HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/19/1976 Kent , Washington
ju I y 19, 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 and Public Works Director Ulett . Finance Director Winkle
ng
was absent . Also present : Traffic Engineer Olson, Plann�oxi—
Commissioner Williams and URS representative Ramsey. APP
mately 20 people were in attendance at the meetinn.
MINUTES STORMENT MOVED that the minutes oftheas
meeting held July 6, 1976 be approved
printed, Just seconded. Motion carried.
Street referred to the minutes of the July
6 meeting, noting that on pace 11 , Parks &
Recreation, Rids Linda Heights Park, he had
erro neously report ed that this p �ro 'ect was
covered under Housing & Community Develop—
ment and that the funds were not available
until July I . In fact , the funds were
budgeted for 1976 in Parks and Sewer funds,
and $2,500 has been requested by the Parks
Department in Federal Revenue Sharina Funds,
to be considered tonight.
UNDERGROUND
LID 279. The hearing on the proposed pro—
WIRING ject. _of underground wiring at the Smith
Street Shopping Center through the forma—
tion of an LID has been continued for the
last two meetings, and is scheduled for
this meetinn. Public Works Director Ulett
noted that the property owner involved had
contacted him and asked for a further exten—
sion of the hearina on this matter until
August 2. It was determined that Mr. Reed,
engineer on the project, was not present.
In accordance with the recommendations of
the Rublic Works Director , STORMENT MOVED
to continue the hearing until August 2,
Masters seconded. Motion carried.
�E70NE Willo Vista Mobile Home Park. On June 22,
1976 the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the application filed by Dougl@s
Ellis, Willo Vista Mobile Home Park, for a
rezone from CM, Commercial Manufacturing,
to w—M, Medium Density Multi—Family Resi—
dential zoning. The sub iect property is
located immediately north of the Willo Vista
Mobile Home Park (21740 — 84th Avenue S. ) ,
and consists of 1 .25 acres. The Planning
Commission has recommended that the rezone
application be approved. Planning Director
Harris pointed out the location of the pro—
posed rezone, noting that the area was now
zoned C—M but had never developed as such.
He noted that the Planning Commission had
recommended approval of the rezone so the
existing mobile home park could be extended.
RE7.0NE On Storment 's question, Harris noted that
there was no set rule for determining when
more than one access to a mobile home park
was necessary, but that it appeared that
one entry would suffice for this park even
with the proposed expansion. The public
hearing was opened by the Mayor. There
were no comments from the audience and
no correspondence. KITTO MOVED that the
hearing be closed, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that
the Attorney be directed to prepare an
ordinance approving the rezone, Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
COMBINING Willo Vista Mobile Home Park. On June 22,
DISTRICT 1976 the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on anapplication filed by Douglas
Ellis, Willo Vista Mobile Home Park, for
a Mobile Home Park Combining District to
allow expansion of the Willo Vista Park
on a 1 .25 acre site located immediately
north of the Willo Vista Mobile Home Park
(21740 - 84th Avenue S. ) . The Planning
Commission has recommended that the com-
bining district application be approved
with the following conditions:
1 ) A storm drainage plan be submitted and
approved prior to proceeding with the
facility.
2) The applicant comply with Ordinance 1593
as amended. (Fire Hydrant Ordinance)
Harris noted that there seems to be a storm
drainage problem in some portions of t,,e lot .
He further determined that there seems to be
some problem with the drinking water supply
for the park as evidenced by two letters which
were delivered to him today. The letters were
read into the record. One was a copy of a
letter addressed to W. Ellis, operator of
the mobile home park, from the Seattle-King
County Department of Health, and the other
to Lyn Johns of the Planning Department from
the same organization. The letter to Mr.
Ellis noted that chemical analysis of the
water indicated it did not meet State Board
of Health regulations and Mr. Ellis was
ordered to comply with such regulations by
not later than August 27, 1976. The Depart-
ment of Health noted that if adequate treat-
ment of the water was not possible, connec-
tion to City of Kent water should be
considered. The letter to the Planning
Department indicated that no extension of
the mobile home park's present water system
would be approved until such time as require-
ments of the State Board of Health had been
met . Harris stated that the Planning Com-
mission was not aware of the problem with
the drinking water when its recommendations
were made. Harris suggested that if the
Council wishes to take further action on
the combining district request, an addi-
tional requirement could be added to indi-
cate that nothing could be done until the
Health Department standards had been met
regarding the water supply.
COMBINING The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
DISTRICT There was no further correspondence and no
comments from the audience. McCAUGHAN MOVED
to close the public hearing, Kitto seconded.
Motion carried. It was determined that the
Health Department would not allow the proposed
extension of the mobile home park until its
requirements had been met regardless of any
Council action at this meeting. In response
to McCaughan's question, Ulett noted that
the requirements for connection to the City
water supply and connection to City sewer
were not the same, but that the Plumbing Code
specified that every plumbing connection
shall be connected to a potable water system.
He further noted that the City would withhold
building and plumbing permits for the addi-
tion to the mobile home park until approval
of their water supply was received from the
Department of Health. Masters noted that
she had attended the Planning Commission
hearing and had seen a sample of the drink-
ing water which was brought in and questioned
if there was some requirement which could
force the mobile home park to furnish
potable water to those people now living
in the existing park. Harris noted that
the Health Department will require that
this be done. In response to Just 's ques-
tion, Mirk noted that the Health Department
is in charge of water quality and their
letter indicates that they will not approve
the proposed extension until the matter of
the existing water problem is resolved.
JUST MOVED that the Attorney be directed
to prepare an ordinance approving the com-
bining district with the conditions as pre-
sented by the Planning Commission plus the
condition set by the Health Department
regarding the water supply, Kitto seconded.
Motion carried.
PRELIMINARY Green Valley Heights„ #6 eplat. It was noted
PLAT that the Planning Commission held a public
hearing on the preliminary plat of Green
Valley Heights #6 R eplat on June 22, and
has recommended denial . A public meeting
is scheduled tonight, at which time the
Council may either accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation, or set a date
for a public hearing before the Council .
Harris described the location of the proposed
replat as the northwest corner of the inter-
section of S. 253rd and the Reith Road. He
noted that the Planning staff had recommended
that the replat be approved with certain con-
ditions, but that the Planning Commission
had recommended denial . The public meeting
was declared open by the Mayor. Steve Helger-
son of 25128 - 43rd Avenue S. noted that
page 2 of the Planning Department staff
report stated in part : ". . .slopes are generally
unstable in steep cuts. . . " ". . .an old land-
slide deposit which is apparently now stable
. . . .but may become unstable due to construc-
tion activities. " ". . . the western portion
includes moderate and severe slippage poten-
tial. Erosion hazard is severe to very
severe. " ". . .and on the eastern portion the
erosion hazard is moderate." Helgerson com-
mented that these conditions justified the
denial of the proposal by the Planning Commission.
PRELIMINARY Mrs. Henry Kerr who lives just above the
PLAT proposed plat stated that there is a steep
cliff at the end of their lot, and that
the planning staff report should be reviewed.
She expressed concern that a builder might
not take the necessary precautions to retain
the bank. Mr. Kerr stated that the mortgage
company had stated that an easement through
lot 4 would be necessary to get to lots 5
and 6 because the land was so steep, and
noted that the Commission minutes refer to
a 450 slope. He pointed out that if the
land was sold, the developer would have
to be advised of the condition of the bank.
He further stated that it is not fill dirt
which is sloughing; it is actually the bank.
Upon Masters' question, Mirk clarified
that the developer would not have to go
through this replatting process, because once
the plat has been approved and recorded, lots
can be sold. He noted that if this occurred,
the City would be sure when issuing building
permits that the plans complied with the
Building Code. He noted that Ulett had opined
that the problems with the hillside slopes
could be handled under the Building Code just
as well as under a plat. He pointed oul that
he thought that after the Planning Commission
hearina that the owner would just sell the
lots and not be concerned with the replat.
Upon McCaughan's questions, Mirk determined
that the original plat had 15 lots, and that
some had been condemned for the Reith Road
project, and that these six lots were what
remained of the original plat. He noted
further that the Reith Road project had dis-
turhed the slope to the East but that the
slope on the west was the natural contour.
Mirk further clarified that if the owner
decided to co ahead with the replat, they
would be subject to the Hillside Subdivision
requirements of the new Subdivision Code,
but if they abandon the replat and sell the
lots they would be subject to the grading
requirements of the Building Code. McCaughan
concluded then that the property of the
residents in the area would be in no greater
danger either way. Mirk concurred.
JOHNSON stated that time was needed for addi-
tional study of the matter and MOVED to
table to the next workshop meeting, Masters
seconded, and pointed out that the matter
could be set for public hearing for August
2 and still discussed first at the July 26
workshop. Upon a roll call vote, the motion
to table failed, with only Johnson, Kitto and
Masters voting in favor. JUST MOVED to set
a public hearing on the matter for August 2
and for the matter to be brought to the
July 26 work session for discussion. Stor-
ment seconded. Motion carried.
Viestview Trace. On June 22, the Planning
Commission held a public hearing on the West-
view Trace Preliminary Plat and recommended
approval with the following conditions:
PRELIMINARY A. Public Works Department Conditions
PLAT
1 ) Dedicate 15 feet on the west side of
98th Avenue S. to provide 30 feet on
the west side of the street center-
line. This dedication is shown on
the preliminary plat submitted by the
applicant on May 18, 1976.
2) Provide a 25 foot radius at all lot
corners at intersections of public
rights-of-way.
3) Prohibit vehicular access to James
Street from abutting lots, except
for the presently existing dwelling
on Lot 9.
4) Improve the streets within the plat
to a minimum curb to curb width of
28 feet by paving with asphaltic con-
crete and installing concrete curbs
and gutters.
5)� Improve the half of 98th Avenue S.
abutting the plat by installing con-
crete curb and gutter 16 feet west
of the centerline and by paving with
asphaltic concrete.
6) Construction water mains and sanitary
sewer lines to serve all lots.
7) Construct a storm drainage system to
carry drainage into the existing storm
drains on East James Street. Deten-
tion is not required.
8) Provide street lighting to residential
standards.
9) Prior to submitting a final plat :
a) Prepare complete street, sewer,
water and drainage plans.
b) Obtain Kent Engineering Department
approval of the plans and that of
other agencies from whom approval
is required, a.id,
c) Complete the construction or fur-
nish an approved improvement bond.
B. Soil Conservation Service Conditions
1 ) Install streets, utilities and storm
drains prior to construction.
2) Design and management of surface drain-
age systems should be planned prior to
construction and implemented according
to that plan. All water should be con-
veyed to a safe, non-erosive outlet.
3) Design and management of sub-surface
drainage system should be planned
prior to construction and implemented
according to that plan. All water
should be conveyed to a safe, non-
erosive outlet.
4) Avoid soil disturbance during rainy
season.
y
PRELIMINARY 5) Avoid over—the—slope dumping of soil ,
PLAT vegetative waste or debris.
6) Denuded ground should be protected as
soon as construction allows, but not
later than October I .
7) All road designs should utilize avail—
able soils information.
C. Sidewalks, a minimum of 5 feet in width,
be installed along 98th Avenue S. and one
side of each cul—de—sac.
D. The requirements for "Hillside Subdivi—
sions" he complied with for appropriate
sites.
E. Each lot to retain the native vegetation
except for the actual site of the dwell—
ing to be placed on the lot.
The Council on July 6, 1976 set this date for
a public meeting on this preliminary plat .
Harris pointed out the location of the pro—
posed plat, at the northwest corner of S. 240th
Street (James) and 98th Ave. S. (Strawberry
Lane) . Harris further stated that the site
in question contains 7 acres to be subdivided
into 29 lots and the property is zoned
R1 .7.2, Single Family tZesidential with a
minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet. He
pointed out that there was only one lot with
access to James Street, and that two cul—de-
sacs served the remaining lots, one from
James Street and one from 98th Ave. So.
The Mayor declared the public meeting open.
William Barr, of Subdivision Management ,
representiryj the developer, Chief Construc—
tion Company, noted his client had studied
the list of conditions and had no objections
except to Paragraph C requiring sidewalks
along 98th Ave. So. and one side of each
cul—de—sac. He questioned the need for
sidewalks along the cul—de—sacs only.
He stated there was no provision in the
Subdivision Code requiring that sidewalks
be put in cul—de—sacs and that the developer
would like to have this condition stricken.
Harris determined that the reason for this
recommendation was that the proposed plat
is in the vicinity of a school and will
naturally attract people with children.
Harris noted for Storment that there were
no sidewalks on the east side of 98th.
McCaughan questioned whether the require—
ment for sidewalks will be common in sub—
divisions such as this. Harris pointed
out that the Planning Department has been
advocating sidewalks in subdivisions as
it is felt that the need for sidewalks
exists in all areas. McCaughan questioned
whether this requirement should be made
a part of the Subdivision Code and Harris
opined that it probably should be as the
problem always arises in developments
such as this. Street noted that this
involves a continuation of a sidewalk
plan and would be an extension of an
existing sidewalk system. He opined-
PRELIMINARY that when it is possible to connect to
PLAT an existing sidewalk system it should be
done. Johnson spoke in favor of side-
walks. Storment questioned whether an
easement exists on the west side of 98th
for the widening of the street. Ulett
determined that there was additional
right-of-way on the west side. He fur-
ther determined for Street that there may
only be a 40' right-of-way now but there
was room for a 60' right-of-way.
MASTERS MOVED that the meeting be closed,
and that the Westview Trace Preliminary
Plat as recommended by the Planning Com-
mission and including the conditions be
approved, Johnson seconded. Motion
carried.
STREET Green Valley Heights #6 Plat. The City
VACATION Attorney noted that in conjunction with
the building of k eith load the City had
agreed to vacate a small cu !-de-sac and
some land in exchange for right-of-way
in Green Valley Heights #6 Plat and it
is necessary to hold a public hearing on
the ordinance vacating any public right-
of-way. The public hearing was opened
by the Mayor. Mirk noted that the area
was to be vacated regardless of what
action is taken concerning the proposed
replat of Green Valley Heights #6.
There was no correspondence and no com-
ments from the audience. JUST MOVED
that the hearing be closed, Storment
seconded. Motion carried. The City
Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1976
vacating portions of streets in Green
Valley Heights #6 Plat, STORMENT MOVED
for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1976,
McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
WATER Request for Water Service. A letter was
read from Lester P. Scherich, Sales Associ-
ate, Bell-Anderson deal Estate, requesting
that water service be extended approximately
350 feet to the east on S.E. 256th Street
to service three new homes to be built
west of 12232 S. E. 256th St. JUST MOVED
that the letter be accepted and referred
to Public Works, Storment seconded.
Motion carried.
HEALTH A-New Jersey (Swine) Influenza Immunization.
SERVICES A letter was read from Jo McNeil , District
Health Administrator, Seattle-Kinn County
Department of Public Health, noting that
the Department will provide City and County
employees with an opportunity to be immunized
against A-New Jersey (Swine) influenze dur-
ing September/October. The letter asked
that the City select a coordinating person
who could be contacted for specific informa-
tion and indicated that a $ 1 .00 donation
per person would be asked. JUST MOVED
that the letter be accepted and referred
to the personnel office, McCaughan seconded.
On Storment 's question, it was determined
that individual participation was not man-
datory. Motion carried.
PERSONNEL Mayor. It was noted that at the last work
session a discussion was held concerning
the proposed payment to the Mayor for the
necessary area meetings she attends, other
than Metro. It was reported that she
averaged six meetings a month and that
the stipend could be $25 per meeting. It
was suggested that an annual maximum of
72 meetings be considered. One councilperson
suggested that the salary be changed rather
than pay for such meetings, since meeting
payments would not be taxable. It was deter-
mined that all payments for attendance or
time is taxable, both for social security
and income tax. The City Attorney introduced
Ordinance No. 1977 relating to the salary and
position of the Mayor and repealing Ordinances
1605 and 1698. KITTO MOVED that Ordinance
1977 be adopted, Just seconded.
In response to Storment 's question, Mirk
stated that workshop discussion had set
April I , 1976 as the date to start allowing
$25 per meeting. It was determined that
April I was the effective date used for
other salary adjustments and that the number
of meetings for 1976 would be adjusted to the
April I effective date. Street explained
that the last change in the salary for the
Mayor was part of the 1975 budget ordinance
and that Ordinance 1977 proposed now clari-
fied this as $700 per month since January,
1975. Storment questioned whether compensa-
tion for meetings would include mileage.
Street noted that the Mayor can use a City
car if one was available, but would be paid
standard mileage for use of her own car,
the same as any other employee. He pointed
out that the City car used by the Mayor is
also used by other City personnel . Storment
asked if the compensation would be paid to
a person attending a meeting in place of the
Mayor. Mirk stated that under the terms
of the ordinance only the Mayor would receive
such compensation.
Upon Masters' question as to whether this
compensation was considered per diem expense,
Street introduced a letter from Carl A. Johan-
sen, Clerk of the Metro Council . The letter
was read into the record, noting that Council-
member compensation from the Metro Council
was considered taxable earnings under social
security and would be taxed accordingly.
Masters asked why the salary of the Mayor
was not raised instead of allowing this
$25.00 per meeting adjustment. It was noted
that the matter had been discussed by the
Finance Committee and it had been suggested
that compensation be made on the basis of
attendance at meetings. Masters noted that
there was no description of the Mayor 's
duties available showing what was covered
under the monthly salary. She stated
further, in clarification of her "no" vote,
that she felt that because the Mayor had
chosen to have this position become officially
a part-time position, she did not feel the
taxpayers should be burdened with paying
an increased amount for attendance at meetings,
especially since some citizens earn less than this
amount on a full-time basis.
PERSONNEL STORMENT MOVED to amend the ordinance to
make the effective date August I , 1976.
MOTION FAILED for lack of a second.
McCaughan clarified that all monies paid
for attendance at meetings would be taxed.
A roll call vote was taken in reverse order
at Masters' request. Motion carried, with
Storment, Masters and Johnson voting nay.
FEDERAL The Finance Committee completed its con-
REVENUE sideration of the requests for Federal
SHAFTING Revenue Sharing funds and the following
are recommended for financing:
Parks
I . Calculator for Senior Center $ 200
2. Soccer Goal Materiaf 2,000
3. Development of Linda Heights 2,500
4. Sanikans & Equipment 7,000
5.
o4ep+aeemeR 100,000
6. Combination of projects at
Memorial Park:
Bleachers 5,000
Lights - Field 02 35,000
Parking 45,000
Storage Shed 10,000
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$ 106,700
*The Finance Committee does not believe that
the answer to the Council commitment to a
replacement for the present buildine on
East Hill has been finalized enough at
present.
Public Works
I . Horseshoe Acres Pumping 46,000
NOTE: To stage develop would
begin at $31 to $36,000 plus
the existing $33,000. Total
saving would be $ 10-15,000
2. Electronic Measuring Device 8,500
3. Traffic Tape 2,650
4. Gang Tractor Mower 10,000
5. Air Conditioning Warehouse 9,500
6. Second Avenue, Meeker to Smith 137,000
$213,650
7. 28;89A
Planning Department_
I . Three-drawer lateral file $ 250
2.. Rental of I.BM Memory Type-
writer - 6 months and
purchase 6,500
$ 6,750
FEDERAL Finance
i:EVENUE
SHADING I . Three Electric Typewriters $ 2,400
City Clerk 1500
2. Metal Plate Maker .r.. .__--
$ 3,900
3. :Pypewr_+*ems-kTr-easar-er-4------------- b-----899
Police Department
I . Emergency Services Equipment $ 1 ,414
2. Typewriter 875
3. Polaroid Film Pack Attachment 325
4. Printed Calculator 200
5. Complete radio Acquisition 475
$ 3,289
Fire Department
I . Completion of Fire Tower $ 12,000
2. Completion of West Hill 2,000
Fire Station
3. Automa+ ic Flow Control 50,600
4. Sewer Extension Station 6 _ 33,400
$ 98,000
City HaII
I . Completion Including Con- $ 10,000
tingency
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4421289
Funds Available and Received in
1976. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 438,583
Funds Allocationed for 1976 but
not received until 1 /31 /77. . . . . . . . . . $ �21 ,500
$ 560,083
Kitto noted that all requests had been
reviewed and as many as possible approved,
with the exception of the $ 100,000 request
for replacement of the East Hill Community
Hall made by the Parks Department . He stated
that it was determined that this request
should be held in abeyance. Masters ques-
tioned this decision, stating that she felt
that by not replacing the racility as soon
as possible we were breaking faith with the
people involved. Kitto stated that it was
felt that perhaps the Kent Commons facility
should be the replacement and noted that
some federal revenue sharinq was being left
in reserve, and also that monies from the
sale of the existina facility on East Hill
would be held in reserve. He pointed out
that a building suggested as a replacement
would cost approximately $200,000 to purchase
and for remodeling. Masters opined that some
of the priorities which were set regarding
the federal revenue sharing funds were inap-
propriate and felt that the money should be
used for betterment of the community, and
not to balance the budget. Street clarified
for Storment that the additional $ 12,000 for
the fire tower completion was due to the
increased cost of the structure over and
above the $50,000 originally set aside.
FEDERAL MCCAUGHAN MOVED that the report and recommenda—
REVENUE Lion of the Finance Committee be adopted for
SHARING Federal Revenue Sharing projects for the bal—
ance of 1976, Carey seconded. Motion carried,
with Masters voting nay.
GAMBLING The City Attorney introduced Or_i_na.n.ce ,,No.
1978 which will allow punch boards, pulltabs,
and card rooms within the City and providing
for a tax on each. The ordinance amends
Sec. I and repeals Section 2 of Ordinance
No. 1888. STORMENT MOVED for the adoption
of Ordinance No. 1978, Kitto seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
PARKS & Linda Heights Park. JOHNSON MOVED that since
RECREATION it has been determined that the Linda Heights
Park Project bids exceeded the Engineer-`-s
estimate and that by utilizing City force
account work, the project can be constructed
within that estimate, the Kent Parks and
Street Departments are authorized to con—
struct the project by force account,
McCaughan seconded. It was noted that the
work would beqin in early Fall with comple—
tion in the Spring of 1977, and that a
minor amount of assistance of non—City
employees may be required to install the
playground equipment most economically.
Motion carried.
HEALTH & Sewer Facilities Plan Grant. The U.S.
SANITATION Environmental Protection Agency has offered
a $28, 125 grant (75% of the $37,500 esti—
mated project cost) to assist in the plan
preparation of the Sewer Facilities Plan.
A previous $5,625 ( 15a) has been offered
by the 'Nashington State Department of
Ecology and was accepted by the Council
on May 3, 1976. KITTO MOVED that the Mayor
be authorized to sign the grant acceptance,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
LID 278. A public hearing is scheduled
on the final roll of LID 278 for the Wigton
Sanitary Sewer. Public Works Director Ulett
noted that the original cost for the sewer
was estimated at $ 127,000 and the actual
cost was $94,536.88. He noted that one
lot in the area was not assessed because
the owner had already installed his own
pump and already had service. He also
noted that one other lot could not be
served on the lower portion with gravity
service, and they were given $ 1,000 credit
because a pump would be necessary for the
lower level . Ulett further reported that
the method used for assessment was lot
area and that the final cost was approxi—
mately 281 per square foot with a $200
charge for side sewers. The public hear—
ing was opened by the Mayor. There were
no comments from the audience and no corres—
pondence. KITTO MOVED that the hearinq be
closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
STORMENT MOVED for the Ci + y Attorney +o
prepare the necessary ordinance confirming
the final assessment roll for LID 278,
Masters seconded. Motion carried.
Extension of Sewer Service — Mayer Homes and
HEALTH & ._ _ _ _..De_ _ _
SANITATION Plemmons' velopment. It was noted that a
the jujy g 1976 meeting of the King County
Boundary Review Board, they had adopted reso—
lutions to deny the City's proposals to extend
sewer service to the Benson East (Mayer Homes)
development and to the Plemmons' development ,
by a vote of 4 to 2. The City Attorney notes
that a majority of the members of the Board
did not concur in passing the resolutions and
that therefore our proposals are not denied.
Jerald W. Brannon — 22324 — 100th Ave. S-.E.
A letter from Mr. Brannon was distributed to
the Council with the agenda. Mr. Brannon
has objected to the $ 1300 charge in lieu of
assessment for his connection to a Kent sewer
line outside the City. He has referred to a
1972 ordinance which does not apply to this
situation. Administration has advised that
Mr. Brannon lives outside of the City, that
he had been in great need of a sewer connec—
tion and that the City had permitted him to
connect and to make payments over a period
of time rather than by lump sum, It is
recommended that the Council authorize the
City Attorney to 1 ) initiate suit to collect
the full amount; or 2) direct the Sewer
Department to disconnect the sewer and
refund the money which Mr. Brannon has
already paid. Upon questions, it was deter—
mined that Mr. Brannon had signed a contract
with the City based on the estimated cost
of the project. Ulett noted that the char—
ges are the same for sewer lines and service
whether inside or outside the City limits,
Mirk explained that Brannon required the
connection before the costs of the sewer
project were known, and the agreement was
therefore based on an estimate. The final
cost to Mr. Brannon was $ 193 more than the
amount estimated and this is the basis of
his objection. Mirk stated that he approved
the recommendation that Mr. Brannon either
pay the full amount of the charge or that
he be immediately disconnected. McCAUGHAN
MOVED that the attorney be directed to
institute the necessary action to collect
the proper payment in lieu of assessment,
Carey seconded. Notion carried.
Proposed LID 260 — H_ughes—Ulleland San ita—y
Sewer,�lt was noted that the resolution of
intent to form LID 280 has not as yet been
completed.
STREETS Central Avenue Overlay. Three bids were
received on the Central Avenue Overlay pro—
ject on July 9, 1976 as follows:
HiLine Asphalt Paving Co. $ 15,258. 16
Lakeside Industries 16,062.50
Associated Sand & Gravel 18,436.30
Upon the recommendation of the Engineering
Denartment, McCAUGHAN MOVED that Hi—Line
Asphalt Paving Co. be awarded the contract
for the Central Avenue Overlay on the best
bid of $ 15,258. 16, Johnson seconded. Olson
determined for Storment that the contract
covered Central Avenue from Smith to James.
Motion carried.
ANNEXATIONS Water District #58. Ulett reported that
he had had no contact with the engineer
from Water District #58 as of this date,
but it appeared that there was no conflict
with any area that Kent intends to serve
and that perhaps the area proposed to be
served by Water District #58 should be
enlarged. He noted that he would so
notify the King County Boundary review Board.
ANNEXATIONS Roberts—Williams Annexation. JOHNSON MOVED
& ZONING OF that the public hearing on the Roberts—
ANNEXATIONS Williams annexation be held August 2, 1976,
Carey seconded. It was noted that this area
is the S.E. corner of 104th and James.
Motion carried.
Zoning. JOHNSON MOVED that the required two
public hearings on the zoning of the 1loberts—
Williams annexation be held August 2, 1976
and September 7, 1976, Carey seconded.
Motion carried.
Johnston Annexation. STORMFNT MOVED that
the public hearing on the Johnston annexa—
tion be held September 7, 1976, McCaughan
seconded. it was noted that this property
is located at S. 218th Street and 93rd
Avenue S. Motion carried.
Zoning. STORMENT MOVED that the requir ed
public hearings on the zoning of the Johnston
property be held August 2 and September 7,
1976. Carey seconded. Motion carried.
Revised Plemmons Annexation. MCC.AUGHAN
MOVED that the required public hearings on
the zoninc of the Plemmons annexation be
held August 2 and September 7, 1976, Storment
seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that
this area has already been annexed.
HOUSING & Guidelines for 1975 and 1976 Housing
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COMMUNITY Rehabslttation Program, At the last
DEVELOPMENT work session a revised guideline for
the 1975 and 1976 Housing Rehabilitation
Assistance Program was presented for
Council consideration, at which time
the Council was furnished with a copy
of these guidelines. KITTO MOVED that
the Program Guidelines for the Revised
1975 and 1976 Housing kehabilitation
Program be adopted as presented, Johnson
seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that these
guidelines differ slightly from those King
County is going to adopt. Motion carried.
JOHNSON MOVED for the adoption of resolution
No. 810 establishing revisions in the 1975
and 1976 Housing iiehabilitation Assistance
Program under the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974 and adopting program
guidelines. Carey seconded. Motion carried.
PUGET SOUND It was noted that at the last work session
COUNCIL OF Mayor Hogan presented the Memorandum of
GOVERNMENTS Understanding which has been developed
concerning the Puget Sound Council of
Governments. Since this memorandum acknow—
ledges that further refinement is necessary,
the City Administrator recommended that the
Mayor be authorized to send a letter endors—
ing the principles of the Memorandum of
Understanding. JOHNSON SO MOVED. Carey
seconded. Motion carried.
HIGHRIDGE Street reported that the improvements in
PLAT #3 Highridge Plat 03--sewer, streets, water
and storm drainage--have been completed
and the Engineering Department has recom—
mended acceptance, with the notation that
the developer, Miles Drake, will be respon—
sible for the first year ' s maintenance and
operation of the storm drainage retention
basin and further, that the cash bond be
released upon payment of any outstanding
bills. MASTERS MOVED to accept the improve—
ments for City operation and maintenance
and to include the notations as recommended
by the Engineering Department , Johnson
seconded. Storment asked if this included
sidewalks. Ulett stated that he was not
sure that there was a requirement for
asphalt—type sidewalks and asked that the
action be delayed for further study.
STORMENT MOVED to table action on this
matter until August 2, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried.
CITY CODE In conjunction with reviewing and updating
the City's Code, the City Attorney has writ—
ten an ordinance to repeal all unnecessary
ordinances. Johnson noted that copies of
this proposed ordinance had not been received
by the Council . STORMENT MOVED that the
matter be tabled until August 2, Johnson
seconded. Motion carried.
LID ORDINANCE The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No.
1979 bringing the City's LID ordinance into
conformity with State law and repealing
various prior ordinances in conflict thereto.
STORMENT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 1979, Carey seconded. Motion carried.
CITY HALL Alternate Bids on Portable Walls. It was
REMODELING noted that the architect has recommended
that for alternate 2C the G.F. brand is
the best bid on the portable walls, from
the standpoint of quality and meeting the
specifications required for noise level
control . Demonstrations were given at
the last work session. Accordingly, KITTO
MOVED that GR brand for Alternate 2C of the
City Hall remodeling bids opened on July
2, 1976 be accepted as the best bid, Just
seconded. It was determined that three
bids were offered for Alternate C.
Motion carried.
FIRE DEPARTMENT Firemen's Union. The contract with the
Firemen's—Union for 1977 has been accepted
by the firemen and submitted to the Finance
Committee. The proposed cost of the con—
tract is 61% of the 1976 wage cost. It is
recommended that the Mayor be authorized to
sign the contract and JUST SO MOVED, Stor—
ment seconded. Motion carried.
FINANCE Segregation Request — LID 276. At the
last Council meeting a request for segre—
aation of assessment # 1 in LID 276 by
Northwest Bonded Escrows was considered
and approved. Since that time the entire
assessment has been paid and there is no
longer any need for the segregation.
FINANCE Segregation Request - ULID # I . In accordance
with the request of Coldwell-Banker Escrow
to make segregation of Assessment No. 284 in
ULID # I, the City Attorney introduced Resolu-
tion No. 809 directing the Supervisor of
Treasury Accounting to make segregation of
a certain assessment in ULID #I . McCAUGHAN
MOVED that Resolution No. 809 be adopted,
Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
JOHNSON MOVED for the City to provide a
City of Kent flag to the Citizens Band for
Common Courtesy group for placement in their
time capsule at one of their historical monu,
ment marker sites. Masters seconded. It was
determined that the flags have to be specially
made, and that it may take some time before
one will be available. It was suggested that
the placement of the capsule could be delayed
until such time as the flag was ready. Masters
asked the source of funds to pay for the
flag. Johnson suggested that Bicentennial
funds could be used and Just asked why the
matter had not been referred to the Finance
Committee. HE THEN MOVED that the matter
be referred to the Finance Committee.
Motion failed for lack of a second. Original
motion carried.
McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on
or before July 20, 1976 and approved by the
Finance Committee at its meeting to be held
at 8:00 o'clock a.m, on July 30, 1976 be
paid, Storment seconded. Notion carried.
The following claims were approved by
the Finance Committee at its meeting
on July 15, 1976:
Current Expense $ 49,558.53
Parks & Recreation 4,649.01
Library 1 ,233.51
City Streets 43, 142.49
Federal Shared Revenue 501 .45
Smith - Central to 4th 5,200.00
So. 180th (WVH-EVH) 73.50
East Hill Booster Pump 125.00
Equipment Rental 30,218.01
Emp. Retirement 697.71
Housing & Community Devlpmnt 289.25
Arts Commission 45.00
Firemens Relief & Pension 2,070.96
LEFF Disability 2,542.34
Sewer 3,421 .00
Water 18,095.97
Garbage 34,675.68
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$ 196,539.41
! Interest Bear in Warrants
I LID 278
Como Contre ctors $ 192.98
MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Jens CMC�
City Clerk