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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/19/1971 Kent, Washington July 19, 1971 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baff aro, 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 aceepted by motion. HEALTH & LID 259 Horseshoe Acres Sewer - Bids. The SANITATION City Engineer presented bid tabulation sheets. It was noted that at the bid opening, Audry Donaldson of Lundberg Construction challenged the bid of Tri-State because Tri-State failed to include Form 4238 DD1, Equal opportunity, This was an oversight by Tri-State and the brm was received the following day. It was recom- mended by the Consulting Engineer that this over- sight be noted. LEE MOVED that the oversight of Tri-State to submit form 4238 DD1, Equal Opportunity, in conjunction with their bid on Horseshoe Acres Sewer is noted and excused, for the company has on previous bids submitted said form and did so the following day, Clements seconded, motion carried. MARTELL MOVED that the bids on Horseshoe Acres as reported by the Engineer were received and for the Clerk to be directed to record said bids in the minutes of this meeting, Masters seconded , motion carried. The following bids were received for LID 259, Horseshoe Acres Sewer: Contract 1 (Lift Station) George W. Slater $95 ,544.00 + tax Taylor Utilities $110, 620.00 + tax Noble Construction $116,575 .00 + tax Austin Construction Co. $134, 160 .00 + tax Contract 2 (Sewer Lines) Alternate A Alternate B Tri-State Constr. $263, 343.00 + tax $262, 358.00 + tax Lundberg Constr. $404, 200 .50 + tax $394, 968.00 + tax De Orio Constr. $433, 125 .00 + tax $433,500.00 + tax Taylor Utilities $459 , 410.00 + tax $437, 630.00 + tax Bids - Benaroya Sewer, LID 264. A tabulation sheet of the bids for LID 264 was presented by the City Engineer. MARTELL MOVED that the bids on Benaroya Sewer as reported by the Engineer were received and to direct the Clerk to record said bids in the minutes of this meeting, Clements seconded, motion carried. The followhg bids were received ; for LID 264, Benaroya Sewer : Schedule A Schedule B DiOrio Constr. Co. $138, 083.40 $140, 183.40 Seattle Inc. tax Inc. tax LDL Land Development $192, 616.78 $193, 246.78 Auburn Inc. Tax Inc. tax LID 269 , 98th Ave. Sewer. MARTELL MOVED for the final hearing on LID 269 to be held September 7th, Barnier seconded, motion carried. Sewer Rate Study. CLEMENTS MOVED to accept the sewer rate study of Seattle-Northwest as submitted, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & LID 259 , Horseshoe Acres Sewer . Resolution 701 was SANITATION introduced by the City Attorney, stating the City's intent to accept thelow bid of Tri-State Construction for LID 259, Horseshoe Acres Sewer. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Barnier seconded, motion carried. STREETS Parking Lot, LID 260. It was noted that it is necessary to lease the Catholic Church parking lot to comply with off-street parking requirements for the new City Hall . It was agreed that the City would pay the off-street parking assessments in lieu of rent. MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign alease with the Catholic Church for use of the parking lot for 10 years by the payment of LID 260 regular and supplenental roll assessments, Lee seconded, motion carried. Six Year Arterial Street Program. The City Attorney introduced Resolution 700, approving the six year Arterial Street Program. MASTERS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Elliott seconded, motion carried. S. 268th Improvement. The City Engineer pointed out that after much delay the contractor has now completed the cleanup work on this project, and recommended that the City accept the contract as complete. He noted the amount due the contractor is $3 ,894.12, and the re- tained amount is $1, 143 .62. Liens for materials furnished have been filed in the amount of $5 , 772.71, and another for $2,585 .10 is expected. Upon the City Engineer's query, the City Attorney stated in view of the amount of the claims, the city should retain the final payment as well as the retainage and should require the contractor to submit a release for each lien. MASTERS MOVED to accept as com- plete, the Slayton and Sons contract for the improvement of S. 268th, Lee seconded. Barnier opined that the con- tract should not have been awarded if the contractor was not qualified. Street explained that there was no way of knowing this, they were low bidders with a bond, but apparently they were not experienced in this field. Motion carried. Improvements. It was noted that at last workshop session, discussion was had regarding the letter from Mr. Youngberg concerning the condition of the property in the riglt-of-way of 2nd Avenue adjacent to Stokley-Van Camp and the City parking lot and the Moonlight Inn parking lot. Options open to improve this situation are: 1. Form an LID for the installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage and asphalt surfacing, 2. City to install above at city cost. 3. City to give a one or two coat oil mat which would be temporary and would not solve ponding of water. 4. Some combination of improvements and sharing of costs. The City Engineer reviewed this problem and has asked the Street Department to determine whether there is a curb adjacent to the Moonlight Inn parking lot, and if so, if it could be uncovered and used . MASTERS MOVED that the City Administration report at next Council meeting on this matter, Lee seconded, motirn carried. CITY Street reported that the carpenters and rug in- HALL stalers have returned to work and the pavers and roofers have not as yet returned, at the City Hall. CITY Bids - Blue Banner Property. It was noted that PROPERTY only one bid was received for the sale of the Blue Banner property from Bell Anderson in the amount of $50, 000. Street recommended that this bid be accepted, and noted that there remains a 5 year lease to Blue Banner on the building. LEE MOVED to accept the bid of Bell Anderson, Elliott seconded, motion carried. LEE MOVED for the funds received from this sale to be put into a fund designated for additions to the city's utilities building, and for the City Attorney to draft the appropriate documents, Masters seconded, motion carried. FINANCE In order to activate the East Valley UAB Arterial Street improvement, it is necessary to create a fund. ELLIOTT MOVED to direct the City Attorney to prepare m ordinance creating a fund known as the East Valley Construction Fund, 8-1106-9 , Masters seconded, motion carried. FOOD At last workshop meeting, the following conclusions STAMPS were reached regarding the sale of food stamps: 1. City would sell stamps beginning September 1, 1971 when the Treasurer will have addi- tional personnel available. 2. City would coordinate sales with Bank of the West and sell from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on those days the bank did not sell. 3. City would bond employee for dishonesty. 4. State would furnish insurance to cover any losses or honest mistakes in handling stamps. LEE MOVED to direct the Administrator to notify the Department of Social and Health Services of the above conclusions, Elliott seconded. Under discussion, Masters and Barnier noted that there is a facility in Kent designed to handle this program and questioned whether it is proper for the City to assume this res- ponsibility. Street explained that the Bank of the West was the only food stamp outlet in downtown Kent and they only made the service available 3 days a week. Lee opined that the City should offer this service. Street stated that the proposed contract could be can- celled with 60 days notice. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. ANNEXATIONS O'Connell #1 & #2. It was noted that the Boundary Review Board has approved O'Connell Annexations #1 and #2. ELLIOTT MOVED for a public hearing on both to be held on August 2nd, Masters seconded, motion carried. Street explained that under the Optional Municipal Code, we must have two hearings, at least 30 days apart for the zoning of an annexation. ELLIOTT MOVED for public hearings on the zonings of O 'Connell Annexations to be held August 2 and September 7, Masters seconded, motion carried. BEAUTIFICA- The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance to TION regulate display of political signs. CLEMENTS MOVED for the ordinance to be further considered at the next work session, Martell seconded. Motion carried, with Lee voting nay. Mayor Hogan noted that Bellevue has enforced a similar ordinance for 15 years and it has never been challenged. LEAVE OF ELLIOTT MOVED that Lin Davis be granted two months ABSENCE leave of absence without pay, for medical purposes, Barnier seconded , motion carried. MUSIC It was noted that at last work session, a discussion FESTIVAL was held with representatives of a group from Des Moines who want to put on a youth concert in the Midway Drive-In Theatre on August 6th. Such an action would be subject to ordinance 1618. This ordinance requires the posting of a $5000 bond and the council may not waive this provision without amending the ordinance. In addition, the state passed a law controlling music festivals which requires a $2500 bond and an application 60 days before the event, if more than 2000 people might attend. The City Attorney has determined that our ordinance would regulate a music festival where the attendance was less than 2000, but that the state law supercedes our ordinance for an event with more than 2000 anticipated attendance. The Police Chief had raised questions which the group from Des Moines have failed to answer. MASTERS MOVED that Ordinance 1618 should not be amended, Clements seconded. Under discussion, Masters noted that much thought went into this ordinance, and she did not feel that it should be amended because of one request. Motion carried. NATIONAL The City Engineer explained at last work session OCEANIC that the National Oceanic Survey is going to do a SURVEY new coordinate survey of King County. They suggested that if local communities desire local reference points and are willing to pay for the setting of such points, it is willing to do so. The estimated cost in 1972 would be $3000. The City Engineer recommended this expenditure. LEE MOVED that the Administrator include this cost in the 1972 budget and notify National Oceanic Survey, Martell seconded, motion carried. BUSINESS Street noted receipt of a letter from the State LICENSES Auditor regarding delinquent business licenses. The City Attorney stated that he will present a draft of a proposed new ordinance. KENT SCHOOL Mayor Hogan reviewed the present contract between DISTRICT the City and the Kent School District. Since this contract is several years old, it is in need of revision to be effective next year. LEE MOVED for Barney Wilson and Don Mirk to be directed to ieview the present contract with a Kent School District representative and bring in a recommendation prior to next years contract date, Masters seconded, motion carried. PUGET SOUND A letter was read from Puget Sound Power & Light POWER & LIGHT requesting an easement from the City for reloca- tion of certain PSP&L facilities along Central Avenue. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and , place it on file, Barnier seconded, motion carried. LEE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to execute the easement to PSP&L for the westerly 10 ' of the Alvord Park site, Masters seconded, motion carried. CENTRAL A memo concerning the Central Business District BUSINESS Project from the Planning Department has been DISTRICT distributed to the Civic Betterment Committee, PROJECT and to the Council by the Mayor. A meeting of the committee has been scheduled for August 9th at 8:00 p.m. FINANCE Claims received through July 8th, for which authorization for payment was given at the last meeting: Current Expense 32, 561.38 Park 2, 430.94 Library 140.78 Street 14, 611.81 Arterial Street 500.00 Park Forward Thrust 14, 470.00 City Hall Construction 10, 432.79 228th St. Construction 34.67 James St. Construction 1, 375 .07 4th Ave. Construction 142.30 Reith Rd. Construction 181.65 SR 99 Pac. Hwy. S . 39, 639.96 Equipment Rental 5 , 049.34 Leff Disability 593.96 Repair & Demolition 260. 78 Sewer 446. 25 Water 33,095 .37 Garbage 8, 449.47 20, 918.36 185 , 344.88 Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Atlas Construction 12, 509.78 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1, 640.72 Dames & Moore 510.93 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1, 488.23 Hill, Ingman & Chase 51 .19 16, 200. 35 LID 259 B & B Corporation 249.00 G & N McKinney 2, 500.00 Hilton & Merlino 750.00 Hill, Ingman & Chase 405 .41 Dames & Moore 3, 343 . 36 Cedra Properties, Inc. 208.50 Daily Journal of Commerce 172.55 7, 628.82 LID 264 F & L Sainati 2, 600.00 Corvi & Mortenson 400.00 Verna B. Wilson 2, 200.00 Dames & Moore 1, 715 . 37 Daily Journal of Commerce 52. 70 6, 968.07 MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:50 p.m. r / Respectfully submitted, tLen.ft,� Isabel Hogan Marie Jensen Mayor City Clerk cirr c�F��