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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/18/1967 Kent ldash:ington December 18 . 1967 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council called to order at- 8 :00 p.m- Present : Mayor Thornton , Councilmen : Armstrong Baffaro , Barnier , Lee,, Masters , Pozzi and Woodworth , City Attorney Bereiter, City Engineer Sherwood. Minutes of the last meeting approved as printed with the following correction which was authorized by motion : Regarding the consideration of granting a spur track crossing at 84th Ave. S . to NPItR• Woodworth out that the ordinance pointed lists certain restrict:ons and would not permit rail traffic from 6 :00 a-m, to 9 :00 "111 and 3 :00 p.m. to 6 :00 P.M. Clerk' s , treasurer and budget reports submitted , accepted and placed on file by motion . I STREETS Railroad Spur - EVH• A letter from Denver Grigsby , �I President of the Chamber of Commerce , was read recommending that the council consider the postpone►nent of a decision regarding the granting of a railroad spur track across the EVII until further study can be made and that the final consideration of the matter be post- poned until the council meeting of February 6th. Pozzi moved to place the letter on file . Armstrong seconded , motion carried. Woodworth' s tabled motion regarding the spur track I crossing at 84th Ave . So. to NPRR was taken off the on . Barnier noted that a radion announcer table by moti had commented on a recent fatality at a crossing in Kent and expressed surprise that a progressive city like Kent did not exert more contro-1 at railroad inter- sections . Barnier requested that the City Attorney draft amendments to the railroad crossing ordinance in question and to the ordinance previously passed granting a spur track crossing at 68th Ave , to include requirements for a grade separation . Pozzi stated that he did riot think there was room for a grade separation . Barnier opined. that there should be an overpass or an underpass and Mayor Thornton stated that this was not practical. Paul Barden stated that maybe with the participation of all parties concerned railroad, state , city , etc . the problem could be resolved. Bob Fennell of Benaroya stated that they are willing to cooperate in this project . Woodworth stated that he had no objection to the delay the chamber has asked for . but noted that if such an amendment were added to the ordinances in question . grade separations would then be required at any crossing. Woodworth moved to table the motion until the Feb. 5th meeting and that the affected parties be notified by letter , Baffaro seconded motion carried over Pozzi ' s nay. Barnier requested that the street committee look into the possibility of having crossarms installed on our downtown railroad crossings . Pozzi stated that he will check into the matter. Street Vacations . Ordinance 1495 , amending the street vacation ordinance and incresing the filing fee from $50 to $100 was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage of the ordinance Baffaro seconded. Under discussion Woodworth stated that he felt -the figure $100 was insufficient and moved to amend -the ordinance , to increase it to $150.00 Barnier seconded the amendment . Amendment and motion carried unanimously- So. 228th - LID 255 . Resolution 585 , declaring the city ' s intention to form LID 255 for improving So. 228th from the East Valley highway to the West Valley Ilighway and setting the public hearing for February 5th was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage of the resolution Woodworth seconded motion carried. I� The City Engineer presented an easement from the Chicago Milwaukee St . Paul & Pacific Railroad for the west end of Gowe Street and 6th Ave. and recommended that the Council authorize payment of S100.00 contingent upon the City Attorney' s approval of the document. Pozzi so moved Armstrong seconded, motion carried. Pozzi noted that the City Engineer has written to the -Peter Kiewit Co. regarding streets that they have damaged in con- struction of the Valley Freeway and that no action has been taken. He moved that a letter from the Mayor be sent requesting that they replace and restore the streets immediately as outlined in the City Engineer ' s letter Barnier seconded motion carried. LIGHTS Masters noted that insufficient lighting is creating a traffic hazard in the Kent Des Moines Road west of the Russell Road to approximately 1/4 mile beyond the Happy Canyon Tavern . She stated that this is a portion of state highway and that Puget Sound Power & Light will explore the problem. The Mayor pointed out that this road will be four laved and a new bridge across the river will be built in 1969 and that the matter will be brought to Mr. iFoster' s attention At a meeting scheduled i for tomorrow evening. Woodworth moved that the lighting committee Chairman be given power to act . after proper consultation With PSP&L, Pozzi seconded. motion carried. HEALTH & Barnier noted that the treatment plant is completed SANITA- except for seeding and the addition of one circuit breaker TION and that certified checks have been deposited with the city to assure compliance. lie moved for change order $4 to be approved for Mottner & McCutcheon . subject to the completion of these two items by June 1 , 1968 Woodworth seconded ; motion carried. Barnier stated that it was brought to his attention that there is a rat problem in the area east of the Kent Junior High and noted that individuals should keep the lids on their garbage cans and keep the yards cleaned up to prevent the problem. POLICE & Woodworth noted that a meeting had been held regarding the FIRE retirement program for employees and. an agree►gent had been reached to reaffirm the city policy of mandatory retirement at age 65 . Pozzi so moved , Barnier seconded , motion carried. Woodworth stated. that the license committee met with TV cable applicants and are waiting pertinent information necessary for drafting the ordinance. A letter from the Tukwila Fire .Chief was read thanking the Kent Fire Dept . for their aid on a fire call on December 3. Woodworth moved to place the letter on file , Armstrong seconded , motion carried. PARKS & A letter from Barney Wilson was read requesting permission to RECREA- lease property adjacent to the treatment plant,west of Kent for TION park use. Pozzi moved to refer the matter to the Health & Sanitation , Finance Committee and Park Liaison Officer, Lee seconded . motion carried. A letter from Peter Baffaro was read submitting his resignation as a member of the Park Board. Woodworth moved that the letter be accepted and placed on file . Barnier seconded ., motion carried. Barney Wilson noted that the Interagency Committee has approved the •funding for the Mill Creek Canyon property. He noted that the park plan portion of the John Graham plan was accepted by council motion and asked if a resolution was necessary. The City Attorney opined that the Council action was sufficient , but that if necessary he would draft a resolution . i CITY Ordinance 1494 , defining the duties of City Supervisor SUPERVISOR was read by the City Attorney. Pozzi moved for passage Armstrong seconded . Under discussion Woodworth stated that he would like time to study the ordinance before voting. James Curran stated that he felt that the public should be aware of the contents of the ordinance before action is taken . Upon roll call vote , the motion passed. Armstrong� 'Baffaro Masters and Pozzi voted aye Woodworth Barnier and Lee voted nay. SUNRAY The 10% petition for the Sunray Annexation was presented ANNEXATION along with a letter from the City Engineer certifying that signatures thereon represent owners of property aggregating more than 10% of the assessed valuation . Pozzi moved to refer t'he mattter to the annexation committee -Barnier seconded motion carried. GOODNEWS BAY The 10%, petition for the Goodnews Bay Mining Co. Annexation MINING CO. was presented along with a letter from the City Engineer ANNEXATION certifying that signatures thereon represent owners of property aggregating more than 10510 of the assessed valuation . The matter was referred to the annexation committee by motion . KENTWOOD By motion public hearings were set for January 2 on the HILLS #2 plats of Kentwood Hills #2 and Kentwood Hills #S- AND #3 ZONING Monarch Investment . The public hearing deferred on November 2 th, to this date was reopened can the application for a rezone. from R-1 to R-3 for Monarch Investment for approxi mately 16.5 acres situated south of S . 252nd between Military Road and 38th So. It was noted that the Planning Commission recommended approval , under conditions outlined in their minutes. Mr. Briggs explained the proposed garden court complex plan containing units which would rent from $100 to $150 a month, with 53% open space and recreation facili- ties , and two parking places for each unit . Pictures. of the proposed development were shown . ' r. Briggs then read a letter from Ward Smith Inc . and stated that Dick Cady of Coast Mortgage and the financer of the Yorkshire Addition were in favor of the proposed complex. A petition against the rezone, containing 237 signatures was submitted to the City Clerk. Irvin Haugland, John Taylor, Don Knapp, Lou Koszarek, Mr. Jones , Janet Smith and Mr. Sundsted all pro- tested the proposed zoning change. Among their objections were : increased traffic on Military Road - the possibility of using 38th S. as an access , thus increasing traffic on that road, the water pressure problem in that area, the . establishment of a multiple zone in a single family resi- dence area and increased loading of the schools. The City Engineer noted that the improvements to the water system would be completed within the next few months . Mr. Briggs was asked if he had an option on the 16 acres across the street from the proposed development . He replied that he had no interest in that site whatsoever. The opponents to the rezone expressed concern that if the Monarch rezone was approved another similar development would be proposed for this adjacent site. Pozzi asked if the residents of the area would like the city to initiate an LID for improve- ment of 38th S. There was no interest shown in this pro- posal. . After extensive discussion and comment by those present , the public hearing was closed. Pozzi moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be upheld and the rezone be granted for reasons outlined in their minutes , Armstrong seconded. Under discussion , Armstrong asked the City Attorney if this rezone would meet with requirements of our present comprehensive plan . The City Attorney stated that he could see nothing in this proposal that is incompatible to our comprehensive or zoning plans. Woodworth commented that lie felt this was a fine proposal, but that the R-1 zoning must be preserved and that there were numerous vacant multiple zoned sites available . Baffaro agreed. Upon roll0h call vote , Armstrong, Pozzi and Lee voted aye , Baffaro, Woodworth, Masters and Barnier voted nay. Motion failed. Woodworth moved that the rezone request be denied in the best interest of the health & welfare of the citizens of Kent , Barnier seconded. Upon roll call vote , Armstrong, Pozzi and Lee voted nay and Barnier, Masters , Woodworth and Baffaro voted aye. Motion carried. BIDS Publishing. The following bid was read for printing of the city' s legal publications : Valley Publishing Co. For publication in the ISent News Journal : 3 point type : $3.00 per 100 words for 1st publication $2.20 per 100 words for addt ' 1 publication Alternate bids were submitted for 5-1/2 or 6 point type and .for publishing in the Valley Times . By motion , the bid for 8 point type for the Kent News Journal was accepted with the option to publish in the Valley Times , if necessary. Pozzi ' s motion , seconded by Armstrong was passed approving the following claims : Current Expense 10, 382.77 Water- 2 , 187.41 Street 6, 700.00 Arterial Street 52 .26 Sewer 12 ,847.67 Garbage 3,i4q.24 Library 280.02 Park 303.45 Firemen ' s R&P 216.75 3 , 124 .57 Interest Bearin& Warrants 1966 Sewer Constr. Mottner & McCutcheon 62 , 763.00 Sewer Constr. 1967 ULID #1 Metro Engineers t , 512 .92 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, MAYOR - Alex Thornton , Mayor Marie Jen ,7CitCleric