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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/17/1976 Kent, Washington May 17, 1976 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o 'clock p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Carey, Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, Finance Director Winkle. Also present: Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Edmondson, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 20 people were in attendance at the meeting. Councilperson Just served as Mayor Pro Tempore until Mayor Hogan arrived. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting of May 3, 1976 be approved with the following cor- rection: On page 3, East Hill Pumping Station, the minutes should show "Motion carried, with Carey abstaining. " Storment seconded . Motion carried . MASTERS MOVED that the minutes of the special meeting of May 10, 1976 be approved as printed, Johnson seconded . Motion carried. ZONING Amendments to Kent Zoning Code. On April 27, 1976, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider amending the following sections of the Kent Zoning Code to clarify the word "Paints" : Section 3 .17.1 1 ) 1 Industrial Park Zoning District (M-1 ) Section 3 .18.1 1 ) , Limited Industrial Zoning District (M-2 ) Section 3 .19 .3 1 ) , General Industrial Zoning District (M-3) It is the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission that "paints" be left as a permitted use in the M-3 Zoning District, but allowed only as a conditional use in the M-1 and M-2 Zoning Districts . The public hearing was opened by Mayor Pro Tem Just. Planning Director Harris explained the Planning Commission recommendation. There was no correspondence and no comments fmn the audience. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded . Motion carried . MASTERS MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved, Johnson seconded . Motion carried. REZONE Benaroya/Consolidated Beverages, Inc. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on April 271, 1976 on an application filed by Ralph Benaroya/Consolidated Beverages, Inc. for a rezone from RA, Residential Agricultural, to GC, General Commercial, zoning. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the rezone application be approved . The Mayor Pro Tem opened the public hearing. Harris pointed out that the subject property is located approximately 500 feet west of West Valley Highway and 650 feet south of West Meeker Street, just north of the Green River and the proposed SR-516 Highway. The rezone area consists of approximately 11 acres. On May 17, 1976 REZONE Kitto' s question, Harris noted that when the new Zoning Code was adopted, the area in question was not in use and this was the reason it was zoned RA. Upon Masters ' question, Harris clarified -that the nursery was not part of the rezone. Mr. Hillis, attorney for Ralph Benaroya, noted that Benaroya presently owns approximately 30 acres in the area and that the rezone was requested to develop the property. There was no further input and JOHNSON MOVED that the attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance in accord- ance with the recommendation of the Planning Com- mission, Carey seconded . Motion carried . Fred Sodenkamp, Jr. On April 27, 1976 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Fred Sodenkamp, Jr. for a rezone from CC, Community Commerical, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential Zoning. The subject propwty is located north of S.E. 239th Street along 102nd Avenue S.E . north of and adjoining the existing Caravelle Apartments. It is the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the rezone application be approved . The public hearing was opened by Mayor Pro Tem Cust. Harris pointed out the area in question, noting that the area under discussion was a 34' strip of land consisting of one-half acre, adjoining property already zoned MR-M. He noted that the applicant would add this strip to other MR-M property, and would build apartments . There was no correspondence and no comments from the audience . JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Kitto seconded . Motion carried . KITTO MOVED that the Atttorney be directed to prepare an ordinance to amend the Zoning Code in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Storment seconded . Motion carried . FINAL PLATS Western Farmers Replat. The approval of the Final Plat of Western Farmers Replat was held over from the last Council meeting because the plat had not been submitted, even though the plattor had asked for that date. Planning Director Harris noted that the applicant has requested that the plat hearing be postponed until June 7 in order to obtain the necessary bonding. STORMENT MOVED that this action be continued to the next Council meeting, Kitto seconded. Motion carried . Cambridge East, Division No. 1 . Approval of the Final Plat of Cambridge East, Division No. 1, was held over from the last Council meeting. Harris noted that the applicant has decided to build 50% of the improvements necessary and return to the Council in two to three months to seek final '- approval of the plat. Upon the recommendation of the City Administrator, STORMENT MOVED that the application for approval of the Final Plat of Cambridge East, Division #1, be withdrawn without prejudice, Masters seconded. Motion carried . West Valley Industrial Park. Approval of the Final Plat of West Valley Industrial Park was held over from the last Council meeting. Harris noted that he had been advised that the plat will be dropped. Mirk pointed out that the two year time period has expired . A letter was read from May 17, 1976 FINAL PLATS Century Construction Company, noting that there are some questions with regard to the plat and it is therefore felt it would be unwise to formalize the plat until the questions have been resolved. The letter further requested withdrawal of the final plat application. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded . Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Gai ' s Bakery. The initiators of the proposed Gai ' s Bakery annexation met with the Council at the May 10 workshop. The Council has indicated willingness to annex this 92 acre area along Military Road north of Kent-Des Moines Road provided (a) a valid 75% petition is received and (b) the petitioners accept the full Kent property tax including the excess tax levy for general obligation bonds. KITTO MOVED that the proposed annexation is acceptable with the two conditions, Storment seconded . Motion carried. Roberts - Williams . A meeting with the initiators of the proposed Roberts-Williams annexation was held on May 10 at the Council workshop. The Council has indicated its willingness to annex this 9 acre area at S.E . 240th Street and 104th Avenue S .E . provided that (a) a valid 75% petition is received and (b) the petitioners accept the full Kent property tax, including the excess levy for general obligation bonds. STORMENT MOVED that the proposed annexation is acceptable with the two, conditions, Carey seconded . Motion carried . — Johnston Annexation. In January, 1976 the Council agreed to the proposed annexation of a 30-acre tract at S . 218th Street and 93rd Avenue S. , provided a valid 75% petition was received and the full Kent tax accepted. 75% petitions for the full 30 acres cannot be obtained and those who have signed have requested that the area be reduced to approximately 24 acres, eliminating Lot 32, Uneedan Orchard Tracts. The petitions are sufficient for the lesser area, and the Public Works and Planning Committee recommends that the area be reduced as requested . KITTO MOVED that the Johnston annexation area be reduced by eliminating Lot 32, Uneedan Orchard Tracts, and that a Notice of Intettion to Annex be filed with the King County Boundary Review Board, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Island Annexation. It was noted that on March 150 1976, the Council agreed that they would accept a 75% petition from the "Island, " provided that the petition included the provisions for payment of the present tax — rate. The motion included a provision that the 75% petition be submitted by May 18, 1976. The Administrator and Assistant City Engineer attended a neighborhood meeting last week to answer questions . Itc1d not appear that the individuals who have worked very hard for this annexation would be successful . A letter from Larry Wilson was read requesting a one year time extension to May 19, 1977 to complete the petition project. May 17, 1976 ANNEXATIONS Mirk pointed out that any signatures on a petition become invalid after six months. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record and that the time extension of six months be allowed in accordance with State law. Just seconded . Mirk concurred with Storment ' s observation that if a party signed the petition two months ago —` they only have four months to complete the petition. Mirk noted that each signature on a petition should be dated, in order for the signature to be valid . Larry Wilson clarified for Masters that the reason for asking for a year extension was that there was some difficulty in obtaining the signatures or locating the property owners. He also noted that during the 5-week period the community looked into other ways of obtaining answers and it was determined that annexation to the City is the only possible way. He stated that some of the property owners did not sign the petition because they were waiting to see what options were avail- able . He noted that a six months time extension would only give them four more months to obtain the necessary signatures and Street pointed out that the time limitation was according to State law. Masters stated that the City should assist in this project and Street noted that he could put some information together. Mirk pointed out that the City should not be assisting people in getting signatures on petitions . STORMENT MOVED to amend the motion to read "six months from the earliest date the petition was signed . " Masters seconded . Masters suggested that under the original motion the proponents of the annexation would have a full six months in which to gether the signatures again, so that the original peti- tioners would be signing with a recent date. Street clarified for Just that signatures of the owners of 75% of the assessed value of the property is needed for a valid petition. Street suggested that the signatures be secured again on a new petition, so that the full six months would be allowed . Larry Wilson concurred that this would be best for the proponents. STORMENT WITHDREW the amendment, Masters the second . Motion carried . BOUNDARY Proposed Annexations. Two proposals to annex REVIEW two districts have been filed recently. One is BOARD the Wittenberg annexation to Lakehaven Sewer District located near 16th Avenue S . and S . 272nd Street. The other is the Wilson annexation to Water District No. 58 located north of S. 192nd Street near 102nd Avenue S.E. Neither is within an area proposed to be served by Kent and support for the proposals is recommended by staff. KITTO MOVED that the King County Boundary Review Board be advised of Kent 's support for the two proposed anexations! Storment seconded. Motion carried . Proposed Merger - Fire Districts 26 and 30 . The Boundary Review Board has requested written state- ments from governmental units which would be affected by the proposed merger of Fire Districts 26 and 30 on the west side of Kent. A hearing is scheduled for 7: 30 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 . May 17, 1976 BOUNDARY Mayer Homes Development. The King County Boundary REVIEW Review Board has invoked jurisdiction on the BOARD City 's request to extend sewer service to Benson East, the Mayer Homes development. The hearing is set for 7: 30 p.m. , Thursday, June 17, in Room 402 of the King County Courthouse . City staff will be in attendance . WATER Stanchfield Request for Water Service. Allen Stanchfield has requested Kent water service for property outside of Kent on the north side of S . 218th Street. A major water line is adjacent to the property. The property is not contiguous to Kent and the owners lying between the Stanchfield property and the Kent City limits do not want to annex. No Boundary Review Board approval is needed for the service . The Director of -Public Works has recommended that approval be given if the property owner will commit to signing an annexation petition when asked to do so. KITTO MOVED that the service be approved, subject to the future annexation commitment, Storment seconded . Motion carried . Water Service Requests. Requests for water service outside of Kent in the Pine Tree Elementary School area have been received from Harold Learned and James Buettenbach. The Derbyshire area in which their properties are located has, at the season of peak flow, a water system insufficient to meet the demand . The 116th Avenue S .E . water main — project, which is included in those to be constructed with the water bond money, will remedy the deficiency. The Public Works & Planning Committee has reviewed the request and recommends that a letter com- mitting to service after November 1, 1976 be given to the property owners. At the last work session the City Administrator reminded the Council that previous requests for use of water off the Derbyshire pump have been denied . It is his recommendation that to be fair to other property owners no service be promised from the City except from the 116th Avenue S .E . Main after it is installed. The City still does not have the right of way and probably will have to condemn to get one portion. JUST MOVED that service be granted to the 'Learned and Buettenbach properties as soon as the 116th Avenue S .E . Main is useable. McCaughan seconded. On Masters ' question as to why the Administrator was recommending that service be granted without annexation, Street clarified that there were two reasons, one being that Mr. Learned was promised — water service in 1966 and with the proposed extension to his area the Council may now keep its promise to Mr. Learned. He noted that Mr. Learned ' s property was too far out to be considered for annexation. McCaughan determined that the City had agreed to supply water service to the area. He suggested that since there was a small group of people May 17, 1976 WATER involved who had been promised water service perhaps blanket approval should be given to supplying water service to cover our poor _commitments. Street noted that he and Ulett were going to meet with the Boundary Review Board to clear up the matter and that a report will then be made back to the Council . He noted that the City had promised sewer service to Mayer Built Homes but the Boundary Review Board had denied the request . Clearance from the Boundary Review Board is necessary before service can be supplied . Just noted that the Committee did not have all the facts when they made their recommendation. Insresponse to Masters ' question, Street noted that the agreement with Learned for water service was documented. Motion carried . Proposed Water Utility Rates. A letter was read from Charles P. Curran regarding the disparity between rates to be charged to wholesale or industrial users of Kent water as compared to those charged to home owners and noting that the new rate is still higher for residential users than for industry. Curran suggested that maybe it was time to charge lower rates for those who use the least amounts of water . MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded . On Masters ' question, Street noted that the City was moving in the direction suggested by Curran, as reflected in the last two rate adjustments. He noted that the communities of Renton, Auburn, Tukwila and Seattle should take steps in this direction simultaneously and --- that discussions have been held on this subject with these communities . Motion carried. STREETS Street Painting Machine . The Equipment Rental Department has requested permission to purchase a street painting machine for approximately $15 ,000- $161000 . They propose to use approximately $7,000 from the amount budgeted to hire outside contractors and the balance from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund . This will leave $71,000 in the Street fund to purchase necessary Ipaint and supplies . All necessary labor will be supplied by the Street Department from its present crew. Painting then can be done when needed rather than waiting until it is convenient for the contractors . The Public Works Committee has reviewed this proposal and approves. JOHNSON MOVED that the Equipment Rental Department be authorized to call for bids for a paint machine, Carey seconded . It was noted that if the bids received are satisfactory further approval will be necessary to make the appropriate transfers . Motion carried . Titus-Central Intersection. Street reported that an agreement has been received from the State Highway Commission indicating the State will reimburse the City $6,475 . 75 to complete the portion of Titus between Central and Scenic Way. The agreement assures us that that amount of money will be available to properly complete the project. STORMENT MOVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement, Kitto seconded . Motion carried . May 17, 1976 STREETS Forward Thrust Arterial Street Projects . The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 805 amending the City' s Forward Thrust Arterial Street projects, adding S. 180th Street from West Valley Highway to East Valley Highway and adding West Smith Street from North Central Avenue to North Fourth Avenue, repealing Resolution 793, and requesting King County to amend its Resolution No. 34569 to show the S . 180th Street and Smith Street additions. STORMENT MOVED that Resolution No. 805 be adopted, Carey seconded . Motion carried. Smith Street Improvement Project. In conjunction with the Smith Street improvement project, the overhead electrical distribution system will be converted to underground . As such, the City must enter into a formal contract with Puget Power and the Engineering Department has requested that the Mayor be given the necessary authorization. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor be authorized on behalf of the City to enter into a contract with Puget Power for the electrical undergrounding of Smith Street from Fourth Avenue to Central Avenue, Storment seconded . Motion carried, with Carey abstaining. UNDERGROUND LID 279 . It was noted that several months ago WIRING the Council approved the formation of a local improvement district to finance the cost of underground wiring for the Smith Street Shopping Center. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 804 declaring the City 's intent to form — an LID for such purpose and setting a public hearing for June 21 to consider such LID. MASTERS MOVED that Resolution 804 be adopted, Johnson seconded . Motion carried . TRAFFIC Traffic Signal Modifications - S. 212th and West Valley Highway. It was noted that the approval has been received from Puget Sound Council of Governments concerning the traffic signal modification at S. 212th and West Valley Highway and Federal funds may now be requested through the State Highway Department. Smith Street - Burlington-Northern Crossing. A petition to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission for the addition CORRECTED • REFER TO of a predictor at the Smith Street - Burlington MINUTES OF Northern Crossing has been prepared . Kent ' s (p...... o cost is $8, 100 of a total $261805 project. Funds will need to be budgeted for 1977 . McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the petition, Carey seconded . It was noted that $8, 100 will be placed in the 1977 budget. Motion carried . Kent Traffic Code . The proposed new Kent Traffic Code ordinance was referred to the Council three weeks ago and the Attorney has received no sug- gested changes. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1963 adopting the Kent Traffic Code and repealing various other ordinances. JUST MOVED that. Ordinance 1963 be adopted, Storment seconded. Motion carried. May 17, 1976 CONDITIONAL Appeal . On April 27, 1976 the Planning Commission USE PERMIT granted a conditional use permit to Marlowe Hiatt to operate a group home for mentally retarded adults. An appeal has been filed asking that the Council reverse the decision of the Planning Commission, and upon the advise of the City Attorney, it is requested that a public hearing be held on the appeal of Rita Daniels and others. KITTO MOVED that such a public hearing be held on June 7, 19761 Carey seconded . Motion carried . BUILDING CODE Request for Variance - Sequoia Baptist Church. The Public Works Committee considered the request of the Sequoia Baptist Church for a variance to allow a mobile home on church property. The Building Director reviewed the fact that the proposed mobile home does not meet either the zoning or building code. Our codes are consistent with Seattle, Bellevue and several other cities and counties. Following this review, the Committee voted to recommend denial of this request. STORMENT MOVED that the request of the Sequoia Baptist Church for a variance to place a mobile home on their property be denieg, Johnson seconded . Motion carried. FIRE A letter was read from Mrs . Donald J. Perkins, DEPARTMENT 4212 S . 252nd Place, Kent, thanking the Fire Department for their quick response to a fire at their residence and for the prompt clean-up operation. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, with a copy to the Fire Chief. Carey seconded. Motion carried. PLANNING Resignation. A letter of resignation from COMMISSION the Planning Commission effective at the end of his term, July 1, 1976, has been received from Dennis Neifert. JUST MOVED that the receipt of the resignation be recorded with regret, Kitto seconded. It was noted that a letter will be sent thanking Mr. Neifert for his service . Mayor Hogan asked that any sug- gestions for replacing Mr. Neifert be forwarded to her so that the new Planning Commissioner could be named on June 21 . Motion carried . BOARD OF It was noted that the terms of two members of PARK the Board of Park Commissioners will expire COMMISSIONERS June 11 1976 . Each of them, John Fournier, Jr. and Mary Loop, have indicated they would be willing to serve another term. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor ' s reappointment of John Fournier, Jr. and Mary Loop to the Board of Park Commis- sioners be confirmed, Carey seconded. On Storment ' s question, it was determined that the two individuals serve on other committees as well. Motion carried. PARKS & Lake Fenwick. The Kent Board of Park Commissioners RECREATION has expressed concern about the condition of Lake Fenwick. The sad experience some years ago when a developer divided the Randall Park Addition and sent hundreds of tons of silt into the Lake is just one example of how small lakes are ruined . To preclude further action such as f May 17, 1976 PARKS & this, and still have the Lake useable in con- RECREATION junction with the Lake Fenwick Park, both the Federal and State governments have created funds to assist in rehabilitating lakes. The Board of Park Commissioners has reviewed proposals from Entranco and URS. Referendum 26 (State) funds are eligible for up to 50% of the cost of a year-long study to determine water quality, development of plans to control storm water runoff into the Lake, and possible removal of impedimentation to increase use both for fishing and swimming. The implementation of the plans developed for the study could be funded 50% Federal , 40% State and 10% local. Until a study is com- pleted, this cost is an unknown factor. URS has submitted the following proposal : Estimated Cost 1 ) Development of a work plan $ 11000 2) Evaluation of existing data 11,500 3) Stormwater runoff investiga- tions 31000 4) Lake sampling and analysis 21000 5 ) Restoration Analysis 21500 6) Report preparation 2 ,000 $12,000 URS will work with the City to develop the original request to the State for Referendum 26 funds and the EPA grant and will submit same. If approved, the State share would be 50% of the above noted costs . Local 50%can consist of cash or work in kind . None of the local share of the money would be needed before 1977 . Should the City fail to be awarded the Referendum 26 funds, URS will not charge anything for the time they contributed . If the Council approves this project and the application is approved by the State, valu- able information will be received even if it is decided not to complete the actual project. The preliminary application for Federal-State funds must be submitted by June 15 , 1976 to be eligible for 1977-78 funding. The Board of Park Commissioners has recommended approval of this project and the use of URS . JOHNSON MOVED that the proposal of URS for Lake Fen- wick rehabilitation study be accepted, Kitto seconded. Masters noted that the County is presently involved in an area-wide waste treatment management planning project. She noted that this is covered under the same sec- tion of Public Law that is being discussed here and questioned whether this water quality control study could become a joint project with the County. Mayor Hogan noted that Metro had a study program for several lakes underway. Street commented that usually reference to waste water applies to aanitary sewers, not storm water. Street further noted that before an application is made for Federal funds you must first have a study made to justify the application for funds. Masters noted that a portion ofthe Lake is in the County. Street opined that May 17, 1976 PARKS & the County would not be likely to spend funds on RECREATION such a project if the City is willing to do it. Masters questioned whether the money was avail- able for this project and it was determined that $6,000 would be in in-kind service and that if any money is put into the project it will be budgeted in 1977 . It was also noted that Ramsey had made a presentation to the Parks Committee to show what portion of the work could be done by City crews. Motion carried . Purchase of Riverfront Property (Ree loe Property.) . A recommendation of the Board of Park Commissioners and the Parks Department that a purchase of riverfront property be made from the matching fund budget was presented to the Finance Committee on May 14, 1976. The recommended pur(h ase is for a small triangular piece of land ( 33,600 square feet) located between Frager Road and the Green River. There is a willing seller for a price of $5 ,000 and a pre- liminary title insurance report shows a clear title. The Parks Department has suggested that the City Council give authorization to purchase the said property. It was noted that $25 ,000 has been budgeted in the grant matching fund for riverfront property acquisition. Wilson pointed out that the property in question is a small area located on the west side of the Green River north of the nursery. In answer to various questions, Street noted that the amount in question was too small to apply for matching _ funds . It was noted that this parcel had 380 ' of river frontage which was a big step toward the goal of acquiring 6,000 ' of frontage. JUST MOVED that the Parks Department be authorized to purchase the Reeploeg property, McCaughan seconded. On Storment ' s question, Wilson noted that the area would be used for fishing, a rest stop, etc . , and the work necessary to put the property in shape would be done in-house . McCaughan noted that he had looked at the property several times and felt it should be acquired . Motion carried. KENT COMMONS It was noted that Ted Bower reported a week ago that the actual needs of various organizations in the Multi-Purpose Phase 1 of Kent Commons should be determined . Joe Orrico of the Referendum 29 office has assured the City that the hiring of professional assistance to determine space needs and present commitments of potential tenants is a valid expense. Coldwell-Banker and J. F. Janacek have been contacted and it is the recom- mendation of the Administrator that the written proposal of J. F . Janacek be accepted to do the work at an estimated cost of $800 to $11000 . McCAUGHAN MOVED that J. F. Janacek be hired to determine potential tenants and their space needs. Kitto seconded . Just stated that he would like to see the motion tabled and brought to the workshop on Monday, May 24, noting that some feedback had been received from the citizens and he thought the matter should be discussed further before any action is taken. He noted that the delay would not cause a problem. n r May 17, 1976 KENT COMMONS JUST MOVED that the matter be tabled and brought to the workshop Monday night, Johnson seconded. Upon McCaughan 's question as to the time schedule, Street noted that approval was needed by June 9 and the Council would still have time to make a decision by that date. He pointed out that Mr. Janacek ' s proposal stated he would commence the work on June 9 and that Ted Bower was in concurrence . McCaughan questioned whether the architect was planning on keeping the walls as flexible as possible so as to accomodate different tenants. Street noted that some of the walls have to be permanent due to plumbing fixtures. He noted that permanent walls would be kept to a minimum, however. Storment questioned what had happened to the list of the various organi- zations who had expressed an interest in space in the proposed facility. Street noted that Janacek proposed to secure a letter of intent from prospective tenants showing when they would expect to take occupancy. On Storment ' s question, Street and Mirk noted that the letter of intent could be made a binding contract . Motion to table carried, with Storment voting nay. CLAIMS Brian Lloyd Siverts . A claim in the amount of $195 .00 has been received from Brian Lloyd Siverts for alleged damage to his property by a police car in an alley behind 511 North Central. Street explained that a police officer left the car while pursuing an individual on foot and the car rolled into Siverts ' shed . On the Administrator 's recom- mendation, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the claim be referred to the City Attorney and City Administrator for review and settlement, Johnson seconded . Motion carried. PUBLIC Pension Reform. A letter and apy of Resolution EMPLOYEES from the City of Walla Walla, Washington has RETIREMENT been received, supporting pension reform in SYSTEM the State of Washington and supporting legis- lation allowing binding arbitration for police and fire departments to become a local option subject to vote of the voters. JOHNSON MOVED that the letter and resolution be made a part of the record, Kitto seconded . On Kitto ' s question, Street noted that the purpose of the resolution was to seek support from all councils in the State for an initiative which will be circulated to place a restriction on retirement systems as they now exist .. He noted that the reform calls for all new employees after a certain date to be placed in a new pension organization with certain restricted benefits, instead of having new employees added to the PERS and LEFF systems.He stated that the unfunded liability of the State under the present system is reaching the point where the State cannot meet its obligations . It was determined for Storment that passage of the proposed initiative in November would place all new employees into one retirement system separate from the existing systems. Motion carried . 1 r May 17, 1976 FINANCE Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1962 creating the 1976 Water Revenue Bond Interest and Redemption Fund which was authorized at the special Council meeting on May 10 . MASTERS MOVED that Ordinance No. 1962 be adopted, Storment seconded . Motion carried . Segregation Request —Century 1st_. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 802, directing the Supervisor of Treasury Accounting to segregate certain assessments levied under ULID #1 and LID 264, as requested by Century 1st Mortgage & Escrow Company. STORMENT MOVED that Resolution No. 802 be adopted, Kitto seconded . Motion carried. Segregation Request - Coldwell-Banker . Resolution No. 803 was introduced by the City Attorney, direct- ing the Supervisor of Treasury Accounting to make segregation of certain assessments levied under ULID #1 and LID 255 , as requested by Coldwell-Banker. JOHNSON MOVED that Resolution No. 803 be adopted, Carey seconded . Motion carried . JOHNSON MOVED that the bills received on or before May 20, 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. May 28, 1976 be paid, Storment seconded . Motion carried . The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on May 14, 1976: Current Expense $ 22, 329 .84 Parks & Recreation 9 , 749 .43 Library 10, 768.44 City Streets 31,658.84 Federal Shared Revenue 170,467.29 Library Construction 1, 290 .65 228th Street Construction 12 .00 Smith - Central to 4th 32 .00 East Hill Booster Pump 600 .03 104th Avenue Water Main 579 .15 Equipment Rental 40 ,940 .49 . Arts Commission 38. 75 Firemans Relief & Pension 126.53 Leoff Disability 1 - 307 . 38 Sewer 1: 117 .15 Water 9,795 .60 Garbage 37 ,439 .17 $1481252 .74 � . Interest Bearing Warrants LID 278 30 8 1 . lst American Title Co. $ 17 Pioneer National Title 581168.97 00 Como Contractors3 .60 Technicolor $ 58, 347. 37 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9: 15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, arie Jei s CMC City Clerk