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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/01/1975 H8 Kent, Washington December I , 1975 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at B:00 o'cloclf p.m. Present : Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Baffaro, Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. Also present : City Treasurer Drotz, Fire Chief Foster, -Parks Director Wilson, Assistant City Engineer Wick- i strom, Planning Commissioners Long, Hamilton and Rosetta Jones, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 75 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting �) of November 17, 1975 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Titus-Central Intersection. At the last Council meeting an advisory public hearing was scheduled to review the possible clos- ing of the east leg of the Titus-Central intersection. Public Works Director Ulett furnished a written report of the events which led to the problems at the intersec- tion. The report, which has been made a part of the record, noted that after the State improved South Central , Titus Street was changed to a one-way eastbound street ,x east of Central because of the sight dis- tance problem experienced by drivers attempting to enter the Central intersec- tion when westbound on Titus. The State attempted to correct a hump left on Titus which caused bumpers to drag, . but had been unsuccessful, so the City has had to barri- cade the street. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor, and there were no comments from the audience. Storment asked if the State could be billed for the work, _ should the City resolve the problem. Mirk stated that inasmuch as the State had created the problem, this could be done. Ulett clarified that the State had indicated they would prefer to have the City do the work. Upon Storment 's question, Ulett determined that permanent closure of the street had been suggested by some of the Council members since there had been no complaints over the fact that the street had been temporarily closed for so long a time. It was then pointed out that three letters on this subject were read at the last meeting, two of which were against the possible closure. Masters questioned the cost comparison of repairing this portion of the street with the cost of an alternate route if the street was closed. Ulett noted that such figures had not been compiled pending the outcome of this hearing. He noted that a satisfactory solution to the problem could be accomplished, resulting in a hill that would be no more slippery than before and with a satisfactory grade. McCaughan questioned whether the proposed -I improvement would involve digging back into the hill. Ulett noted that the work would be done at the lower end of the street but that more information would be required than that which was furnished by the State. Upon Mayor Hogan's inquiry, December I, 1975 STREETS Ulett noted that the street was made one— way after a traffic study had been made and it was not feasible to change it back to a two—way street without expending a large amount of money to rebuilding the retaining wall . McCaughan noted the 16' dedicated alley in front of Dunham's was being used extensively and that parking in front of the store blocked the fire lane. McCaughan stated that the Engineering Department should make a study of the use of the street and bring a proposal back to the Council . Just inquired whether the State could be required to move the rockery. Mirk noted the street was open to two—way traffic when the rockery was put in, and the City had approved the State's plans, so he doubted that the City could ask for the rockery to be moved. Street suggested that before any proposal to change the grade is accepted, the Council should be shown the grade proposed by Ulett. Mirk clarified for Storment that at the time the work on Central Avenue was being done, the closing of Titus to two—way traffic was recognized as a possibility. It was deter— mined for McCaughan that the newspaper had published articles regarding this advisory hear Ir1g. STORMENT MOWED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Motion carried. Masters noted that two of the three letters received were in favor of keeping the street open. Ulett agreed that this was logical . Mayor Hogan noted that the Engineering Department should consider the alternate suggestions made by Mr. Towne in his letter. Ulett noted that consideration could be given to closing the alley at Dunham's and using an alternate route in addition to opening Titus Street to traffic. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Engineering Depart— ment continue their study on the grade revision and traffic conditions and report back to the Council . Baffaro seconded. Motion carried. Traffic Control. Street noted that the Traffic Engineer had submitted a written report regarding a study of the traffic speeds at the S. 212th and West Valley Highway intersection, and that more informa— tion would be forthcoming. Upon Johnson's inquiry, Street noted that he would check to see why the surveys were not conducted during peak hours. 104th Avenue S.E. It was noted that the Public Works Director has received notifica— tion that the Urban Arterial Board has approved the street widening project of 104th Avenue S.E. from S. 252nd to possibly as far as S. 264th. The City Attorney reported that he has reviewed the contract and upon his recommendation, McCAUGHAN L. December I, 1975 STREETS MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract, Just seconded. Upon Storment *s question, Ulett determined that this would have no effect on the portion of 104th S.E. between S. 240th and S. 252nd, that this would be County/State project and could be eligible for FAM funds. Motion carried. FAM Funds. It was determined that Kent has FAM funds totalling $232,400 available through 1977 under the 1973 Federal Highway Act. The Public Works Department has requested authorization to make application for funds for traffic signal modifications on Central at Smith Street, at Meeker and at Gowe, and at the intersection of West Valley Highway and S. 212th, and also for a new signal at the intersection of Willis and Central . The total FAM funds requested are $ 160,691, with the City's cost to be $41 ,309. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the requests for funds be approved, Storment seconded. Motion carried. TRAFFIC Parking Spaces. Street noted that two CONTROL parking spaces would be marked for 15 minute parking only at the corner of 4th and Gowe for the convenience of persons conducting business at the City Hall and to provide ready access to the drop box located in the Treasurer's office. WATER 104th Avenue Water Main Project. The environmental assessment has been prepared and circulated for the 104th Avenue water main project which extends from James Street to S. 267th. No comments were received and upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the nega- tive declaration be adopted, Storment seconded. Ulett noted that the entire road would not be torn up and that all of the water main would be in place before the street work is started on 104th Avenue S.E. Notion carried. ANNEXATIONS Plemmons - 1975. A 10% notice of intent to annex has been received for approximately 100 acres located on the north side of S.E. 256th Street from the present City boundary to a line about 600 feet east of 116th Avenue S.E. A meeting with the initiators must now be scheduled to determine whether the proposed boundaries and the annexation are acceptable. JUST MOVED that the meeting be held at 7:00 o'clock p.m. on December 8, 1975, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Merlino. A meeting with the initiators of a 6.3 acre annexation near 80th Avenue South and South 261st Street was held November 24, 1975. The ensuing discussion indicated that 1 ) a larger area must be included to be acceptable; 2) that if annexed, the outstand- ing debts of the City for the Fire Station, Library and City Hall buildings will be December I , 1975 ANNEXATIONS assumed by the property owners; and 3) prezoning will be recommended by the City Council . JOHNSON MOVED that 1 ) the annexation include at least all of the property north of the Merlino south line on the east side of the river; 2) that the property accept the full City of Kent levy; and 3) that the Kent Planning Commission proceed to consider prezoning of the area upon receipt of a revised 10% petition. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PLAT Highridge Division #3. On November 24, 1975, the Planning Department officially accepted the final plat application for Highridge Division #3. The Council should now set a date for a public meeting to consider the final plat, at which meeting the plat should be approved, disapproved or returned to the applicant for modification or correc— tion. KITTO MOVED that a public meeting to consider acceptance of the Highridge Division #3 final plat be held December 15, 1975, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HOUSING & 1976 Housing & Community Development Plan. COMMUNITY In accordance with the directions of the DEVELOPMENT Council at the November 17 meeting, the City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 795, establishing the priorities for programs under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. JUST MOVED that Resolution No. 795 be adopted, Storment seconded. Motion carried. CITY COUNCIL A letter from the King County Records & Election Division was read, showing the results of the November 4, 1975 General Election in Kent, as follows: Position No. I Gary B. Just 2,053 Position No. 2 Robert W. Kitto 2,056 Position No. ,3 Robert A. Heriot 1 ,200 Billie Johnson 1,787 Position No. 4 Jon Johnson 1,360 W. J. Carey 1,394 MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. The City Clerk noted that the new Council members would take office on January 12 and would be sworn in on that date at the Council workshop meeting. Motion carried. December I , 1975 FIRE DEPARTMENT A letter was read from Mrs. Roland Schuning expressing her appreciation to Kent firemen Iry Fleming and Sam Grubbs for their assist- ance at the time of her husband's death on October 27. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Just seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & A letter was read from the Washington RECREATION Recreation and Park Society, noting that Barney Wilson and Suzette Allen have been elected Vice-President and Treasurer of the Society for the year 1975-76. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted, Storment seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & Councilperson Masters requested that a PLANNING brief meeting of the Committee be held COMMITTEE at the next workshop meeting. ANIMAL Licenses. A letter was read from the King CONTROL County Department of General Services, Animal Control Division, notifying the City of King County's intention to continue the contractual agreement between the City and the County for animal control . The letter further requested that the agreement be extended to coincide with the County's license year, to expire on March 31 , 1977. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record and brought to the Council of the whole at a workshop, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. BOARD OF The Council reviewed an ordinance creating ADJUSTMENT the Board of Adjustment at the last work session. Mirk introduced Ordinance No. 1949, providing for the creation, composition, function, procedures and actions of the Kent Board of Adjustment. JOHNSON MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1949, Storment seconded. In response to Mayor Hogan's question, Mirk noted that existing appoint- ments to the Board of Adjustment were still effective. Motion carried. BICENTENNIAL A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan, COMMITTEE encouraging citizen participation and support of the Kent Bicentennial Committee and its plans for the ensuing year, as out- lined by Committee Chairman John Long. CITIZEN Mayor Hogan read a letter of appreciation COMMITTEES which will be sent to members of the follow- ing Commitfees for their work on various City projects: Community Services Committee Mr. Jim Bauman Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Dembiczak Mrs. Leta Bowers Dr. Jerome Johnson Mrs. Afton Neilson Mrs. Evelyn Heringson Mrs. Rosetta Jones Mr. Dave Johnson Mr. John Morris Mrs. Donna McGuire Mr. David Eddy Virginia Westerberg Hazel Leslie Mr. Peter A. Gomes, Sr. Mr. Charles Smith December I , 1975 CITIZEN Circulation Committee COMMITTEES Mrs. Marilyn Jones Mr. Harry Williams Cynthia Tonda Mr. Dale Garrison Mr. Clinton Pozzi Judy Vollbracht Mr. Bill Thayer Miss Diane Leonard Waterways, Open Space & Natural Resources Committee Mr. Max Wells Mr. Ray McConnell Mr. Bill Holmer Mr. Max Fullner Mr. John Long Mr. Sam Edmondson Mr. Glen Walden Mr. Charles Anderson Ms. Lori Larcom Mr. Dennis McClellan Economic Development Committee Mr. Gary Volchok Mr. Robert Fauscher Mr. Dave Dunning Mr. RUchard Farage Mr. John Mercer Mr. Max Fullner Mr. Iry Hamilton Mrs. Thomas O'Connell Mr. Bill Lacey Housing Committee Mr. Jack Elder Mrs. Hiidur E. Mullen Mrs. June Mercer Mrs. Cynthia Tonda Mr. Bob Smith Mr. Dennis Neifert Nr. Karl Kaman Jack & Marge Stitt HEALTH & Garrison Creek Sewer Interceptor. A letter SANITATION was read from Jerald W. Brannon regarding a bill received by him for "additional charges upon finalizing of the latecomer's charges on the Garrison Creek Interceptor." The Director of Public Works has suggested that Mr. Brannon be invited to the next work session for a complete review of all actions taken on this matter. STORMENT MOVED that receipt of the letter be recorded and referred to the next work session as suggested, Masters seconded. Kitto inquired whether the Public Works Depart— ment would respond to Mr. Brannon prior to the time of the workshop hearing. Ulett noted that while Brannon's specific questions could be answered, the amounts to be paid should be discussed at the meeting. Mayor Hogan noted that it would be appropriate to notify Mr. Brannon that the matter would be discussed at the work— shop meeting. Ulett pointed out there was an error in the estimate of the cost but that Mr. Brannon was allowed to connect to the sewer line even though the City at that time did not know what the fees would be. Storment and Masters withdrew the motion, and second, and upon Mirk's suggestion, KITTO MOVED that the letter be accepted and that the City Attorney and Public Works Director attempt to solve the problem and refer the matter to a workshop session if a solution could not be found. Just seconded. Motion carried. December 1, 1975 HEALTH & Comprehensive Plans - Sanitary Sewer and SANITATION Storm Sewer Facilities. URS has prepared a proposed contract for a sanitary sewer and storm sewer facilities plan for the Kent service area. The plan is being financed with an EPA grant of 75% and a State grant of 15%. The remaining 10% is included in the Sewer Fund budget. The total cost of the plan is $44,970, and was discussed at the last work session. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Environmental Impact Statement - Upper Mill Creek Retention Basin. A public hearing on the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Upper Mill Creek Retention Basin is scheduled for this meeting. it was noted that the statement has been widely circulated and comments received have been attached thereto. All documents have been made a matter of record. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Upon questions from Bob Keyes, Assistant City Engineer Wickstrom explained that there would be a dike along 104th S.E. on the east side of the roadway, and determined further that the Health Depart- ment reported that the water table would have no detrimental effect on wells in the area. He further explained that the natural pond site on the west side of 104th S.E. , north of S. 264th, could not be utilized as it did not have a great enough storage capacity. He determined that there would be no dredg- ing, just construction of a dike and a channel . Upon questions from Dale Holzboog of 26618 104th S.E. , Wickstrom determined that a diversion ditch was proposed for his east property line and that the course of the creek would not be changed. Upon Mrs. Hutchinson's question, Wickstrom stated that a ditch or culvert would be used to drain off high volumes of water, but would not disturb low waters. At Gerald Van Hee's request, Wickstrom traced the out- line of the proposed project on the map showing the entire basin as well as the sub-basin, and noted that the natural drainage would not be disturbed. Wickstrom noted that although the map used was dated 1964, the topography had not changed. He further determined for Mrs. Hutchinson that this area had not as yet been annexed to the City. There were no further questions, and KITTO MOVED to close the hearing. Storment seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED to adopt the final Environmental Impact Statement for the Upper Mill Creek Retention Basin, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. — BUDGET The public hearing on the 1976 budget has been scheduled for this meeting. Copies of the proposed budget have been made avail- able to the public. Budget information was December 1 , 1975 BUDGET projected onto a screen and explanations were given by Street. He noted that union contracts had already been signed, so that manpower and salaries were covered in the amounts presented at this hearing, includ— ing a 9% wage increase and medical cover— age for dependents. Street pointed out that the Council had been directly involved in the budget preparation. Summaries of anticipated revenues for 1976 were given and were compared with the amounts estimated to be received for 1975 and the actual figures for 1974. Similar comparisons were made for expenditures for each department. It was pointed out that increases in personal services categories did not reflect additional manpower, but covered some upgrades in classifications, some step increases, the 9% pay raise, and a 2 to 3% increase in costs for medical insurance. Street noted that certain items for Police, Fire, Parks and Street Departments as well as improvements to the West Hill Fire Sta— tion and a storm drainage project for S. 222nd had been removed from the budget and would be considered for funding under the Federal Revenue Sharing funds, for which a hearing is scheduled for December 15. He noted that the Council had decided to not consider funds in the amount of $ 1100 requested by the Renton Rape Line. It was pointed out that the salary for the Civil Service secretary had been increased by approximately $ 1,000 for the year. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Robert Heriot spoke from the audience, compli— menting the Council and Administration for this sensible, "hold the line" budget. He commented that a greater number of registered voters lived on the West Hill than on the East Hill or in the core area of Kent and that the City should provide ample services to the west side of the City as well as to the other areas. He recommended that the fire station on the West Hill be manned, and pointed out that the 1976 budget should provide the $41 ,000 estimated as the cost of manning the station at least part of the time. He noted further that the present number of police officers allowed only three patrolmen on the day shift, and asked that the budget provide for additional patrolmen. Heriot stated that these services are basic necessities, and perhaps the Parks Department budget, which has the third largest budget for salaries in the City, could be cut back so as to provide adequate Police and Fire protection. Lana Mackey noted that a petition had been filed with the City asking for the West Hill fire station to be manned. She commented that fire protection was more important than Parks and noted that since there were more people (7,000) on the West Hill than downtown, December I , 1975 BUDGET perhaps the City should consider putting a main station on the hill , as the trucks could come down to the Valley faster than they could respond from the Valley to a fire on the hill. John Long noted that one of the things that the Planning Commission considered important when considering plats, etc. was ample fire protection. He noted that the Commission always took particular interest in the length of time it would take a fire truck to reach an area, whether the streets could accomodate a fire truck, hydrants, etc. He commented that perhaps some funds could be cut from the Parks Department in the landscaping cate- gory since the Bicentennial program would be planting trees, and asked if some of the $401 ,000 budgeted for the Parks Department for acquisition of property could be delayed to allow some funds for manning the West Hill fire station. He stated further that he was appreciative of the work done by the Parks & Recreation program for youngsters, but that this included a vast number of County children, and perhaps some of these funds should be diverted to paying for fire protection for Kent residents. He suggested also that some of the funds for the improve- ment of Smith Street could be budgeted for 1977 instead of 1976, thus allowing some money for fire protection on the West Hill . Ms. Jones questioned Barney Wilson on the percentage of County residents using Kent Parks & Recreation programs as compared with City residents. Wilson noted that it was about 50% for the Senior Citizens — program and that the recreation programs were approximately 72% County residents. Upon Ms. Jones' further questions, Wilson stated that the County pays directly to the Parks Budget approximately $20,000 cash, and that the recreation programs had free use of County facilities, such as the pool and the Lake Meridian Park, and that fees collected amounted to approximately $ 114,000, of which 72% was paid by County residents. He further clarified that County residents did not share in the cost for maintenance. Ms. Jones noted that her point was to find out how much of Kent taxpayers' money was used to support programs for County people and to relate this to the need for fire protection for Kent residents on the West Hill . Wilson further stated that the Parks Department employees numbered 22 or 23, and that the rest of the employees were mainten- ance personnel, for the entire City operations. Max Petty concurred with the need for fire protection on the West Hill . Ann Lewis stressed the need for a solution to the drainage program in the S. 222nd Street area, and asked that this project be con- sidered for Federal Revenue Sharing funds. December I, 1975 BUDGET Ms. Martinez of 412 Scenic Way urged the Council to include the $ 1100 requested for the Rape Line, which she noted was no longer called the Renton Rape Line, but the Kent/ King County Rape Line. She noted that these funds were sought from several South King County cities for supplies, etc. , and that the director and part-time assistant direc- tor had been funded through CETA. She noted that the service included assigning a victim advocate to rape victims to assist them through legal and medical procedures. _ Ruth Walls spoke in support of the Rape Line, noting that as a rape victim she had been assisted through hospital and court proceedings, and that her husband and family had been helped by the services of this group. The Clerk noted receipt of a petition con- taining approximately 332 signatures, as well as eight letters, from West Hill residents requesting that the West Hill fire station be manned to provide ample fire protection. STORMENT MOVED to accept the petition and the letters for the record. Masters seconded, motion carried. Street commented that he had suggested to the Council that the money for the improve- ment of the West Hill station be considdred from 1976 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. He further clarified that Fire Station 2, on the East Hill, was fully paid for by the East Hill residents, not from the City budget. He pointed out that all of the property tax revenue is already committed -- to Police and Fire Department budgets, and that the $41,000 previously referred to for manning the West Hill fire station would be for 1976 only, and that no doubt the cost for future years would be much greater. Federal Revenue Sharing funds would most likely not be continued after 1976, and the City therefore had not used this type of funding for any long-range or continuing projects. He suggested that the Council could consider funds for manning the station by waiting until January to see if there were any uncommitted monies or to make cuts to all other departments. He pointed out that the improvements to the station were necessary before it could be. manned, and this would take probably 90 days after the Federal Revenue Sharing money was approved for this purpose. He noted that the City will know if there are any uncom- mitted funds left from 1975 by February 1. Street noted that the proposal to consider Revenue Sharing funding for the drainage problem at S. 222nd would be further discussed "— with the Public Works Department. With regard to the South King County Rape Line, Street commented that this organiza- tion had only secured funding for five months from the County and suggested that when the County agrees to fund the organiza- tion for a full year that Kent and the other cities would give consideration to funding December 1, 1975 BUDGET the $ 1100 requested. An unidentified lady in the audience stated that the County funding was for six months and that the County had given a verbal agreement for future funding. She also commented that the Tukwila City Council had approved $ 1100 at their meeting tonight, that funding was definite from Renton, and Bellevue and Auburn were considering the request. Masters commented that the County was not supplying money; that their contribu- tion was in the form of IJ positions through CETA. There were no further comments from the audience, and JUST MOVED to close the hearing. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the preliminary budget be adopted as presented and the Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Kitto seconded. Masters noted that fire protection on the West Hill was a very real need, which the City should provide, and noted that the City budgeted "seed money" for Federal grants, which we were not even sure we would get, and that this money could be repr I or I t I zed to meet the fire protection needs on the Hill . Mayor Hogan noted that this was a decision to be made by the Council . Kitto noted that in Finance Committee delibera- tions, no one was opposed to the proposal to man the fire station; the only question was the source of the necessary funds; and that more time was needed to study the long term financial responsibilities of such a commitment. Masters commented that the City committed itself to pursuing Federal grant monies even though maybe all of the people were not in favor of a particular project for which Federal grant monies were sought. McCaughan commented on the need for fire protection, and the probability that there would be no uncommitted funds to be used for this purpose. He noted that the $41,000 referred to previously would only cover two men for eight hours a day for five days a week. He suggested that the Council could review the budget to see if some cuts could be made in other departments to allow fund- ing for this purpose. Just noted that the facility had to be upgraded before any men could be assigned to the station, and this would no doubt take three months. He agreed with Kitto that more information was needed on the long range costs. It was pointed out for Baffaro that it would be up to the Council to priori- tize the Federal Revenue Sharing funds for the money needed for the capital improvements to the station. Johnson commented that it would take six weeks to train the two men proposed, and it would take .about three months to improve the station and opined that all we could hope to do for 1976 was to man the station during the day and rely on the volunteers for the December I , 1975 BUDGET Ms. Martinez of 412 Scenic Way urged the Council to include the $ 1100 requested for the Rape Line, which she noted was no longer called the Renton Rape Line, but the Kent/ King County Rape Line. She noted that these funds were sought from several South King County cities for supplies, etc. , and that the director and part-time assistant direc- tor had been funded through CETA. She noted that the service included assigning a victim advocate to rape victims to assist them through legal and medical procedures. Ruth Walls spoke in support of the Rape Line, noting that as a rape victim she had been assisted through hospital and court proceedings, and that her husband and family had been helped by the services of this group. The Clerk noted receipt of a petition con- taining approximately 332 signatures, as well as eight letters, from West Hill residents requesting that the West Hill fire station be manned to provide ample fire protection. STORMENT MOVED to accept the petition and the letters for the record. Masters seconded, motion carried. Street commented that he had suggested to the Council that the money for the improve- ment of the West Hill station be considdred from 1976 Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. He further clarified that Fire Station 2, on the East Hill , was fully paid for by the East Hill residents, not from the City budget. He pointed out that all of the property tax revenue is already committed to Police and Fire Department budgets, and that the $41,000 previously referred to for manning the West Hill fire station would be for 1976 only, and that no doubt the cost for future years would be much greater. Federal Revenue Sharing funds would most likely not be continued after 1976, and the City therefore had not used this type of funding for any long-range or continuing projects. He suggested that the Council could consider funds for manning the station by waiting until January to see if there were any uncommitted monies or to make cuts to all other departments. He pointed out that the improvements to the station were necessary before it could be- manned, and this would take probably 90 days after the Federal Revenue Sharing money was approved for this purpose. He noted that the City will know if there are any uncom- mitted funds left from 1975 by February I. Street noted that the proposal to consider Revenue Sharing funding for the drainage problem at S. 222nd would be further discussed with the Public Works Department. With regard to the South King County Rape Line, Street commented that this organiza- tion had only secured funding for five months from the County and suggested that when the County agrees to fund the organiza- tion for a full year that Kent and the other cities would give consideration to funding December I , 1975 BUDGET remainder of the time. She opined that by February I , when the men were trained, that the Administration should be able to advise the Council as to where some cuts could be made in this budget to gain the funds to pay for the two men starting in March or April. Upon Storment 's question, Fire Chief Foster determined :that there had been 175 fire alarms on the West Hill in 1975. Storment concurred that once the station was manned, even with two men, that manning of this station would be an ongoing project. Upon Masters' question, it was determined that this budget would become final upon the passage of the adopting ordinance scheduled for the next Council meeting, but that the Council could amend the budget at any time by having another public hearing. Finance Director Winkle noted that we would have additional information regarding cuts and revenues by about February I, and that a proposal to amend this budget should be delayed until such information is available. Motion carried over Masters' nay. FINANCE Surety Bond Ordinance. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1948 relating to surety bond requirements for public and other contracts, and repealing Ordinance 223. KITTO MOVED that Ordinance 1948 be adopted, Just seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before December 5, 1975 be paid after approval by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m., December 15, 1975, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Claim approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on November 26, 1975 are as follows: Current Expense $ 32, 103.43 Parks & Recreation 7,454.91 Library 262.20 City Streets 9,657.98 Federal Shared Revenue 2,526.55 So. 180th (EVH—WVH) 14,967.06 Garrison Creek Swr Constr 29,990.92 Equipment Rental 1, 196. 18 Firemans Relief & Pension 1 ,590.36 Leff Disability 1,090.31 Sewer 42,344. 18 Water 5,055.36 Garbage 405.84 $148,645.28 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11 :55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk