HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/04/1976 Kent, Washington
October 4, 1976
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
8:00 o'clock p.m. Present : Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Johnson,
Just, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Attorney Mirk,
Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance
Director. Winkle. Councilperson Carey and City Administrator Street
were not in attendance. Also present : Parks Director Wilson and
URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 15 people were .in attend-
ance at the meeting.
MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting
held September 20, 1976 be approved as printed,
Storment seconded. Motion carried.
PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan declar-
ing the Week of October 3-9, 1976 as Fire
Prevention week and urging all citizens to
expend every effort toward the reduction of
fires in the community.
HEALTH & ; Plemmons' Request for Utilities (Plemmons'
SANITATION Kent Highlands Annexation. ) City Attorney
Mirk noted that on September 24 Judge Mifflin
had reversed the decision of the Boundary
Review Board in the Superior Court action
brought by Plemmons which means that the City
is now free to serve the Plemmons property
with sewer and water. He asked if the Council
still wanted the Planning Commission to hold
the pre-zoning hearings as requested at the
September 7 Council meeting. Masters noted
that she had seen a letter at the County
Council level which directed Mr. Plemmons
to hook up 64 houses to sewer and water by
October 16 or the houses would be posted
with vacation signs. She noted that her
purpose in having the pre-zoning hearings
was to have the area annexed and under the
jurisdiction of the City Codes rather than
the County's. It was determined that these
homes were within the Cascade Sewer District.
Harris noted that Mr. Plemmons may not want
to go ahead with annexation now that it
has been determined he can hook up to the
sewer and water lines. He further pointed
out that pre-zoning hearings involved a great
deal of work and expense and in this case
the annexation may not even take place. Mirk
clarified that the Council had agreed to
serve the Plemmons' property with sewer and
water providing that the Boundary Review
Board approval was obtained and that the
Council had determined that annexation was
not feasible at this time. He also pointed
out that sewer and water service being sup-
plied was contingent on a covenant being
signed by Mr. Plemmons and filed with the
Auditor stating that he would sign an annexa-
tion petition when the assessed valuation
of the area is sufficient.
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HEALTH &
Based on the earlier decision of the Council , KITTO
SANITATION 1ppVED that the Planning Departmenr instructed
Just seconded.
to go ahead with the pre—zoning pocedures,
Storment stated that it was his opinion that the idea of
a pre—zone was to have that particular area placed in
the proper zone so that it will be zoned in accordance
with the surrounding area. He noted that e would
hafe I
no objection to serving the
property
further stated that
it was inside the City. Storment
Mr. Plemmons had stated that he would annex. He noted
that Plemmons had stated that no construction would be
started in the area this late in the year so if the
matter were to go to the Planning Commission for pre—
zoning at layin
this time it would not be
zoningany Kitton
struction plans on the part of M'.
stated that he felt that such pre—zoning would be a
wasted effort of City staff and Planning Commission
since as the matter stands now Plemmons has approval
for water and sewer, and now only has
spto pointed ethatt
to the County for approval .
Masters the County had approved the plat on the strength that
the City would serve it with sewer and water.
MASTERS MOVED to table the action until the Council
repealed its previous policy as it is inappropriate
to reverse a decision which has been followed for some
years. Johnson seconded. Masters stated that she felt
that properly the entire issue should go before toheccom—
mittee of the whole for a review of the City's in regard to utility service outside the City, and that
the policy should be repealed or modified ifit his
Jcourse,
of action is to be pursued. Notion failed, w
ust and
Masters, and Storment voting aye, and casting thedeciding
nay, Y
McCaughan voting y, h Johnson,
na
nay vote. Kitto's original motion carried, with
Masters and Storment voting nay, and Kitto, Just and
McCaughan voting 'aye, with Mayor Hogan casting the de—
ciding vote in favor.
LID 278 — Wigton S Sewer. The City Attorney intro—
duced Ordinance No. 1991, amending Ordinance 1981 , relating
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to the interest rates for LID 278. ITTO MOVED that Ordi—
nance 1991 be adopted, Storment seconded. Notion carried.
LID 278_- Bonds. The City AttorneybondsodforeLlDr�dlnance No.
278 and the
2 providing of
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oviding for the issuance Inc. JUST MOVED that
sale of same to Foster & Marshall ,
Ordinance 1992 be adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
Sewer Replacement . Bids were received on October I , 1976
for the sanitary sewer replacement for the alley between 2nd
em
and 3rd from Titus tat Saar
fihe.Counci I meetingtoft this t
October 18.
would be cons
WATER Water Service Re nest. A letter was read from
Daniel hook
O'Brien, 23122 — 116th S.E. , requesting pe
pup to an existing water line directly in front of his resi—
would sign a statement indicating
dence, and noting that he
hts willingness to annex to the City .if and when he was re—
quested to do so. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted
and made a part of the record, and referred to the Public
Works &Utilities Committee, Johnson seconded. In response
to Masters' question, Storment noted that this matter would
be under discussion at the meeting of the Committee to be
held on Wednesday morning, October 6. Motion carried.
WATER Kent Springs Transmission Line. Larry Stoffel , who owns property
adjacent to the City's Kent Springs Water Transmission Line, has
er said transmission
requested an easement from the City to cross ov
line in the course of developing his property. The Engineering
and Water Departments have reviewed the situation. Upon their
recommendations, JUST MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to grant
one easement for the purpose of ingress and egress across the
City's water transmission line property in the vicinity of
28633 - 216th Avenue S.E. upon the grantee taking the necessary
precautions as determined by the Engineering Department, now and
in the future, to protect the water transmission line. Storment
seconded. Notion carried.
STsZEETS Central Avenue. Hi-Line Asphalt Paving Co. , Inc. has completed
the asphalt overlay contract for Central Avenue. In accordance
with the recommendations of the Engineering Department , KITTO
MOVED that the contract of Hi-Line Asphalt Paving Co. , Inc. for
the asphalt overlay of Central Avenue be accepted as complete
and that after receipt of the necessary releases from the State
the retainage be released, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried.
Meeker Street. Storment questioned Mirk as to how the speed
limit could be lowered on Meeker Street without changing the
ordinance. Mirk stated that it was not possible to legally
change the speed limit without changing the ordinance and that
20 mph was the lowest speed permitted legally. He noted that
precautionary signs could be posted, such as the existing 15
mph sign, but these were advisory only. He also determined
for Storment that the City cannot legally keep trucks from
using Meeker Street . Mayor Hogan noted that as a practical
matter the traffic was already slowing down on the newly revised
street and opined that trucks would not choose this route. Mirk
pointed out that Meeker Street is handling more traffic at the
present time because of the construction underway on Smith Street .
Upon McCaughan's question, Mirk stated that the only legal justi-
fication for prohibiting trucks on certain streets is when it is
possible to show that they are damaging the street . He noted
that truck routes are only advisory, not mandatory.
STORMENT MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to draft a
new ordinance changing the speed limit to 20 mph, for Meeker
Street between Ist and 4th Avenues. Masters seconded. Just
spoke against changing the ordinance, stating that the 15 mph
sign would serve to slow down traffic even though such a sign
was only advisory. Masters concurred, and Johnson noted that
if the ordinance is changed new signs would have to be posted.
JUST MOVED that the matter be tabled until the workshop of October
II so the Traffic Engineer could be in attendance, McCaughan
seconded. McCaughan, Just and Johnson voted in favor, and
Storment , Masters and Kitto voted nay. The motion to table
failed when the Mayor voted nay.
The original motion to change the speed limit failed with only
Storment and McCaughan voting in favor.
RAILROAD Burlington-Northern/Smith Street Crossing. The improvement of
Smith Street crossing is to be partially
CROSSING the Burlington-Northern
financed with Federal Safety Funds but before the kailroad can
proceed with the work an agreement between the City and the
Railroad is necessary. STORMENT MOVED that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign the agreement with Burlington-Northern on behalf
of the City, Kitto seconded. Motion carried.
METRO TRANSIT The Mayor has received a letter from Metro stating the recommen-
dations of their staff for changing the No. 145 - Kent/Renton/
Southcenter rloute and the No. 146 - Kent Local Route, effective
in January. These proposed changes and others will go to the
Transit Committee on October 7 as an information item and to
METRO TRANSIT the Metro Council on October 21st for approval . The names and
addresses of any organizations, such as businesses, community,
elederly, schools, etc. , that might be impacted by these pro-
posed changes have been requested by the Metro staff to enable
them to contact those parties before the Kent City Council
workshop meeting on October II when the Metro staff will pre-
sent these proposed changes.
CITY SHOPS Parking Lot Improvements. Bids were received on October I ,
1976 for the City Shops Parking Lot improvements as follows:
Hi-Line Asphalt $ 14,716.76, incl . tax
Klokstad Concrete 14,778.34, incl . tax
EP&N Construction 15,653.88, incl . tax
Associated Sand & Gravel 15,858.49, incl . tax
Lakeside Industries 17,649. 18, incl . tax
JOHNSON MOVED to accept the best
tbid
ax, of Hi-Line
s Asphalt
in
the amount of $ 14,716.76, incl .
Notion carried.
BIDS Bids were received on October I , 1976 for the Engineers' /Sur-
veyors' Theodolite with scale reading and electrical lighting
attachment. Public Works Director Ulett reported that this
item would be brought back to the next Council meeting.
PLAT Cambridge East_Division # I. It was noted that at the last work
session consideration was given to the request of Subdivision
Management to be relieved from constructing curbs on 46th Avenue
South to S. 272nd in the Cambridge East Division # 1 Plat . Those
Council members present appeared willing to grant the request
and accordingly, JUST MOVED that curbs are not now required to
be constructed on 46th Avenue South from the south line of the
lots in the Cambridge East Division # 1 Plat to S. 272nd Street,
Kitto seconded. Upon Storment 's question, Ulett responded
that this street is really an access street--not a street
serving the plat as such, and noted that none of the lots
abut this street. He further confirmed for Just that curbs
and gutters could be required by the Council at the time of
final approval for the Plat , and that the Public Works Depart-
ment would so recommend. Motion carried.
KENT COMMONS On April 20, 1976 the City entered into an agreement with
Bower & Nyberg for architectural services for Kent Commons,
Phase 11 . Paragraph 1 .2. 1 states that the maximum compensa-
tion for schematic design shall not exceed 6/ 10 of one percent
(0.6%) of the proposed construction cost of Phase 11 unless
authorized in writing by the owner. Additional authoriza-
tions shall not exceed 3/ 10 of one percent (o.3%) . Completion
of the schematic design required Bower & Nyberg to exceed the
maximum compensation of 6/ 10 of 1% of the proposed construction
cost and they seek authorization in writing for the additional
3/ 10 of 1% as allowed in the contract. KITTO MOVED that the
Mayor be authorized to sign the September 24, 1976 agreement
with Bower & Nyberg authorizing additional compensation of 3/ 10
of 1% for completion of the schematic design for Kent Commons,
Phase 11 , McCaughan seconded. hbtion carried.
PARKS & Senior Center. McCaughan noted that a letter had been received
RECREATION from the Area Agency on Aging of Seattle-King County. The
Clerk read the letter, which advised that the Agency would be
providing $8,000 from Senior Citizens Services Act for the
purchase of a congregate meal program in Kent . McCAUGHAN
MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the re-
cord, Johnson seconded. Mayor Hogan noted that this amount
represented matching funds and that the senior citizens each
pay a portion of the cost of the meals. Motion carried.
letter from Arthur S. Fleming, the Commissioner on Aging,
PARKS & A I informing the City that its application for
RECREATION HE�J, was read, 9
funding under Title V of the Older American Act of 1965
has been approved. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made
a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried.
In response to Masters' question, Mayor Hogan pointed out
that the grant application referred to covered approximately
$2,941 funding for renovation of the kitchen at the Senior
Center to meet King County Health Standards. McCAUGHAN
MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the grantsecon award
in order to obtain the money designated,
KittoWinkle determined for Masters that this project was a re-
imbursable type expenditure. Motion carried.
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NOISE CONTROL o d ngnforNthe hc93 ontWos oftnoiiseewibthinhe City alI areastofnthepCity
and designating the Building Department as the noise control
office. McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 1993.
Just seconded. Kitto expressed concern over recent newspaper
editorials concerning the noise control ordinance and Harris
opined that the criticism was of the County's ordinance.
Storment questioned Harris as to whether the ordinance was
enforceable with the staff he now has. It was determined
that the Building Department would enforce the ordinance
and Winkle opined that the present staff was adequate.
Masters noted that the County might be changing their ordi-
nance to comply with the State statute. Motion carried,
with Storment voting nay.
DES WINES The Des Moines Sewer District has submitted its Resolution
SEWER No. 1976-32 providing for an addition to the District 's com-
DISTRICT prehensive sewer plan by the construction of sewers in areas
west of the Kent City boundary. The Director of Public Works
has recommended approval as requested. KITTO MOVED to approve
Des Moines Sewer District +resolution 1976-32, McCaughan
seconded. Motion carried.
BUDGET Fire Protection - Station No. 3. A letter was read from Irene
Anderson, Secretary, Cambridge Womens Club, endorsing the item
in Chief Foster's budget which provides for 24-hour fire pro-
tection at Fire Station No. 3 on the West Hill and urging Council
support in taking appropriate action on the matter. MASTERS
MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record and referred
to the Public Works and Finance Committees, Johnson seconded.
Motion carried.
The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 1994 adopting the tax
levy for 1977. The levy is based on {06% of the highest of the
three previous tax collection years, plus maximum levy on new
construction.
Tax rate for 1977 Per $ 1000
of Amount
Assessed Value Assessed
Current Expense $3. 130 $ 1 ,950,000
City Hall .00 89,724
Fire Department .00 14, 194
Library B I & R .00
$2,088,048
KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 1994, Storment
seconded. Motion carried.
FINANCE McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received by October 5, 1976 and
approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at
8:00 a.m. October 15, 1976 be paid, Kitto seconded. Motion
carried.
FINANCE The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee
at its meeting on September 30, 1976:
Current Expense $ 42,310.40
Parks & izecreation 12,425,58
Library 2, 155.94
City Streets 12,438.50
Federal ilevenue Sharing 7, 148.00
Kent Commons Construction 4.60
Equipment k ental 12,323.56
Housing & Comm. Dvlpmnt 42.37
Leoff Disability 5.96
Sewer 42,342.83
Water 14,883.77
Garbage
552.65
$ 146,634. 16
Meeting Adjourned: 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marie Jensen, CMC
City Clerk