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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 08/16/1971 Kent, Washington August 16, 1971 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 and Masters, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris Minutes of the meeting of August 2 were approved with the following correction: On page 4, S . 212th Water Main - Front Foot Charges should be . which supplies water to the valley from the tank on South 218th. Based on what the line cost the cith, the engineer has suggested $8.00 per front foot for each side for those between the East Valley Highway and the Valley Freeway, who wish to connect . . . . . " Minutes of the meeting of August 9 were approved as printed and accepted by motion. STREETS LID 270 - East Valley Highway - S. 212th to S. 228th. Dennis Scott reported that the estimated cost differential between a 78 ' and an 84 , right-of-way for the East Valley High- way would be $30, 000. It was pointed out that the final design depended upon the width of the right-of-way. Street reported that J. Carroll Shoe would supply all the necessary information by the August 23rd workshop session and recom- mended approval of the 84 ' right-of-way. MASTERS MOVED that a right-of-way 84 ' in width be acquired, Elliott seconded, motion carried. MASTERS MOVED for the Street Committee to review existing LID assessments on the properties affected by this LID and report with a recommendation, Baff aro seconded, motion carried. Reith Road - Phase I. CLEMENTS MOVED to accept the bid of LDL Land Development Co. for the Reith Road improvement and for notice to proceed to be given, Masters seconded, motion carried . Reith Road - State Highway Department. The City Engineer noted receipt of a contract from the State Highway Department for sanitary sewer and water main relocation at the Reith Road and Kent Des Moines Road intersection. He noted that it is a State Highway Department project, however, the City has requested that the water main be enlarged to 12" so it can be extended east to the San Juan Club and possibly south of that. He noted that the City will request $2500 in the budget next year to cover this, including valve posts . CLEMENTS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with the State Highway Department for changes of sizes of utilities at Reith Road and Kent Des Moines Road, Masters seconded, motion carried . Traffic Safety. It was noted that the planning department and traffic engineer have reviewed the sight obstructions at the intersection of S . Central and 259th. The sign that was in the right- of-way has been moved, and the Street Department will cut the overhanging brush. HEALTH & LID 264, Benaroya Sewer. The City Attorney introduced SANITATION Ordinance 1732, confirming and approving the final assessment roll for LID 264. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Clements seconded, motion carried. CLEMENTS MOVED to accept the bid of Di Orio Con- struction Co. for the LID 264 project in the amount of $140, 183.40, including tax and for notice to proceed to be given, Masters seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & Bids - LID 269 98th Ave. S. Sewer. The follow- SANITATION ing bids were received for the installation of a sanitary sewer on 98th Ave. S . : Charles L. Fournier $4, 582.88 Jim Biggar 3, ]_90.43 ELLIOTT MOVED to record the bids in the minutes of this meeting, Masters seconded, motion carried. Sewer Connection. Street reported that Seattle First National Bank is proposing to move their present temporary facility on Russell Road south of Kent Des Moines Road to their new location on West Meeker Street at 64th S. He stated that at this location, it is several hundred feet to get to any sanitary sewer and until the permanent building is put in, the Bank is request- ing permission to install a holding tank at the proposed new site, under the following conditions : 1 . Provide a $5000 bond to insure proper install,tion and service of the hold tank facility. 2. Furnish the City of Kent with a copy of the pumping agreement with a licensed and bonded sewer agent. 3. Agree not to oppose, but to encourage future LID sewer improvement and to hook on to such lines as they become accessible. 4. . Accept a one year time limitation for use of the holding tank, with an option to extend for a period not to exceed five years on a year-to-year basis, and as stipulated in Item 3 above, to abandon the holding tank and hook-up onto a new sewer facility when available. 5 . Install an alarm system as required by the City of Kent to avoid overflow possibilities. The City Engineer agreed that a pump station is not proper in this instance, and that the holding tank would be an acceptable substitute. CLEMENTS MOVED to accept the arrangement based upon the conditions as outlined in the letter from Seattle First National Bank, Barnier seconded, motion carried . Bids - James Street Sewer. It was noted that bids on this project were opened on August 13th, as follows : Len Wilson, Tacoma $49, 281 .12 Campbell Constr. , Tacoma 42, 998.22 ,Di Orio Constr. , Seattle 68,986.05 The Engineer 's estimate was $31, 691 . 31. CLEMENTS MOVED to reject all bids, Masters seconded, motion carried. STREET recommended that because of the time and the water table conditions involved, the project is deemed to be an emergency and the work should be done by the City crews under "force account" . MASTERS MOVED to accept the administrator ' s recommendation as outlined above, and for the city crews to construct the sewer under force account, Elliott seconded, motion carried . CITY It was noted that Clements had been requested HALL to review a change order from Monroe Construc- tion for a time extension, and he reported that the change order was jus tified. MASTERS MOVED for appvoal of Change Order 412, Clements seconded, motion carried. Street noted that the arbitrators will meet this Wednesday regarding the brick paving for the new City Hall. ANNEXATION Tank. The public hearing was opened on the proposed Tank Annexation, which has been approved by the Boundary Review Board. There were no comments or objections from the floor and the hearing was closed by motion. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1731, approving the tank annexation. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY It was noted that the proposed contract between the City. of Kent and King County Library was reviewed and presented to the King County Library Board who have agreed in principle with Kent 's proposal. The Board has authorized Charles Lonergan, Attorney to meet with the City Attorney to develop the final contract. This contract and the Resolution calling for a Special Election,must be approved prior to September 17, 1971 to be in time for the November election. TRANSIT It was noted that Mayor Hogan and Mr. Street attended SERVICE a meeting of representatives of South King County cities to review the progress of the public transit question. It was agreed that at least a minimum bus service should be continued until next May when an election will be held on a permanent solution. FRANCHISE The City Attorney introduced a proposed franchise ordinance for TV cable for Clearview. MASTERS MOVED that the proposed Clearview TV franchise or dinance be submitted to Clarview, Elliott seconded, motion carried. EMERGENCY The Mayor and Administrator attended a meeting con- EMPLOYMENT cerning the Emergency Employment Act, recently passed ACT by Congress. This act will allocate money to areas which have a high unemployment rate under which the Federal Government will pay up to 90% of the cost of the wages and fringe benefits of those classified as : 1. Unemployed 2. Underemployed 3. Recently separated veterans 4. Indian tribe unemployed 'This assistance may last two years. Those employed are to be paid regular wages, have the opportunity to become permanent employees , be hired in a regular manner, and do needed public service work. Funds for approximately 600 jobs will be allocated to King County. It was noted that Gordon Harris will attend a meeting tomorrow morning on this subject. BUSINESS It was noted that the City Attorney has prepared LICENSES a draft for the proposed new business license ordinance, which will be discussed at the next work session. FIRE Bids, Additions to Main Fire Station. Street STATION reported that no bids were received for the addi- tions to the main fire station. LEGISLATION Senate Bill 52 - Garbage Franchises. The Ad- ministrator noted he had attended a hearing on S.B: 52 which was adopted at the last legis- lative session. The point of contention is paragraph 5 , which was vetoed by the Governor. This would have removed the present method where- by a city m ay take over those garbage accounts in a newly annexed area five years after said annexation. Paragraph 5 would have required the city to purchase the accounts together with any equipment the present franchise holder used to serve these accounts. Street pointed out that the cities believed the Governor made a good veto in that there were too many variables as the law was written. BEAUTIFICA- Ordinance 1733 controlling political signs, was TION introduced by the City Attorney. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Masters seconded. Under discussion, ELLIOTT MOVED to amend the motion to change certain terminology, Baff aro seconded. Original motion carried, with Clements voting nay. Amendment carried, with Clements voting nay. MAYOR HOGAN noted that a letter will be sent to Clarence Shoff expressing appreciation for his donation of $100 to the Beautification Fund . CIVIL LEE MOVED that approval be given for the Civil SERVICE Service Secretary to attend a seminar in San Francisco, Barnier seconded, motion carried. BOARD OF LEE MOVED to confirm Mayor Hogan 's reappointment ADJUSTMENT of Chet Wheeler to the Board of Adjustment, Clements secoded, motion carried. CITY CLERK MASTERSNDVED for Donna Brannock to be appointed Clerk pro tem to serve in the absence of the City Clerk, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Mayor Hogan noted that the City Clerk had never missed a council meeting during 9 years service with the City. PROCLAMA- A letter was read from A. Ludlow Kramer urging TION Mayors in the State of Washington to participate through the selection of a day to be declared as "New Voter Registration Day" . MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and for it to be made a matter of record, Clements seconded , motion carried. Mayor Hogan proclaimed Thursday, August 19th as "New Voter Registration Day" for the City of Kent. FINANCE Claims received through August 6th, for which authorization for payment was given at the August 2nd meeting: Current Expense 36, 520. 70 Park 5,534.69 Library 345 .15 Street 140572.13 Park Forward Thrust 600163 .9.7 City Hall Constr. 12, 395.59 Equipment Rental 28,913.54 Fire R/P 749.06 Leff Disability 854.33 Sewer 46,855 .97 Water 5 , 253.63 Garbage 20,967.82 228th St. Constr. 434.99 James St. Constr. 576.55 4th Ave. Constr. 930.99 Reith Road Constr. 4, 617.47 212th St. Ph. I & II 14, 408.03 SR 99 Pac. Hwy. S . 7, 646.08 LID 261 593.88 262, 344.57 FINANCE Interest Bearing Warrants LID 264 Security Title Ins. Co. 131.25 LID 259 Hill, Ingman & Chase 21, 131 .91 Daily Journal of Commerce 71 .40 North Kent Water Hill, Ingman & Chase 640.58 Hill, Ingman & Chase 1 ,484.78 Dept. of Revenue 893.63 MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:00 P.M. f Respectfully, submitted, �( CLERK Isabel HogarY Marie Jensen cin Mayor City Clerk