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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 12/20/1971Kent, Washington December 20, 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, Martell and Masters, City Administrator Street, City Engineer Sherwood and Planning Director Harris Minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed and accepted by motion. STREETS LID 272 EVH Improvement from S. 212th to S. 218th. Dennis Scott described the project, consisting of a 5 lane structure with a 12' two-way left turn in the center, underground power, street lighting, curbs, gutters and storm drains. He pointed out that the proposal and cost breakdown are the same as the original project proposal under LID 270, except that the sidewalks have been deleted. The LID portion of the project has, therefore been reduced by approximately $20,000 and the total cost is estimated as follows: UAB $936,400 Forward Thrust 27,000 City 69,800 LID 67,000 TOTAL $1,100,300 He stated that the costs to the property owner in addition to the assessments, included trench- ing, backfilling, and the conversion of the ser- vice entrance and meter base. The public hearing was opened. Dick McGovern objected to the amount of the assessment and stated that the citizens of Kent should contribute since all are benefiting from this improvement. Merville Bishop and Mrs. Bouvier concurred. Mr. Robins stated that he has been using the East Valley Highway for 16 years and as a taxpayer would not object to contributing a small percentage to the improvement. Upon his question, Street pointed out that over $900,000 of the cost is coming from other than property owners. Al Brown, representing the Ulrick Invest- ment Co. spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Purdy noted that an overwhelming majority ofthe people were opposed, and had defeated the original project under LID 270 which had included sidewalks, and he opined that the new proposal was not much different from the original. Mayor Hogan noted that some of the residents had indicated they would be in favor of the project if the sidewalks were deleted. Mrs. Moyer concurred with Purdy. Letters or protest were read from Lucien and Olga Bouvier and Milton Link, owner of the Kent Garden Apartments. ELLIOTT MOVED to accept the letters and place them on file, Masters seconded, motion carried. There were no further comments or objections from the floor and MARTELL MOVED to close the hearing, Elliott seconded. Baffaro stated that he agreed with the property owners that the City should bear most of the expense of the LID. Upon roll call vote, Clements, Elliott, Lee, Martell and Masters voted aye. Baffaro voted nay and Barnier was ab- sent at this time. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED to drect the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to order the improvement for the next council meeting and to direct the City Engineer to proceed with the work on this LID, Lee seconded, motion carried, with Baffaro voting nay and Barnier absent. STREETS Willis Street Improvement. It was noted that the undergrounding wiring for Willis Street has been reconsidered and the property owners have been notified and informed of the costs involved. Mr. Bruns spoke against the improvement and the expense to the property owners and at his request, Street read portions of Ordinance 1695 pertaining to underground wiring requirements. MASTERS MOVED that upon reconsideration, the undergrounding of wiring along Willis Street be included in the project, Barnier seconded, motion carried, with Baffaro and Clements voting nay. Benson Road and Black Diamond Road. A letter and resolution from the Meridian Community Club were read, expressing concern for vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the Benson Road and the Black Diamond Road and urging proper lighting and right and left hand turn lanes. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and resolution and to refer them to the proper committee, Clements seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & Garrison Creek Interceptor. Street read Resolution SANITATION 713, authorizing the City Engineer to sign an applic tion to be submitted to the State Department of Ecology for a grant to assist in construction of the Garrison Creek Interceptor. ELLIOTT MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Clements seconded, motion carried. Sewer Extension. ELLIOTT MOVED to accept the Bill of Sale from Walter E. Griffen for the Kent Highlands Sanitary Sewer extension, Martell seconded, motion carried. FINANCE Segregation - ULID #1. A request has been received from Prudential Mutual Savings Bank for segregation of assessment #134 in ULID #1. MARTELL MOVED to direct the City Treasurer and City Engineer to make the segregation in accordance with standard practice, Elliott seconded, motion carried. SOMETIME AGO, a loan of $40,000 was made by the Garbage Fund to the Sewer Fund. In order to make this a permanent transfer, Street introduced Resolution 710, directing the City Treasurer to transfer $40,000 from the Garbage Fund to the Sewer Fund for the purpose of paying Sewer Bond Interest and Redemption. CLEMENTS MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Masters seconded, motion carried. IT WAS NOTED that a good faith check from Hi -Line Plumb- ing in the amount of $2,200 was submitted to the City Treasurer in connection with a water project, which has now been completed. MARTELL MOVED to direct the City Treasurer to pay the sum of $1,302.08 to the Kent Water Department and return $897.92 to Hi -Line Plumbing, Lee seconded, motion carried. BIDS Street Sweeping. The following bids were received for street sweeping for 1972: Addnl. Core Area Hourly Rate Nate Pennachi $7,680.00 $16.00 Sanco N/W Lot Serv. $7,800.00 $15.00 Upon the recommendation of the Street Department, MARTELL MOVED to accept the bid of Nate Pennachi, Masters seconded, motion carried. Street Lighting - Willis Street. It was noted that no bids were received for the proposed street lights for Willis Street, and a new call for bids has been issued for January 3, 1972. LIBRARY Street read Resolution 711, requesting a special election on February 8, 1972 to present the library bond issue to the voters, ELLIOTT MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Baffaro seconded, motion carried. LIBRARY Street read Ordinance 1755, providing for additions to the library and for a special election to be held on February 8th to enable the voters to decide on whether the City of Kent should borrow $300,000 and issue General Obligation Bonds to cover the cost of the im- provements to the library building, including parking. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, nDtion carried. BUS Councilman -elect Kitto, member of the Blue TRANSIT Ribbon Citizens Committee reported that surveys had been made and the committee recommends reducing the number of daily runs from 4 to 3. He noted that Representative Cunningham is investigating the possibility of introducing a bill which would exempt buses from some gasoline taxes, which would cut down some of the costs. Elliott asked about the revenue from the freight and Mr. Ahn of King County noted that up to now, all of the revenue has been lumped into one category, but that credit for freight will be given. Elliott pointed out that the City had agreed to support the plan for 60 days, which time would expire January 1, Masters noted that the City was committed to pay an unknown amount of money for an unknown period of time inasmuch as there was now some question as to whether the Metro Transit election would be held in May, or be delayed until September. Larry Coffman explained this possibility and its impact on the cities. BAFFARO MOVED to accept the report, adopt the reduction in bus service recommendation, continue with the committee study and to extend the contract for another 60 days, to March lst. Elliott seconded. Under discussion, Barnier commended the Blue Ribbon Committee for their efforts. Motion carried unanimously. BUDGET Ordinance 1756, adopting the budget for 1972 was read by Mr. Street. LEE MOVED for passage of the ordinance, Elliott seconded, motion carried. PARKS & Mill Creek Funding. Street read Resolution 712, RECREATION approving and providing for the execution of the contract for the HUD grant matching funds for the Mill Creek project. LEE MOVED for adoption of the resolution, Baff aro seconded. Wilson explained that the City had provided HUD with assurance that those who were living in quarters in the Mill Creek parksite have been properly relocated. Motion carried unanaimously. A letter was read from the City Attorney, notinc he had examined and approved the resolution and the contract for Grant to Acquire Open Space Land (No. WASH-OSA-96(G)). BAFFARO MOVED for the letter to be made a part of the record, Elliott seconded, motion carried. Mill Creek - Additional Acquisition. Wilson noted that in order to complete the Mill Creek Park pro- ject, authorization is requested to negotiate for purchase of Parcels #2, #4 and #5, consisting of 9.42 acres, in the amount of $58,500. He presented slides of the proposed park and pointed out that Parcels #1, #3 and #6, consisting of 11.91 acres have already been purchased at a cost to the City of $81,500. He pointed out that the total project price is $200,000 of which $49,375 would be the City's share. MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Parks Department to negotiate for Parcels #2, #4 and #5, Elliott seconded, motion carried, with Clements voting nay and Baffaro and Barnier absent at this time. BINGO A letter was read from Kenneth C. Smith criticizing the Council's recent passage of the ordinance allowing bingo etc. in the City of Kent. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and place it on file, Elliott seconded, motion carried. LICENSES Pawnbrokers. A letter, was read from Wyman Dobson, Attorney representing Mr. Sam Zerwoodis, requesting reconsideration of the request for a pawnbroker's license. A letter from Bob Wray was read stating that he will relinquish his license if a simialar license is issued to Mr. Zerwoodis who wishes to buy the business. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letters and to make them a matter of record, Martell seconded, motion carried. BAFFARO MOVED that the offer of Bob Wray be accepted and a new license be issued to Mr. Zerwoodis, Martell seconded. Under discussion, Lee noted that Wray had sold his pawn- brokers shop before and then started 4 new one and he had been opposed to licensing the second one. Martell concurred with Lee, and noted if the council incorrectly granted a license in the past, the matter should be studied. Barnier noted he had also been opposed to issuance of the second license. A letter was read from Pete Curran, pointing out that Kent's ordinance provided for an additional }?awnbroker's license for each 15,000 people, or fraction thereof" and suggesting that the words "or fraction thereof" be stricken.. This would conform with Renton and with King County ordinances and a second license would only become available upon the City's population reaching 30,000. Martell agreed that Curran's suggestion has merit, but noted that a second license was issued some- time ago and a business has subsequently been established. Curran suggested that Mr. Shoff should also have the opportunity to secure the license if it becomes available. Mr. Zerwoodis stated that he desired to buy Wray's business, but, that he would have to secure the pawnbroker's license to do so as the license is not transferrable. Upon roll call vote, Baffaro and Martell voted aye, Barnier, Clements, Elliott, Lee and Masters voted nay. Motion failed. MASTERS MOVED to file Mr. Curran's letter, Barnier seconded, motion carried. COUNCIL It was noted that under State Law, the new Council takes office on the second Monday of January, and since this is not a regular Council meeting, it is proposed to swear in the new members on January 17, 1972 unless otherwise directed. KENT-AUBURN A letter was read from John Brummet requesting approval JOBLINE PRO- of the Kent -Auburn Jobline Programs proposal for ac- GRAM quiring office space in the new City Hall. MARTELL MOVED to accept the letter, Masters seconded. Street pointed out that estimates for additional wiring had not as yet been received. Motion carried. SISTER CITY Mrs. Mervin Thomas and Gary Thomas presented Mayor Hogan with gifts from the Mayor of Kaibara. Mr. Dorband introduced Yuji Yoshida who was the exchange student from Japan from 1966 to 1967 and his parents who are visiting from Kaibara. FINANCE Claims received through December 8th, for which authoriza- tion for payment was given at the last meeti g: Current Expense 52,394.54 Park 15,952.29 Library 45,527.65 Street 8,429.70 Park Forward Thrust 22,343.24 New City Hall 2,086.44 James Street 17.34 Reith Rd. Ph. I 19,565.35 East Valley Highway 3,267.89 Horseshoe Acres 40,393.51 Benaroya Sewer 17,479.89 Equip. Rental 2,139.51 Fire R/P 1,439.70 LEFF Disabl. 1,472.95 LID 261 521.13 Sewer 29,790.24 Water 12,403.57 Garbage 21,570.59 296,795.53 FINANCE Interest Bearing Warrants North Kent Water Hill, Ingman & Chase MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:00 P.M. Isabel Hogan Mayor 536.62 Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen CITY CLERK City Clerk