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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/18/1976 Kent , Washington October 18, 1976 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present : Mayor Hogan, Counci I persons Carey, Johnson, Just , Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and City Administrator Street . Finance Director Winkle was not in attendance. Also present : Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Jon Johnson, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 50 people attended the meeting. MINUTES McCAUGHAN MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held October 4, 1976 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. VISITORS Mayor Hogan introduced eight Webelo Cub Scouts from Troop 504. REZONE Wilma Jiles -_Valley Mobile Manor No. 2. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on September 28, 1976 on an application filed by Wilma Jiles for a rezone from R-I , Single- Family Residential , to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Resi- dential , on property which lies along the north side of S. 259th Street, approximately 500 feet east of S . Central Avenue. Mr. Harris pointed out the location on the map, noting that the rezone encompasses approximately 4.89 acres. It was determined that the subject property is presently undeveloped and the toe of Scenic Hill extends into the northeast corner of the property. Properties to the south and west, along both sides of S. 259th Street, are occupied by single family homes and the Kent-Auburn Community Service Center. Properties directly to the west ( fronting on S. Central Avenue) are occupied by Linstead's Plating, Long Septic Tank Co. , Composite Structures and Sunset Septic Tank Company. Valley Mobile Manor No. I lies to the northwest. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezone request . The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Nation carried. KITTO MOVED that the Attorney be directed to prepare an ordi- nance amending the Zoning Code as recommended by the Planning Commission, Masters seconded. Motion carried. y _ _ _ _ _ 2 - _Mo b i__l a Home Park Com- PARK COMBINING binin� Distri_c_t . The Planning Commission hear MOBILE HOME Wilma Jiles/Valle Nabile Manor No. held a public hear- DISTRICT ing on September 28 to consider the request of Wilma Jiles for a Mobile Home Park Combining District to allow establish- ment of a 44 unit mobile home park on the North side of S. 259th Street approximately 500 feet east of S. Central Avenue, ( the same property already described in the Jiles 'Rezone request ) . The Planning Commission recommends the application be approved with the following conditions: 1 ) A detailed drainage plan shall be approved by the Public VJorks Department. 2) Prior to issuance of a zoning permit, fire mains and hy- drants shall be extended as required by the Fire Marshal and Ordinance No. 1593. 3) A State Flood Control Zone Permit shall be obtained prior to issuance of a zoning permit . 4) The City of Kent be granted an open space or scenic easement (or similar agreement ) to insure the preservation of the natural hillside above the line denoting "Toe of Slope" on the proposed site plan. Harris explained that now that the rezone to MR-M has been granted for this property, the owner is seeking a Mobile Home Park Combining District so that she may establish a park adja- cent to the now existing Valley Mobile Manor # 1 Park. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. eceived. JUST MOVED, therefore, to close the hearing, KittoNotion carried. JUST FURTHER MOVED to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and for the attorney to be instructed to draft an ordinance approving the application, including the conditions, as listed, Kitto seconded. Upon questions from Storment about Condition #4, Harris explained that the hillside would be left natural open space, as It is now. McCaughan asked if it would be de— cided later which would be used, open space easement, scenic easement, or an agreement . Harris opined that the City Attorney could draft whichever type of document the Council wished. Harris determined for Masters that the vegetation on the hill should be left as is in order to keep the hill stable. it was further clarified that plans for drainage are covered in the Conditions. It was determined that the provision for the hill to be open space is compatible with the site plan for the park. It was further noted that there was access to the h i l l from the top side, and Harris pointed out that the condition did not ask for dedication or access to the hill , only an easement . _ Upon Just 's request for the Attorney's opinion, Mirk stated that he would study the matter of Condition #4, and would bring back a recommendation. He stated that the motion as made was satisfactory. Motion carried. REZONE KI,e_w_eno. On August 24, 1976 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Melvin Kleweno for a rezone from M4 —D, Multi—Family Duplex Residential , to Nil—G, Garden Density Multi—Family Residential , on property located along both sides of N. Fourth Avenue approximately 250 feet north of W. Cloudy Street . At the August meeting, the Planning Commission continued the hearing on the appli— cation so that an expanded rezone application could be con— sidered. At its September 28, 1976 meeting the Planning Commission considered the expanded Kleweno rezone applica— tion which, in addition to the original rezone request , included that area lying between N. Fourth Avenue and No. Fifth Avenue between the Valley Freeway (SR-167) and a line 403.5 feet north of W. Cloudy Street . The Planning Commission recommended that APPROVAL be given to the rezone to W—G for that portion of the subject pro— perty lying west of N. Fourth Avenue and DENIAL of the application for the rezone for that portion lying east of N. Fourth Avenue. Planning Director Harris described the area and noted that the east side of N. Fourth Avenue con— tained mostly single family dwellings. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Johnson seconded. Notion carried. KITTO MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Com— mission be accepted and the Attorney be directed to pre— pare an amendment to the Zoning Code, Storment seconded. Motion carried. STREET VI i_I l is_St_reet. On September 20, 1976 the Counci I adopted 812 which set the date for a City Council VACATION Resolution No. meeting on the Willis Street vacation request for October 18, 1976. The Planning Department has received input from the Public 'Works, Police and Fire Departments, and recommend that the portion of Willis Street referred to in lesolution #812 be vacated with the following condition : 1 ) A utility easement be granted to Kent for the construc— tion and maintenance of the existing water main, sewer line and storm drainage line. STr�EET The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no VACATION comments from the audience and no correspondence. STORMENT MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Notion carried. It was noted that Harry Williams, agent for Valley Publishing Co. , has requested that adoption of the vacating ordinance be delayed for 60 days as it is the intention of his client to offer to trade some river frontage property in lieu of paying one—half of the assessed value. It was determined that it is the City 's policy to make such trades whenever possible. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that adoption of the vacating ordinance be held for sixty (60) days to allow potential trade of land. Carey seconded. Notion carried. PLATS Cambridge East . Subdivision Management has asked for approval to reduce the paving width of 46th Avenue South from the am— bridge East Plat to S. 272nd Street from 36 feet to 22 feet with an additional 4 foot gravelled shoulder on each side. The Public Works Committee considered this request and recom— mends that the paving width requirement remain at 36 feet . JUST MOVED that the paving width be installed as required in the final plat in accordance with the recommendations of the Public ti'Jorks Committee. Storment seconded. Notion carried. Parkside Division # 1 Final Plat . The final plat of Parkside Division #T has been received and the Council should approve, disapprove or return the final plat to the applicant for modification or correction after consideration at a public hearing. KITTO MOVED that a public hearing on the Parkside Division # 1 Final Plat be held November 1 , 1976, Storment seconded. Notion carried. HEALTH & Sanitary Sewer Replacement . It was noted that only one bid SANITATION was received for the sanitary sewer replacement in the alley between Second Avenue and Third Avenue from Titus to Saar. It is the recommendation of the Public Works Director that the bid from Frank Coluccio Construction, which exceeded the Engineer 's estimate by more than $ 1,400, be rejected and the Public Works Department authorized to purchase materials and perform the work. JUST MOVED that since it has been deter— mined that the bid exceeded the Engineer 's estimate and that by utilizing City force account work, the project can be constructed within that estimate, the bid be rejected and the Kent Public Works Department authorized to construct the project by force account , McCaughan seconded. Notion carried. Kent Hi_g_hlands. A letter has been received from Gerald Fairbanks of the Seattle Engineering Department regarding the installation of the leachate disposal piping for the Kent Highlands sanitary landfill . It is the recommendation of the City Attorney and City Administrator that the contract between the City and Seattle is paramount to granting approval for this line. Once installed, the City will be financially liable to Metro for all sewerage disposed to the Metro plant . Seattle has installed the river crossing and the City is asking for an enforceable contract to preclude the City of Kent being financially responsible for Metro charges. It is recommended that the Administrator be directed to answer the letter requiring Seattle to be respon— sible for Metro charges and for the letter to be reviewed by the Attorney as to form. STOilMENT MOVED for the Administrator to answer the letter stating that an enforceable contract is required, Just secord ed. Street determined that Kent had sub— mitted a proposed contract about 2 years ago. In response to Masters' question, Mirk determined that they cannot connect to Metro without written permission from the City of Kent. Motion carried. f HEALTH & LID 280 — Hughes—Ulleland Sewer. A preliminary roll for SANITATION the Hughes—Ulleland sanitary sewer project has been pre— pared by the Engineering Department . Public Works Director Ulett pointed out that the LID was being formed to provide sanitary sewer service to this newly annexed area. He noted that four alternate methods of financing the LID had been discussed. Street explained the financing to residents of the area in attendance at the meeting. The public hear— ing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Motion carried. KITTO MOVED for the Attorney to prepare an ordinance ordering the improvement and creating LID 280. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Kind County Solid 4^taste Management Plan. A presentation _ ___ _ was made by i�ichard Southworth on July 26, 1976 at a work session regarding the proposed King County Solid Waste Management Plan. STORMENT MOVED that a public hearing on the King County Solid Waste Management Plan be held November I , 1976, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. HJM Development Corporation. HJM Development Corporation has constructed 956' of 10" water line and 1 ,266' of 8" sewer line for the Kenton ridge Apartment complex at the IIOth S .E. block and S.E. 249th Street . Upon the recommendation of the Public Works Department, KITTO MOVED that the Bill of Sale for the sewer and water lines from HJM Development Corp. be accepted and the $500 cash bond be released upon the payment of any outstanding bills, Stor ment seconded. Motion carried. WATER Izeyq_uest for Water Service. Mr. O'Brien owns approximately 10 acres outside of Kent at 23122 — 116th Avenue S.E. abutting the Kent City boundary and which property has a single family dwelling on it . His well is faulty and he has requested Kent water from the main in Il6th Avenue S. E. adjacent to his pro— perty. He is willing to annex his property or consent to future annexation. The Public �'+'orks & Planning Committee recommends that water service be provided to the dwelling without annexation but with a written commitment for future annexation, because annexation of only the O'Brien property is not logical . STOIIMENT MOVED that the Public Works & Planning Committee recommendation be accepted and the water service provided, Carey seconded. Masters stated that she felt that the Council should reconsider the policy instead of ignoring it . Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. Water Meters. City of Kent water ordinance requires separate water meters for each building with the exception of mobile home parks and condominiums and for commercial and industrial facilities where the City Council agrees to allow a single meter. Two new Kent water users wish to use a single meter for two buildings--%`)estern Insulfoam at 19041 80th Avenue S . and Flow research at 21414 68th Avenue S . In both cases, the two buildings could have been constructed as one and served by a single meter, but were constructed separately to obtain better fire code separation. The Public Works Director recommends approval by the Council . KITTO MOVED that "Western Insulfoam and Flow 1-Zesearch each be allowed to serve two buildings with a single water meter, Storment seconded. In response to Masters' question, it was clari— fied that this request involved two separate industries and four different buildings. Motion carried. Sill of Sale. Fred Squire has constructed approximately 85 feet of cast iron water line in 96th Avenue South bet— ween James and S. 241st . All construction was accomplished in such a manner that the line is now ready for acceptance. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Bill of Sale for the water line installed in 96th Ave. S. be accepted, the City Treasurer release the cash bond and the Public Works Department notify Westside Federal that they may release that certain assignment of Savings Account #3386 K.B. Just seconded. Motion carried. SOIL Ulett reported that he had been advised by letter from CONSERVATION the King County Department of Hydraulics that the Soil SERVICE Conservation Service meeting scheduled for this Thursday evening had been postponed until December 2. He also noted that a meeting of the Public Works Committee would be held on Wednesday, October 20, at 8: 15 a.m. POLICE & FIRE Ambulance Service. A letter has been received from Frank Griffin, rescue Ambulance Service, asking that the City place ambulance calls originating from our Police or Fire Departments on a bid basis. Copies of the letter were sub- mitted to both the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief. It is recommended that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the request be referred to the Finance Committee, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Valley-Co_m. South King Co. Public Safety Communications Agency (Valley-Com) has adopted a budget for the balance of 1976. Kent 's share is $2,683. Kitto noted that this item has been reviewed by the Finance Committee and approval is recommended. JOHNSON MDVED that the expenditure be approved, Carey seconded. Notion carried. CIVIL SERVICE Resignation. A letter was read from the Kent Civil Service CotNISSION Commission Chairman, Hal Cline, announcing his resignation effective December 1 , 1976. Cline suggested that Larry Woodworth and Wally Petersen be considered for the Commission. MASTErZS MOVED that the letter be accepted with regret, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Mayor Hogan stated that anyone interested in serving on the Commission should so advise her. She pointed out that one person had already expressed interest . PAr�KS & Milwaukee Zailroad-Union Pacific Land tZesources Corporation RECREATION Lease _Milwaukee Park. A letter was read from R. D. Argue of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific zR Company re- garding a proposed extension of the lease to the City cover- ing the Milwaukee Park located west of the railroad tracks and north of Meeker Street in Kent. The lease expires October 31 and the ilai (road proposes to renew it for a five- year period for an annual rental of $250 including taxes. The Mayor noted that the amount has been $200 per year in the past . JUST MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to enter into the lease for an additional five year period for an annual rental of $250 including taxes, Masters seconded. Notion carried. Soccer Fields. Mayor Hogan noted that the City has been in contact with Korry Manufacturing Co. in Seattle regarding their 17.3 acre property at 5th and James in Kent. It appears that said property is suitable for use as a soccer field and the Mayor has requested authorization to sign a permissive park use agreement with Korry Manufacturing Co. This would be the City's standard agreement which includes a 30 day cancellation provision, hold harmless provision to property owner, and maintenance of property equal to condi- tion at time of agreement, and no lease fee. JOHNSON MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the standard permissive park use agreement with Korry Manufacturing Co. , Carey seconded. W! I son determined that the field would probably provide 3 additional soccer fields. Motion carried. Lake Fenwick lZehabilitation. A letter has been received from EPA stating that the City's application for Lake Fenwick Rehabilitation is not within the intent of Section 314 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. It will be necessary for the City to develop the preliminary data before any Federal funds will be available. A further presentation will be made to the Council . PARKS & Mill I I Creek Capon Park Master Deve l o�ment_ Plan. The Mi I I RECREATION Creek Canyon Park Master Development Plan prepared by ORB was reviewed and officially adopted by the Park Board at its October 4, 1976 meeting. The Parks & Recreation Com- mittee of the City Council reviewed the Plan on October 13, and it is their recommendation that the Council adopt the concept of the Plan and authorize the Parks Department to expend approximately $3,400 in budgeted planning monies to have Phase I working drawings prepared. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mill Creek Canyon Park Master Development Plan be adopted in concept , and that the Parks Department be author- ized to have the Phase I working drawings prepared, Carey seconded. Motion carried. tamper Mill Creek Detention Basin. Mirk reported that the City has been unable to reach a settlement with one property owner for acquisition of a parcel of land in connection with the Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin. He noted that at the next Council meeting he would ask for Council action for condemnation. Upon further questions, it was determined that this was for acquisition of a temporary construction easement as well as for acquisition of the property. BOARD OF PARK Mayor Hogan noted that there was a vacancy on the Board of COMMISSIONERS Park Commissioners and suggested that the Board interview prospective members at their November I meeting so that an appointment can be made at the November 15 Council meeting. She asked that anyone interested in serving contact her office, or Barney wilson's office. KENT COMMONS A resolution of the Kent School Board was read, urging the citizens of Kent to give careful consideration to the upcoming bond election for the Kent Commons facility. MASTERS MOVED that the Resolution be made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. LIBRARY BOARD Upon the Mayor 's proposal , STORMENT MOVED that the reappoint- ment of Bill Stewart to the Library Board be confirmed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. METRO Citizens' Transit Advisory Committee. A letter was read from C. Carey Donworth, Chairman, Metro Council, seeking nominations to fill vacancies to the Citizens' Transit Advisory Committee. MASTERS PJIOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, and that names of any interested citizens be forwarded to Mayor Hogan, Kitto seconded. It was noted that current members of the Committee from the area include Ethan Robbins, Kent; Marian 7arathkiewicz, Kent; and Rosa Morgan, Auburn-Algona. It was pointed out that four vacancies are to be filled by appointees from South King County, Councilmanic District No. 9. Notion carried. SISTER CITY A letter was read from V'!ayne B. Gentry, Executive Director, Trade Development Division, Department of Commerce & Economic Development of the State of Washington, thanking Mayor Hogan for her attendance at a luncheon held last week honoring the former speaker of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly, Mr. T. Nakabayaski and his son. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Mayor Hogan reported that At. Nakabayaski had presented a gift of $ 10,000 to the Washington sister cities for the purchase of cherry trees. Motion carried. CLAIMS John iZeese. At the Council meeting held September 7, 1976 a claim was presented from John geese for alleged damage to his car. The claim was referred to the City Attorney. In accordance with his recommendation, STORMENT MOVED that the claim of John Zeese be denied, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CLAIMS DeVille Homes. DeVille Homes has written to the City request— ing reimbursement of $743.71 expended because of inaccurate information furnished by the City with regard to side sewer locations. It is recommended that this item be referred to the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works. STORMENT MOVED that the DeVille claim be referred to the City Attorney and the Director of Public Works, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. BIDS Engineers' /Surveyors' Theodolite. Two bids were received on October I for a theodolite and action was delayed to this meeting. Kuker—Rankin, Inc. bid $2,881 .64, including tax, and Puget Sound Blueprint Co. bid $2,924.85, including tax, for a survey theodolite with scale reading and electrical lighting attachment . The funds for the purchase have been requested to be transferred within the Engineering budget . Upon the Engineering Department 's recommendation, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the best bid of Kuker—Rankin, Inc. be accepted, Storment seconded. Motion carried. CITY HALL Remodeling. The Finance Committee has recommended approval for Change Order 02 in the amount of $600 for the City Hall contract. The change deletes 3 panels and adds five other panels, adds vinyl flooring and finishes the room next to the elevator on the fourth floor . JOHNSON MOVED to approve Change Order No. 2 for the Leo Finnegan Co. , Carey seconded. Motion carried. ASSOCIATION Those who plan to attend the AWC Legislative District meeting OF WASHING— at the Concord Inn, 7:00 p.m. on October 26, 1976, are asked TON CITIES to notify the City Clerk so that reservations may be made. PROCLAMA— A proclamation was read by Mayor Hogan, declaring November 5, TION 1976, as "Let 's Conquer Cancer in Our Lifetime Day." BUDGET Kitto reported that the Finance Committee would begin formal budget review meetings next Monday, starting at 3:30 each afternoon. McCaughan noted that the Parks Committee would start reviewing the budget for the Parks Department on Wednes— day afternoon, October 20. Fire Station No. 3 — Cherry Park. The City Clerk reported that a petition had been filed today containing 213 signatures, requesting that Fire Station No. 3 in Cherry Park be manned full time, 24 hours a day. JUST MOVED that the petition be accepted and referred to the Finance Committee, Storment seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS Cascade Sewer District and Des Moines Server—District. The Boundary Review Board has advised the City of proposed annexa— tions to Cascade Sewer District and Des Moines Sewer District . Cascade's proposal is west of 132nd Avenue near S.E. 261st Street in an area far from any Kent sewers. Des Moines' annex— ation is west of Pacific Highway and south of S. 272nd Street , which is also an area outside of our sewer service capability. The Board has been advised that Kent does not object to the annexations. Island _# 1 and #2. Petitions to annex the West Hill Island at Military +load and Kent Des Moines tload are not sufficient for annexation of the entire area, but if the City Council amends the area, two portions of the island have sufficient signatures for annexation. This matter was discussed by the Public Works and Planning Committee, who recommended the reduction, and was presented at the last City Council workshop. JOHNSON MOVED that the Island Annexation area be reduced to include only the two areas which have the required 75% signatures and that a Notice of Intent for the annexation be filed with the Boundary Review Board, Carey seconded. Mrs. Gehrke of 3634 S. 241st spoke from the audience, urging the Council to accept the re— duced area for annexation as the need for sewers in the Island area is critical . David Parker, 4316 So. 239th Place, noted that he was against the annexation and in response to his questions, Ufett noted that the two separate annexation ANNEXATIONS petitions contained just over the required 757o signatures. Parker questioned what would happen to the portion of the Island where he lives and which is not included in these two petitions, and Ulett determined that it would remain with King County. Parker questioned whether the State law permits this type of action. Ulett noted that the State statute provides that the City Council may cause an area of less than 100 acres which has boundaries of 75 or 807o contiguous to the City to become a part of the City by resolution, subject to a referendum approval of only 10% of those who voted in the last general election residing in the area. Such an election would be held within the area and the residents given an opportunity to decide for themselves. Parker determined that the original total area was larger than could be annexed without such a vote. Upon Parker 's further question to the City Attorney, Mirk clarified that Parker 's area would become a part of Kent if the resolution described by Ulett was passed and that in order to have an election on the matter, sufficient signatures would have to be obtained to require an election. If sufficient people voted against the measure then the area would remain a part of King County. Parker questioned Mirk as to whether he had advised the Council that the action of reducing the size of the annexation area is a legal action. Mirk stated that had not as yet but would state now that this was a legal action under State statutes. Parker further questioned whether sewers going to the pro— posed annexation area would have to go through the area which did not wish to be annexed and Ulett determined that this was the only logical way for the sewer lines to be installed. He further determined for Parker that residents of the area opposed to the annexation could be assessed for sewers if they were included in the LID and if they wished to hook up to the sewer line. Parker stated that he ques— tioned the legality of reducing the area of the proposed annexation. He noted that a time extension had already been granted to the parties favoring the annexation to get the necessary signatures and when this was impossible, the size of the proposed annexation was reduced. Dave Hofer spoke from the audience, noting that he lived in the area and had never seen raw sewage and stated that he did not believe that the statement in this regard was authenticated. Felix Porter , 3642 So. 242nd, spoke and suggested that Mr . Hofer check the area in front of his home and also check with the King County Health Department who had made tests in the area and determined that raw sewage was evident in the streets. Mr. Porter stated that he was in favor of annexation. Larry Osborne, 4122 So. 240th, spoke to the Council , stating that he had lived in the area for 20 years and attempts had been made several times to get this area annexed to the City of Kent. He noted that the people who were in favor of the annexation had had difficulty in locating some of the non—resident owners to obtain the necessary signatures. He stated that he felt that the re— quest ' for annexation should be granted to the persons who wished to have it so that they might gain needed sewers. .Larry Wi Ison concurred with Osborne noting that the proposed annexation would result in a smaller island, and the people who wished to do so would still remain with King County. Parker stated again that he was of the opinion that the action of the Council in accepting a reduced area for the annexation was an illegal one and that if the parties still wished annexation they should be required to go out with new petitions. Storment questioned what would happen if the area is annexed and sewage from the area not annexed flows into the annexed area. Ulett noted that there was no govern— mental action which could be taken but it could result in a civil action; however, it appeared that the drainage would be toward the Kent—Des Moines iW ad. Plr. Osborne pointed out that the delaying tactics have resulted in the cost of the sewer being 3 or 4 times greater than it was 10 or 12 years ago, and opined that further delay would result in the costs being even greater. ANNEXATIONS In response to McCaughan's question, Street pointed out that action to reduce the size of an annexation area has come up several times and has been done several times, and was so stated in the State law. Mirk stated that the only legal argument to such a proposal was that the position could be taken that you have to have a valid 75% petition for the entire area before reducing the size of the area. He stated that he felt that the Court could take a look at such a pro— posal and would not require needless expenditure of time and effort in starting over again. He noted that in his opinion the Council should file notices of intent to annex with the Boundary :zeview Board. McCaughan questioned Ulett as to whether risers would be put in to serve adjoining property which was not included in the annexation. Ulett stated that it was his suggestion that this be done so it would not be necessary to re—enter the area and dig it up. Ulett further pointed out that the City Attorney had advised him that the proposed action to reduce the annexation area was a legal one. In response to Just 's question, Ulett noted that there are several possible methods of payment if someone in the unin— corporated area wished to hook up to the sewer line at a later date, one of which was a later comers agreement ,. Motion carried unanimously. HOUSING & Housing Assistance Plan. The Planning Department has prepared CChYAJNITY the Housing Assistance Plan as required by Kent 's 1977 Housing DEVELOPMENT & Community Development Program. A City Council workshop session on the proposed plan was held on October 11 , 1976 with a notation that the 1977 plan would be an updated version of the 1976 plan. k evised copies of the 1977 Housing Assistance Plan were distri— buted by Harris. There was no input from the audience. JUST MOVED that the 1977 Housing Assistance Plan be adopted as pre— sented and that the City Attorney be directed to draft a reso— lution for the November I , 1976 Council hearing on the matter, and that after the adoption of the resolution, the 1977 Housing Assistance Plan be forwarded to King County. Kitto seconded. In response to Masters' questions, Harris noted that the rent subsidy program defined in IA was substantially the same as last year 's and not a new program. ;amos of the Planning Department determined that in the past it has been given a #3 priority and this year has come a # 1 priority, based on the recommendations of the Housing Advisory Committee. He noted that Kent 's program follows King County's. In response to McCaughan's question, it was determined that there was an ongoing program for housing rehabilitation but none for new construction, particularly for housing for the elderly, and for that reason new construction for the elderly was given first priority. Harris further clarified that the City was not involved .in the rent subsidy program, as the Federal Govern— ment funds this. He pointed out further that this HAP program would not affect Kent 's "needs" or "population" money. In answer to Masters' question, Harris explained that the map attached to the Plan is for the purpose of identifying the areas recommended for the projects and read from the Plan: " I . Goals for Persons and/or Units to be assisted. a) First priority is for new construction of elderly assisted housing units and leasing of existing units for families. b ) Second priority is for substantial rehabilitation of housing units for the elderly." Motion carried. FINANCE McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before October 20, 1976 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on October 29, 1976 be paid, Carey seconded. Motion carried. The following claims were approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on October 15, 1976: Current Expense $ 33,004.07 Parks & :recreation 7,743.06 Library 254.01 City Streets 31 , 174.53 Federal ,revenue Sharing 1 ,848.35 Kent Commons Construction 9,809.62 Canyon Drive Construction 756.00 Smith/Central Construction 76,676.56 S. 180t h (VNH—EVH) 34.50 E.H. Booster Pump 65,952.09 Equipment dental 4,664.39 Employee let . Liab. Fund 697.71 Hsng & Comm Devlpmnt 1 .76 Arts Commission 250.21 Firemens pelf & Pension 2, 172.49 LEOFF Disability 2,824.30 Sewer 3,337.26 Water 5,217.68 Garbage 38,943. 19 $265,562.02 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:30 p.m. ,respectfully submitted, c Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk