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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/16/1970 Kent, Washington March 16, 1970 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Barnier, Clements, Elliott, Lee, Martell and Masters, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris Minutes. of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion. WATER S. 218th Reservoir. BARNIER MOVED to accept, the best bid of Atlas Construction Co. to build the S. 218th Reservoir in the amount of $523 ,608.751 Clements seconded, motion carried. Mr. Street stated that upon acceptance of this bid, it is necessary to post a bond with King County in the amount of $250 to assure that the drainage pipe and ditch adjacent to this property is maintained during the course of construction. MARTELL MOVED for the City Treasurer to be directed to post a certified check in the amount of $250 with King County, utilizing water funds, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Clark Springs. CLEMENTS MOVED to release the check in the amount of $2260.00 posted by Austin Construction Co. to cover testing of automatic equipment at Clark Springs, as the testing has been completed, Elliott seconded, motion carried. S. 212th Supply Main. It was noted that bids have been received on the S. 212th supply main which will connect the S. 218th reservoir to the north valley area and have been submitted to EDA for approval. The bids were below the engineer 's estimate. FINANCE LID Segregations. A request has been received for segre- gation of LID 255 and ULID #1 assessments from Wm. G Springer, who is selling a portion of his property to Miles Sand & Gravel. BARNIER MOVED For the City Treasurer to be directed to segregate the assements after receipt of the necessary fee as determined by law, together with a signed agreement to pay for the engineering time involved in making such segregations. Martell seconded, motion carried. POLICE & Mr. Lombardini stated he had heard that the insurance FIRE carrier had questioned the insurability of the three new patrolmen due to their previous driving records. Mr. Street stated that the City had received such notification on Friday and that a meeting with the city' s insurance representative would be arranged. Fie explained that the patrolmen were serving their probationary 6 months period now and that the matter would be resolved. RAILROAD S. 212th. An agreement with the Milwaukee Railroad covering CROSSINGS the installation of automatic signals at the S. 212th has been received and is substantially as agreed upon approximately a year ago. Mr. Street noted that this agreement is made on a cost estimate basis and that the city's cost is estimated to be $17, 118.00 . MARTELL MOVED for the Mayor and City Clerk to be authorized to sign the agreement, Barnier seconded, motion carried. UNDER- A letter .from James Curran was read, suggesting that the City GROUND is violating it ' s underground wiring ordinance, on both the WIRING James Street and the 4th Avenue projects. It was pointed out ORDINANCE that the two projects are combination UAB and LID projects and therefore the scope of the work proposed was defined in the ordinance creating the LIDs, which were both adopted prior to September 2, 1969 when the underground wiring ordinance was passed. Mr. Curran contends that since the contracts were not awarded prior to the adoption of the underground wiring ordi- nance, that it is necessary to have a variance or comply with the ordinance. The City has taken a position that these pro- jects are entitled to the same treatment as projects of indivi- duals. Privately constructed projects which had secured UNDERGROUND building permits prior to the adoption of the WIRING underground wiring ordinance were not required to ORDINANCE conform, even though actual construction did not begin until after the passage of the ordinance . The formation of the LIDs was the city' s permit to build these projects. Curran asked to be notified when Puget Power or Pacific NW Bell applied for a variance. Mr. Putnam stated lie understood that if a permit was refused, only then should a variance be sought. Assistant City Engineer Engeln stated that a permit for Puget Sound Power & Light had been signed and was in the mail. Upon Curran's query, Putnam noted that detailed sketches were supplied by Puget Power . ELLIOTT MOVED to place the letter on file, Masters seconded, motion carried. ZONING American Mobile Homes. Mr. Barris pointed out the subject property on the map which consists of 46 acres located north of the Kent Des Moines Road and adjacent to the Frager Road. lie noted that the applicants originally asked for a change of zoning from R-A to MHR and C-3 , but have since amended the request to MIR for the entire parcel . The Planning Commission recommends approval of the rezone, with the condition that the develop- ment plans as submitted, include the provision for a right- of-way which will increase the Frager Road to 84 feet. Harris read a letter from Mr. Gillespie of the King County Flood Control, stating that drainage facilities are adequate. The public hearing was opened. There were no objections from the floor, ELLIOTT MOVED to close the hearing, Barnier seconded. Upon the Mayor ' s query, Mr. Bob Watt of American Mobile homes stated that the final landscaping plans have not been developed, but that the complex, including land- scaping, would be completed this summer, except for a small triangular portion. The City Engineer noted that a dike was to be constructed to protect the area from flood waters which might come through the overflow channel, and that portion of the project lying northerly and westerly of the dike would not be completed this summer. Upon Masters question, tie explained that sewage would be taken care of through a lift station and pumped into the sewer on the Kent Des Moines Road. 1-le further stated that the applicants propse to change the alignment of Frager Road, north of the Kent Des Moines Road which will alleviate the sharp turn and that they will improve the Frager Road, by paving and installing curbs and gutters. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED for the City Attorney to be directed to prepare an ordinance approving. the rezone from R-A to MIIR in accordance with the Planning Commission ' s recommenda- tions, Clements seconded, motion carried. Keck. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1649, approving the Keck rezone from R-1 to R-3 . ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. Percy Abney. The City Attorney read Ordinance 1650, approving the Abney rezone from C-3 to M-1. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried. I EDA t was noted that on Tuesday, March 10, the City Engineer and PROJECTS Administrator met with EDA representatives to discuss possible projects in which EDA might be interested. The following information was received: 1. An area overall economic development plan must be presented. The area would be King County, with Mr. McGavick, of the County Executive ' s office, spearheading the initial work. A county wide committee will be selected, which will have a staff. All projects,must be a part of this county wide plan. It is estimated this plan will take 90 days to formulate. 2 . Projects can include storm or sanitary sewers, water lines or streets. 3 . Each project must develop land which, when improved, will be used to create jobs. Thus it primarily mutt be land that will bring new industry. 4. Each project must have an identifiable industry willing to utilize this land. . A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at 2 :00 p.m. to review projects for King County. STREETS Armscrest 146. Mr. Lombardini asked if the City had filed a brief with the Court Clerk in connection with the suit against Hauge Construction, relative to the controversy over the excavation of the alley behind Maple Street. Mr. Street stated that he had just learned that the matter had not been noted for trial by the former City Attorney, but had since been noted for trial by City Attorney Mirk. Lombardini stated that if action is not taken by 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon, a law suit will be filed against the City. He noted further that the situation is inconveniencing four property owners in the area who wish to improve their property. Traffic Control. A letter from Traffic Engineer Dave Hamlin was read recommending that the City participate in the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Program, noting thatthe primary purpose of the program is to reduce the accident rate. The Highway Safety Act provides federal matching funds on a 50-50 basis, with a portion of the local share borne in contributory services. It was noted that the matter will be discussed at a workshop session on March 23rd. Traffic Control . A letter from Union Bay Plumbing Co. was read, calling attention to the need for a traffic light at S. 228th and North Central and stating that the light was promised by Carl Pozzi and by the State Highway Department. MARTELL MOVED to refer the matter to the Street Committee, Barnier seconded. Mr. Street stated that he had discussed this matter with Mr. Pozzi who stated he had made no such promise. Motion carried. James Street Traffic Control . MASTER MOVED for the Police Department to instigate additional patrolling of James Street to curtail speeding, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Mr. Street noted that the Police Department has had radar units working for several hours each day on James Street, which has proved effective. LID 258 4th Avenue. It was noted that the Urban Arterial Board has approved the bid of LDL Development Co. in the amount of $443, 785 .80 and have also allowed the widening to 48 feet and authorized an allowance of $50 ,000 in excess of their original commitment. This included $6150 for land- scaping. MARTELL MOVED that the best bid of LDL Land Develop- ment Co. in the amount of $437, 635 .80 be accepted, Masters seconded. It was noted that approval was granted for the Parks Department to do the landscaping, which reduces the LDL amount by $6150, motion carried. Mr. Sherwood pointed out that in both the 4th Ave. and the James Street projects, the curbing and landscaping portions are in one project, and should now be separated since the city 's park department will do the landscaping for both projects. STREET Mr. Peth has submitted a request to vacate a portion of 27th VACATION Ave. So. The land has been appraised and the petitioner is willing to pay 1/2 of the appraised value, which is the amount qet by State Law. MARTELL MOVED to set a public hearing on the proposed vacation for April 20, 1970, Barnier seconded, motion carried. NEW CITY LEE MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract with HALL Pittsburgh Testing Laboratory for inspection and testing services during construction of the new City Hall at an estimated cost of $6, 100, Martell seconded, motion carried. LEASE A lease from March 1 , 1970 to �:pril 30, 1971 for the engineer 's office located at 312 W. Meeker has been negotiated with Mr. Shoff, under the present terms and conditions at $235 per month. BAFFARO MOVED for the Mayor and City Clerk to be authorized to sign said lease, Elliott seconded, motion carried. It was pointed out that the lease may be extended 60 days if found to be necessary. SALES Ordinance 1651, increasing the sales tax 1/2 of 1%, was read by TAX the City Attorney. CLE14ENTS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters seconded, motion carried. BAFFARO MOVED for the Mayor and City Clerk to be authorized to sign an agreement with the State Department of Revenue to collect said sales tax, Martell seconded, motion carried. ZONING Harris noted that at the March loth meeting , the Planning ORDINANCE Commission had made two determinations relative to the Zoning Ordinance and recommended that they be approved by the council. (1 ) that power substations, plus other franchised and public utility f aciliti.es, such as branch telephone exchanges and pumping stations be allowed in M-1 zones, and (2 ) that electronic repair and sales uses be allowed in M-1 zones. MASTERS MOVED to approve both determinations and to allow these uses in M-1 zones. Martell seconded, motion carried, with Barnier voting nay. UNIFORM Ordinance 1652, adopting Volume III of the Uniform Building BUILDING Code was read by the City Attorney. It was noted that Paragraph CODE B, Section 1I-201 under Right of Entry has been amended to VOLUME III provide for tl�e building official to notify the owner or tenant that he has the right to refuse entry. MARTELL MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Baff aro seconded. Clements opined that the code implies that the City can condemn or buy a whole city block, raze it, and sell it to private enterprise. and that the code was detrimental to some senior citizens. Barnier asked what action has been taken regarding his motion to enforce the present housing code of the city, particularly as it pertains to existing building. Mr. Street noted that the city has done everything possible, including notifying the King County Health Department when applicable. Baff aro spoke in favor of the ordinance. Clements opined that the city was primarily interested in dilapidated houses and a city ordinance would be sufficient to cover this without adopting the code. Lee stated that his interpretation of the coee was that it would improve the city by making existing houses safer to live in. Motion carried, with Barnier and Clements voting nay. VOLUME IV ELLIOTT MOVED for the City Attorney to be directed to prepare an ordinance to adopt Volume IV of the Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, entitled "Dangerous Buildings" for the next meeting, Martell seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY LEE MOVED to confirm Mayor Hogan 's appointment of Marie Crew BOARD to the Library Board until February 1975 , to replace Gertrude Fox whose term has expired. Masters seconded, motion carried. CONFERENCES It was noted that Marie Jensen will attend the Washington & Municipal Clerks Conference in Yakima, April 15 - 17th. CONVENTIONS Mah City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer will attend the American Public Works association Conference in Portland, March 25 - 27th. PROCLAMA- Mayor Hogan read a Proclamation declaring April 5 through `.pril TIONS 14th as Chamber of Commerce Week. March 15 through March 21 was proclaimed American Legion Week by Mayor Hogan. Mayor Hogan proclaimed the month of April 1970 as Kent Clean-up Month and requested that all citizens cooperate in this program. I0arch 15 through March 21 was proclaimed as National Wildlife Week by Mayor Hogan. FINANCE Mayor Hggan read a Proclamation declaring March 15 through Marcli 21 as National Poison Prevention Week. Claims received through March 5th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Interest Bearing Warrants LID 258 4th Ave. Hill , Ingman, Chase & Co. $872.57 UAB 8-1106-2 LID 257 James Street Dames & Moore 120.31 Dames & Moore 331.34 Louis V. Moll 900 .00 Walter Renschler 500.00 Shellan, Pain, Stone 764.47 M.J.R. Williams 2 .00 Butler Constr. & Engr. Co. 57, 309 .81 Red Samm Mining Co. 49, 727.94 Kathryn V. Marvich 350.00 Hill , Ingman, Chase & Co. 9,928.54 Walter Renschler 3 ,500.00 Interest Bearinc; Warrants (Continued) LID 260 Off. Street Parking M. J. R. Williams 4.00 City of Kent 1 ,059 . 39 N. Kent Water Construction Daily Journal of Commerce 112 .20 Hill, Ingman, Chase & Co. 123 .25 Hill, Ingman, Chase & Co. 78.15 Hill , Ingman, Chase & Co. 3 , 199 .90 Current Expense 12, 434. 71 Park 2, 160 .12 Library 438.49 Street 5 , 176.78 Arterial Street 57.48 City Hall Construction 2,114.76 Forward Thrust 2,500.00 Equipment Rental 4, 919 . 23 Firmen ' s R/P 653 .19 Sewer 33,054.84 Water 6,196.52 Sanitation 20, 343 .16 228th St. Constr. 30.74 LID 261 898.01 Reith Road 300 .63 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:45 p.m. J / Respectfully submitted, Isabel Hogan Marie Jensen" CLERK Mayor City Clerk 1