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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/15/1975 c. Kent, Washington December 15, 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, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment , City Admini- strator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. Councilperson Just was absent. Also present : Fire Chief Foster, Parks Director Wilson, Police Chief McQuery, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 25 people were in attendance. VISITORS The Mayor introduced Boy Scout Mike Jensen of Troop 413 and his father, Scout Leader Owen Jensen. MINUTES K.1TTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held December I , 1975 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & Garbage Collection. A letter was read from SANITATION Carl L. Angell regarding a garbage bill of $210.87 for garbage collection and disposal services rendered over a period of 8J years for his property at 20429 - 92nd Avenue So. The letter also noted that the City had filed a lien for this amount on the property. Mr. Angell further petitioned the City Council to rescind the lien and all subsequent gar- bage collection charges because the renter was not using City service, and was disposing of his garbage himself. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the City Attorney, McCaughan seconded. Mirk noted that there was considerable background information on this matter in the files of the Utilities Department, and that some of the allegations in the letter were incorrect. Winkle noted that he had advised Mr. Angell of his rights and responsibilities under the ordinance covering garbage collection and that the City had agreed to accept half of the amount as a settlement. Upon Stor- ment 's question, Winkle noted that Mr. Angell was currently being billed but that he is not paying. Street noted that it was appropriate that the matter should be referred to the City Attorney for further action. Motion carried. Annexation and Sewer Connection Request A letter was read from W. John P. Richards of 4348 S. 239th Place noting that he had been advised that sewer service was not available to his property unless he annexed to the City. He noted that it was unlikely that the other residents of his area would be in favor of annexing and asked if the City would consider annexing just his prop- erty. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to the City Administrator, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Drainage. McCaughan noted that he had attended a Soil Conservation Service meeting in Renton last week to discuss the drainage system. He noted that one of the conditions the Soil Conservation Service wants complied December 15, 1975 HEALTH & with is to have all of the participating SANITATION cities submit a comprehensive plan along with a land use plan. He noted that it had also been recommended that each City adopt an ordinance for a retention basin on each plat as it is developed. He noted that the various cities were going to attempt to meet at least once a month to reach some conclusions about the matters in question. Detention Basin. Ulett noted that the Public Works Department had been concerned about some stakes that were discovered on 104th Ave. S.E. which appeared to be con- struction stakes. He noted that he had met with King County representatives and had determined that the stakes were set to determine a feasible route for drainage purposes, and that the County has agreed that they could turn the drainage route in a different direction to utilize the City's plans for a basin, or as an alter- nate, make use of existing ditches on private property by obtaining the necessary easements. STREETS Christmas Tree Pickup. Street noted that the City will take care of the picking up of Christmas trees on this schedule: Downtown area on January 5; West Hill on January 6; and East Hill and Scenic Hill on January 7. He noted that the trees will be picked up if they are placed on the curb. WATER 114th Avenue S.E. Water Reservoir Report. A letter was read from the State ,of Washing- ton Department of Social & Health Services, advising that new Board of Health regulations will require that uncovered water reservoirs be covered or replaced. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to Public Works Director Ulett, Johnson seconded. Street noted that the City's reservoir on 114th Avenue S.E. is uncovered and that alternate plans for it are included in the Comprehen- sive Water Plan for storage facilities. He noted that it is anticipated that the reser- voir would be abandoned because it would not be economically feasible to remedy all of the deficiencies and that Ulett will bring back a report including time schedules. Motion carried. PLAT Highridge Division #3. The preliminary plat of Highridge Division #3 was presented to the Council on July 7, 1975. Included in the presentation were ten conditions required by the Planning Department and Engineering Department. The developer has accepted these conditions and has presented his final plat in accordance therewith. It was noted that no further review is necessary at this time. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the final plat of Highridge Division #3 be approved and that the Mayor and other City officials be authorized to sign the said plat and that it be recorded, Storment seconded. Motion carried. December 15, 1975 ANNEXATION Plemmons. The Council has reviewed the request of Jim Plemmons for annexation of approximately 100 acres. Mr. Plemmons was directed to pro— ceed with a 75% petition which will include acceptance of present excess levies. McCAUGHAN MOVED that a 75% petition containing a provi— sion to accept the present excess levies would be accepted, Masters seconded. On Masters' question as to whether any provi— sions had been made for surface water control , Street noted that this is a requirement by law for any plat at the present time. He also indicated that the area involved has a pond which is a controlling factor. Street stated that there have been no problems with platted areas in this regard, only with those areas which have not been platted. Motion carried. SUBDIVISION On November 25, 1975, the Planning Commission CODE held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Kent Subdivision Code. The Planning Commission recommends that the Subdivision Code be amended as follows: 1 ) Section 2.2.4 Application Requirements. (Under Paragraph 2 — ADD) : (d) Each application for a Short Sub— division shall be accompanied by a title report. The report shall be dated within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the application by the Planning Department . 2) Section 2.2.6 Short Subdivision Committee Meeting. (ADD a new sentence after the last sentence in Paragraph 3) : "An applicant may request to have an application, on which the Short Sub— division Committee has taken affirmative action, reopened by the Committee if it is found by the Planning Director and the applicant that new information has come to light that might affect the action taken by the Short Plat Subdivision Committee. In case of a denial by the Short Subdivision Committee any appeal shall be made to the City Council , as per Section 2.2.7; new information can be presented during City Council considera— tion of the appeal ." KITTO MOVED that the above amendments be made to the Subdivision Code, Masters seconded. Motion carried. ANIMAL Animal Control . The City Attorney introduced LICENSES Ordinance No. 1951 , increasing licensing fees, providing for late penalty charges, establish— ing pound fees, and an animal redemption period of three days. BAFFARO MOVED to adopt Ord. No. 1951 , McCaughan seconded. Masters quiestioned if the increased rates would pro— vide for 24—hour service. Street stated that we would still have one man on duty eight hours per day, and that complaints and/or required service were handled routinely by the Police Department. On Masters' further question, Mirk noted that the City's animal control warden was not a commissioned officer, and if a citation was required that the City 3 December 15, 1975 ANIMAL Attorney handled it for him. It was pointed LICENSES out the ordinance provides that if an animal is impounded and not redeemed within three days, it may be destroyed, on the order of the Chief of Police or the poundmaster. Upon Storment 's question, Mirk stated that a citizen with a complaint about losing his animal after the three—day period would look to the City and/or the County for explanation. In response to Johnson's question, Street noted that the change in the time, allowing only three days for redemption, was made in order to have the same provisions as the County. He pointed out that every attempt was made to contact the owner of an individual animal , and that Mr. Gerard had stated that the three day time period was not enforced if the animal was licensed, as a matter of policy. Johnson maintained that this was only policy and was not stated in the ordi— nance. She also opined that three days was not a long enough time to hold an animal before destroying it. On Masters' question, Mirk noted that Pat Butler fills in for Kent 's animal warden Dawson during his vacation. Mirk noted that both men did an excellent job in this capacity. Motion carried, with Masters and Johnson voting nay. ARTS COMMISSION Resignation. A letter was read from Leo LeBlanc announcing his resignation from the Kent Arts Commission. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted with regret, McCaughan seconded. McCaughan suggested that since nine of the twelve members pre— sently serving on the Commission reside outside of the City, that when a new appointment is made consideration should be given to making a little more balance between City and non—City residents. Motion carried. BIDS Street Sweeping. Three bids were received for street sweeping for 1976, as follows: CORE & EXTRA PARKING -- RESIDENTIAL SWEEPING LOT PER CORRECTED REFER TO Bidder PER MONTH PER HOUR HOUR MINUTES OF 1-5 76 Sanco—NW Lot $650.00 $20.00 $42. 12 Placo Ent. $830.00 $24.00 $36.85 Clean Sweep $830.00 $24.50 $42. 12 KITTO MOVED that the best bid of Sanco—NW Lot Service be accepted, Masters seconded. Upon Johnson's question, it was determined that this was not the same company who held the street sweeping contract for 1975. In response to McCaughan's query, Street noted that the company was owned by Frank Hawk. ' In response to Masters' question, Street noted that the Central Business area and down— town area were swept three times per week and December 15, 1975 BIDS the residential areas with curbs and gutters were swept twice monthly. It was determined, in response to McCaughan's query, that the bid for 1976 was approximately $200 per month more than for 1975. It was further determined for Storment that if a resident called and stated that a particular street had not been swept for six months, the Public Works Department would be contacted. Ulett further determined that a total of 70 miles or approximately 60% of the City streets would be swept . Motion carried. PARKS & Anderson Land Donation. It was noted that Norman RECREATION Anderson and several members of his family have deeded a tract of land to the City which may be used for open space. MASTERS MOVED that a gift deed be accepted and that the Parks Department will pay the 1975 taxes in the amount of $264. 14, plus interest. Wilson pointed out that the area is due south of the Scenic Hill residential area and that trails could be placed on it, in response to McCaughan's question. In answer to Masters' question, Wilson noted that the reason for accepting the property was to keep it as a green belt . Ulett noted that the property has a grade of approximately 50%. Wilson noted that trails placed there would lead to the river dike trail . Motion carried, with Storment voting nay. BAFFARO MOVED that a letter of acceptance be sent to the Anderson family, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Multi-Service Center. Masters noted that at a meeting of the Parks & Planning Committee held prior to the Council meeting, Barney Wilson suggested that in order to meet certain planning deadlines for various phases of the multi-service center, that the interest money from Forward Thrust Parks fund be used. MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Parks & Recrea- tion Department to proceed with recreation facility planning and contract with a con- sultant for services not to exceed $3,500, with the Department to use these Forward Thrust funds and to seek reimbursement from the grant source. Storment seconded. Masters noted that joint assistance from the County may not be forthcoming until February. Notion carried. PUGET SOUND Resolution No. 740 requires that the selec- COUNCIL OF tion of the delegate and alternate to the GOVERNMENTS Puget Sound Council of Governments be dis- cussed at the last work session in December. It is expected that there will be no further work sessions this month. It was noted that the delegate by regulation is the Mayor and the alternate may be a council- person or staff member. It is recommended that the delegate be Mayor Hogan and the alternate Counci [person Masters. JOHNSON MOVED to approve these appointments to the Puget Sound Council of Governments, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. December 15, 1975 COUNCIL WORK Street noted that there would be no work SESSION sessions on December 22 and December 29. AWARD Mayor Hogan presented the International Conference of Building Officials certifica- tion to James Chandler. Fire Chief Foster noted that Kent is one of the few cities in the State to have inspectors who have been so certified. BUDGET The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1950, adopting the 1976 budget for the City of Kent . McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ord. 1950, Baffaro seconded. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. FEDERAL The Mayor opened the Federal Revenue Sharing REVENUE hearing. Handouts, which have been placed SHARING on file, were distributed. Street explained the overruns listed in the handouts, and noted the requests from various departments. He explained the Planning Department 's request for printing Zoning Codes and Comprehensive Plans in the amount of $2,075, noting that these items would be sold to the public but that it was anticipated that revenue from these sales would be received at approxi- mately $550 per year over the next four years. It was therefore necessary to advance $2,075 which is 314 of the actual cost , with- out recovery of funds in 1976. It was noted that $ 1 , 100 for the Rape Line had been listed for consideration. He pointed out that the items would be referred to the Finance Committee for prioritization and brought back to the next Council meeting for approval or disapproval . Mrs. Lewis spoke from the audience on behalf of funds to solve the arainage problem on S. 222nd Street. Baffaro stated that he would like to see the drainage problem on S. 222nd taken care of. Grace Van Horn spoke on behalf of the Renton Rape Line, noting that Mike Lowry and Dave Mooney had informed her that the matter has a high priority on the funding list for King County. She also noted that Mr. Miller from Bellevue has indicated that City's support. Barbara Pistoresi , a West Hill resident, also spoke in support of fund- ing for the Rape Relief Line, even if only for one year. She noted that sup- port of this project was also support for the Police Department . Nancy Jones, a resident of the Cambridge-Kentwood area, spoke in support of the walkways in the Cambridge area for school children. Robert Heriot questioned whether the sum of $25,000 requested by the Fire Department for updating the West Hill Fire Station would include radio equipment. Chief Foster stated that it would, and in answer to Kitto's questions concerning equipment, he noted that the 1957 Ford pumper was in good condition but according to the Bureau, this rig should be replaced in two years and he estimated that a replace- ment pumper would cost about $75,000. December 15, 1975 FEDERAL Responding to Johnson's question, Foster REVENUE noted that replacement of equipment was SHARING the reason for the $35,000 requested for a fire apparatus reserve fund in Federal Revenue Sharing. Upon Storment 's question, Foster noted that after phasing out a 20- year old piece of equipment , it was then left in a reserve status for five years. He pointed out that the 1954 Kenworth was now on reserve status. City Attorney Mirk noted that it had been brought to his attention that the $ 18,000 relocatable restroom listed in the Parks Department request for funds created a problem since it did not comply with State codes. It was determined that the items listed for consideration under revenue sharing funds would be referred to the Finance Committee for prioritization, and the City Attorney suggested that such referral might be considered as approval of this item by the Council and that discussion of it would be appropriate now. Masters noted that there had not been time to discuss the matter at the Parks Committee meeting and agreed that it could be discussed now. McCaughan and Baffaro concurred. Upon Wilson's question, Mirk stated that he had received information on the noncompliance of the restroom facility from Fire Marshall Bryant. Wilson stated that this problem should have been made known to him and that this was the first time he had heard of it. Storment asked Bryant what was wrong with the facility and Bryant noted that it had been inspected by the City's inspector, and that the representative of the Washing- ton State Factory Built Housing had made out a "red tag" for the structure. Bryant further commented that the facility does not carry an approval of the International Conference of Building Officials which governs the building code, nor does it carry approval from the State Department of Labor & Industries for factory built housing or modular structures. He stated that the manufacturer was afforded the opportunity about a year ago to apply for licensing for this type of structure but had not done so and further, that the structure does not comply with the Department of Labor & Industries Mobile Home Division certification requirements. He pointed out that such a structure would have to be approved by some State or City agency. Bryant stated that Gale Ferry, representative of Factory Built Housing for the State, had been told by the attor- ney for the manufacturer that the require- ments would be met, but had stated that they couldn't provide the required facili- ties for the handicapped within the structure. December 15, 1975 FEDERAL Bryant noted that there were other non- REVENUE compliance factors and that he understood SHAMING that Gale Ferry was in the process of writing up the deficiencies. He stated that the building inspector noted that the actual structure was not of as high a quality as described in the brochure. Upon the Mayor's question as to how long the unit had been stored in the City shops area, Bryant stated he had received that information on last Wednesday or Thursday and had sent the inspectors to look it over. Mayor Hogan noted that she had not received any information regarding this facility and if the Council wished to withdraw the item from considera- tion, it would be appropriate. Masters asked if a call for bids would not have to be issued for the purchase of such an item. Street determined that such a bid call would be necessary if the item was approved, and further that bid calls would be necessary for many of the Revenue Sharing items. He pointed out that specifications were drafted and made a part of any call for bids, and that such specifications for this item would include that it was necessary that the requirements of the appropriate agencies must be met. It was further clarified that if the relocatable restroom facility was left on the list as an item to be considered for revenue sharing funds, it would not mean that it was for this particular unit. Masters and Kitto concurred that this was the third time that a request for funding for this portable facility had been brought before the Council . It was the consensus of opinion that the item should be left on the list for consideration at the Finance Committee meeting of December 31 . Kitto noted that approval of the items for federal revenue sharing funds would probably be made at the next Council meeting. McCaughan noted that the unit in question might even meet the requirements by the time the Finance Committee met on December 31 . A letter was read from Marvin Eckfeldt in support of funding for the Renton Rape Relief Line through Revenue Sharing Funds now and noting that he hoped the project would be more permanently funded in the future. MASTERS MOVED for the letter to be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Lana Mackey spoke in support of the walk- ways to the schools in the Cambridge area, noting that she had been in attendance at previous Council meetings concerning this subject. She also urged support of the Fire Station on West Hill, noting that residents of that area were among the highest taxpayers in the City, and asked that some of their tax money be used to man the fire station on the West Hill . December 15, 1975 FEDERAL A letter addressed to the Parks & Planning REVENUE Committee from Henry Towne was read by the SHARING Clerk, voicing his protest against the practice of seeking Federal Revenue Sharing and other grants to finance local projects, which he opined would not be approved if funds for them had to come from direct local taxation. The letter also criticized the number and conduct of City employees. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Storment objected to making the letter a part of the record because of the unfounded criticism of the City employees. Motion carried, with Storment voting nay. There were no other letters and no further comments from the audience. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED that all of the submitted projects be referred to the Finance Committee for prioritization at its meeting to be held December 31 , 1975, Storment seconded. Motion carried. FINANCE KITTO MOVED that the bills received on or before December 19, 1975 be paid after approval by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8 a.m. , December 31 , 1975. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on December 15, 1975 are as follows: Current Expense $ 29,022.37 Parks & Recreation 4,654.50 Library 65,252.38 City Streets 4,697.46 Federal Shared Revenue 24,442.09 Library Construction 541 .82 Reith Rd, Ph I Construction 40, 161 .90 EVH Construction 55.69 Reith Rd/Military 31,934. 15 Equipment Rental 5,426.97 Housing & Community Dvlpmnt 282.85 Firemens Relief & Pension 52.28 LEOFF Disability 2,604.47 LID 276 3, 141 . 15 Sewer 5,742.81 Water 4, 124.23 Garbage 34, 125.94 $256,263.08 December 15, 1975 FINANCE Interest Bearing Warrants Linda Heights Sewer Improvements URS Company $ 83. 17 LID 278 Jeanne L. Baxter 270.00 Ken & Alicia Gregoire 150.00 Norman & Doris Nelson 165.00 J.M. & E.H. Hubbard 60.00 Byron & Doris Mabee 450.00 R.R. & L.L. Lemieux 420.00 L.S. & L.B. Potocki 150.00 R.L. & L.M. Watson 180.00 D. L. & N.C. Streiffert 330.00 C.W. & M.L. Wright 135.00 R.F. & D.D. Wendling 60.00 $ 2,370.00 $ 2,453. 17 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9': 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk