HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 04/17/1972 Kent, Washington
April 17, 1972
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
8 :00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilmen: Baffaro, Elliott,
Jackson, Just, Kitto, Martell and Masters, City Administrator Street,
City Attorney Mirk, City Engineer Sherwood, Finance Director Winkle
and Planning Director Harris
Masters moved that the minutes of the meeting of April 3rd be approved
as printed, Kitto seconded, motion carried .
WATER Water Extension. A request has been received from
Charles Welchco for extension of city water to serve
properties outside the city limits at S.E. 240th and
116th S.E. Upon Street ' s recommendation, MARTELL
MOVED that the City enter into a contract with Mr. Welchco
under which he would pay $4.08 a front foot for 120 ' for
each connection until 660 ' are paid for as, a late comer 's
charge, Kitto seconded, motion carried.
Water Connection. A request has been received from
Mr. Squire to connect to a 6" water main to serve prop-
erty outside the city limits, presently served from the
Derbyshire water system. Street noted that there is
inadequate water service in Derbyshire now, and recommended
that the request be denied. KITTO MOVED to deny the re-
quest for water connection, Jackson seconded , motion carried.
HEALTH & LID 267, East Valley Highway Sewers. The City Attorney
SANITATION introduced Ordinance 1767, confirming the final assessment
roll for LID 267. MASTERS MOVED for passage of the ordi-
nance, Martell seconded, motion carried.
Easement. It was noted that Puget Power has given the
city an easement for a sanitary sewer across its property
on East Valley Highway. MARTELL MOVED that said easement
be accepted and filed , Jackson seconded , motion carried.
STREETS Reith Road. MARTELL MOVED to approve Change Order #2 sub-
mitted by LDL Land Development Co. in the amount of $1200
to build 1200 feet of rock lined ditch, in connection with
the Reith Road project, Masters seconded, motion carried.
PARKS & Personnel . Barney Wilson stated that a replacement for
RECREATION Jamie Parsons will be made some time in May.
Mill Creek. Upon the recommendation of the Park Board,
BAFFARO MOVED that the firm of Wilsey and Ham be used to
complete the "Ecologocal Environmental Study of Mill Creek" ,
with payment to be made from the unexpended balance of last
years budget, Just seconded . Under discussion, Elliott
noted that this would have to be included in the proposed
amended budget ordinance, and suggested that the matter
be referred to workshop, since all city departments were
not in favor of the study proposal . Masters stated that
in view of the total cost of the study, that all of the
Council should hear the presentation. Kitto, Just and
Baffaro voted aye. Elliott, Jackson, Martell and Masters
voted nay. Motion carried.
FINANCE LID Segregation. MARTELL MOVED that upon proper applica-
tion and payment of necessary fees , a segregation be made
in accordance with standard practice for Earle W. Stevens '
property in ULID #1 . Masters seconded , motion carried.
McLean & Co. Upon the recommendation of Mr. Street,
ELLIOTT MOVED to authorize the Mayor to notify McLean &
Company that the present contract is to be terminated on
its expiration date of May 21, 1972, Martell seconded,
motion carried . Street pointed out that when a new issue
is to be considered, the City may want to enter into a
contract with a financial institution at that time.
POLICE & Ordinance 1768 was introduced by the City Attorney,
FIRE allowing discharging of firearms within the city
limits under certain conditions. ELLIOTT MOVED
for passage of the ordinance , Masters seconded,
motion carried .
Social Security Program. It was noted that the
Police Department held an election on April loth
concerning their continuance in the Federal Social
Security Program. The vote was unanimous in favor
of withdrawal from the program. The City Attorney
read a Certification of Referendum and Notice of
Intent to Terminate O.A.S. I. Coverage by members of
the Police Department, effective July 1 , 1974. MARTELL
MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the certificate and
forward it to the Office of the Governor, Kitto seconded,
motion carried.
SAFETY FIRE Lieutenant Bryant of the Fire Prevention Bureau presented
& BUILDING slides showing improvements made to some older buildings
CODES in the community. Karl Hagerup of the Building Inspection
Department noted that in the past year, 41 unsafe buildings
had been demolished under criteria set forth in Volume 3
of the Building Code .
FIRE CODE The City Attorney stated that an ordinance will be pre-
pared for the next council meeting to reflect changes
to the National Fire Code and the 1971 Uniform FireCode.
UNDERGROUND It was noted that at the Utilities Committee meeting, a
WIRING recommendation from Dennis Scott was reviewed regarding
undergrounding on S . 212th, Phase III (LID 261 ) and the
East Valley Highway Improvement (LID 272) . Street recom-
mended that the City enter into a contract with Puget
Power to install underground wiring for these two projects
at their filed rate of $4.50 per foot for installation, with
the City contracting for the ditching. MARTELL MOVED to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said contract
with Puget Power, Jackson seconded , motion carried.
PUGET SOUND ' It was noted that the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control
AIR POLLUTION Agency held a public hearing on April 12th concerning the
changing of their fire regulations to conform with House
Bill #47 which will go into effect on May 23rd. Following
the hearing it was reported that the agency adopted a
policy of allowing certain burning in areas where the
population density is 2000 or less per square mile, which
would include Kent. Mayor Hogan suggested the matter be
further discussed at a work session so that the City could
adopt a policy regarding burning. She asked that copies
of ordinances from other cities be secured for study. ,
RIBCO A letter was read from Charles Gibbs of Ribco, noting that
federal grants will provide most of the cash necessary to
complete the required water pollution control and abatement
plan and the related water resources management plan in
connection with the Green River and Lake Washington drainage
basins. The City had agreed to participate in the cost of
.the plan, which will now be unnecessary since the grants
will finance the project. Mr. Gibbs noted however that the
City will be asked to provide certain information on land
use and planning . ELLIOTT MOVED to place the Lettter on
file, Masters seconded, motion carried.
STORM Street requested that the City Attorney and Administrator
DRAINAGE be authorized to utilize the services of James Gay of Roberts,
Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay and Moch for an opinion regarding
utilization of a monthly charge for storm drainage. This
charge could then be used to pay principal and interest on
a revenue bond issue. MARTELL MVED that the Attorney and
Administrator be authorized to contract for necessary legal
services to be paid from 519--700--300 , Masters seconded,
motion carried .
TRANSIT Street noted that the bus transportation agreement
SERVICE will expire on May 31st and recommended that the City
enter into an extension of the contract as follows:
1 . The City will continue until September 30,
1972 if the measure fails at the election
in September.
2. The City will continue until December 31 ,
1972 if the measure passes in September.
KITTO MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign a contract extension based upon Items 1 and 2
above, Elliott seconded, motion carried.
Masters stated that she has had preliminary discussions,
with the Boeing Company regarding future utilization of
their paved, lighted parking area for parking for those
using the bus system. She suggested that the matter be
referred to the Utilities Committee so that a proposal
can be presented to the Boeing Company.
STATE It was noted that the Washington Economic Assistance
ECONOMIC Act is to be implemented as follows :
ASSISTANCE
ACT 1 . Any project considered must create jobs when
the project is finished, as well as the jobs
created by construction.
2. A contract must be let within 90 days of
approval .
3. No money is available for planning.
4. So far, no restriction of the percentage of
cost has been determined , so at presented it is
assumed that the Washington Economic Assistance
Act could pay 100%.
Kent has submitted three projects, but cannot assure
immediate jobs, following completion of the projects.
FRANCHISE A letter was read from William L. Monson of Clearview
T.V. Cable, enclosing a copy of the Federal Communications
Commission rules governing cable television service which
became effective March 31 , 1972. MASTERS MOVED to accept
the letter and for it to be made a matter of record,
Jackson seconded , motion carried.
LIBRARY The City Attorney introduced Resolution 719 , transferring
monies from the Library Cumulative Reserve Fund to the
Library Construction Fund 1972. KITTO MOVED for adoption
of the ,resolution, Martell seconded , motion carried.
PLANNING The City Attorney introduced Resolution 718 A adopting a
"Sphere of Influence" report for the city as recommended
by the Planning Commission. KITTO MOVED for adoption of
the resolution, Just seconded, motion carried.
SALARIES It was noted that a contract was negotiated with the pub-
lic works employees which is a continuation of the present
contract with a 3% raise in wages . ELLIOTT MOVED to authorize
the Mayor to sign said contract, Masters seconded, motion
carried .
The City Attorney introduced Ordinance 1769 , amending the
budget ordinance to include items contracted for in 1971 ,
but not paid for; a 3% adjustment in wages for employees
beginning March 1 , 1972 and additional costs in connection
with projects started. ELLIOTT MOVED for passage of the
ordinance, Martell seconded, motion carried.
IT WAS noted that a new pay schedule has been developed,
reflecting a 3% change in the base. ELLIOTT MOVED that
the pay schedule, dated 1972, be adopted as a part of the
Employee Policy Manual , Kitto seconded, motion carried .
BEAUTIFICA- Mayor Hogan noted that "Earth Day" will be observed
TION on April 21st and that the Kent News Journal will
highlight various beautification projects in the
community.
It was pointed out that the old city hall site is
being brought up to grade and will be seeded as soon
as possible.
A letter was read from John and Hildur Mullen, commend-
ing the city officials and employees for their efforts
in having Mill Creek Road and it' s environs posted.
MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and for it to be made
a matter of record, and suggested that appreciation
should be expressed to the Mullens for their outstanding
contribution toward the beautification of the city.
FINANCE Claims received through April 5th, for which authorization for pay
was given at the last meeting:
Current Expense 64, 516.52
Park 10 , 408. 60
Library 399 . 30
Street 6 , 520.52
City Hall 45 , 069.47
228th St. Constr. 47 , 148.40
James St. Constr. 365 .44
Reith Rd. Ph. I Constr. 2, 992.48
E. Valley Constr. 689 . 27
Horseshoe Acres 35 , 367.11
Equipment Rental 7, 864. 31
Fire R/P 675 .98
LEFF Disability 1, 631.48
LID 261 669 .49
Sewer 30 , 615 . 79
Water 8, 654. 63
Garbage 22 . 019 .17
285 , 607 .96
Interest Bearing Warrants:
Park
Frances E. Petty 58, 656.58
LID 262
Carroll Snoe & Assoc. 50 .00
LID 267
Carroll Shoe & Assoc. 129 .00
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9 :05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Isabel Hogan Marie J_e`Ttsen
Mayor City Clerk CITY