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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/20/1974 xent, Washington May 20, 1974 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons: Baffaro, Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Public Works Director Ulett, Planning Director Harris, Finance Director Winkle . Also present: Parks Director Wilson, City Treasurer Drotz, Fire Chief Foster, Planning Commissioner Cole, and Bill Chase, of Hill , Ingman & Chase . MINUTES KITTO MOVED to approve the minutes of May 6, 1974, including the following item which was omitted: "NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH CORPS . A letter from King County Executive Spellman was read requesting the City ' s assistance in developing the Neighborhood Youth Corps program. KITTO MOVED to refer the letter to Personnel Director Winkle, Johnson seconded, motion carried . " Just seconded, motion carried. HEALTH & Two grant offers from the Department of Ecology have been SANITATION reviewed, one for the 100th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor and one for the Linda Heights Pump Station. The projects are to be funded as follows: 100th Avenue Interceptor Federal EPA Grant $187, 736 State or Dept. of Ecology Grant 37,550 *Kent Sewer Funds 25 .029 $250, 315 Linda Heights Pump Station - Federal EPA Grant $ 49, 691 State or Dept. of Ecology Grant 9,938 *Kent Sewer Funds 25 ,029 $ 66, 255 *In 1974 Sewer Capital Outlay Budget McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the said Department of Ecology grant contracts in the amounts of $37,550 and $9,938, Baff aro seconded, motion carried . It was noted that in connection with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants for these sewer projects, it is necessary to submit a schedule of adoption of sewer rates wherein no class of customer receives a volume discount. A difference in rates may appear if a different cost factor can be ascer- tained. The following schedule has been proposed by Joe Street: 1 . Review EPA requirements May 8-15 , 1974 2 . Review Sewer Revenue, 1971-72-73 May 8-30, 1974 3 . Review Sewer Expenditure, 1971-72-73 May 8-30, 1974 4. Extend Anticipated Revenue and Expenditure 1974-79 June 1-30, 1974 5 . Develop Proposed Rate ( in house) July 1-August 30, 1974 6. Present to Council as a Committee-of-the-Whole September, 1974 7. Present to Council in Ordinance form October, 1974 to be effective January 1, 1975 at the same time as Metro Rate Change . MASTERS MOVED that the schedule as submitted by the City Administrator be directed to the EPA in accordance with their requirements, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried . It was determined that rate changes would be made at the same time as Metro changes their rates. HEALTH & Tukwila-Southcenter South Property. The Administrator reported SANITATION that he had met with representatives of Tukwila on Thursday, May 16, and had, as yet, nothing further to report. Masters questioned whether or not it is true that Metro can own the sewer lines in areas where the service is in excess of 1 ,000 acres and if it was appropriate to suggest that Metro buy the lines back and serve whomever they wished . Ulett stated that Tukwila had suggested that the line become a Metro line and that Tukwila would then contract with Metro for sewer service. Ulett noted that this sewer line does not meet Metro ' s standards and further that the area is less than 1,000 acres. Masters stated that the entire LID area serves over 1,000 acres. Miles Drake. The Director of Public Works noted that a report would be made at the next council meeting on the request of Miles Drake for water and sewer service . Late Comers Agreement. A letter was read from Robert N. Coates of Cain Properties, requesting the City of Kent to enter into a Late Comers Agreement with Cam Properties regarding their two water lines running on the West Valley Highway and along their north property line. The letter noted that the total cost for the two lines was $14,580 .62 . JUST MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record and referred to the Public Works Department, Johnson seconded, motion carried . Green River Valley Soil Conservation Service. A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce announcing a meeting on May 22 at 7 : 30 a.m. at Kent ' s Puget Power Conference Room to discuss the Valley Soil Conservation project. The letter noted that the Soil Conservation Service is preparing an impact statement and that comments from property owners and businesses are needed . McCAUGHAN MOVED to accept the letter and for it to be made a part of the record, Just seconded, motion carried . STREETS Six Year Construction Program. Notice was given of a letter received from the State Highway Commission regarding a public meeting to be held on May 23, 1974 at the Doubletree Inn in Southcenter from 1: 30 to 5 : 30 p.m. , to discuss the budget and plans for highway needs. It was noted that the following persons have been invited to attend from the Kent area: Gerald Ulett James Harris Thomas O 'Connell Harvey Green Norman Anderson John Fournier, Jr. Merville Bishop Len McCaughan Hal Cline Dave Finstad Mayor Hogan Joe Street JUST MOVED for acceptance of the letter and for it to be made a part of the record, Storment seconded, motion carried. TRAFFIC Parking - East Valley Highway Between 212th and 228th. The CONTROL City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1870, prohibiting parking on East Valley Highway from South 212th Street to South 228th Street, in accordance with discussion held at the last work session. JOHNSON MOVED that Ord. 1870 be adopted, Kitto seconded . Upon McCaughan ' s question, Mirk explained that other ordinances prohibited parking from South 212th to a point 500 feet South of Morton Street and that the "no parking" ordinances were now being reviewed and would eventually be covered by only one ordinance. Upon Mayor Hogan ' s question, Street explained that signs will have to be posted indicating the "no parking" area, due to the extremely hazardous conditions now existing. Motion carried . RAILROAD Railroad Crossing - Titus Street. It was noted that notification CROSSING has been received that approval has been given for allocation of Railroad Grade Crossing Protection Funds for placing gates on the Titus-Burlington Northern Crossing as follows: 60% Grade Crossing Fund $39,519.00 CORRECTED - REFER TO 30% City of Kent 19, 795 .50 MINUTES OF 10/ Burlington Northern 6,586.50 $65,865 .00 It was noted that the City's share of this amount has not as yet been budgeted but that it probably won 't be necessary to pay the amount until 1975 . POLICE Baffaro inquired as to what action was being taken on the matter & FIRE of securing a lighted sign for the City Hall indicating the location of the Police Department entrance. Mayor Hogan noted that the matter has been taken care of and that a temporary, spot-lighted sign will be installed on the 4th Avenue side of the building this week, and if it proves satisfactory, a permanent, lighted sign will be installed. CBD PLAN The hearing on the proposed CBD Plan was containued until this meeting to allow any additional input concerning the Environmental Assessment and for any other input. The Mayor opened the continued hearing. The Clerk reported that there was no further correspon- dence regarding the plan. Planning Director Harris pointed out that the Final Impact Statement has now been filed and that all letters .regarding the CBD Plan and the response of the City to those letters are attached to the Statement. He noted that a copy of the Statement has been furnished to all council members. BAFFARO MOVED to accept the Final Impact Statement and the letters attached thereto, Just seconded, motion carried . There were no comments from the audience and McCAUGHAN MOVED to close the hearing, Masters seconded, motion carried. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 764, amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Kent, adopting the Kent Central Business District Plan, pursuant to RCW 35A.63 .070,073 . JUST MOVED for the adoption of Resolution No. 764, Baffaro seconded, motion carried . Street noted that a film would be shown now giving information about the Eugene, Oregon Saturday Street Fair. The film explained that booths were rented for a nominal fee and that only goods made or grown by the participants were offered for sale. The fair attracted as many as 4,000 people to the downtown area on Saturdays. It was pointed out that a similar operation was under consideration for Kent. METRO Proposed Rate Charges. A presentation was made by Tom Jordan of Metro regarding the proposed changes in Metro rates. He pointed out that when Metro made their first rate increase in 1970, it was determined that a need would exist for additional funds by the end of 1973 or the beginning of 1974, which has not yet been implemented. Due to present inflation trends, it is anticipated that the increases will be two or three times greater than originally anticipated. Factors contributing to the proposed rate increase were explained as follows: A) Inflation - Present trends indicate that costs will continue to increase over the next year, with respect to chemicals, power, etc. B) Interest and principal payments on existing bond issues. Due to the economy of the area, the projected figure of 4 years ago for the number of consumers has dropped instead of rising. C) Continuing requirements to provide utitilitV service and preserve rate pavers investment in sewerage facilities. Jordan pointed out the need for additional services and for up-grading or replacing existing facilities. D) Federal Water Quality Regulations. New State and Federal requirements must be followed or the system becomes ineligible METRO for grants . Jordan explained that Federal grants in the amount of 75% and State grants at 15% funding must not be jeopardized . Charts were presented as follows: 1) Sewerage Income, Expenditures and Guidelines; 2) Operating Expenditures Showing Costs of Added Requirements or Standards for 1967 - 1974 Budget; 3) Federal and State Regulations, Additions to Construction Costs Since 1972; 4) Proposed Construction for the years 1974 through 1977; 5 ) Rate Increase Alternatives (Based on Receiving 90% of Grants on Eligible Projects) : Alternative Alternative Alternative "All Tll "B it 11 C#1 Estimated to last One Year Two Years Three Years (1975 ) (1975-1976) (1975-1977) Planning Allowed for Minimal* Limited* Proper* Monthly Cost 50(,, 75(� 80q Followed by an Increase in 1976 1977 1978 *Planning for continuing capital and operating costs Jordan further noted that Metro is hoping that the proposed 80(,' increase under Alternate C would be allowed now rather than at a later date. Upon Kitto ' s question as to when a decision has to be made, he noted that an answer must be ready and adopted by the Metro Council prior to June 6 . Upon Mayor Hogan ' s request, Jordan reported that at the meeting held in Seattle on May 14 most of the municipal agencies, including the Municipal League, the Washington Environmental Council, the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, and an elderly citizens group ,were in favor of Alternate C. He further noted that several sewer districts, including Mercer Island, have already approved the 80(,' increase. Street noted that the requirements listed in Chart Three which Metro must meet under new State and Federal regulations also apply to construction projects for the City and that each one of the items will have to be faced eventually. The Clerk noted receipt of an invitation to attend a reception honoring Charles V. "Tom" Gibbs, on Friday, May 24, 1974 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. , Vashon Room, Washington Plaza Hotel . KENT HIGHLANDS The Mayor opened the hearing on the Kent Highlands Special SPECIAL USE Use Combining District. A letter was read from James P. COMBINING Curran, attorney for the applicant, requesting that the hearing DISTRICT on this matter be deferred until the June 3 council meeting due to the large amount of material to be considered . MASTERS MOVED that the request of James Curran, Attorney, be accepted and for the hearing to be continued until June 3, 1974, Just seconded, motion carried . UPLAND WEST Upland Industries . A letter was read from Upland Industries VALLEY requesting that the City accept ownership and maintenance of INDUSTRIAL the sanitary sewer and water lines constructed in accordance PARK with their approved application to extend the utility system dated July 17, 1973 . The letter further requests that the City of Kent prepare a late comers agreement to allow for reimbursement of $38,989 .69 paid by Union Pacific Land Resources Corporation for the water line constructed in West Valley Highway. JUST MOVED to accept the letter and refer it to the Public Works Department, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . Upon Street ' s recommendation, JUST MOVED for the City to accept the Bill of Sale for the sanitary sewer and water lines, McCaughan seconded, motion carried . STUART WATTLES The City Attorney has reviewed his opinion concerning the SHORT PLAT Stuart Wattles Short Plat which was approved on January 21, 1974, and on his recommendation, KITTO MOVED that the require- ment of a 12 foot dedication adjacent to East Valley Highway be changed to a 12 foot reservation, McCaughan seconded, motion carried . FEDERAL Kent Valley Youth Services . It was noted that letters have REVENUE been received from the following encouraging use, of Federal SHARING Revenue Sharing Funds FUNDS 1 ) Letter from S . W. Shaw, M.D. , dated 5/11/74, in support of Kent Valley Youth Services, and specifically the Sixth Chamber; 2 ) Letter from Mary, Phil and Elaine Johnson, dated 5/7/74, in support of Kent Valley Youth Services and specifically, the Sixth Chamber; 3 ) Letter from Mrs. Phyllis Mauritsen, Kent Area Council PTSA, requesting funding for Kent Valley Youth Services, including Sixth Chamber and Jobline; 4) Letter from Stephen L. Johnson, Attorney, in support of funding for Kent Valley Youth Services, and specifically Sixth Chamber; 5 ) Report from Phil Smith of Kent-Auburn Youth Resources Bureau, explaining on behalf of funding for Kent Valley Youth Services, that KAYR provides services to Kent by contracting funds received directly to KVYS . JUST MOVED that all letters be made a part of the record and referred to the Finance Committee, McCaughan seconded, motion carried . Street noted that the Finance Committee has received all of the information required to make a recommendation regarding an allocation of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to this group and that no further hearing before the Council would be required . He further noted that the earliest date for allocating funds would be the next Council meeting on June 3 . At Baffaro ' s request, Phil Smith of KAYR stated that the County had advised that the budget year, which was to terminate May 31, would probably be extended for another two months . It was noted that approximately 25 people were in attendance specifically to support funding KVYS . PARKS & Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan. It was noted that RECREATION a letter of partial acceptance of the Kent Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Plan has been received from IAC and that until a Six-year Capital Improvement Plan is submitted, any requests for IAC Funds will be placed in a "technically incomplete" category. The Council was advised that the Parks Department is presently working on the Six-year Plan which will be submitted to the Council at a later date for adoption. Soapbox Derby. It was noted that on Saturday, July 20, the Kent Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a soapbox derby type program, and they have requested the closure of James Street from the East side of North Central to the West side of Lenora from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. BAFFARO MOVED to approve .the program and the necessary closure, Just seconded . On Storment 's question, Wilson noted there were approximately 50 entrants last year, including a few girls,. Motion carried . FINANCE LID 273 . The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1868, approving the issuance of a note in lieu of bonds for LID 273 in the amount of $23,448 . 24 with interest at 6%/ to Firemens Relief & Pension Fund, as approved at the Council meeting on April 15, 1974. BAFFARO MOVED for the adoption of Ord. No. 1868, Storment seconded, motion carried . JUST MOVED to pay the bills received through May 22, after approval by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m. , May 29, 1974, Kitto seconded, motion carried . MAYOR'S The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1869, amending POSITION Sec. 1 of Ordinance 1605 , relating to the salary and position of the Mayor of Kent, and specifying that the position of Mayor at the present time is a part-time position. KITTO MOVED that Ord . 1869 be adopted, Storment seconded, motion carried, with Masters and Just voting nay. PUGET SOUND It was noted that Resolution No. 740 of the City of Kent GOVERNMENTAL provided that the City Administrator would be the official CONFERENCE Kent representative of PSGC, should the Mayor be absent. At the March 18, 1974 meeting, the Council approved the appointment of Councilwoman Masters as alternate in place of the City Administrator. The City Attorney pointed out that a new resolution was unnecessary, as Res: No. 740 provides adequately for this change . BIDS Fire Station #1 Addition. The following bids were received for the addition to Fire District Station #1 : Robert Gerber E. Valley CH&C Miller Millwork Construc Constrct Construc Basic Bid $21 730 $24 929 $22 585 $20 745 Alternate #1 (Extra Cabinets) 507 608 484 711 Alternate #2 (Wardrobes) 480 435 251 577 Alternate #3 (Air Condi- tioning) 1 ,225 1, 687 1 , 232 1,166 Alternate #4 (Interior Painting) 975 1,017 991 948 Alternate #5 (Deduction for Electric Heat) 1 ,800 2,530 1,950 2,550 Completion Time 90 days 70 days 90 days 90 days It is the recommendation of the administration that the best bid of Robert Miller Construction in the amount of $200745 plus Alternate #3 - $1, 166 (Air Conditioning) , plus sales tax, be accepted, with the amounts of Alternates #1, #2 and ##4 to be included in the financial package, with work to be done by City personnel . JUST MOVED to accept the Robert Miller Construction basic bid, $20, 745, plus Alternate #3 in the amount of $1,166, plus sales tax, and to approve the Administrator 's recommendation regarding the other alternates. Storment seconded, motion carried. MECHANICAL In accordance with discussion held at the last work session, HOUSING & the City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1871, adopting DANGEROUS the 1973 Editions of the Mechanical, Uniform Housing and BUILDING CODES Abatement of Dangerous Building Codes. KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ord. 1871, McCaughan seconded, motion carried . PLUMBING CODE It was noted that the 1973 Edition of the Plumbing Code must be adopted by a separate ordinance. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1872, adopting by reference the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition, with certain additions thereto. KITTO MOVED to adopt Ord. 1872, Storment seconded, motion carried . FIRE CODE It was noted that a reference to another section of the Fire Code should have been included when Ord. No. 1853 was adopted. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1873, amending Ord. 18531 relating to the Uniform Fire Code, and deleting Chapter 12 thereof, with regard to "Fireworks. " KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ord. No. 1873, Storment seconded, motion carried. PUGET SOUND AIR Fees for Land Clearing Burning Permit. A letter was reed POLLUTION CONTROL from the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency noting AGENCY a public hearing to be held Thursday, June 20, to consider a proposed amendment establishing a verification fee for permits for clearing burning, to be held at 9 :30 a.m. in the Orcas Room, North Court, Seattle Center. It is the recommenda- tion of the Administration that if verification does require an hour 's time, the individual or firm requesting such service should pay for it. I ASSOCIATION OF It was noted that the Association of Washington Cities is WASHINGTON meeting in Seattle on June 11-14, 1974, and three voting CITIES delegates and alternates should be appointed . Council President Kitto stated lie would advise the City Clerk of the appointments later in the week. PERS Retirement. Councilpersons Masters and Mayor Hogan have elected to utilize their prior time as elected officials in accumulating time toward retirement under the PERS tystem. Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, McCAUGHAN MOVED to approve payment of the prior service charge for Mayor Kogan in the amount of $191 .34 and for Councilperson Masters in the amount of $210. 25 , Kitto seconded . Motion carried, with Masters abstaining. LIBRARY Award. A letter was read from Terry Yahn, Chairman, City Beautification and Parks Committee, Kent Chamber of Commerce, announcing that an Environmental Award would be presented to the Kent Library on Wednesday, May 22, 1974, at Noon at the Coachman Restaurant in Kent. JUST MOVED to accept the letter, McCaughan seconded. Mayor Mogan noted that she and Mrs. Cunningham of the Kent Library Board would attent the luncheon to accept the award upon behalf of the City. Motion carried. BEAUTIFICATION A letter was read from the Chamber of Commerce, City Beautification and Parks Committee, thanking the City and the departments involved in the recent City-wide Kent clean up campaign. A report from the Street Department was presented showing the total cost of the project to be $5,591 .97. JUST MOVED to accept the letter and report, Storment seconded. It was noted that the final cost was within the amount budgeted for the project. Motion carried. SAFETY AWARD AP WA. A letter was read from the American Public Works Association announcing that Kent is the recipient of the "Award of Honor" for 1973, in the 5th Annual Safety Award Competition, and noting that this is the first time the City of Kent has been among the winners. It was noted that the awards will be formally presented at the Fall meeting of the APSIA in Spolaane and that a City representative should be appointed to accept the award. JOHNSON MOVED to record receipt of the letter and the award? Kitto seconded, motion carried. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Hogan read a proclamation declaring the month of May, 1974 as POPPY MONTH and declaring May 26 and IYIay 27, 1974 as POPPY DAYS in the community. I A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the I month of May BETTER HEARING MONTH and urging the j citizens of Kent to become better acquainted with the general facts about hearing loss and encouraging a more enlightened attitude about this disability. A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the week of May 19 through May 251 1974 as NATIONAL INSURANCE WOMEN'S WEEK and urging the citizens of the community to honor the women who are performing important services throughout the insurance industry. i FINANCE Claims approved by the Finance Committee at their meetinc of May 15 , 1974, are as follows: Current Expense $ 27, 914.99 Parks & Recreation 70371 .52 Library 26. 33 City Streets 7, 158. 75 .Park Forward Thrust 475 .50 Central Business District 5 .00 I I I FINANCE Federal Shared Revenue $ 3,093 .42 Library Construction 345 .00 City Hall Construction 650.00 i James Street Construction 10765 .09 212th Phase 3 Construction 131 . 78 East Valley Construction 2,104.46 EVI-I - Willis to Gr. Rvr. 1,626.89 Gowe Street - East 725 .56 Reith Road - Military 1, 335 .03 Linda Heights Sewer Improvement 96.89 Garrison Creek Sewer Construc. 35 .00 Kent-Des Moines Sewer 7. 70 Equipment Rental 22, 330 .77 Firemens Relief & Pension 141 .40 Leff Disability 20894.79 Sewer 8, 337.14 Water 100,599 . 70 Garbage 25 ,846.86 $124, 119 .57 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9 :40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie nsen City C rk Mayor Hogan i i I I I I I I I I II i I