 244th Street -- Residential Collector Street b. At the discretion of the Director of Public Works, and depending upon the condition of the existing roadway paving (e.g. wheel- track rutting, substandard crown, pavement/sub-base distress as demonstrated by alligatoring or longitudinal cracking) the developer may be required to remove and replace/overlay additional sections of the paving to provide a improved roadway through the section of roadway impacted by project-generated traffic. The Director may require a comprehensive reconstruction (rather than 'spot' reconstructions) of the paving if determined to be required to ensure roadway paving longevity. C. The improvements shall include a relocation of the existing street lighting and/or traffic signalization system, all catch basins and storm drainage facilities/structures, as well as the application/re- application of thermoplastic street channelization. d. These improvements will include a minimum five (5)-foot wide concrete sidewalk along the southerly side of Southeast 244th Street and a 10-foot wide sidewalk/bicycle-way along the northerly side of Southeast 248th Street. e. These improvements shall also include sufficient pavement to provide/maintain a 12-foot wide eastbound through lane on the southerly side of Southeast 248th Street across the entire frontage of the subdivision; necessary pavement transitions to the existing portions of Southeast 248th Street and Southeast 244th Street to the west and east of the project; and the required off-frontage improvements . 7. Paved 10-foot wide pedestrian access walkways within Tracts V, 'C' and 'D' to provide non-motorized access to/through the adjoining "Kay" and "Canterwood" subdivisions. The access tract walkways shall be provided with fencing on both sides of the walkway and suitable night-time illumination. 8. A Detailed Grading Plan for the entire subdivision which includes provisions for utilities, roadways, retention/detention ponds, stormwater treatment facilities, and a building footpad for each lot. These plans shall be designed to eliminate the need for processing several individual Memo To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members , Subject: Lang Final Plat#SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 6 Grading Permits upon application for Building Permits: phasing of grading on a lot-by-lot basis is not recommended. 9. A Temporary Erosion/Sedimentation Plan for the entire subdivision which reflects the Detailed Grading Plan discussed above. 10. A Tree Plan detailing clearing limits, trees to be removed, caliper and type. All trees of six inch or greater caliper must be shown on the tree plan. No grading plans or construction of utilities will be allowed prior to Planning Department approval of a tree plan. C. The owner/subdivider shall dedicate all necessary public right-of-way for the improvements listed in Section I and II, above, and provide all public and private easements necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the required improvements identified in Section II, above. 1. Unless otherwise provided for in a previous deed, the subdivider shall quit-claim deed and/or dedicate sufficient right-of-way, across the entire property frontage, for the construction of the following: a. Southeast 248th Street, to City Standards for a Residential Collector Arterial street, augmented with bicycle lanes, with a minimum half-street right-of-way width of 33 feet. b. Southeast 244th Street, to City Standards for a Residential Collector street with a minimum half-street right-of-way width of 30 feet. C. The plat street, to City Standards for a Residential street, minimum right-of-way 49 feet, and 35-foot radius curb returns at the intersection of the plat street at Southeast 244th Street. At the southerly end of the plat street, this shall include a minimum 51.5- foot radius in the cul-de-sac turnaround. These deeds of right-of-way shall be provided based upon a survey to be performed by a licensed land surveyor of the subject property, Southeast 248th Street and Southeast 244th Street, and adjacent affected properties, and shall clearly delineate the existing public right-of-way, property lines, curb lines, paving limits, and other public and private improvements. „.Amo To: Mayor Jim White and City Council Members Subject: Lang Final Plat #SU-96-25 October 20, 1998 Page 7 2. The owner/subdivider shall grant a 15-foot wide pedestrian access tracts "B”, "C", and "D" at the locations indicated upon the plat map, from the plat street to the easterly subdivision boundary. D. The developer or applicant shall dedicate five (5) percent of the total property, being developed as open space or pay a voluntary fee-in-lieu of dedication as set forth in Ordinance No. 2975. III. PRIOR TO OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING pEgMITON ANY LOT IN THE LANG SUBDIVISION THE OWNER;' SUBDIVIDER SHALL: A. Construct all improvements required in Sections I & II, above. B. The owner/subdivider shall submit detailed Grading Plans AND Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Plans in conformance to the City Construction Standards to the Department of Public Works for review and approval prior to any on-site work. C. As-built drainage plans for the entire site shall be prepared by a certified land surveyor and submitted to the City prior to issuance of building permits. D. 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Date October 20 , 1998 Category Other Business 1 . SUBJECT: 1999 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Kent annually adopts a legislative agenda to communicate our priorities and concerns to our representatives in State Government . This draft Legislative Agenda for 1999 has been developed in consultation with staff , the Suburban Cities Association and the Association of Washington Cities . It was presented to the Council ' s Committee of the Whole on October 6 . Staff have met with all interested Councilmembers to identify refinements to the draft . Proposed changes are summarized in the attached memo . 3 . EXHIBITS: Summary memo of proposed changes to the draft Legislative Agenda, draft Legislative Agenda and policy paper 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: (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 4pj� seconds to adopt the proposed 1999 Legislative Agenda. DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 4C City of Kent ,%W, MEMORANDUM DATE: October 15, 1998 TO: Leona Orr, President and Members of the Kent City Council FROM: Dena Laurent Government Af airs Manager SUBJECT: 1999 Legislative Agenda—Proposed Changes to Draft Agenda The following summarizes changes proposed to the Draft 1999 Legislative Agenda. These changes are offered as a result of discussions with individual Councilmembers following presentation of the Draft Agenda to the Council's Committee of the Whole. Staff comments on each of the changes are also offered. Following this explanation, I have attached the draft agenda with all of the changes noted in "bold" (for new language) and"strikeout" (for deleted language). Finance 1. Local Government Revenue Preservation: The following section was altered to use more conservative language based on suggestions from Councilmember Brotherton. Staff concurs with these suggestions. 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 aseeked, altered and/or reduced in its application or revenue generation capacity. The State Est should preserve local government revenue sources to ensure essential services can be delivered to our growing-and deastf -community. 2. Fiscal Notes: The following section was altered to be more specific about the types of changes we would like to see made to the fiscal note process. Staff concurs with these changes recommended by Councilmember Brotherton. Fiscal Notes: The process of preparing local government fiscal impact analyses (fiscal notes) for the Legislature is at best, incomplete. Yet, legislators depend heavily on these fiscal notes to gauge the impact of measures on local government finances. Kent supports legisladestpengdWr efforts to enhance the content and accuracy of fiscal notes which report the impact of legislation on cities. The notes should include overall fiscal impact and analysis of 1 any disproportionate impacts on specific cities, regions or types of local governments. 3. Economic Development: Councilmember Brotherton recommended the addition of more specific language regarding the taxing tools requested. Staff concurs with this suggestion. Economic Development: During the last session, representatives from the Tacoma area introduced the Urban Stabilization Act which would have allowed the sales and business and occupation taxes generated by a project within an "urban stabilization area" to be used to fund that project. Kent supports legislation, like the Urban Stabilization Act, that would give cities the authority to use certain taxes to offset public improvement costs and encourage private development. 4. Manufacturing Tax Exemption: Councilmember Brotherton requested the addition of language that demonstrates the disproportionate impact of this tax exemption on the City of Kent. Staff concurs with this additional language, which is shown in bold below. (The report referenced in the language is attached.) Councilmember Amodt asked what percentage the sales and use tax loss represents of the City budget. The $800,000 represents 1.68% of 1998 General Fund revenues ($47.5 million) and .84% of all City revenue ($94.9 million). Councilmember Yingling asked about the intention of staff efforts to support clarification of the exemption. More specific language has been added to address this concern. Councilmember Yingling also feels this section should be deleted from the City's Agenda. Staff does not concur with this suggestion and recommends inclusion of the section as currently drafted. While the exemption may benefit Kent's manufacturing economy, that the significance of the fiscal impact on the City must be monitored and reported to our representatives to ensure they understand the impact of their decisions on City finances. Manufacturing Tax Exemption: Adopted by the Legislature in 1995, the Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption reduces Kent's sales and use tax collection by approximately $800,000 per year. A 19% report by five heavily impacted cities shows that while Kent represented 1.09% of the state's population, it bore 5.9% of the impact of this tax exemption. While Kent supports its local manufacturing sector, we caution e Legislature to�&r"y consider the impact of tax exemptions on local _ revenues when makig�po r'`' a mipact o_ f tlus exemption and any pppudd changes and will re rt those impacts to its state and local elected rearesentatives. 2 Human Services Councilmember Brotherton expressed the need to focus more attention on welfare reform. To address that concern, I have moved the affordable housing item to the Policy Paper and moved the welfare reform section to the Agenda. I have also added language to address additional concerns expressed by Councilmember Brotherton about ancillary human services. (moved to Policy Paper) Welfare Reform: Kent supports legislative action to successfully implement welfare reform programs at the state leve' _ae f & d FesPead Kent also supports fpAkimeaeaee full funding of human service programs including ancillary programs, such as childcare (including care for ill children) and public transportation, that are key to the success of those moving from welfare to work. these Such �✓ legislative action should ensure appropriate local government input into development of any new processes to assist or support low income, high need populations. Land Use and Environment Water Rights and Basin Planning: Councilmember Clark expressed concern about the need for smaller water districts to maintain their systems to ensure they meet water quality standards. We have added a sentence addressing this concern as shown below. At Councilmember Amodt's suggestion, I also added stronger language about the need to protect municipal water rights. Water Rights and Basin Planning: Kent supports clarification and protection of thm all existing water rights as allocated on existing water rights certificates. These rights should be protected from relinquishment or recision through regulatory or judicial action. Clarification of these rights is critical for cities performing state- mandated growth management resource planning, and for balancing the competing interests for water (recreation, fish habitat, residential and commercial growth, agriculture and hydropower). Kent also supports continued monitoring and evaluation of the 1998 legislation authorizing flexible watershed basin planning. Kent also supports efforts to provide 3 funding for water quality upgrades to all water systems, especially those experiencing the demands of rapid growth. Telecommunications Councilmember Clark expressed concern that the City retain its authority in the areas of right of way management, franchising and revenue generation as telecommunications technology transitions to the digital age. Staff concurs with this concern and has added the language below. ✓ Retain all areas of city of authority as technology transitions from the analog to digital age. If I can provide any additional information prior to the Council meeting, please do not hesitate to call me at 859-4154. 4 City of Kent 1999 Legislative Agenda Draft 3: 9/15/98 Finance l. 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 arweked, altered and/or reduced in its application or revenue generation capacity. The State ffmsE should preserve local government revenue sources to ensure essential services can be delivered to our community. 2. Fiscal Notes: The process of preparing local government fiscal impact analyses (fiscal notes) for the Legislature is at best, incomplete. Yet, legislators depend heavily on these fiscal notes to gauge the impact of measures on local government finances. Kent supports efforts to enhance the content and accuracy of fiscal notes which report the impact of legislation on cities. The notes should include fiscal impact and analysis of any disproportionate impact on specific cities, regions or types of local governments. 3. Economic Development: During the last session, representatives frog►the Tacoma area introduced the Urban Stabilization Act which would have allowed the sales and business and occupation taxes generated by a project within an "urban stabilization area" to be used to fund that project. Kent supports legislation, like the Urban Stabilization Act, that would give cities the authority to use certain taxes to offset public improvement costs and encourage private development. 4. Manufacturing Tax Exemption: Adopted by the Legislature in 1995, the Manufacturing Sales and Use Tax Exemption reduces Kent's sales and use tax collection by approximately $9009000 per year. A 1996 report by five heavily impacted cities shows that while Kent represented 1.09% of the state's population, it bore 5.9% of the impact of this tax exemption. Whale Kent supports its local manufacturing sector, we caution the Legislature to carefully consider the impart of tax exemptions o n local revenues when making tax policy. Kent will monitor the impact of this exemption and any proposed changes and will report those impacts to its state and local elected -of the- representatives. City of 5. Maintain State Shared Revenues to Support Local Government Services: Kent supports maintenance of the motor vehicle excise tax (a substitute for the personal property tax on automobiles) and State general fund resources that support local government programs including transit and transportation funding for cities, criminal justice and public health. 1 General Local Government 1. Public Records: Kent supports efforts to exempt from public access records that reveala local government's collective bargaining, professional negotiations, grievance or mediation proceeding strategies. 2. Liability: Kent supports adoption of a certificate of merit process to validate negligence claims. 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 plaintiff's failure to wear a seat belt contributes to the plaintiff's injuries. 3. Bonding and Retainage Requirements: Kent supports waiver of bond requirements on public works contracts up to $100,000, consistent with 1994 amendments to the small works roster. Kent also supports elimination of the 5% retainage for contracts under $20,000. Both of these actions protect City interests while providing flexibility. Human Services , Miteft .. (moved to Policy Paper) 1. Welfare Reform: Kent supports legislative action to successfully implement welfare reform programs at the state lev Kent also supports ffieee full funding of human service programs including ancillary programs, such as child care (including care for ill children) and public transportation, that are key to the success of those moving from welfare to work. Such legislative action should ensure appropriate local government input into development of any new processes to assist or support low income, high need populations. Information Technology 1. Year 2000 Immunity: In 1998, Senate Bill 6718 was introduced, proposing immunity for state and local government agencies and their employees for harm caused by incorrectly calculated or interpreted dates associated with year 2000 date changes processed by electronic computing devices. The Bill recognized that it is a difficult challenge to prepare agency-owned electronic devices for the year 2000 and that due diligence may not suffice to prevent system failures. The City of Kent is spending thousands of dollars and is exercising due diligence to modify or replace computer hardware and software, computer 2 chips, embedded chip systems, process control equipment and other information systems used to capture, store, manipulate, or process data. Despite our best efforts, some failures may occur in these devices. Kent supports legislation to provide immunity to state and local government agencies and their employees for harm caused by incorrectly calculated and interpreted dates associated with year 2000 date changes and to limit recourse to existing administrative or contractual remedies. Land Use and Environment 1. City Land Use Planning: Kent supports locally-based, collaborative planning under the Growth Management Act and supports legislation to allow technical changes to local comprehensive plans more than once each year. Any new planning and/or regulatory mandates should be fully funded by the Legislature. Such mandates should not reverse gains made in state law to streamline the land use permitting process. 2. State Planning and the Impacts of Growth: Kent supports development of a State strategic plan to ensure state agency consistency with locally adopted GMA plans and regulations. The plan should include a balanced study of growth impacts, and should take advantage of the findings of the infrastructure needs evaluation to be completed in June 1999. The study should also identify those policies and practices that act counter to the goals of growth management and identify strategies for mitigating these conflicts. Kent also supports efforts to further coordinate and streamline state land use statutes for permit ., issuance and GMA/Shoreline Management Act oversight and planning. 3. Annexation: Kent urges the Legislature to speed 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. 4. Special District Assumptions: Kent supports current provisions governing city assumptions of water/sewer districts. 5. Water Rights and Basin Planning: Kent supports clarification and protection of 4hat all existing water rights as allocated on existing water rights certifica These rights should be protected from relinquishment or recision through regulatory or judicial action. Clarification of these rights is critical for cities performing state-mandated growth management resource planning, and for balancing the competing interests for water (recreation, fish habitat, residential and commercial growth, agriculture and hydropower). Kent oleo supports continued monitoring and evaluation of the 1998 legislation authorizing flexible watershed basin planning. Kent also supports efforts to provide funding for water quality upgrades to all water systems, especially those experiencing the demands of rapid growth. 6. Endangered Species Act Issues: Washington is the site of several potential "threatened species" and a few existing "endangered species" listings of fish under the federal 3 Endangered Species Act (ESA). The City of Kent has aggressively worked to protect fish. spending more than $10 million over the past ten years to plan for and take actions to protect fish and their habitat. To take further action, cities, along with other in-stream and out-of-stream interests, must have access to funds and state-of-the-art scientific information to insure actions are taken to restore fish runs while maintaining economic vitality. To address these issues, Kent supports: ✓ broad based city involvement in financing and decision-making regarding the policies, plans and projects developed to respond to the ESA at a local, regional and state level, ✓ direct state and federal grants to assist cities located in ESA listing territory in developing the necessary scientific knowledge, habitat acquisition and conservation plans and projects for responding to threatened and actual ESA listings of fish, and ✓ ongoing evaluations of the actions of federal, state and local efforts to address ESA issues, to ensure confidence among ESA recovery managers that the fish are being recovered and that economic development is considered in such recovery efforts. Law and Public Safety 1. Drug Abatement: Kent supports current law allowing local governments, in cooperation with the judicial system, to require the abatement of locations, which by virtue of drug and other illegal activity occurring there, have become a public nuisance and a threat to the public safety of the residents in that area. 2. State Support for Criminal Justice Funding: Kent relies on MVET and other state general fund contributions for criminal justice to support the increasing costs and resources required to deliver local law enforcement services. Kent supports retention and enhancement of these contributions. Kent also supports provision of sufficient funds for local governments to initiate and expand youth services to divert juveniles from the juvenile justice system. Parks and Recreation 1. Parks and Open Space: Kent encourages efforts to secure State support for City priority parks and open space projects including habitat enhancement and acquisition. Kent also encourages State support for acquisition, development and maintenance of athletic facilities. Such support would help Kent meet the recreation needs of our population. 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. 4 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 �...r and towns. Telecommunications & Electric Utility Deregulation 1. Telecommunications: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 has promoted market competition, especially in the areas of wireless communication, long distance phone service and broadcast satellite technology. The effect on local government operations has been in siting and land use, taxation and fees, rights-of-way management and regulatory authority. Kent supports efforts to: ✓ Protect city authority to manage rights-of-way and publicly-owned infrastructure. including the authority to specify how, when and where facilities are located, and regulate the placement of wireless facilities, ✓ Preserve city taxing authority and compensation for costs incurred as a result of the presence of telecommunications facilities in city rights-of-way, including full recovery of permitting and other administrative costs, ✓ Retain city ability to negotiate cable franchise agreements, and ✓ Recognize the responsibility of the telecommunications industry to assume appropriate legal liability due to their presence in city rights-of-way. ✓ Retain all areas of city of authority as technology transitions from the analog to digital age. 2. Utility Relocation Costs: Kent supports common law interpretation in Washington that private utilities have the duty to relocate their lines, when necessary, to accommodate needed public improvements. This interpretation should be clarified by legislative action. The legislative action should also clarify that the state legislation on this matter prevails over any WUTC tariffs, whether currently in existence or enacted in the future. 3. Electric Deregulation: Kent supports preservation of low power rates to foster a growing economy. Kent supports 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 model used by the Legislature to ensure a level playing field during deregulation of the natural gas industry. Electric industry deregulation should be guided by the following principles. ✓ Local governments should retain the authority to manage industry facilities within the public right-of-way and the authority to tax the utility providers. ✓ Electricity service should be available to customers at affordable prices, including a broad range of choice in electricity service and pricing options. ✓ Non-economic bypass and the inappropriate shifting of costs of the electric system between or among customers do not constitute fair and efficient competition. Customers of continuing monopoly service should benefit, and at least not be harmed from choices made by customers with access to competitive options. ✓ The long-term safety, integrity, reliability and quality of the bulk electric system and retail electricity service should not be jeopardized. 5 ✓ Development of competitive electricity markets should not undermine environmental protection, energy efficiency, resource diversity and technological innovation. ✓ 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. Transportation 1. Referendum 49 Transportation Package: The 1998 Legislature authorized Referendum 49 for the November 1998 general ballot. Referendum 49 would authorize up to $1.9 billion in bonding authority to support a five-year$2.4 billion transportation funding package. Cities and counties were promised a$370 million share, however, the 1999 Legislature will need to pass enabling legislation for the distribution to cities and the funding of Transportation Improvement Board and freight mobility programs. Kent supports such enabling legislation. 2. Long Term Transportation Funding: Kent supports enactment of long term transportation funding measures that provides sufficient revenue to adequately fund system maintenance and improvements for cities and our transportation partners: WSDOT, counties and transit agencies. The funding should 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. 6 City of Kent Position Paper �.,.. 1999 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 that 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. Finance and Economic Development 1. Infrastructure Funding: Investment in infrastructure capacity and maintenance are key to Washington's economic growth. Existing infrastructure funding should be maintained and priority needs should be funded by stable, adequate revenue sources for transportation, water supply, quality and treatment facilities. 2. 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. 3. 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. General Local Government 1. Home Rule: The City of Kent strongly supports the adoption of a constitutional home rule amendment that would guarantee decision-making authority for local matters at the local level. Kent also urges the Legislature to oppose proposals to preempt local government control and support opportunities to delegate decision making to the local level. 2. Unfunded 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 7 affected local government revenue options. Equally important is the growing number of mandates passed from the federal and state governments to local governments without 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. 3. Voter Registration Maintenance Costs: State law 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. 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 that should more than cover the cost of minor data entry changes. Kent supports legislative changes that would standardize this charge in a manner that accurately reflects the cost of maintaining voter records. 4. Public Records: Kent firmly supports the right of the public to have access to the records and operations of local government. Kent supports legislation to define the calculation of cost recovery fees for records retrieval from municipal electronic information systems. 5. 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 school district land. Kent also supports state programs that recognize city/school district cooperative efforts to address local youth issues. Human Services 1. Affordable Housing: Kent supports efforts to identify a permanent, stable, 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. Funding utilization should be determined by local communities, tailored to local needs. (moved from Agenda to Policy Paper) 8 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Children and Child Care: Kent supports funding for programs designed to prevent child abuse/neglect. Kent also 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. Land Use and Environment 1. Flood Damage Reduction: Kent contains a number of flood prone areas, both developed and undeveloped, which require specialized planning. 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. 2. City Planning and Annexation: 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. 3. Growth Management: Kent supports the Growth Management Act as an essential and responsible planning tool. Yet, the Act creates challenges for the state, counties and cities. To meet these challenges, Kent supports: ✓ Legislative monitoring of the efforts of state and local agencies, ✓ clarification of the responsibilities of the state in developing policies and capital plans in conformance with locally adopted comprehensive plans, assuring funding adequacy to provide adequate infrastructure, urban services, housing and employment opportunities within urban growth areas, ✓ 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, balancing the benefits of statewide 9 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. 4. Private Property Rights: Kent supports solutions to private property disputes that address concerns of property owners, including continued regulatory reform. These solutions should not change the constitutional definition of takings, place an undue financial burden on taxpayers, 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. Law and Public Safety 1. 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 that would allow the City to impose the cost of witness fees in cases where the infraction is found to have been committed. 2. DUI and Tragic Legislation: Kent supports legislation passed in 1998 to strengthen DUI laws, and measures to fine tune this legislation to ensure its effective implementation. Kent will track the costs of implementing these measures to ensure resources allocated to cover the additional mandates are sufficient to cover their cost. Kent also supports legislation to require the mandatory use of occupant safety systems including seat belts and safety seats for small children. Kent supports making violation of this law a primary offense. Finally, Kent will monitor with interest procedures to implement administrative license revocation. 3. Adult Entertainment: Kent supports continued local authority for regulation of adult entertainment. 4. 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. 10 Transportation 1. Transportation Planning and Finance: 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 long term transportation financing plan including viable local transportation funding options, ✓ 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. 2. 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. 11 City of Kent Manufacturers Sales Tax Exemption* Population % of Population Dollar Impact % of Impact �,-- 7:—._--- — 777-7 - -- - —_ --- l ent 61,3$0 1 _(19!�Q $800, 5.90%. 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Date October 20 , 1998 Category Other Business 1 . SUBJECT: COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES - RESOLUTION 2 . SUMMARY STATEMENT: Pursuant to Resolution 1461 , the City Council established rules and procedures for the City Council , City Council meetings , and meetings of Council committees . The City Council now desires to update and revise those rules and procedures by adopting a new resolution. 3 . EXHIBITS: Proposed Resolution 4 . RECOMMENDED BY: Operations Committee (Committee, Staff, Examiner, Commission, etc . ) 5 . UNBUDGETED FISCAL/PERSONNEL IMPACT: NO YES 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $ SOURCE OF FUNDS : 7 . CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Councilmember �) 0-n[Q, ,,,,'moves, Councilmember ZA4LA seconds to adopt Resolution 151& relating to rules and procedures for the City Council, City Council meetings, and Council committee meetings and repealing Resolution No. 1461 , 0-0 �� • DISCUSSION: ACTION: Council Agenda Item No. 4D ........ RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, relating to rules and procedures for the City Council, City Council meetings, Council committee meetings and further repealing Resolution No. 1461. WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to Resolution No. 1461. established rules and procedures for the City Council, City Council meetings and meetings of Council committees; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to update and revise those rules and procedures;NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Applicability. The rules and procedures contained herein shall govern all meetings of the Council of the City of Kent, Washington and committees thereof unless suspended by the City Council as provided for herein Failure to fully conform to these rules and procedures will not render any action by the City Council or any of its committees invalid. I. COUNCIL PRESIDENT --MAYOR PRO TEMPORE SECTION Z Term. The City Council shall elect from its members a President of the Council during the month of January in the even numbered years on or before the second regular meeting of said month. The Council President so elected shall � 1 serve a two-year term. SECTION 3. Mayor Pro Tempore. The Council President shall serve as Mayor Pro Tempore and shall preside at all meetings of the Council when the Mayor is not present. The Mayor Pro Tempore shall act as Mayor and assume the authority and perform the duties thereof whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Mayor or the Mayor is absent from the City or is unable for any cause to discharge the duties of Mayor. SECTION 4. President Pro Tempore. A President Pro Tempore may be appointed by the Council President in the absence of the duly-elected Council President. The President Pro Tempore shall have the same authority and duties as the Council President. If the President Pro Tempore is absent or unavailable, the councilmember in attendance who has served longest, either by consecutive or non-consecutive terms, shall be deemed the acting President Pro Tempore. SECTION S. Duties and Responsibilities. The Council President shall administer the Council budget, set the Council's agenda, refer proposed ordinances and resolutions to the appropriate Council committee and may call for a workshop or a meeting of the Council Committee of the Whole. The Council President shall appoint the membership of each established committee and the committee chairpersons by the third regular meeting of the year. The Council President may substitute for an absent councilmember on any of the Council's committees at the request of the committee chairperson. H. COUNCIL MEETINGS SECTION 6. Regular Meetinas. Pursuant to Kent City Code 2.01.020, the regular meetings of the Council shall be held on the First and Third Tuesday of each month except that during the month of December of each year, there shall be only one regular council meeting to be held on the second Tuesday of said month. If any such day of a regular meeting is a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next business day. U 2 All council meetings shall be held in the City council chambers of city hall at seven o'clock p.m. unless otherwise determined by the City Council. SECTION 7. Special Meetings. Special meetings or hearings of the Council may be called by the Mayor or any three members of the Council by written notice delivered to each member of the Council at least twenty-four (24) hours before the time specified for the proposed special meeting or hearing. In addition, the City Clerk shall give notice of such special meeting as further provided for in RCW 42.30.080. The notices provided in this section may be suspended pursuant to RCW 42.30.070 in the event a special meeting is called and there is a need for expedited action due to fire, flood, earthquake or other emergency. SECTION 8. Presiding Official. Regular meetings of the Council shall be presided over by the Mayor, if present, or the Council President who shall be Mayor Pro Tempore. In the absence of the Mayor and Council President and Council President Pro Tempore, preside-the acting President Pro Temonre as set forth in section 4 shall preside. The presiding over a meeting by the Mayor Pro Tempore, President Pro Tempore or by a 6expsilffie an acting President Pro Tempore shall not in any way abridge that member's right to vote on matters before the Council during such meeting. SECTION 9. Forfeiture of Office. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.060, a councilmember shall forfeit office if he or she fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the Council without being excused by the Council. SECTION 10. Quorum. At all meetings of the Council, a majority of the Council membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. b4A a lessef members. SECTION IL Maiority Vote. Action by the City Council requires the affirmative vote of a majority of members voting at a legal meeting except that the �"'� 3 passage of any ordinance, grant or revocation of any franchise or license, and any resolution for the payment of money shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council. Emergency ordinances as defined by state law shall require the unanimous vote of those councilmembers present at the meeting. SECTION 12. Executive Sessions. The City Council may hold executive sessions during a regular or special meeting to consider matters as permitted pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 and RCW 42.30.140. No official action shall be taken during any executive session. No member of the City Council, employee of the city or any person present during an executive session shall disclose to any other person the content or substance of discussion which took place during the session, unless a majority of the Council authorizes such disclosure. Executive sessions, to the extent permitted by law, shall be limited to members of the City Council, the Mayor and staff, and other personnel as authorized by the City Council. SECTION 13. Agendas. Only items that have been previously discussed by a Council committee shall be put on the agenda for a Council meeting, unless approved by the Council President. The order of Business of all meetings of the Council. 1. Call to order/Pledge of allegiance; 2. Roll Call; 3. Changes to the Agenda, 4.9. Public Communications; 5.4- Public Hearings; 6.& Consent Calendar; 7.6- Other Business; 8.4- Consideration of bids, and related matters; 9.8- Report from standing committees and staff; 10.1), Report from special committees; 11.44, Continued communications; a.4 - Executive Sessions (as required) 13.42- Adjournment 4 SECTION 14. Public Communication. No person shall address the Council without the permission of the presiding officer except during the third, fourths fifth. and eleventh temp orders of business set forth in Section 4 13 above. When addressing the Council, each person shall proceed to the speaker's podium, unless otherwise directed by the presiding officer, and shall state their name and address for the record and state the subject they wish to discuss. Remarks will be limited to the time allocated by the Coutwil presiding officer for each speaker. All remarks shall be pertinent to the subject matter at hand and shall be addressed to the presiding officer and the Council as a whole and not to any member individually. No questions shall be asked of a councilmember or member of the city staff without the permission of the presiding officer. No one shall use any impertinent, degrading or slanderous language to the presiding officer, councilmember, staff or other member of the public or otherwise engage in disruptive behavior. Such conduct shall constitute grounds for removal from the council chambers at the Council's direction. SECTION 15. Added Agenda Items. A member of the public, Council or the Mayor may ask that an item be considered by the City Council, even if it is not identified on the formal agenda, by raising the issue during Changes to Agenda. Such item shall then be considered with the consent of the Council. SECTION 16. Mayor Participation. The Mayor may address the Council on any matter or participate in the debate of any question, provided the Mayor shall first call upon the Council President to take the chair. SECTION 17. Councilmember Conduct. While the Council is in session, all its members must preserve order, decency and decorum at all times and no member shall, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the Council nor disturb any member while speaking or refusing to obey the order of the presiding officer. The members of the City Council may reprimand another councilmember for disorderly conduct and,upon written charges entered upon the journal 1✓ 5 thereof, may expel a member from the Council meeting by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership of the Council in attendance at that meeting. SECTION 18. Voting. Discussion by members of the Council shall relate to the subject matter at hand and shall be relevant and pertinent. Every councilmember, unless disqualified by reason of a conflict of interest or as otherwise provided by law or excused by the Council, shall cast his or her vote upon any matter put to vote by the legislative body. Any councilmember who abstains from voting without a valid reason for such abstention shall be deemed to have cast their vote with the majority on any issue so voted upon. Tie votes shall be lost motions and may be reconsidered unless such tie is broken by the Mayor's vote if permitted pursuant to RCW 35A.12.100-120. At the derma request of the presiding officer or of any member, any question shall be noted upon by a roll call and the "ayes" and "nays" shall be recorded in the journal. SECTION 19. Motions for Reconsideration. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the City Council may be made only on the day such action was taken. Such motion may be made only by one of the councilmembers who voted with the prevailing side. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any councilmember from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the Council. SECTION 20. Summoned to Meetin¢s. Every city official or employee who shall fail to report to the Council at times and in a manner requested by the Council, shall be summoned in accordance with the direction of the Council. During meetings of the Council and its committees, city officials, employees and members of the public shall observe the same rules of order and decorum as are applicable to members of the City Council. S C77ON 2L Oxdina=s Resotudm and Contracts - Presentation. No ordinance, resolution, contract document or other matter for consideration shall be prepared for presentation to the Council unless ordered by a majority of the Council, or requested by the Mayor, or submitted by the City Attorney unless otherwise approved by 6 the Council President. All ordinances, resolutions, contract documents and other such material shall, before presentation to the Council and its committees, have been approved as to form by the City Attorney and shall have been examined and approved by the department head having jurisdiction over the subject matter of such ordinance, resolution and contract document, or by his or her duly authorized representative. SECTION 22. Parliamentary Rules. The City Attorney shall act as parliamentarian and advise the presiding officer on inquiries concerning parliamentary procedure. The presiding officer shall rule on issues of parliamentary procedure, unless overruled by a majority of the councilmembers present. Robert's Rules of Order (latest revision) shall govern the deliberations of the Council except when in conflict with any section herein. SECTION 23, Suspending the Rules. When the suspension of a rule is requested, and no objection is offered, the Presiding Officer shall announce that the rules are suspended and the Council may proceed accordingly. When there is an objection to suspending the rules, it shall require a vote of majority of the members present to suspend the rules. III. COUNCIL COMMITTEES SECTION 24. E tabli d. There are hereby established the following four €w standing committees each of which shall consist of three councilmembers: a chairperson, and two other councilmembers. Councilmembers shall be appointed to a committee by the Council President for a two-year term. 1. Operations Committee. The Operations Committee shall consider all matters related to the general fiscal and financial conditions and operations of the City. This committee shall also consider all policy matters related to personnel, including, but not limited to, salary ranges and step schedules, position classification, merit system development and other items in coordination with the Operations '�..s' 7 Department and other departments as appropriate. This is not to be construed as a limitation or infringement upon the executive powers of the Mayor. 2. Parks Committee. The Parks Committee shall consider all matters related to planning and implementation of recreational facilities, programs and activities in the City, including but not limited to, the Kent Senior Center, Resource Center, Kent Commons, Riverbend Golf Course as well as coordination of programs and activities with affected school districts. 3. Public Works and Planning Committee. The Public Works and Planning Committee shall consider all matters related to community growth and development including, but not limited to, planning of the physical, economic, aesthetic. and social development of the City, including, without limitation, the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Code, housing policies, annexation policies, and Human Service operations. Additionally the committee shall consider matters related to rights-of-way and water sewer, and storm drainage systems. It shall also consider matters related to transportation transportation plans traffic transit, streets, street lighting, signalization maintenance and telecommunications. 4. Public Safety Committee. The Public Safety Committee shall consider matters related to Police and Fire protection, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response services, hazardous material, controls and general dispatch. > sewer., > SECTION 25. Duties and Responsibilities. The Council committees shall consider all matters referred to them. All proposed ordinances or resolutions and other matters for Council consideration shall first be discussed by, or referred to, the appropriate Council committee, unless otherwise designated by the Council President; 8 PROVIDED, however, the Council shall not be denied the right to refer the subject to a 41� committee or workshop for further consideration. Matters not otherwise designated shall be assigned for consideration to a council meeting, workshop or to the appropriate council committee by the Council President, in consultation with the Mayor. Each committee chairpersons shall report to the Council the findings and/or recommendations of the committee. SECTION 26. Ouorum. No committee shall act in the absence of a quorum, which shall consist of at least two members. At the request of the committee chairperson, the Council President or another councilmember may sit on any committee when necessary to constitute a quorum or to fill a vacancy. SECTION 27. Committee of the Whole. Council workshop meetings where the Council sits as a Committee of the Whole shall be held at such time and location as announced by the Council. Public input shall be permitted at Council workshops at the discretion of the City Council. SECTION 2& Committee Reassignments. The City Council, upon a vote of the majority of its membership, may reorganize and rearrange the membership of standing committees including the discontinuance of any standing or special committee and the reassignment of its duties and functions to another committee or committees, together with the establishment of special, temporary and ad hoc committees. SECTION 29. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 30. Repealed. City Council Resolution 1461 is hereby repealed in its entirety. 111m� 9 PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, this day of 1998. CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this day of 1998. JIM WHITE, MAYOR ATTEST: BRENDA JACOBER CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY I, BRENDA JACOBER, City Clerk of the City of Kent, Washington, certify that the attached copy of Resolution No. is a true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted on the day of 1998, as that resolution appears on the Minute Book of the City. DATED this day of - 1998. BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK P\LAW\RESOUJIPawme Il dm 10 . W...................... y� a CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS r A. R E P O R T S A. COUNCIL PRESIDENT B . OPERATIONS COMMITTEE C. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE D. PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING COMMITTEE E. PARKS COMMITTEE F. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS EXECUTIVE SESSION - 1) PROPERTY ACQUISITION 2) LAND LEASE NEGOTIATION OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING SEPTEMBER 1591998 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Woods, Chair, Sandy Amodt, Tim Clark STAFF PRESENT: May Miller, Brent McFall, Roger Lubovich, Sue Viseth, John Hodgson. PUBLIC PRESENT: Linda Johnson. The meeting was called to order by Chair, Judy Woods at 3:32PM. Approval of Minutes of Seat. 1. 1998 Committee Member, Tim Clark, moved to approve the minutes of the Sept. 1, 1998 Operations Committee Meeting. The motion was seconded and carried. Ap roval of Combined Check Detail Vouchers Dated 9/15/98 Finance Director, May Miller, recommended approval of the vouchers that totaled $2,321,026.26. Committee Member, Sandy Amodt, moved to approve the vouchers. The motion was seconded and carried. Downtown Partnership Quarterly Report Linda Johnson,Director of the Downtown Partnership,presented a summary of the Downtown Partnership Quarterly Report. Ms. Johnson recounted the many new projects such as the train station,the Market, sidewalk phases,and new merchants. She said things are going very well. Tim Clark asked how the fund raising was going for the expansion of the Market. Ms. Johnson shared with the Committee the plan to sell tiles to offset costs. Ms. Johnson explained that the tiles are 6x6 mahogany granite that is a deep, rich, red color. Individual tiles cost$50, family tiles are $75, and either may be customized. Business tiles cost$100 and corporate tiles start at$500. These tiles are a darker,black granite and are 11 '/z x 11 '/2 inches and also have customized messages. Ms. Johnson said she feels the tiles really show support for the community. The problem, she stated, is getting the word out,but The Kent Reporter and The South County Journal are helping with that. Ms. Johnson said the tiles make great gifts, and also may be used as memorial plaques. Judy Woods asked how long the tiles would be available for purchase. Ms. Johnson said they would be available until the end of October. Tim Clark asked if the RTA Board had made a decision on the garage location. Ms. Johnson said the location had not been determined yet. She said a Public Hearing was scheduled for Sept. 24d , and the actual decision should be made by the board on that date. The recommendation is for Site#1, which Ms. Johnson feels has more potential than Sites#2 and#3 as they would be more difficult to deal with from a traffic situation. Multi Deuartmental Permit Process Study Employee Services Director, Sue Viseth, brought the Committee up to date with a reminder that in 1997 the City Council adopted a Target Issue which specifically addressed Service and Staffing Review and Direction. The Council asked to review and explore alternative methods of service delivery, determine current staffing situations and future staffing needs, and to develop a service staffing strategic plan. Again in 1998, the Council adopted another Target Issue that dealt specifically with productivity improvement and performance measurement. Employee Services worked with Administration and requested funding in the 1998 budget to address the Council target issues. Council approved the funds for a departmental organizational study, department by department. The Planning department volunteered to be the first department to participate in the study, and a committee was formed that included representatives from Planning, Public Works, and Fire Prevention. This committee helped develop the request for proposal and also helped to select the consultant for the project. The scope of the project had to be scaled back due to budgetary limitations. There was not enough funding to complete an entire departmental study and so the scope was narrowed to focus on the multi-departmental permit process. The Committee selected Zucker Systems to conduct the study. Zucker Systems is a consulting firm out of San Diego, CA with 16 years of experience. With a niche in this particular market, they specialize in areas of management,planning, and developing the environment. Zucker Systems has worked with governmental development processes in 15 different cities in 15 different states throughout the country. They have excellent references. Initially,the work plan is to review goals and objectives for the study. The consultant will conduct external interviews and meetings, which will include department heads, managers, and members of the City Council to get input and thoughts about the permitting process. Focus groups from the community will be brought together to elicit customer perception of the City's permitting process. This will include builders, developers, professionals, and also one-time applicants who go through the permitting process. Staff will be very involved and will conduct staff orientations and also put together a confidential staff survey to get input, ideas, and feedback. Organizational issues evaluating organizational structure, management oversight, and staffing in relation to the permitting process to achieve efficiency, will also be addressed. Help will be given to develop new processing and policies if needed, or recommendations will be made in those areas. A final report will be provided to Administration. If the project is approved,the timeline is to commence in early October with a report date in early January. The cost for the study is $25,000 which amount has already been authorized within the budget. Sandy Amodt asked about implementation after study is completed in January. Ms. Viseth said the department would be working with Operations Manager,Brent McFall, and the Administration. Part of the contract states that the consultants will make a formal presentation to talk about implementation of the recommendations and to make clarification with those issues that deal with space. Tim Clark moved that the Operations Committee recommend to the Council authorization for the Mayor to sign the consultant services contract with Zucker Systems in the amount of$25,000 to conduct an organizational evaluation of the City's multi- departmental permit process. The motion was seconded and carried. Real Estate Excise Tax Ordinance Correction City Attorney, Roger Lubovich, explained that the Ordinance already passed by the Council incorrectly referenced the wrong Vice Code of Washington provision and he proposed to make a correction to that referring to the right statutory provision and also to establish November 1, 1998 as the beginning date for assessments. Tim Clark moved that the Operations Committee recommend to the Council adoption of the Ordinance correcting the Real Estate Excise Tax ordinance, Chapter 3.24. The motion was seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55PM. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPT. 8, 1998 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Connie Epperly, Chair, Sandy Amodt, Tom Brotherton STAFF PRESENT: Capt. Jim Miller, Chief Ed Crawford, Roger Lubovich, Jed Aldridge, Kelli Rogers, Jackie Bicknell, Leona Orr The meeting was called to order at 5:04PM by Chair, Connie Epperly. Auaroval of Minutes of July 14. 1998 Committee Member, Tom Brotherton made the motion to approve the minutes of Julv 14, 1998. The motion carried by a vote of 3-0. Contract Renewal for Jail Services with the City of Des Moines Police Captain Jim Miller presented the contract renewal for jail services with the City of Des Moines. Capt. Miller pointed out a type error in the contract on page 2 of 6 under Terms that states `effective through 1998'. It should read 1999. He stated that the contract is standard, and the only addition to the Des Moines contract that was not in the past contract is on page 2 of 6, Section C, about Work Release under Electronic Home Detention which places standard language in the contract. Tom Brotherton asked how many visitors can be housed in the jail at any given time. Capt. Miller answered that the ... contract does not say a specific number,but on average there's no more than two or three. Committee Member,Tom Brotherton moved to approve the contract renewal for jail services with the City of Des Moines, and to authorize placing the item on the next City Council Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded and passed. Counterfeit or False Trademarks Ordinance City Attorney, Roger Lubovich, reminded the Committee that the Criminal Code was recently amended to adopt by reference a number of the state statutory provisions, however nothing was included about using false trademarks and brand names on goods. Mr. Lubovich said there had been a trend in the area, not only in Kent but elsewhere, of using false copyrights, either by advertising or putting them on goods and selling them. The Attorney's Office would like to incorporate, as part of the City's criminal code, those provisions in the state law dealing with using trademarks improperly on goods. Mr. Lubovich said there needs to be a change in one of the sections which covers imitating a lawful brand and makes reference to a felony. He said the City has no jurisdiction over felonies and language should be added that says the City is adopting the provisions with the exception of those provisions which contain that they constitute a felony. presentation to talk about implementation of the recommendations and to make clarification with those issues that deal with space. Tim Clark moved that the Operations Committee recommend to the Council authorization for the Mayor to sign the consultant services contract with Zucker Systems in the amount of S25,000 to conduct an organizational evaluation of the City's multi- departmental permit process. The motion was seconded and carried. Real Estate Excise Tax Ordinance Correction City Attorney, Roger Lubovich, explained that the Ordinance already passed by the Council incorrectly referenced the wrong Vice Code of Washington provision and he proposed to make a correction to that referring to the right statutory provision and also to establish November 1, 1998 as the beginning date for assessments. Tim Clark moved that the Operations Committee recommend to the Council adoption of the Ordinance correcting the Real Estate Excise Tax ordinance, Chapter 3.24. The motion was seconded and passed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55PM. `n.,J Committee Member, Sandy Amodt, moved that the Committee pass the Counterfeit or False Trademarks Ordinance recommended by the Law Department with the changes that Roger Lubovich had discussed at that day's meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. Tom Brotherton asked Mr. Lubovich if there were other instances where the City had not adopted a full state code and if there should be some research done. Mr. Lubovich said the City is not able to mandate, prosecute, or file state misdemeanor charges in the County courts. Legislation was passed on that recently which put the duty on the Cities to enforce their own laws because some jurisdictions were repealing their criminal codes and forcing the County to deal with the prosecution of their cases. This made it difficult if there wasn't a comprehensive criminal code to deal with the issues. What Kent has been doing is adopting the provisions of the state laws that are thought to apply to the needs in this community. Discussion on Cars Running Red Lights Leona Orr, Council President, raised the issue of cars running red lights more and more often, and becoming a serious problem. She also added that she had been contacted by residents about cars blocking intersections. Ms. Orr said she would like to look at what needs to be done before the budget cycle this year to see whether additional money for the Police Department is needed to help them in their efforts to handle traffic. She would like to hear from them what it would take to make an impact on the problem. Chief Ed Crawford said he recognizes the problem and that the Police Department would work with the City Council to do whatever is appropriate. He informed the Committee that if a car enters an intersection and the light is red,there is a violation. If a car enters the intersection and the light is yellow,there is no violation of running a red light. Mr. Crawford said his department watches this closely and there are Police traffic cars that sit at the major intersections watching the lights. Chair, Connie Epperly, asked if blocking the intersection was a violation. City Attorney, Roger Lubovich, said he thought it was. Chief Ed Crawford said he thought an unintentional blocking would not be a violation. He said the Police Department tries to enforce laws where people purposely violate them. Mr. Lubovich said he would look at the traffic code to see whether blocking the intersection is a violation. Sandy Amodt questioned whether the lights were synchronized and said unsynchronized lights also create a problem. Leona Orr asked that the Police Department target some key intersections and look at the options available. She mentioned the possibility of cameras at intersections taking license numbers with the subsequent sending out of notices to violators. Chief Crawford said there is no magic answer to these problems, which occur all the time, and the department has to take them seriously. Mr. Crawford said there is quite a volunteer program within the Police Department and it also has a radar trailer. He concurred that a volunteer could be stationed at pertinent intersections taking license numbers and then notices could be sent out. This would not cost any money. Chair, Connie Epperly, asked that the matter be brought back at the next meeting. She asked that Roger Lubovich research the laws and that Chief Crawford get with the volunteers and come up with a plan to present. Chestnut Ridge Sneed Bumps Tom Brotherton shared that there would be a meeting with several of the apartments with the Homeless Location Board on Sept. 10`h, and wanted to invite a traffic officer or sergeant to come to that. Mr. Brotherton said that the Public Works Department had noticed several people ripping through the stop signs in Chestnut Ridge, not even slowing down or stopping at all, and this is an issue that needs to be discussed with the officer. The meeting was adjourned at 534PM. s �. PUBLIC WORKS/PLANNING COMMITTEE September 21 , 1998 COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Clark, Chair, Tom Brotherton, Rico Yingling STAFF PRESENT: May Miller, Barbara Ekstrom, Joe Mitchell, Ed White, Don Wickstrom, Tom Brubaker, Jim Harris, Judy Woods, Jackie Bicknell PUBLIC PRESENT: Ery & Elaine Fleming, Jim & Elsy Rust The meeting was called to order by Chair, Tim Clark, at 3:39PM. One item was added: Status of Annexation Policies. One item was dropped: 6-Year Transportation Plan. Approval of Minutes of September 14 1998 Committee Member, Tom Brotherton, moved to approve the minutes of September 14, 1998. The motion was seconded and passed. Status of Annexation Policies Planning Department Director, Jim Harris, said there had been some snags in the completion of the annexation policies. Mr. Harris met with Operations Director, Brent McFall, on Thursday, September 17, 1998 to work out the glitches and the policies should be ready for the Public Works/Planning Committee Meeting on Oct. 5, 1998. Truck Use on 92"d Ave. South Citizen, Ery Fleming, 20541 92 Ave. S, Kent, told the Committee about the problem of trucks coming off of Benson Highway and down 200d' or off of Talbot Road to 200`� and then onto 92" Ave. South. He said that some days there are four to five trucks, some days more. Mr. Fleming said he had talked with the County and the County, working with Renton, put a sign on Talbot Road that said `No Trucks Over 26,000 Lbs. Except for Local Delivery'. The City of Kent has also put up signs on 2081', 92"d, and up the hill that say `Local Delivery Only'. Off of Benson Hwy and on 200d'the County has put up signs that say `Local Delivery Only'. The sins have not stopped the trucks, and Mr. Fleming voiced concern that the corner of 200 going onto 92"d(and the whole road)won't handle these trucks, some of which have 45-footlong trailers. Ed White, Transportation Engineering Supervisor, expressed that, based on observations,the problem seems to be a case of heavy truck traffic avoiding Benson Highway. Mr. White said that it appears to be easier for the truckers to swing down 200d' onto 92"d and then to 208d`, which is a small two-lane roadway connecting to the East Valley Highway. He said signs could be posted but compliance would rely very heavily on enforcement and the cooperation of the Police Department, at least initially, so that the truckers would be informed that the route was no longer available to them. Mr. White was concerned about providing enough advance warning to the truckers before they actually got to 200d' as they could become trapped and then would use other local arterials to try and find a reasonable way out. Mr. White said he would look at that issue closely and possibly work with the County to try and get the signs posted far enough in advance on the routes to prevent the truckers from getting trapped in the area. Committee Chair, Tim Clark, made the point that if Talbot [toad has an entrance sign that says nothing over 26,000 lbs. is allowed, then the only other place the trucks would be coming from is down off the hill. Ed White said the signs that are there now say 'Local Access Only' and 'Local Delivery' and these signs are not enforceable. He said that signs in themselves are not a preventative measure, but are for people who are uninformed. Mr. Clark suggested posting signs that say `no greater than 10,000 lbs.', which would be enforceable. Ed White agreed that with the posting and the follow up of necessary initial enforcement, the word would get out that this was no longer a viable route, and the truckers would go back to Benson Highway, or some other north/south arterial. Mr. White said that Benson Highway and the freeway are the two primary north/south arterials. The truckers don't want to use Benson because of the signals and traffic congestion. Some of the discussed areas are actually in King County, and it's a matter of finding where signs can be posted within the City and then working with King County to have other signs posted. With this area so close to Kent's northern boundary, it's only blocks to the City limits and a change of jurisdiction. Benson Highway, a state route, is almost entirely within King County. Tim Clark suggested contacting King County to ask for permission to post a warning sign for those coming off of Benson Highway at 192nd. Ery Fleming related that he had talked to Scott Sawhill, of King County, who worked with the City of Renton to get signs put there. Mr. Fleming suggested talking to Mr. Sawhill to see if the County would put a load limit sign with their sign that states `Local Access Only'. Committee Member, Tom Brotherton, moved to direct Administration to install signs along the arterials leading to 92°d Ave. South limiting trucks to 10,0001bs. gross weight. The motion was seconded and passed. Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood Traffic Control Joe Mitchell,Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Manager, provided an update on the Chestnut Ridge traffic situation. Mr. Mitchell said that he, along with Ed White, Council Members Brotherton and Epperly, and Assistant Fire Chief Jed Aldridge, met with the Board of Directors of the Chestnut Ridge Homeowners Association, as well as some association members, on September 10, 1998. At that meeting the consensus was that the Public Works Department, Traffic/Engineering Section,would provide the Homeowners Association with a list of alternatives to address some of the traffic concerns of the neighborhood. A recommendation was provided based on a traffic study conducted August 20-23`d. Of the nearly 4,000 vehicles that were surveyed, 114, or a little less than 3%,were traveling at speeds of 30MPH or more. Based on those statistics, a strategy was recommended. The department is now waiting to hear back from the Homeowners Association. Tom Brotherton stated that his concern is that there haven't been any alternatives offered to the extreme of speed bumps. He thinks other options are needed besides speed bumps, enforcement, and paint lines. The speed bumps don't work very well and they are not well liked. Mr. Brotherton said that pylons are eventually hit by someone and broken off. He thought the options just do not have enough impact. He said he would like to see something like a median divider or chicanes. Mr. Brotherton said he had been hoping the study would have shown more of the intermediate options from which to choose. He said he thought the traffic circle was a good idea and that all the options ought to stay, but that there needs to be more physical controls that won't impact aesthetics. Mr. Brotherton asked about the location for the traffic circle that is under consideration. Joe Mitchell responded that the traffic island or circle would be in the area at the bottom of the hill on 97d' Court. The roadway would be narrowed from 100`h Ave. all the way down on each side, with pavement markings or with hard curbs, sidewalks, or landscaping. More considerations are narrowing of other roads and putting in hard traffic circles or painted traffic islands along with chokers, either painted or hard, to narrow the roadway to the stop signs. Mr. Brotherton said he thought that painted narrowing would not be seen favorably, and that could also give children a sense of false security as they might view the signs as giving them safety. Joe Mitchell asked if emergency response time was an issue. Mr. Brotherton said he did not think emergency response was an issue, and that, according to Jed Aldridge, Assistant Fire Chief, the response time was over the limit anyway. There also is more than one entrance into the neighborhood, added Mr. Brotherton. Ed White said that the Department certainly could have explored a lot of other devices, but given the speeds that were observed there, the difference was negligible between a chicane and narrowing the road on an arterial where speeds were only 5-6 miles per hour. He said they had tried to start out with the least costly approach of more information and had wanted to present more of a staged approach with options the residents could look at and say what they wanted or did not want. Joe Mitchell added that they were also looking at an incremental approach that would start with enforcement. Then, depending on what the ongoing traffic studies indicated, could step up the approach by narrowing the roadway with pavement markings if that didn't work, add pylons if that wasn't successful, and consult with the neighbors again to talk about physical devices. Committee Member, Rico Yingling, said that the speed bumps seemed to be inappropriate and there were many types of speed bumps, much less noisy and intrusive than the ones that had been used in Chestnut Ridge. He added that another consideration was that this problem was not a one-neighborhood issue, and could be a big issue in the future. Should the City spend $50,000 doing what's needed in one neighborhood,then millions of dollars could be spent throughout the whole City. Mr. Yingling said he thought the Committee needed to consider what kind of precedent was being set and what were the best cost effective methods for dealing with traffic problems. He suggested that research be done on the issue, and that there were probably transportation studies on neighborhood traffic that had already been done which could help answer some of the questions. He said there are many neighborhoods built like Chestnut Ridge with big, wide streets with no markings on them and low curbs that `,,r people can drive across easily. Mr. Yingling suggested a company like Hebert Research, a professional organization, that could look at the research in context of the questions that needed to be answered. Joe Mitchell said that he had looked at programs in other jurisdictions, such as Federal Way, Bellevue, Seattle, and Renton. Most of those programs, he said, are pretty similar in approach to the remedies that have been used by Kent. They start with enforcement and then progressive preventative physical devices. Mr. Yingling clarified that what he was emphasizing was research and suggested doing a literature search to determine if there was something on the issue. Tom Brotherton felt that the outstanding loose end of the situation was communication with the Chestnut Ridge community association. Joe Mitchell said he would be calling the Homeowners Association that afternoon. Mr. White said that his department could do the necessary research that Councilmember Yingling suggested and then come back to the Committee with the results. Mr. Yingling asked about enforcement without an officer present. Mr. White said there was a speed watch program which would allow the neighbors to use a radar gun and take down license plate numbers, then the Department could send out non-confrontational letters. He said that he had approached the Chestnut Ridge Association with that option and that was not something they chose to do at this time. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18PM. ..i