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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/17/1975 Kent , Washington November 17, 1975 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present : Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Baffaro, Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. City Attor- ney Mirk was absent. Also present : Planning Commissioner Long and URS repre- sentative Ramsey. Approximately 50 people were in attendance. VISITORS The Mayor introduced the FOGAMETA group of Camp Fire Girls and their leader, Lois Stewart. COMMUNITY 1976 Housing Assistance Plan. The public hearing DEVELOPMENT on the Housing Assistance portion of the Community PROGRAM Development Program was opened at the Council meeting of November 3 and was, by motion, con- tinued to this meeting. Mayor Hogan opened the continued public hearing to consider the adoption of the Housing Assistance Plan for 1976. Harris noted that the Planning Department recommends that the plan be adopted as presented at the workshop of November 10, including the report of the Hous- ing Advisory Connittee dated November 70 1975. This information is contained in a packet dis- tributed to the Council and has been filed as a part of the record. Harris described the area involved. There were no comments from the audi- ence and no correspondence has been received. MASTERS MOVED to close the hearing, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED for the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution which in- cludes the Assistance Plan as presented, and to forward same to King County after its adoption on December I , 1975. Masters seconded. Motion carried. NEEDS and POPULATION Funding for 1976. A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting to select and prioritize NEEDS and POPULATION monies for 1976. Harris distributed a priority sheet show- ing the Planning Department 's recommendations for both the NEEDS and the POPULATION monies. He noted also distribution of a memo containing the Department 's reasons for recommending that funds for the proposed CBD coordinator should be re- quested from the NEEDS category and not from the POPULATION money. A memo from Street showing a synopsis of the 1975 program was also distri- buted. All of this material has been made a part of the record. Harris pointed out that in the POPULATION category, there remained $ 16,976 of the 1975 funds, to which $48,867 would be added for 1976, making a total of $65,843, for which the Council would now plan and prioritize projects. He noted that a three-year plan for the Housing and Community Development Plan had been drafted by the Planning Department and had been made a matter of record. The Planning Department 's priority recommenda- tions are as follows: NEEDS Money A. inter jurisdictional (discretionary funds) 1 . Mutli-Service Center (recreation portion) $250,000 2. Nutrition Educational Program 9,917 November 17, 1975 COMMUNITY B. Incorporated City Money DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1 . CBD Coordinator $ 24,000 2. CBD Storm Drainage, NEEDS & Phase I , 1976 84,870 POPULATION 3. Tot Lot Improvement, FUNDING Phase 11 , 1977 10,000 4. Old City Hall Site 25,000 5. Senior Center Improvement 50,000 ($45,000 Acquisition, $5,000 Development ) 6. North Park Storm Drainage 292,800 7. Cambridge Walkways 8. HOLD FOR LATER Lower East Hill Storm Drainage Home Fire Inspection POPULATION Money I . CBD Pedestrian Walkways $ 13,600 2. Tot Lot Improvement, Phase 1 10,000 3. Housing Rehabilitation — continuing 25,000 4. Wheel Chair Ramps — Core Area CBD 2,400 5. Planning Money for 1976 3,400 Mayor Hogan opened the public-hearing. Larry Woodworth, representing the Kent Development Association, requested that the proposal for the CBD coordinator be changed from the NEEDS to the POPULATION category. He noted that several board members were in attendance to answer any questions from the Council . Deanne Harker presented a petition containing 31 signatures in support of the proposal for -- walkways, specifically in the Star Lake and Totem Junior High School areas. MASTERS MOVED for the petition to he made a part of the record, Baffaro seconded. Motion carried. As there were no further comments from the audience and no correspondence on the matter, JUST MDVED to close the public hearing. Masters seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED for the matter to be further discussed. Kitto seconded. Notion carried. Kitto asked if the money listed for Housing Rehabilitation under the POPULATION heading could be split, and part of it put under NEEDS. Harris stated that projects listed under NEEDS would be in competition with other cities, and opined that since the County would review requests for NEEDS monies that these projects should be for projects which would be readily visible. Masters noted that the City had asked for and received input from citizens to help establish priori— ties, She noted that the storm drainage projects were important even if such projects were not considered to be "visible," and asked if Kent 's input would have any impact on the County when the funds were allocated. November 17, 1975 COMMUNITY Harris pointed out that under POPULATION money, DEVELOPMENT the City is guaranteed the $65,843 and the use PROGRAM of this money will not be questioned. He stated that under the NEEDS category Kent NEEDS & will be competing with all of the other King POPULATION County cities. He agreed with Masters that a FUNDING storm drainage project should be looked upon with favor by the County as a long range pro— ject. Upon McCaughan's question, Harris noted that ` the City did not have to spend all of the POPULATION money 1$65,483) and suggested that item #6 be added thereto, entitled "Optional Reserve," in the amount of $ 1 ,000 to cover costs of advertising, etc. He pointed out that with this addition there would still be an excess of approximately $ 10,000 which could be shifted, if the Council desired, to a high priority NEEDS project. McCaughan asked if POPULATION items # I, CBD Pedestrian Walkways, and item #2, Tot Lot Improvement, Phase 1 , might not compete well in the NEEDS category, and suggested shifting some of item #3, Housing Rehabilitation, from POPULATION to NEEDS and then shift the CBD coordinator from NEEDS to POPULATION. Harris pointed out that the POPULATION money was guaranteed and there was no way to know which NEEDS items would survive competition with other cities. Johnson commented that NEEDS item #7, Cambridge walkways, was out of the core area and so might not be considered. Harris stated that the item belonged in the NEEDS category, as it might not meet the criteria for POPULATION money. Mayor Hogan clarified that all of the NEEDS requests will be considered by a Joint Policy Committee consisting of three repre— sentatives of suburban cities and three representatives of the County and then reviewed by staff people who in turn make recommendations to the Committee before the County Council makes the final determination. She noted that the County Council had so far been following the Committee's recommendations. Baffaro opined that the CBD coordinator should be in the POPULATION category and the Housing Rehabilitation should be in the NEEDS category. Harris thought that asking for NEEDS money for the coordinator who would be considered a "City" person might be questioned. Upon Storment's question, Street noted that the storm drainage project would be in the public right of way so there was no danger of tearing up newly placed walkways if both projects were funded. Harris explained the locations of — proposed walkways and wheelchair ramps. He determined that the ramps cost approximately $300 each. l November 17, 1975 COMMUNITY Just asked if there was a possibility that DEVELOPMENT any of the six POPULATION items might be PROGRAM turned down. Harris opined that all six were suitable for this funding, but expressed concern NEEDS & over the suitability of listing the CBD coordi— POPULATION nator under the POPULATION money. Street FUNDING determined that approximately $2,800 was used in 1975 for planning and that $3,400 was pro— jected for 1976 under item #5 of the POPULATION money. Upon McCaughan's question, Mrs. Harker explained that the walkways were needed for the many school children walking to the two schools and to the Glenn Nelson park. It was determined that this item was listed in the NEEDS money category as item #7. Harris explained that no dollar amount had been established as several different plans were under consideration. Masters noted that Mayor Hogan was a member of the Joint Policy Committee which would consider the NEEDS funding requests from the cities and asked if Kent 's item #4, Old City Hall site, would be questioned, inasmuch as this would propose to take commercial property off the tax rolls and to use public money to develop it as open space. The Mayor stated that she was not sure that the project would be questioned, but that it might not rate as high as some projects other cities might pro— pose. Storment opined that funds for item #4 in the amount of $25,000 would not be granted when storm water drainage problems exist within the City. McCaughan noted that if the six POPULATION items were left as proposed, except for reduc— ing item #3, Housing Rehabilitation, to $ 10,000 and adding in the proposal for CBD coordinator 1$24,000) from the NEEDS list, the total would still be less than the total POPULATION amount of $65,843. Mayor Hogan opined that dividing the Housing Rehabilitation amount between the POPULATION and NEEDS categories would be a good way to request the funds, since this was a continuing program. Just stated that he thought that NEEDS item #7, walkways for the Cambridge area, should have a higher priority. Upon Johnson's question, Harris determined that a dollar amount would be determined for this project by the December I meeting. Harris noted that the Resolution should be passed on December I, so that if possible the Council should prioritize tonight. It was determined by Betty Van that item #2 of the POPULATION funding proposal , which is Phase I of the Tot Lot improvements, would improve and update the equipment in the two downtown tot lots. Harris stated that even though the POPULATION money is guaranteed, we are still required by the County to prioritize the projects. McCAUGHAN MOVED to approve the POPULATION funding in the following priorities and amounts: November 17, 1975 COMMUNITY I. CBD Pedestrian Walkways $ 13,600 DEVELOPMENT 2. CBD Coordinator 24,000 PROGRAM 3. Tot Lot Improvement - Phase 1 10,000 NEEDS & 4. Housing Rehabilitation - POPULATION continuing program 10,000 FUNDING 5. Wheelchair Ramps - Core Area 2,400 6. Planning Money for 1976 3,400 7. Optional Reserve 1 ,000 Just seconded the motion. It was determined that the CBD coordinator would be working with the Kent Development Association but would be working for the City and reporting directly to the City Administrator. Upon Storment 's question, it was clarified that a single call for bids could be issued for the walkways and the ramps. Motion carried unani- mously. Consideration was now given to prioritizing the NEEDS funds. Johnson suggested changing the priorities of items #4 and #7. Masters objected to item #4, old City Hall site, and STORMENT MOVED to delete item #4. Masters seconded, and McCaughan suggested that it not be deleted, but given a lower priority. Betty Van stated that this item was in- cluded because it was part of the CBD plan, and noted that she agreed with Masters in part, but that consideration might be given to putting some money aside for the use of the site as a plaza later. Masters commented that she saw no need to spend money developing this parcel as open space, when it was both "open" and "green" right now. Motion failed, with only Storment, Masters and Johnson voting in favor. KITTO MOVED to prioritize portion B of the NEEDS money as follows: 1 . Housing Rehabilitation $ 15,000 2. CBD Storm Drainage, Phase 1 84,870 3. Tot Lot Improvement, Phase 11 10,000 4. Cambridge Walkways $ 5. Senior Center Improvement 50,000 6. Old City Hall Site 25,000 7. North Park Storm Drainage 292,800 AND for portion A, the discretionary funds, of the proposal to remain as submitted: 1 . Multi-Service Center (Recreation Portion) $250,000 2. Nutrition Education Program 9,917 Just seconded the motion, and asked what would happen if the City decided not to build a multi- service center. Betty Van noted that in that case the City would have the option as to whether to build a smaller recreation facility or to return the money. Masters stated that she would vote against the motion as she could not agree with spending that much money on creating open space for the old City Hall site, a potentially pro- ductive parcel of commercial property. Storment concurred with this and stated he would rather see this money placed in the home fire inspec- tion program. Street advised that the home inspection program was developed under other Federal funds, which could not be mixed with these funds. November 17, 1975 CONWU NiTY Upon further questions from Just and McCaughan, DEVELOPMENT Harris explained the use of the discretionary PROGRAM funds under the "A" category and it was deter- mined that items #1 and #2 should remain in NEEDS & that order. Motion carried, with Masters POPULATION dissenting. FUNDING Kitto expressed appreciation to the Planning Department for the many months of work put in on this difficult project. Upon Harris' suggestion, JUST MOVED to approve the City's proposed 3-year plan through 1976 and for the plan to be included as an attachment -- to the Resolution scheduled for December 1. Storment seconded, motion carried. KITTO MOVED for the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution to be forwarded to King County, which includes the priority for POPULATION funds and for consideration of NEEDS funds as developed at this hearing. Storment seconded. Motion carried. COUNCIL KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting MINUTES held November 3, 1975 be approved as printed, Just seconded. Motion carried. ZONING Eastridge Annexation. The second public hearing on the proposed zoning for the recently annexed Eastridge area is scheduled for this meeting. The Planning Commission has recommended R. 1 .7.2, single family, low density zoning. On October 6, 1975 at the first hearing, the Planning Director reviewed the area and zoning. Harris pointed out the area of the annexation on the map. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There was no correspondence and no comments from the audience. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Motion carried. In the absence of the City Attorney, City Administrator Street introduced Ordinance No. 1945 zoning the Eastridge Annexation as RI-7.2 (Single Family Residential Zoning District. ) STORMENT MOVED that Ordinance 1945 be adopted, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. PLAT Cambridge East Preliminary Plat. On Septem- ber 23, 1975, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Cambridge East Pre- liminary Plat. The Commission has recommended approval of the plat with these certain condi- tions: I . Complete drainage plan be submitted by the applicant, and be approved by the City. 2. Agreement by the applicant to the develop- ment of 46th Avenue oriar -to development of the plat. 3. Applicant submit on the face of the plat a deed to the City of Kent for all of the greenbelt - open space area. 4. Planning Department Recommended Conditions (as amended by the Planning Commission): .......... November 17, 1975 PLAT 1 ► The following Public Works conditions: 46th Avenue South should connect with South 272nd Street. Determine the status of the portion of the walkway adjacent to Lot 192 which is not in the Cambridge East plat. (A Title Report is needed for this. ) Drainage plan: A drainage plan should be submitted showing how surface water will be received, handled and transported within the property to assure that the peak discharge from the plat will not be increased due to development and what detention or other facilities will be needed to control the peak discharge. The drainage facilities should be required as a condition of platting. Sanitary Sewers Need detailed sewer plans before sewer system can be approved. Water System The construction of an 8-inch connection to the system in Kentwood Hills No. 4, together with gridding of other lines in the area (such as the 6-inch mains on Hampton Way and Somerset Lane) should be required. Street Improvements Asphalt paved streets with concrete curb and gutter should be required. A curb to curb width of 36 feet on the collector street ( from 46th Avenue South in Kentwood Hills No. 4 to Carnaby Street) is required. At the time of development of the southernmost section of the plat, a similar width should be required for 46th Avenue South and that street should be improved to connect with South 272nd Street. Cul-de-sac widths of at least 28 feet are required. Thirty-two feet is more desirable. Street lighting is required. Power and Telephone. Other utilities, such as power and telephone, are required by ordinance to be underground. 2) The Fire/Building Department Request that cul-de-sacs should be of sufficient radii to allow turning of Fire Department vehicles. Fire hydrants must be located in a manner so as to be available to all homes in the site. Locations should be determined by the Fire Department and the Public Works Department. November 17, 1975 PLAT 3) Walkways and Sidewalks The plattor should provide concrete sidewalks on at least one side of all streets. A pedestrian walkway should be constructed by the plattor, in addition to those shown on the preliminary plat map, as follows: ( 1 ) Between lots 141 and 142 from 46th Avenue South to the walkway from Carnaby Street to Totem Jr. High School. These walkways should be at least 15 feet in width. 4) Street Names Street names as shown on the preliminary plat should be renamed as shown on the accompanying map, except that no two streets in this plat which are not con— nected shall bear the same name. It was determined that the Council would consider the preliminary plat at this meeting and could approve it by accepting the Planning Commission's recommendation including the conditions. if the Council wishes to change any of the conditions, however, a public hearing date for the prelimi— nary plat must now be scheduled. Harris described the plat as approximately 50 acres, bordered generally by S. 272nd on the south, Lake Fenwick Road on the east, South 263rd on the north, and Totem Junior High on the west. The plat is proposed to be subdivided into 192 residential lots. Harris further explained that the zoning on the proposed plat was R—I (Single Family Residential ) and MR—G (Garden Density—Multiple Family Residential ) and that an application would be heard later at this meeting, requesting a rezone for the multiple family portion of the plat to be changed to single family. JOHNSON MOVED that the meeting be opened for questions and comments by the Council. McCaughan seconded. Notion carried. The Council posed questions about various items of concern such as drainage, street names, green belts, widths of streets and cul—de—sacs, walk— ways, circulation and deeds to the City, and Harris determined that the conditions placed upon the approval by the Planning Commission covered these items. Kitto noted that the Planning Commission had held an extensive hearing on this matter and that the Council had carefully studied the minutes and the condi— tions of approval. Harris pointed out that the Final Impact Statement for this proposed plat had been filed as a matter of record. MASTERS MOVED that the Cambridge East Preliminary Plat be accepted as recommended by the Planning Commission, including all of the conditions. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. November 17, 1975 REZONE Finer Homes, Inc. On September 23, 1975, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Finer Homes, Inc. , for a rezone from NRG, Garden Density Multi- Family, to R-1 .7.2, gingle Family Residential with minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet. It was noted that this parcel is a portion of the Cambridge East Preliminary Plat. The Planning Commission has recommended that the rezone be approved. Mayor Hogan opened the public hearing. Harris noted that the rezone request consisted of approximately 20.5 acres and covers the easterly one-third of the plat. Douglas Webb of Subdivision Management explained that when Mr. Bernstead was originally develop- ing the plat of Cambridge East he realized that apartments could be built upon the adjacent land. He purchased the property and combined it with the Cambridge East plat and now wants it rezoned to single family residential classi- fication so that this area will be assured of single family homes. Webb complimented the Planning Department staff and Planning Commission for their thorough and careful consideration of the matter. BAFFARO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Motion carried. The ' City Administrator introduced Ordinance No. 1947 approving the rezone. MASTERS MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1947, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Kent West Associates. On October 28, 1975, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Kent West Associates for a rezone from G-C, General Commercial, to MRM, Medium Density Multi-Family (23 units per acre) . Harris described the subject property as located south of James Street, 500 feet west of the West Valley Highway, immediately north of the Ridgeview Apartments. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of the rezone application. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mr. R. G. Keever of Kent West Associates stated that both the developer and the architect were present to answer any questions. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence, and STORMENT MOVED to close the public hearing. Just seconded. Notion carried. City Administrator Street introduced Ordinance No. 1946 rezoning that certain property originally zoned as GC (General Commercial District ) zone, to MRM (Medium Density Multiple Family Residential ) zone. JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ord. 1946, Baffaro seconded. Upon Masters' and Baffaro's questions, the architect noted that this complex would consist of 200 units, in 2-story, garden type apartments, with a desig- nated play area in addition to open space area for children. He opined that with an apartment complex of that size, there would be about 75 children. It was noted further that the proposed development is within walk- _ ing distance of Russell Road Park and also the Green River Park area, which the City will be developing. Motion carried. November 17, 1975 CLAIMS Rescue Ambulance Service. A claim was pre- sented from Rescue Ambulance Service in connec- tion with alleged damage to their vehicle by a City of Kent Fire Department engine. Estimates in the amounts of $74.08, $ 116.90, and $ 128.68 were included. In accordance with the recommenda- tions of the City Administrator, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the claim be forwarded to the City's insur- ance carrier, if the City Attorney approves of this action. Just seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Titus;-Central Intersection. At the last work session the possible closing of the east portion — of the Titus-Central intersection was discussed. Neither the Police nor the Fire Department felt that such a closure would materially affect their operation. It was suggested that the Council have an advisory public hearing on the proposal . At that hearing, the alternatives would be discussed. JOHNSON MOVED that an advisory public hearing on the proposal to close the east branch of the Titus-Central intersection be held December I, 1975, Masters seconded. Motion carried. Ulett read a letter from Henry C. Towne suggesting the intersection be closed and suggesting also some alternate methods of improving adjacent intersections. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Just seconded. Motion carried. A letter from Charles P. Curran was read objecting to the closure of Titus Street at Central, and urging the Council to resolve the grade problem and to reopen the street to two-way traffic as soon as possible. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Notion carried. A letter from John Gretz was also read by the Clerk asking that the necessary steps to correct the grade problem and reopen the street be taken as soon as possible. KITTO MOVED to accept the letter, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Baffaro commented that he did not feel the street should be closed. Upon McCaughan's question, Ulett noted that setting the advisory public hearing for December I would allow the Engineering Department sufficient time to pre- pare the necessary information. He noted that scale models of the area have been constructed to study the problem. Ulett further clarified that the State Highway Department did the engineering for the project. He also stated that one of the ways to correct the problem was to increase the steepness of Titus Street. Storment noted that the alley in front of Dunham's was designated as a right-of-way but cars consistently park in front of Dunham's store. He suggested that the Police Department be notified of this traffic hazard. METRO A letter was read from Wayne D. Larkin, Chairman, WATER QUALITY - Water Quality Committee, noting that a •public INDUSTRIAL hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 26, WASTE at 9 a.m. in the Alki Room at the Seattle Center. The hearing will give representatives of indus- tries an opportunity to comment on the proposed industrial waste surcharge program. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Street noted that representatives from the Sewer and the Finance Departments of the City will attend the meeting. Motion carried. METRO PARK & It was noted that on November 12, 1975, repre- RIDE LOTS sentatives of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, Metro, Mayor Hogan and the City Administrator had met to discuss the temporary park and ride lots in Kent. Metro representatives have con- ducted another survey of the present use and found that there are consistently 95-105 people using the lot for parking and riding the bus to work. They also reviewed the possibility of utilizing some of the south parking lot to relieve the crowded condition of the north lot. Metro also suggested adding more visible signing of each lot and color codes to designate the portions of the lot to be used for park and ride. They are attempting to have all of this in operation by Thanksgiving. The Chamber suggested their willingness to try this approach to the problem. Mayor Hogan noted that recent information indicated that this would be operational by November 24. The Mayor, City Administrator and Ray Drebin of Metro met with Burlington-Northern representa- tives concerning the acquisition of the permanent park and ride lot. At the conclusion of the meeting, it appeared that Metro will be able to acquire the property in time to stay on their development schedule. METRO Citizens Transit Technical Advisory Committee. TRANSIT It was noted that Mayor Hogan had reported at SERVICE the last work session that she had received a request for additional appointments to the Metro Citizens Transit Technical Advisory Committee. Mr. Charles E. Smith was appointed at the last Council meeting. The Council is asked to make additional suggestions. HEALTH & Maclyn & Tilden Storm Drainage Outfall Project. SANITATION Bert Robison Construction Company, Inc. has completed the installation of the Mill Creek Storm Sewer Outfall project at Maclyn & Tilden. Upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, JUST MOVED to accept as complete the contract of Bert Robison Construction Company, Inc. for the Maclyn & Tilden Storm Drainage Outfall project on Mill Creek and to pay the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. CITY SHOP Grading and Drainage. City Transfer of Kent, IMPROVEMENTS Inc. has completed the grading and installa- tion of drainage at the City Shops. In accordance with the Engineering Department recommendations, KITTO MOVED to accept as complete the City Transfer of Kent, Inc. contract for grading and drainage installa- tion at the City Shops and to release the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. Just seconded. Motion carried. STREET LIGHTING It was noted that Puget Power has submitted a 5-year contract dated May 28, 1975 to cover Mercury Vapor street lights. This contract covers both company owned and City owned November 17, 1975 STREET LIGHTING lights. The rate within the contract is a schedule filed with the Washington Public Service Commission and therefore subject to change upon approval of the Public Service Commission. The City's traffic engineer has verified the number of each type of light installed. It is recommended that the contract be executed. STORMENT MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 794, approving said contract with Puget Power, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATION Merlino. A Notice of Intent to, annex a 13—acre tract of land located south of South 261st Street and west of the Burlington—Northern tracks has been received and certified as hav— ing sufficient signatures for the 10% initiating petition. A meeting with the initiators to determine acceptability of the petition and the bonded debt service assumption should be set. A letter from Mr. Merlino, initiator of the petition, requests that zoning be determined prior to annexation. KITTO MOVED that a meeting with the initiators be scheduled for Monday, November 24, 1975, at 7:00 p.m., Just seconded. Motion carried. POLICE Bids. Bids were opened on November 14 for one DEPARTMENT or more police patrol cars and two or more detective/staff cars. Bids on the detective/ staff cars were: Tom Matson Valley Motors $8,064.48 Strain's 8, 145.56 Bowen Scarff 8, 149.36 These amounts include tax and trade—in allow— ance for two vehicles. Bids on the police patrol car were: Strain's $4,462. 14 Bowen Scarff 4,649. 17 Valley Motors 4,757.38 The amounts include tax and trade of one vehicle. In accordance with the recommendations of the Police Chief, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the best bid of Valley Motors for two detective/staff cars be accepted and that the best bid of Strain's for the patrol car be accepted, Masters seconded. Upon Just 's question, Street noted that it was not possible to combine with the State on the bids. Baffaro spoke in favor of awarding the bid to a local firm. Motion carried, with Baffaro voting nay. FIRE Medic—l . A letter was read from Bill Murray, DEPARTMENT Administrator, Valley General Hospital, addressed to Fire Chief Foster, in regard to coordination of the paramedic service program. A copy of an agreement which would be between Valley General Hospital and the Kent Fire Department was also enclosed for review by the City administration. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Baffaro seconded. It dIr November 17, 1975 FIRE was noted that Chief Foster has requested DEPARTMENT that no action be taken regarding signing of the contract until a further study is made. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the Mayor appoint Chief Foster to the Valley General Medic—I Study Committee, Storment seconded. Motion carried. CABLE it was noted that at the last work session TELEVISION representatives of Teleprompter and Cable— vision were in attendance to answer questions about cable television. Mr. Flood of 409 East Meeker was also in attendance and apparently his questions were also answered. _ A new Federal Communications Committee regu— lation requires that after March, 1977, all franchise ordinances shall require a public hearing whenever a change in service or rate is requested by a cable TV company. AMERICAN It was noted that John Long, Chairman of the REVOLUTION Kent Bicentennial Committee, had requested BICENTENNIAL the Council to authorize the purchase of a COMMITTEE 5' x 8' Kent City flag to be sent to Philadelphia. At the last work session it was reported that such a flag would cost,.$ 115.00. It was determined that this request is for money outside the present Bicentennial budget. WCAUGHAN MOVED that the Council authorize the expenditure of $ 115 for a Kent City flag to be sent to Philadelphia, Just seconded. Upon Johnson's question, Long determined that it was possible to ask that the flag be returned to Kent after being flown in Philadelphia during the Bicentennial year, but doubted that it would be in very good condition. It was also suggested that a Proclamation from the City be sent along with the flag. Mayor Hogan suggested that since the name of the City of Kent does not appear on — the flag, it should be added. Kitto suggested that since the name had to be added that $ 150 be allowed. McCaughan agreed to change the amount in the motion to $ 150, and Just concurred. Motion carried. John Long also made a report on the activities of the Committee, including their plans for the ensuing months. He noted that plans include three categories: that of Festivals, Heritage and Horizons. He noted that exceptions to some of the City's ordinances would be requested for some of the planned functions. He noted that the Kent Bicentennial Committee has been in operation for eighteen months and is one of the oldest in operation in the Country. Long stated that the Kent Committee had adopted an emblem for stationery and for lapel buttons which will be on sale soon. He also noted that the flag made of 8,000 rocks has been completed on the hillside and that 1 ,500 children had participated in this pro— ject. Among the future projects under con— sideration are the following: 1 ) A rock cairn to be located at Alfords Landing. Long noted that the Citizens Band Radio Society of Seattle has volunteered to do the work on this project and have asked only that the bronze plaque to be put on the cairn include their name. November 17, 1975 AMERICAN 2) The grave of a Confederate Army soldier REVOLUTION who died in Kent will be remarked in Kent 's BICENTENNIAL cemetery. COMMITTEE 3) The Army has been searching in the Green River Valley area for 13 old fort sites. The location of one, Fort Thomas, has been deter— mined and it is estimated that a marker for the site will cost in excess of $ 1,000, for which contributions will be sought . Among the monthly events that will be proposed by the Bicentennial Committee are: 1 ) A calendar of events sign will be placed on 2nd and Gowe in the month of January. 2) Tree Planting Project. Long noted that the State of Washington had received $ 100,000 toward Bicentennial beautification projects, and of this sum, the City of Kent came in 5th and will receive $4,250 to be used for this project. He noted that Washington Forever Green has offered as many trees as the City wants for this project. The Committee will work with the Parks Depart— ment in December, contacting property owners for permission to plant the trees, primarily along the river. This project is scheduled for April . 3) The project for the month of May includes the construction of a gazebo, probably in the Railroad Park at Ist and Meeker. He noted that a sponsor has been obtained for this project but they do not wish to have the gazebo placed on the original site. He indicated that this was satis— factory as long as the site was in the immediate area. 4) in June, a flag raising ceremony is planned, with several bands in the Green River Valley area being invited to participate. He noted that the Committee was attempting to get a 70' flag pole, valued at about $ 1,500, from Vancouver, B.C. and if successful, the City would be asked to place the pole in Railroad Park. 5) The City Historian, Ed Reiten, is preparing a map showing historical sites in the area, and such map is to be presented to the Chamber of Commerce as a tourist information item. On Sundays, during the months of June through August, a 2—hour bus sight— seeing trip is proposed to tour the historical landmarks in the Valley. 6) A giant fireworks display is being planned for the 4th of July, and all surrounding communities will be invited to participate. A picnic will also be planned in conjunction with this celebration. 7) A canoe race is planned on the Green River for the month of August, to be handled by college students and the Citizens Band Radio Society. 8) In November, a turkey shoot is proposed, with musket loading clubs in the area being contacted to conduct this event. November 17, 1975 AMERICAN Long noted that fund raising projects would be REVOLUTION involved for all of the events scheduled to BICENTENNIAL support the programs. He asked that the COMMITTEE Council make some type of motion giving sup- port to the proposed campaign, especially those involving exceptions to ordinances. McCaughan asked that the Council be advised as to possible ways the City can help in the projects. Long noted that the Committee was given $2,085 of Federal Revenue Sharing funds last year and that approximately $600 has been spent on paint, signs, stationery, etc. He stated that the button-selling campaign would be used to replace that sum. He also indicated that it is anticipated that some of the Revenue Sharing funds will be used for renting equipment, etc. Masters suggested that a proclamation be issued by the City noting its intent to give support to the American Revolution Bicentennial Committee projects and the Mayor noted that she would have this ready for the next Council meeting. PLANNING John Long also expressed his appreciation to COMMISSION the Council for its expressions of confidence and support of the decisions made by the Planning Commission. Mayor Hogan noted that a list of people who have worked with the Planning Commission and Planning Department on various committees will be submitted at the next Council meeting for proper recognition. FINANCE Renton Rape Line. At the last work session Grace Van Horn presented a request for some financial assistance in the amount of $ 1100 to remove the service of the Renton Rape Line from a strictly voluntary supported activity. It was suggested that The request be considered by the Finance Committee in the 1976 budget. Budget. Street noted that the Finance Committee has completed reviews of five phases of the budget to date. He suggested that the Finance Committee meet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon for further review. Winkle noted that the Parks Department has requested that they be allowed to make a presentation of their budget at that time. It was determined that this would be possible and that the Committee would meet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. JUST MOVED that the bills received on or before November 19, 1975 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m., November 26, 1975, be paid. Storment seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on November 14, 1975 are as follows: November 17, 1975 FINANCE Current Expense $ 22,220.72 Parks & Recreation 8,832.83 Library 1,676.70 City Streets 21,651 .54 Federal Shared Revenue 36,637.59 Library Construction 64.02 EVH—Willis to Green Rvr 27,000.00 Gowe Street — West 5,467.50 Canyon Drive 35,607.00 W. Valley/Meeker 14, 188.50 Reith Road/Military 12,697.96 Kent Sprngs Chlor Equipment 4.61 _ West Hill Reservoir Constr 958.89 East Hill Booster Pump 19, 19 West Hill Booster Pump 9.77 116th Ave. Transmission Main 18.69 104th Ave. Water Main 1 . 13 Equipment Rental 8,053.46 Civic Improvement 50.00 Housing & Community Develop— ment 278.64 Firemans Relief .& Pension 1,506.93 Leff Disability 2,925.63 ULID 01 251.30 Sewer 6,463.43 Water 4,472.75 Garbage 35,549.75 $246,608.53 Interest Bearing Warrants Linda Heights Sewer Improvements E.N. Cascade Construction $ 3,715.36 L I D 278 Technicolor 11.90 $ 3,727.26 . MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Je n, CMC City Clerk. i