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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Regular Minutes - 05/19/1975 Kent, Washington May 19, 1975 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8 : 00 p.m . Present: Mayor Hogan', Councilpersons Baffaro, John- son, Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment', City Admini- strator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, Finance Director Winkle. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Long, and Hill, Ingman & Chase representative Ramsey. Approximately 25 people were in attendance. MINUTES JOHNSON MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held May 5, 1975 be approved as printed, Kitto seconded , Motion carried . HEALTH & 100t.h Avenue Sewer Interceptor., In accordance SANITATION with the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, McCAUGHAN MOVED to accept the contract of Lundberg Construction Company to construct the 100th Avenue Sewer Interceptor as complete, subject to the approval of E .P.A. and D.O.E. , and to release the retainage when . the two approvals have been received, when the necessary tax clearances have been received, and after at least thirty days have elapsed . Johnson seconded , Upon Storment ° s question, Ulett noted that the final overlay on 100th Avenue was completed about a week ago. Ulett also reported that we are 28% under the con- tract amount on the unit price of the contract with Lundberg Construction Company and noted that this was due chiefly to the fact that the gravelly material found in the ditches was used as cover material . Motion carried . Maclyn & Tilden Storm Drainage Outf all Project. A preliminary Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted to the g pertinent agencies p coveringthe e proposed construction of drain tile outfall storm drains at Tilden and Maclyn. A final report has been prepared by the Public Works Department followin g rec eipt t of comments from agencies involved, a copy of which report has been furnished to the Council members at this meeting. A hearing is scheduled for this meeting to allow for additional input. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor . There were no comments from the audience and no additional correspondence on the matter. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, McCaughan seconded, Parks Director Wilson spoke from the audience on behalf of the Parks Department, noting that they were vitally concerned with the proposed storm drainage off Scenic Hill into Mill Creek Canyon. He referred specifically to a letter from the Department of Game and a memorandum on file from Betty Kelley Van, Parks Department Grants Coordinator, and noted that their con- cern was directed toward the last ditch proposed. He stated that the Park was purchased with Federal funds and that five drains off Kent- Kangley have already been agreed to. He noted that his Department had checked those drains already in existence and were not satisfied with their appearance, and further, that while walking through the area of Mill Creek 263 May 19, 1975 at this time some ponds are not moving andit t was possible HEALTH & to detect SANITATION quite- as fast ter and asphalt. He commented the. odor of oily wa on the large investment which the community ope that has in the area and enpt essto turnd the hthe Mill the Council did not intend ditch. Upon Kitto's Creek area into a drainag alternative question, Wilson stated' that any e off plans to handle the storm nsaiverandathainat the ' Scenic Hill would be expensive method proposed was p robably the least costly . He pointed out that the drain ondowntundetley the could have been run all the way down Mill Creek edge of the road and thereby drain on the entirely As to the p p ested Scenic Hill side of the Canyon, hebeuconstructed that possibly holding ponds to settle the oily sediment— which c uldthen be drained out of the water on fore it is pumped into Mill Creek, p of the question, Ulett noted that a copy letter from the Department of Game andks Depart- copy of the memorandum acket. of . ment had been included in the p material furni.urtherostated Council thelentirer evening. He f Environmental Impact Statement was a matter of public record and anyone desiring motionCOPY could obtain one upon request. Theto close the hearing carried . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Council accept the . Environmental Impact Statement as adequate, Kitto seconded . Upon Just ' s comment, Ulett stated that the Environmental Impact Statement had not been delivered standard Council proceduremto do but it has never been published and is so because the Statement is pu concurred with available upon request. Ulett in this respect but stated that in view of the comments made by Wilson he would like the opportunity to consider the matter fur- ther. Ulett stated that no action need they taken by the Council at Uhon meeting did not wish to do so. p question, Kitto noted that he would like to table the motion until the next Council n meeting and So MOVED, Just seconded. In response to Masters question, mirk that it was appropriate to take such action to table the motion, He further noted that he was not aware that ofetheCouncil Environmental furnished with a copy Impact Statement itself but that they should be . Ulett agreed that this would be done in the future. Motion carried . South 222nd Street. It was Draina e plans for reported that alternate drainage p the South 222nd Street area east of East Valley Highway were reviewed at the May lDirector is 1975 Council workshop. The Public Works to review City respthelmatter back to the thety Attorney and bring June 9th workshop for further review. r 2() May 19, 1975 i HEALTH & I, Hiqhridge #2 Plat . It was noted that Miles SANITATION ; Drake has constructed' approximately 525 feet ! of 12-inch water main and 622 feet of 8-inch sewer line on South 98th Place adjacent to his Highridge #2 Plat. In accordance with , the recommendations of the Director of Public Works, BAFFARO MOVED that the Bills of Sale for the water and sewer lines for Miles Drake be accepted, and the cash bond released. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Renton S „W. 43rd/Kent So. 180th Joint Project. The Public Works Committee met with the Renton Transportation Committee on Thursday, May 8, 1975 . Warren Gonnason, Renton Director of Public Works, presented several alternate plans for development. It is the administration 's understanding that the Renton Council proposes to commit their share of a final design for a five-lane highway with railroad track-highway separation, This would be arrived at by phase construction consisting of five lanes east of the P-1 channel bridge to East Valley Highway, two lanes west from the bridge to the railroad tracks, which is the area which will eventually be used for a wider bridge and underpass, and three lanes west to the West Valley Highway. This project would require a commitment of $110, 500 for final design and $534,500 for construction from each City. It is anticipated that an LID would be formed to pay for the extra lanes and other costs for the portion of the street to be made into five lanes immediately. This LID could reduce Kent ' s commitment to less than $4001000 . It was noted that the City now has over $400,000 in Forward Thrust Arterial Street funds and will receive $341 ,000 during the years 1976, 1977 and 1979 . It has been proposed to utilize some of these Forward Thrust funds for the improvement of Smith Street from Central to Fourth, at an estimated cost of approximately $425 ,000 . A portion of this amount could come from LID financing, some Federal highway funds, and possibly some other State or Federal funds, and by such methods, it is expected that both projects could be completed The administration has recommended that every effort be made toward accomplishing this goal . Public Works Committee Chairman McCaughan noted that he had no further 'report to make on the matter but that since we are dealing with a large amount of money and due to the fact that there was a substan- tial increase in outlay by the City, he felt the Finance Committee should discuss the matter of possible financing further. McCAUGHAN MOVED that action on the matter be deferred until the Finance Committee meeting of May 29, Just seconded. Motion carried . � r May 19, 1975 I ; STREETS _ South 228th Street Intersection Improvement. A change order was discussed at the last workshop session for the South 228th Street intersection improvement .in the amount of $373 . 36. The change order requested is for an alternate construction method used which reduced the total cost and for the installation of a special catch basin. STORMENT MOVED that Change Order #1 in the amount of $373 . 36 be approved, Kitto seconded . Motion carried , MASTERS MOVED that the con- tract for the improvement of South 228th Street intersection ' be accepted as complete and the retainage be released upon receipt of the neces- sary releases, Kitto seconded . Motion carried . ij TRAFFIC A letter was read from P . J. McEleney, Director CONTROL of New Plant Facilities, Federal Way School District, regarding difficulties encountered in walking to school in the Kentwood Hills North development, and requested that the School District be notified in advance of all proposed actions .involving school district ! , property MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to the Engineering Department, Kitto seconded Harris noted that there hasn 't been a subdivision processed in the Federal Way School District in the past six years and that we would notify them in advance of such action of there had been. He noted that we do notify Dick Robbins of the Kent School District of such actions , He further noted that we had notified the Federal Way School District of the proposed-zdni.ng action on the Star Lake School Annexation and at that time he became aware of the fact that the School District had not been notified they were annexed to the City Motion carried. So . 212th Intersection and West Valley Highway. A letter was read from Carol Baumgartner requesting a left turn signal at the intersection of So. 212th and the West Valley Highway. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to the Traffic Engineer, Johnson seconded . Street noted that the matter has already been referred to the Traffic Engineer and Ulett stated that a report on the matter hasn 't been completed as yet inasmuch as they haven ' t gotten into" the matter of funding. He noted that reports wouldn ' t be of much use until the $500000 or $60,000 needed to upgrade the signal, was avail- able . He pointed out that the most .recent ' accident at the intersection involved two trucks and neither was attempting a left turn. Motion carried . RAILROAD South 259th - Burlington-Northern Crossing. CROSSINGS Ulett reported that he had been advised by Paul Hooper, King County traffic engineer, that the Washington Utilities and Transporta- tion Commission has dropped their recommenda- tion for the closing of the South 259th and Burlington-Northern crossing. He noted that Hooper had also advised that the County would now proceed with the installation of the gates, using the Federal grant which they had previously been offered. i I May 19, 1975 FLOOD East Side Green River Watershed . A letter ( CONTROL was read from Dave Mooney of the King County (SOIL Council stating that the City Councils of CONSERVATION Renton, Kent, and Auburn have all passed SERVICE) resolutions indicating their support to proceed with the East Side Green River Watershed project and advising that he is requesting the King County Division of Hydraulics to proceed to make the necessary arrangements with the Soil Conservation Service to move ahead with the. project. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded , Motion carried. Drainage . It was noted that a public meeting to review the proposed Soil Conservation Service drainage project with the affected property owners is scheduled for 7: 30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the Council chambers . Upon McCau han ° s question, Ulett noted that P g q s all property owners involved in the East Side Green River Watershed project have been contacted and invited to attend the meeting. Street further suggested that as many Council members as possible should plan to attend the meeting. FIRE At the last workshop session, another plan for DEPARTMENT a proposed Fire Tower was displayed . The esti- mated cost of the tower was $401000, and it is evident that it will take $401000 to $50,000 to build such a tower. It was noted that the matter was considered in January for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds but was not funded . It is expected that this item also will be brought to the Council for consideration of funding in June. Just noted that the State is evidently looking into building such a tower- Street clarified this, noting that Foster had stated at the last meeting that a structure would hopefully be built at the rock pit site ten or twelve miles east of Kent. He noted fur- ther that Foster had advised that :it was not to be a fire tower and hose drying apparatus but a different type of structure. Storment concurred with this, and noted that the pro- posed structure was to be a State vocational training facility designed strictly for training and would be of no value to the City from the standpoint of drying hose after a large fire. ANNEXATION Westview Annexation. Ulett reported that we 11ave now received a bill from King County for conducting the proposed Westview Annexa- tion election in the amount of $926. 27 . Eastridge Annexation, The Public Works Director reported that 'the Boundary Review Board has advised that they have no objections to the proposed annexation of the Eastridge area. He stated that as of the present time the City does not have a petition reflecting 75% of the assessed valuation but that the Merit Company property is being revalued by the County. It is anticipated that when the revaluation is received we will have the necessary 75% and can proceed with the annexation. 2 O May 19, 1975 ' LATE COMERS Fred Squire Sewer Line . The request from Fred . AGREEMENT Squire for a late comers agreement for the sewer which he constructed on South 241st Street has been reviewed by the Public Works Director and found to be valid. It is his recommendation that the agreement be auth- orized . It was also noted that the sewer line has been accepted ybe the authorized JUST to signD that the Mayor and Clerk the Fred Squire Late Comers Agreement, Johnson seconded Motion carried VARIANCE Kent Shopping Center. Each Council member has APPEAL received a copy of the request of Kent Shopping Center for the formation of an LID to finance the underground wiring service. The property owners have complied with the directions of the Council concerning attempting alternate methods of financing. it is the recommendation of the administration that the request be approved and that the owners of the property submit a petition requesting the formation of an LID . K.ITTO MOVED that the Kent Shopping Center be notified that a petition for forma tion, of an LID to install underground wiring will be accepted, Storment seconded . Motion carried . Mayor Hogan noted that a representative of the owners was present at the Council meeting. Mr. Reed, of Reed & Associates, representing the Kent Shopping Center, presented the request for formation of an LID. BAFFARO MOVED to accept the petition and refer it to the Engi- neering Department to determine its validity, Just seconded . Motion carried . SOUTH KING It was noted that at the last work session a COUNTY letter from Dennis Healey concerning the ACTIVITIES request that Kent be a sponsor in psheltered -CENTER for Referendum 29 funds to supportarentl the workshop was discussed It was app Y . attitude of the Council that they would con- sider being a joint sponsor with King County. This information was furnished to King County Councilman Dave Mooney on May 13, who was to have the proposal brought before the County Council . JUST MOVED that the South King County Activities Center be notified that the Kent City Council will consider being- a joint sponsor for application for Referendum 29 funds with King County, said application to be accordance with all pertinent State laws and local ordinances ,ptorment seconded Upon Masters ' question as to what would ; happen if the County declines to enter into -- such an agreement with us, Mayor Hogan noted that a meeting was scheduled for Thursday morning, May 22•, at 8: 30 to discuss the matter with the County and with a Mr. Ralph Larson Just also commented that if in fact the County declined to go along with u8,• the matter would be further discussed by the Council . Motion carried . 4. May 19 , 1975 BEAUTIFICATION Spring Clean-Up, A letter was read from t, Mrs . John Finley thanking the clean-up crew for the outstanding job done in cleaning up the alley between South Bridges and Central Avenue. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . Upon Storment ' s inquiry, it was determined that copies of the letter had been sent to the departments who had done the work. Motion carried , PARKS & Senior Citizens Center . Councilperson RECREATION Masters reported that a presentation had been made to the Parks & Planning co mmittee mmitte e prior to the Council meeting requesting ;. consideration by the Council of future expansion plans for the Senior Center. She noted that they are in ;:feed of addi- tional parking space and outdoor space and were presently looking at property to the west and to the north, She also noted that some additional paperwork was needed to estimate the cost and possible methods of financing. She stated that Council approval was being sought now for the expansion and that the Parks & Planning Commi ttee had concurred with their request. Upon Ki.tto ' s question, Street noted that it was planned to ask for Community Development funds which would become available between July 1 , 1975 and June 300 1976 . He also stated that it would be necessary to have appraisals made that could be utilized when making application for such funds . He further noted that this project would be in competition with other projects submitted by other communities so it was necessary to know what it would cost for the appraisals and then return to the Council for approval of expenditure of the appraisal costs . He determined that the main concern now was for the Council to be aware of the need for additional property since they could not go ahead with-such plans without Council appro- val , Upon McCaughan 's question, Just and Street agreed that no request was being made at this time for funds since they do not know what the appraisal costs will be . MASTERS MOVED that the Council authorize the staff to investigate expansion possi ties for the Senior Center, Johnson seconded. larification Masters stated that the Upon on c , motion included the cost and financing resources Mirk opined that a study of the entire concept of expansion, whether on - the present site or elsewhere, would be in order. He noted that he had attended the Committee meeting this evening and that only two pieces of property had been discussed, one on the north and one on the west. On Mayor Hogan ' s question, Wilson noted that they do have an old appraisal on the property. I v9 May 19, 1975 PARKS & Wilson further stated that there is a definite . RECREATION need for additional parking and outside space since the program has expanded beyond that which was originally anticipated . In view of this fact, it was felt that this presented an ideal situation in requesting consideration of the use of Community Development funds . He also noted that participation in the program varies between 50% and 60% County - City citi- zens, depending on the activity, and for this reason it is believed that the request for Community Development funds is a legitimate one and should be high on the priority list. Wilson also pointed out that before application could be made for Community Development funds, an appraisal of the property must be made . Masters stated that she wished to further clarify her motion, noting that it was her understanding from the meeting that expansion possibilities were to be investigated and that Betty Kelley Van had mentioned property to the north and to the west in her presentation. She stated that it was her understanding from the meeting that they were asking for Council action to allow them to proceed with their investigations regarding expan- sion plans for the site. Wilson commented that he felt an appraisal of the property ' would give them the necessary directions as to which way to go. He noted that they . are not concerned about the possibility of moving the Senior Center site since acquisition of land for it would make it a package deal He did note that there was some concern over relocation of citi- zens to the north, if that property was to be used, and particularly if City funds were involved . Upon Kitto ° s comments, Wilson noted that it was necessary that some action be taken with regard to having the property appraised . Street determined for Kitto that no amount had been given as to the cost of the appraisal and in order for the Council to take action, a definite amount must be requested . McCaughan stated that he was not ready to vote on such a motion at this time. Masters stated that she wished to withdraw -her motion because apparently it did not reflect the intent of. the Park Department at this time . Johnson concurred, and the motion was withdrawn, McCaughan suggested that the Park Department come back to the Council at a later date with more detailed information for consideration. Wilson noted that Betty Kelley Van was not aware that this matter would be discussed at this Council meeting and was not in atten- dance . Kitto noted that to be consistent 2 7 May 19, 1975 PARKS & with past procedures, in his opinion the RECREATION matter would more appropriately be discussed at a Finance Committee meeting regarding the request for funds. JOHNSON MOVED that the matter be taken to the Finance Committee meeting by Parks Director Wilson for discus- sion, Masters seconded Just requested 1 I leI that more information be made available to the Finance Committee, including the approximate costs . McCaughan opined that if the Finance Committee does approve the money for the appraisal , the concept of the expansion plans would still have to be approved by the Council . Motion carried . CLAIMS Jane Norman . A claim in the amount of $150 has been filed by Jane Norman for alleged destruction of property by a City employee . BAFFARO MOVED that the claim of Jane Norman be forwarded to our insurance carrier for appropriate action, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried . Bruce Kunning. A claim in the amount of $10 . 35 has been filed by Bruce Kunning for alleged damage to his automobile on 100th Avenue S .E , McCAUGHAN MOVED that this claim be forwarded to our insurance agent, Baffaro seconded , Motion carried , CITY The Director of Public Works reported at BUILDINGS the last workshop meeting on the completion of the warehouse complex at the City Shops. It was noted that there was $68,000 remain- ing in the funds allocated to complete the shed rows and :install the fenci.ng� He noted that it would take an additional $60,000 - $901000 to complete the project, which would include drainage, grading, curb work, land- scaping and paving, not only at the City Shop complex but also in the Park parking lot , He stated that there are some uncom- mitted .funds in Federal Revenue Sharing that might be used for this purpose but that it was the Council °s decision as to whether completion of the City warehouse complex had a higher priority over other projects that might be considered by the Council . , McCAUGHAN MOVED that the unexpended balance in the. funds for shed rows and City Shop improvements in the amount of $68,000 be committed to this project to complete as much of the work as possible, Baffaro seconded . Just expressed his concern over the landscaping being done since we require it of other private businesses and felt that the City should also meet the same standards . Street noted that the cost of the landscaping was not budgeted but agreed that . t should be done as required by other developers . Ulett noted that the landscaping could be done either by a third contractor or by our own crews . Johnson 271 May 19 , 1975 CITY stated that it was her opinion from the work- BUILDINGS shop that the cost of the landscaping would be about $11 ,000 and questioned whether it would cost that much if it were done in house . Ulett stated that there were between ten and eleven thousand square feet: to be landscaped and that the cost would depend on the type of landscaping to be done He further noted that it was obvious that in order to do the landscaping, it would be necessary to move the parking area in front of the building, which parking area they. propose to put just south of the .shed rows Ulett further noted that the reason for the request for allocation of the $681000 at this time was to enable the Council to give some direction as to how the staff should proceed - Upon Just ° s comments, he noted that they would come back. to the Council with specific suggestions and plans and for consideration of the possibility of obtain- ing additional Federal Revenue Sharing funds in June to complete all of the program . Street noted that if the Council does agree to the proposed plan, there would still have to be some prioritizing on the matter. Ulett stated that it was in fact a matter of readjustment of funds remaining that were allocated for the shop area and the question as to whether they could use them on the shop yard project Street further clarified that when projects for which funds had been originally allocated were completed, the funds remaining normally go back into either the Current Expense fund or into the Federal Revenue Sharing fund or into whatever fund was appropriate . He stated that what they were asking of the Council at this time was the assurance that. the remaining $680000 could be used towards the projects at the City shops which have been suggested , -Street further noted that he was certain they would be back in June at the time of the Federal Revenue Sharing hearings for additional funds to complete all of the projects men- tioned . Kitto commented that if it was just a statement of intent to use the funds remaining at the City Shop complex he was in favor of passing the motion, On Mayor • Hogan ° s question, Ulett noted that in order to complete the entire project the cost would be about $160,000',, which is considerably more than the $680000 remain- ing at the present time . He pointed out that this figure would include paving every- thing except the employee parking lot, which would be on the north side of Russell Road Park located on the south side of the building, the landscaping, all of the grading, all of the drainage, and the con- struction of the parking lot. Ulett further stated that the reason for the May 19, 1975 CITY matter being presented to the council at y should BUILDINGS this time was to determinuestion how l,eit was proceed . Upon Masters , q determined that if the $68,000 is not allocated at this time for this particular r could be brought back project, the matte on to the Council for fur tect thatrmightlbe to be used for any P Mist. Motion carried, higher on the priority with Just voting nay- Attorney intro duced Ordinance No. 1911, GAMBLING The City Atto Y an ordinance of the ty Of in Sectiont2 of rating to Ordinance gambling, and repealg No. 1888 . STORMENT MO VED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1911, Johnson seconded . Upon o uestioI Gam Mirk clarified that even Masters q lin Commission does though the State ambling, the City could allow all forms of 9 gamblingthat they pr'ohibit any form of e further clarified wished to prohibit, • he Council is doing at this time that all t 1888 is repealing a portion of Ordinance o- which referred to the termination ateandc fMayms. , 18 1975 for punchboards, htabsou cannot pro- Mirk nt noted that y Mirk and ulltabs as they hibit punchboards and allow p come under the same classification nStreet nso far that as gambling is concerned . Ordinance 1888 was a taxing ordinance which allowe placed a tax on all form d s of gambling until May 1 , 1975 and that Section 22 of that ordinance provided certain types ded that ce be discontinued gambling activities would as of May 1, 1975 . He further noted that if II l would the entire ordinance was repealed type of gambling take away the taxing of any Mayor noted that there that was allowed . The were several letters regarding the Council ' s mb lin which should be read into n a g action o g WITHDREW the record . STORMENT TEMPORAR1911 to allow motion to adop t Ordinan ce his mo e • h1 de a art of th !i the correspondence to be ma P record, Johnson withdrew the second. The motion was temporarily withdrawn. A letter was read from the First Presbyterian Church of Kent, noting that the officers of the Church had voted at their meeting of May 150 1975 to request the Mayor ' s veto Oialhe proposed legislation regarding c gambling and pledging the support of the Church in any such action by the Mayor. JUST MOVED to accept the letter and make it a part i of the record, Masters seconded . Motion carried , _ A letter from Florence Cunningham of 7 0 Alvord Avenue, Kent, was read, noting that she opposed the voting in of commercialized gambling in Kent . MASTERS MOVED of to accept , the letter and make Motion part carried. Johnson seconded . i May 19 , 1975 GAMBLING A letter from Marvin Eckfeldt of the First II Christian Church of Kent was read, urging members of the Council to vote to continue the present gambling policy in the City of Kent. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter and make it apart of the record, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . STORMNT restated ion to adopt seconded . adopt Ordinance No.. 19111 Johnson ' Larry Clements spoke from the audience, ' . stating that as a concerned for Kcitizen to al Kent he could see no reason gambling and questioned why it has been deter- mined that we do need it . Storment pointed out that gambling has been deemed legal by the State and that it was a matter that was left up to local option. Clements noted that this was the reason for his appealing to the Council and that he strongly urged the Council to examine the action they were about to take and hopefully rescind any previous action regarding the legality of gambling in Kent. In response to McCaughan ' s question, Mirk noted that taxation of gambling to the maximum allowed by the State was covered .in Ordinance 1888. Mirk further clarified for Just that the City would be collecting the tax and that even though the ordinance provided for the County to do the collecting for us if we should so elect, we had not requested them to do so, He noted that the ordinance pro- vided that this could be done at a later time if we so desired. The motion carried, with Just and Masters voting nay. Mayor Hogan noted that she planned to veto the ordinance and that her veto message would be brought back to the Council on June 16. INVITATION A letter was read from Brad Ackerman inviting Mayor Hogan and the Kent City Council to attend the S .P .E .W.S , Camporee sponsored by the Green River District of the Boy Scouts of America to be held at the Flaming Geyser Recreational Area, Green River Gorge State Park, from May 30 to June 1, 1975 . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried , AMERICAN A 'letter was read from John M. Long, Chairman REVOLUTION of the Kent Bicentennial Committee, noting BICENTENNIAL that Mr, Dave Hillemeyer has been appointed COMMITTEE to be Treasurer for the Kent Bicentennial Committee and would be contacting the City in regards to Revenue Sharing Funds made available, by the Council to the Bicentennial Committee, and for approval of expenditure of such -funds', MASTERS MOVED that the letter May 19, 1975 AMERICAN be accepted and made a part of the record, REVEOLUTION and referred to the Finance Committee . BICENTENNIAL Kitto seconded . Motion carried COMMITTEE Mayor Hogan expressed the Council ' s apprecia- tion to Mr. Long for accepting the chairmanship of the Kent Bicentennial Committee . REPEALING The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. VARIOUS 1923, which repeals Ordinances 52, 74, 82, ORDINANCES 1549 1559 1599 1760 362, 408, 5250 5501 584, 620, 6290 7161 7268 7340 7458 7490 756, 796 , 8038 8151 8291 8359 8851 9381 9409 9890 9910 1039, 11701 11801 1257, 12761 13311 15791 1607 1694 1838, 1851, 1880 and Section 3 , of Ordinance 686, Section 13 of Ordinance 1235 and Sections 6 and 12 of Ordinance 1669 . It was noted that these ordinances t ' were being repealed as they are outdated, ambiguous, redundant, confusing, unconstitu- tional, or no longer serve the purpose for which they were enacted . BAFFARO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1923, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. BUSINESS Taxi Regulations . The City Attorney intro- LICENSES duced Ordinance No. 1922, adopting King County Taxi Regulations and repealing Ordinances 749, 9890 1257 and 1607 . MASTERS MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1922, Kitto seconded , motion carried . II 1 Solicitors Licenses , Ordinance No. 1918 was introduced by the City Attorney, amending Section 14 of Ordinance 1585 relating to exemptions for youth-oriented groups and merchandisey sold solely in interstate com- merce from the solicitor licensing require- mentsA STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1918, Kitto seconded . Motion carried , Revocation of Business Licenses . The City Ai t.or.ncy introduced Ordinance No. 1919 providing [or a procedure for the revoca- tion of Kent: Business Licenses� MASTERS MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1919, McCaughan seconded,. Motion carried . CIVIL The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. SERVICE 1920, an ordinance of the City of Kent recog- COMMISSION nizing the existence of the Kent Civil Service Commission and providing for the substantial accomplishment of RCW 41 .08 as it relates to all full-time permanent employees of the Kent Fire Department; and further providing for the adoption of rules and regulations in compliance with RCW 41.08; and repealing Ordinances 1280 and 1411 of the City of Kent: JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1920, McCaughan seconded . Motion carried. May 19,- 1975 CITY POLICY The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. MANUAL 1917, amending Section 1 of Kent Ordinance 1784 regarding the adoption of and changes and revisions in the Kent Policies and Procedures Manual . KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1917, Storment seconded . Motion carried. CITY Life Insurance . The City Attorney introduced EMPLOYEES Ordinance No, 1916 providing for a life insurance program to be paid for by the City of Kent for all Kent City Department heads and full-time employees, and repealing Ordinances 1588 and 1597 . McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1916, Masters seconded , Motion carried . ADMINISTRATIVE JOHNSON MOVED that the following ordinances PERSONNEL which were to be presented to the Council at APPOINTMENTS this meeting thefor workshopconsideration more discussion' and sent 1) An ordinance of the City of Kent amending Section 4 of Ordinance 1569 relating to the appointment of the Director of Parks and Recreation 2) An ordinance of the City of Kent abolishing the position of City Treasurer and pro- viding that the Supervisor of Treasury Accounting shall perform those duties previously performed by the City Treasurer; and repealing Ordinance No. 1601 . 3 ) An ordinance of the City of Kent amending Section 2 of: Ordinance 18090 ' which ordi- nance relates to the departments who will report; to the Finance and Personnel Director . 4) An ordinance of the City of Kent adding a section to Ordinance 1177 to provide, for the appointment of the City Attorney, amending Section 4 of Ordinance 1177 which refers to the office of Assistant City Attorney, and repealing Ordinances 1044 and 1591 . Just seconded the motion Storment stated that since this is a matter of personnel, this allows the Council to go into executive session and he felt that this particular matter and any other ordinances which were to be considered regarding the executive body of this City should be dis- cussed at an executive session and later heard at a workshop session He noted that the ordinances in question were proposing to remove 90% of the executive powers 0f 2 7(i May 19-,- 1975 ADMINISTRATIVE the Mayor ' s office. JOHNSON MOVED to amend PERSONNEL her motion to take the matter into execu- APPOINTMENTS tive session at the next workshop. Mirk noted that she could leave her motion as originally stated and when the matter was brought up at the workshop, she could then move to go into executive sessions Upon Just and Kitto ' s questions, Mirk determined that no action could be taken by the Council. at a workshop meeting and that it was not necessary to amend the motion to go into executive session at the workshop which was the intent of Storment ' s comments . He stated, " If you want to go .into executive session tonight, you can. " "If you want u a to wait until it has been brought P t a workshop, you can do that. " The Mayor then clarified the motion on the floor which had been seconded . Masters questioned whether it was necessary to move to go into executive session or whether the Council simply requested at the workshop session a that they go into executive session. Mirk stated that it was not necessary to have an amendment to the motion if all the Council was concerned about was going into executive session at the workshop. Upon Mirk ' s clarification, Johnson then stated she would leave the motion as originally stated . Just questioned whether the matter has to go to a workshop if the Council did go into executive session Mirk noted that it has to be done at a public meeting and they could go into executive session at this Council meeting, or at the next workshop, or at the next Council meeting, if they so desired, In answer to Just 's question, Mirk noted that the matter did not have to be discussed at the workshop �`�` � * REFFR TO in order for the Council to go into K y �,j' i executive session The Mayor again read MINTES O ,(art,2. ' 6' - the motion to the Council and on a roll t,�lVl V call vote, the motion carried, with Baffaro and Just voting nay . John Long commented from the audience that as a concerned citizen, he questioned whether he would have the opportunity to speak on these ordinances if the Council does into executive session. Mirk noted that all of the ordinances have to be passed at a regular Council meeting. Long pointed out that it seemed to him that the ordinances repealing the Mayor 's. powers goes into a City Manager form Of government and he believed that the citizens of Kent had voted against that. He stated that he would like to have an opportunity to speak on the matter . Storment noted that this would probably come back both to a workshop and to the Council meeting. r l May 19, 1975 FINANCE Stuart Wattles Segregation Request The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 787 directing the City Treasurer to make segregation for Stuart Wattles of an assessment: levied under ULID #1 , McCAUGHAN MOVED that Resolution No. 787 .be adopted, Masters seconded . Motion carried , McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before May 20, 1975 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m. May 29, 1975 bepaid,, Storment seconded, Motion carried . Utilities Clearing Fund , The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No, 1912 creating the Utilities Clearing Fund . KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 19121 McCaughan seconded , Motion carried. Park Librar and Street Funds . The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No, 1913, creating the Kent Park, Library and Street Funds and their respective purposes . McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1913, Kitto seconded . Motion carried . Street Forward Thrust Fund . The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1914 creating the Street Forward Thrust Fund and defining its purpose . JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1914, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . Current Expense Fund , The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No, 19210 creating the Current Expense Fund and describing its function, and repealing Ordinance 75 of the City of Kent MCCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1921, Just secondedr Motion carried, Pro 'ect Construction Funds - The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No, 1924, relating to the financing of construction projects in the City of Kent, and provid- ing for the establishment of project construction funds , McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1924, Baffaro seconded . Motion carried. LEFF Retirement Svstem. The City Attorney POLICE & FIRE introduced Ordinance No., 1915 , repealing Ordinances 825 and 865 of the City of Kent, and recognizing the Law Enforcement Offi- cers ' and Fire Fighters ' Retirement System established in Chapter 41 . 26 of the Revised Code of Washington. S`I'ORMENT MOVED for the adoption of. OMotionCe No. 19151 McCaughan seconded . carried . May 19, 1975 FINANCE Claims approved by the Finance Committee on May 151 1975 are as follows: Current Expense $ 30, 991 .05 Parks & Recreation 9.0387.17 Library 914. 27 City Streets 80,488.47 _ Federal Shared Revenue 11#887 .67 Central-Meeker Intrsctn 935 .00 Gowe Street - East 258609 .55 Kent-Des Moines Sewer Int. 320635 . 74 116th Ave . Trans. Main 1,105 .00 Equipment Rental 10, 472 .89 Firemans Relief & Pension 18,519 . 60 Leff Disability 30, 344.05 Sewer 2# 345 .02 Water 6,946.57 Garbage 30, 209 .62 $1761791 .67 Interest Bearing Warrants Linda Heights Sewer Improvements E .N. Cascade' Construction $ 16,105 . 70 i Meeting Adjourned: 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � v v Betty Gray City Clerk Pro tem i I