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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/15/1967 Kent , Washington May 15 , 1967 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at 8 :00 p.m. Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Buxton , Durand, Mooney, Pozzi , Strain and Woodworth, City Engineer Sherwood, City Attorney Bereiter Upon Armstrong's motion , duly seconded and passed, minutes of the last meeting approved as printed and accepted by motion , with the following correction to paragraph 2 , page 6 : . . . . " that the Park Department pro- ceed with the application to State and Federal. Agencies for matching funds . " Clerk' s , Treasurer ' s and Budget Reports . submitted, accepted and placed on file by motion . WATER The City Engineer presented a water agreement between the City of Kent and General Investment Co. wherein water mains installed in Benson Crest Additions are deeded to the City of Kent , and future hook-ups will be subject to a "late- comers" charge. The City Engineer recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. Strain so moved, provided the City Attorney approves the document , Mooney seconded, motion carried. North Water LID 252. It was noted that the public hearing for the proposed North Water LID project will be held on June 5th. Strain moved that the request for water service on 114th S .E. submitted by Kenneth D. Martin be granted, if approved by the City Engineer. Mooney seconded, motion carried. Strain noted that Fire Chief Foster advised against the master meter proposed for the Turnkey housing development on the East Dill and moved that they be required to have individual meters. Mooney seconded, motion carried. A letter from the Kent Masonic Hall Assoc. was read requesting a refund of $474.00, paid in 1959 , for front footage charges for a water line that could not be installed. Woodworth moved to refer this matter to the water committee to report back, Durand seconded, motion carried. Discussion was had on the proposed Resolution for Water- shed-Work Plans , which would authorize King County Engineers to act as contracting agent for Kent . Wood- worth objected to the wording of the document , stating that if the County could designate the width of drainage ditches , then he could in essence, obligate the city financially. Buxton noted that there would be a meeting of the Soils Conservation Advisory Committee in Kent on Tuesday evening. Buxton stated that he realized the need for drainage in the valley, but did not concur with. some of the locations proposed. Woodworth moved that a letter be written to Mr. Despain requesting a meeting to further discuss the proposal, Durand seconded, motion carried. Baldwin Sammis , President of the Valley Regional Planning Commission stated that that organization wa.s in favor of the City' s adoption of the resolution . Ile noted that all of the county will have to pass on any expenditures. HEALTH & Bids. The following bids were read for containers for SANITATION the garbage department : Freuhauf $9 ,050, plus tax De Wald $9 , 938 , plus tax Paul K. haggard $12 , 921, plus tax Strain moved that the low bid submitted from leruehnuf be accepted, Durand seconded, motion carried. I I i Mooney stated that the week of May 22 through May 26 will be proclaimed "Clean Up" week and that the Street Department will pick up debris placed at the curb , without charge. Mooney stated that both Heath & Aero Structures had requested the city to make garbage compacting equipment available through Mr. Erath, the disposal contractor. Erath has been unable thus far to supply this service , but was agreeable to the City Attorney' s suggestion that these two firms have the service supplied by another firm, until he has the necessary equipment . The City Attorney stated that these companies should work out an agreement with Erath, subject to the approval of the Health & Sanitation Committee . Motion so made by Strain , seconded by Woodworth and passed. The City Engineer noted that a Resolution from the Des Moines Sewer District was received, relating to improvements in their sewer district , none of which lies within the Kent City Limits. The City Engineer recommended that we acknowledge receipt of same and state that we have no objections to . the project. Woodworth so moved, Mooney seconded, motion carried. STREETS The City Engineer stated that on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 : 30 p.m. , the Mayor and lie attended 'a meeting on the rapid transit program in Renton , He stated that further studies will be undertaken for various linking of the cities . Bids. The following bids Zvere read fora truck for the Street Department : Bowen Scarff $10, 921.20, incl. tax Reo $11, 769. 39 , incl. tax Paul Haggard (Body' & IIoist Only) $2, 300.00 Under discussion , the Street Superintendent stated that Reo meets the specifications better, however, they are over the amount .budgeted. It was noted that the• Bowen Scarff truck would be satisfactory. .Pozzi moved that the low bid sub►nitted by Bowen Scarff be accepted, Mooney seconded, motion carried. Upon Strain ' s motion , seconded by Durand, public hearings were set for June 19th for the. following : Eide Street Vacation Bisyak Street Vacation Rowbottom Street Vacation Matelich Street Vacation Final Plat of Olympic View Estates Motion carried. Traffic Control. Pozzi noted that there will be a meeting tomorrow at 10 :00 a.m. regarding traffic problems. LIGHTS Durand moved for the installation of: one (1) 7000 residential light on the second pole to the East of 38th So. on 249th Street , one (1) 7000 residential light at the West end of Cambridge Court at the cul- de-sac across from the Totem Junior High and one (1) 7000 residential light on Woodford Avenue on the first pole South of George Street. Ar►nstrong seconded, motion carried. BUILDING Buxton reported that plans for the new utility building are progressing and that we should have a report soon from the Civic Center Citizens Committee relative to plans for a new City Hall. FINANCE Armstrong moved that the City Treasurer be given authority to discontinue use of universal warrants CORRECTED • REFER TO as recommended by the most recent auditor, Strain MINUTES OF (v'S'(v7 seconded, motion carried. A letter was read from John A. Cherberg, Lieutenant Governor reporting that a large share of the bills -supported by the cities had passed, including pro- visions which will benefit the cities financially. Strain moved to place the letter on file , Armstrong, seconded, motion carried. POLICE & A letter from Raymond J. Needham of Green River FIRE Community College was read requesting permission to explain the school ' s new Law Enforcement pro- gram at the City Council meeting. Woodworth moved to direct this to the Police Officers Assn . , Strain seconded, motion carried. CORDON Buxton stated that the proposed Cordon Annexation ANNEXATION had been initiated prior to .the appointment of the annexation committee. Ile further stated that the committee preferred to see a larger area annexed, however the adjoining property owners do not wish to be included at this time. Ile noted that petitioners have agreed to assume their share of the existing bonded indebtedness of the City: Buxton moved that the City Engineer be instructed to proceed with the regular annexation procedure , Mooney seconded, motion carried. ZONING SS&M Co. The public hearing was opened on the application submitted by SS&M Co. for a rezone from R-1 and R-2 to R-3. It was noted that the Planning Commission had recommended approval . .There were no objections or comments from the floor and the hearing was closed by motion . Pozzi moved to uphold the Planning Commission ' s recommendation and approve the rezone. I-looney seconded, Woodworth moved to amend the motion to have the Easterly 100 feet remain as is , in its R-1 zoning, Strain seconded, amendment carried over Pozzi ' s nay. Motion carried. Ordinance 1450 , approving the rezone was- read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Upon Durand' s motion , seconded by Strain , public hearings were set for June 5th for the following rezone applications : Boss Bros . R-1 to ,R-4 Sebastain R-3 to R-4 Graf & Still M-1 & R-3 to MIIR Mead M-A to M-1 Motion carried. DRAINAGE Wynwood. The City Attorney recommended that the city withhold approval of the storm drain designs as submitted for Wynwood because they do not provide long range protection . Woodworth moved to refer the matter to the street committee. The City Engineer stated that the storm sewer will have to be installed before the street can be paved. Armstrong seconded, motion carried. APPEAL Umberger. The public hearing was opened on the appeal of the Umbergers from the Board of Adjustment 's Resolution #64 , denying a variance in an R-2 zone to allow the establishment of a beauty shop in the down- stairs of their home at 315 Summit Avenue. The petition from Mr. & Mrs . Umberger was read, as were letters from residents in the area, who were in favor of the shop. The minutes of the Board of Adjustment were read. The City Attorney read the provisions of the- City Ordinance , explaining that a home occupation can be allowed unless it is specifically excluded, as beauty shops are. Pozzi stated that he is in favor of having the ordinance changed to .include beauty shops and similar businesses , and reluctantly moved to uphold the Board of Adjustment ' s decision and to deny the appeal, Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Mooney moved that this particular part of the ordinance be referred to the Planning Commission for study- t ' r ing the feasibility of amending the ordinance to allow such home businesses, Pozzi seconded, . motion carried. Griffin-Jensen . Durand moved to set the public hearing for June jth on the appeal from the Board of Adjustment ' s restrictions submitted by Griffin I and Jensen , Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Mooney noted that in the last week or so they have been dumping a great deal of plaster board in the area. The City Attorney stated that he will work with the City Engineer on this matter. WILSON Ordinance •1451, approving the zoning of R-4 for a ANNEXATION portion of the Wilson Annexation was read by the ' City Attorney. Woodworth moved for passage and adoption of the ordinance , Strain seconded, motion carried. EMERGENCY A proposed emergency ordinance providing for funds ORDINANCE for the purchase of an aerial ladder truck for the Fire Dept. was introduced. A public hearing on the matter will be held at the June 5th meeting. HOUSING A letter from William H. Hill & Assoc . was read advising of his desire to sponsor , construct. and manage low cost housing for the elderly within the City of Kent . Mooney moved to refer the matter to the Building Committee for study, Strain seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY It was noted that the Mayor had recommended that the request from Mary Johnson , Library Custodian , for extension of employment for another year after retirement age , be denied in keeping with City policy to allow no more extensions. notion so made by Buxton , seconded by Durand and carried. PART{ It was noted that the Mayor and two Councilmen made a tour of the park at Alexander Street and that the problem was investigated by the proper departments. There were no comments from the floor. DOG LEASH Mooneystated that at the next council meeting he LAW will ask the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the present dog ordinance , prohibiting dogs from running at large , noting that he had received numerous complaints on the subject. EAR HJUAKE The City Engineer informed the Council that the E earthquake damage expenditures had been audited, and approved with the exception of $6.00, and that upon the government ' s request we will be required to return the unused portion of $3 ,747.00. Durand moved to accept the report and place it on file , Pozzi seconded, motion carried. COMP. McNae Request. The continued public hearing was PLAN reopened on the McNae Request to incorporate a street into the Comprehensive Plan . It was noted that the Planning Commission recommends approval. There were no comments from the floor and the hearing was closed by motion . Pozzi moved to up- hold the Planning Commission ' s recommendation and approve the request. Woodworth seconded, motion carried. Strain moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance , Mooney seconded, motion carried. I VALLEY Baldwin Sammis stated that there will be a meeting REGIONAL of Mayors of the area on Thursday, May 13 at noon . PLANNING IIe noted that any funds for planning, parks , etc. COMMISSION will come from HUD through the Puget Sound Regional Conference. Ile noted that we need a full time planning staff. Woodworth asked if the VRPC could become the planning organization for the valley. It was determined that the VRPC is a legal entity, recognized by the City, but that the State and Federal Agencies do not recognize VRPC as a planning agency. Strain ' s motion , seconded by Armstrong was passed, approving the following claims : Current Exp. 7 ,058 .61 Interest Bearing Warrants Water 4 , f3f33- 36 N. Kent Water Constr. Street 5 , 770.41 Hill F; Ingman 833 . 56 LID 251 3 , 820.47 LID 253 911.8.26 Sewer Constr. 66 Issue II Sewer 2,023.92 Hill & Ingman 7" 5. 30 Garbage 3 , 912. 31 Library '17 . 57 Park 332. 73 Fire R&P 216.75 Mooney noted that the City has been negotiating for sewage disposal. He stated -that inasmuch as there have been some corrections made to the original pro- posal , he proposed to have the meeting recessed to 8 :00 p.m. , Tuesday, May 16th to allots sufficient time to study the amended proposal. MEETING RECESSED AT 10: 30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 , 1967 ,Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong, Buxton , Durand, Mooney, Strain and Woodworth. The recessed meeting reconvened upon Durand' s motion , seconded by Strain , motion carried unanimously. METRO Mooney stated that the Health & Sanitation Committee unanimously recommends that the Council approve the proposed contract with Metro whereby that agency would' provide sewer service for present and future Kent needs. Ile noted that the costs for service to home owners and businesses would increase , 'but that adoption of the agreement is the best way to insure .adequate service at the lowest attainable cost . Mr. Curran anti Mr. Barber spoke from the floor re- questing additional information which was supplied by Mr. Chase , Consulting Engineer and Mr. Mack, legal counsel. It was determined that the proposed rate to residents would be $4.50 per month.. It was pointed out that Metro will pay $756 ,000 for the west hill trunk sewer, the south pumping station and force main , the North sewage lagoon and outfall and the south treatment plant and outfall, and the Winner Street lift station and force main . This proposed agreement will provide for some joint city and Metro lines and Metro will permit the city to use their lines. Chase noted that under this •proposal the assessments for the North Sewer project would be lowered to an estimated $5.00 per front foot and 0.7 cents per sq. ft . Both Mr. Ellis and 1�Ir. Gibbs of Metro spoke briefly, concurring with the Council ' s thinking that this agreement was a bettter proposal for both parties than those previously submitted, since the resulting project would be larger and sufficient for a longer period of time. In answer to the Mayor ' s question , Ellis stated that Metro proposed no new increase in rates. Chase pointed out that rates could not be increased unless costs escalated and that if rates were increased, the increase would be for the entire Metro system. Mr. Grisby read a statement from the I Boeing Co. , in favor of the agreement and request- ing that as soon as possible , the city reevaluate their method of figuring sewage rates on the rate of water consumption. Curran commended the Council on the proposed agree- went , and stated that lie hoped some attention would soon be given to problems in other areas as well. Resolution 574 , authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the proposal for presentation to the METRO Council at their meeting on Thursday for their con- sideration , was read by the City Attorney. Mooney moved for passage of the resolution , motion seconded by Armstrong and carried unanimously. Yorkshire Off Site Sewer. Upon the City Engineer ' s recommendation , Woodworth moved that the Charles Miller easement be accepted and filed, in connection with the Yorkshire Off Site Sewer. Motion seconded, and carried. Watershed Work Plans. Mr. Brad Gillespie from the King County Engineers office explained the proposed resolution amending the agreement of the Watershed Work plans. Upon the City Attorney' s question , it was determined that the resolution would not autho- rize the County to commit Kent to the expenditure of any funds without authorization .by vote of the council. Woodworth stated that the resolution appearedto give the County a free hand regarding size and locations of drainage ditches. Gillespie explained that his. office had and would continue to work with the City Engineer on all phases of the project . Upon Mooney's motion , Resolution 573 passed unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED: 9 : 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted �7;;,74/—Z 64; MAYOR - Alex Thornton ,• Mayor Marie Jensen , City Clerk I i