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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/07/1977 Kent, Washington March 7, 1977 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 and McCaughan, City Administrator Street, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett and City Attorney Mirk. Councilperson Storment and Finance Director winkle were not in attendance. Also present: Planning Commissioner Hamilton and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 10 people were in attendance at the meeting. I MINUTES JOHNSON MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held February 22, 1977 be approved with the following correction: On page 4, references to "Chorak Square, (Kentridge Estates) " should be changed to read "Scherich Water Extension Request. " Masters seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & SANITATION Proposed Sewer LID. A petition has been received requesting that an LID be formed to reverse and/or rebuild an existing force main in the vicinity of West Valley Highway and south of Meeker Street. JOHNSON MOVED that receipt of the petition be recorded and the Public Works Department determine the area such a sewer could serve, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Utility Extensions. The Public Works & Planning Committee has requested that a new resolution be presented which recognizes: 1) that there are properties abutting the Kent boundary, the annexation of which is not presently desirable, and 2) requir- ing the execution of an agreement for future annexation for most outside of Kent properties seeking utility service. As a matter of policy, whenever a connection is allowed which connects a customer to a sub-standard line regarding fire flow or capacity, the City shall require that the customer sign a waiver relieving the City of any liability. The City Attorney accord- ingly introduced Resolution No. 822 establishing the policies of the City for the furnishing of utilities service outside the City limits and repealing Resolution No. 769. JOHNSON MOVED that Resolution No. 822 be adopted, Just seconded. Upon questions, Ulett noted that the resolution does set two conditions--one for adequacy of the sys- tem and the other the condition for non-need to annex. He noted that the first condi- tion provides that the existing utility system is adequate to provide the services needed and if it is not, the inadequacy of the existing utility system will be remedied by construction or reconstruction at other than City of Kent expense and the extension of the utility service must be approved by the King County Boundary Review Board. He explained the conditions of non-need to annex, which include 1) that service has been previously committed, and noted that there are not many cases of this type; 2) annexa- tion of the property by Kent is not feasible and the owners of the property have executed an acceptable agreement for the future annexation of the property, such agreement to be binding upon the owners of the property, their successors or assigns, or 3) the Council declares the area to be temporarily unacceptable for annexation, and the owners would still be required to execute an acceptable agreement for future annexation. He noted that if the annexation agreement was not adhered to the service could be terminated. He noted that the Boundary Review Board looks favorable on such condi- tions. In response to Masters' question, Ulett stated that the City would determine the adequacy of the system and that such system would have to meet the City's compre- hensive water plan providing for at least a 6" line for fire flow. He noted that the State law required an 8" line for sewers. Ulett further determined for Masters that sewer rates were the same for outside users but that the "outside" water rates would apply. Ulett agreed with McCaughan that some requests could be outside the City's franchise area but that the water ordinance requires 8" lines for anything not shown on the Comprehensive Water Plan. McCaughan noted that some applicants for utilities had been turned down in the past and suggested that those parties be notified of the change in the City's policy. It was determined that any such parties could come in and reapply for utility service if the necessary requirements could be met. Motion carried. Sewer Extension Request - Kenton Firs. A letter was read from Edward T. Morris, Lynnwood, Washington, requesting permission to extend sewer service to the unsewered portions of Kenton Firs, which he is purchasing. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the Public Works Committee, Carey seconded. Motion carried. WATER e. David L. Helmboldt has requested water service to pro Helmboldt Request for Servic = �- With the ad perty adjacent to, but outside of, Kent. option of Resolution N this unacceptablearily property located near 22521 - 94thauAve. S. ,zed should h ulder ebecdeclared tem ution of thepagreementforfutuure for annexation and water service annexation required by the Resolution. In accordance with the recommendation of the Public Works & Planning Committee, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the service to David Helmboldt be authorized, based on annexation being temporarily unacceptable and after execution of the annexation agreement, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. Request for Water Service - Western Terra Corp. A letter was read from Western Terra Corporation requesting permission for the installation of a water main extension to Kent's line to service property known as Echo Glen Estates, a 15-acre parcel of land lying east of 108th S.E. and north of the extended center line of S.E. 272nd Street. JUST MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted and referred to the Public Works & Planning Committee, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Referendum 27 Funds - Construction Grant. Ulett reported on the progress regarding the Kent Springs chlorination facility and modification for the two West Hill Reservoirs. METRO s read from Jeff Bauman of the Metro Water Quality Committee Water Quality. A letter wa quality and asking concerning community projects to protect water ng if Kent has water he be quality problem areas to suggest for the project. JUST MOVEDrthat Wilsontand Harris accepted, Masters seconded. Ulett noted that Mayor Hogan, St ,had been apprised of the contents of the letter and Wilson had submitted the Lake Fenwick and Mill Creek projects as suggestions. Motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL noted that on March 1, 1977, King County held a meeting in Kent attended y re- it wa� th a 1 ding. The presentatives of Auburn, Renton, Tukwila and KeUwSDepartmenpof HUD5Flood Insur- Corps of Engineers, State Department of Ecology,ology,ance and Soil Conservation Service had representatives to explain the present state of flood plane permits, regarding the pumping of surface water into the Green River. At the present time, flood insurance is still available, but the City must amend the resolution adopted two years ago. Permits to build in the flood plane will now re- quire higher levels of fill. A further meeting between King County and the Corps of Engineers is scheduled for March 9, 1977, and it was noted that the Planning Director and Public Works Director would be in attendance. A report on this meeting will be discussed at the informal meeting of the Mayor and Council to be held at 7:30 p.m. March 9. HEALTH & SANITATION Leachate Contract. Street noted that the contract with Seattle for the Kent Highlands y Seattle, which were Leachate Interceptor project had had some changes made b - able to the City. Upon his recommendation, MASTERS MOVED to authorize the Mayoorr o t to sign the contract in its final form, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATIONS th the initiators of the East Hill Tire annexation East Hill Tire. The Council met wi on February 28, 1977 and indicated that they will accept the proposed annexation and will require the assumption of existing City indebtedness. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the acceptance and requirement be confirmed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Wilson Island Annexation. A notice of intention to commence annexation for an area in the West Hill Island has been received. Verification of sufficient signatures has been received. MASTERS MOVED that a meeting with the initiators be set for 8:00 p.m. March 14, 1977, McC�ughan seconded. Motion carried. STREETS S. 180th/S.W. 43rd Street Joint Project. It was noted by Ulett that Renton has re- ceived a grant offer from EDA on the S. 180th St./S.W. 43rd Street project in the amount of $348,000 to go with State funds in the amount of $87,000. He pointed out that this was the amount of money estimated for a three lane road from East Valley Highway to West Valley Highway with the exception of a portion from the Westerly track to Springbrook Creek, which would remain two lanes and would only be overlayed. He noted that no response has as yet been received regarding the proposal for a five lane highway if it were possible to put such a project through with the formation of an LID. He noted that it was expected that the Renton Council would refer the matter to their Public Works Committee and City Attorney, who in turn would meet with their counterparts in Kent. It is further expected that both cities will recommend proceeding with the project. SIDEWALKS & WALKWAYS Federal Way School District. A letter was read from P. J. Mlenyl D977cprogram Plant Facilities, Federal Way School District, regarding a proposed for school walkways and setting forth those areas which fall within the Kent City limits. In accordance with the recommendations of Administration, MASTERS MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted and referred to the Public Works & Planning Committee, Just seconded. In response to McCaughan's question, Street noted that an on-going effort has been made to improve sidewalk conditions near all schools within Kent. Motion carried. RAILROAD CROSSINGS ern has prepared petitions for railroad grade cross- Harold Hill. Burlington-North ings of 80th Place South and East Valley Highway in the vicinity of South 188th Street for a spur to serve the Harold Hill and other properties on the east side of East Valley Highway. The Public Works Department has reviewed the proposal and recommends that the Mayor be authorized to sign the waiver, Carey seconded. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL Pacific Highway. The State will be overlaying Pacific Highway in Kent and the City is responsible for the cost of traffic p control devices. The State has prepared an 20o agreement whereby they will handle the construction contract and Kent will ay of the traffic control costs, with 80% to be paid by Federal funds. The City's costs are $4,533.52 and are not budgeted. The Public Works Committee recommends execution of the agreement with the funds to come from grant matching funds. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement and that the funds be taken from the Grant Matching Fund, Carey seconded. Motion carried. A letter was read from Jolene and Everett Womack, 815 Carter Place, Kent, and Joseph and Harriet Miller, 702 Marian Street, Kent, requesting that "Yield" and/or "Stop" signs be placed on Van de Vanter, Seattle and Chicago Streets because of the hazardous situation which exists in the area. The letter also requested that the Scenic Hill streets be patrolled for speeding automobiles. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the Traffic Engineer and the Police Department, Johnson seconded, and determined that the matter was discussed at the last Public Works & Planning Committee meeting and the Traffic Engineer is already investigating the situation. Motion carried. No Parkina Ordinance. The Citv Attornev introduced Ordinance No. 2017, amending Ordinance No. 1972, and prohibiting parking on the following streets between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. , except on Sundays and holidays, to allow for street cleaning: Meeker Street (4th Ave. - State Ave.) Gowe Street (Meeker St. - State Ave.) Titus Street (4th Ave. - Central Ave.) First Avenue (Smith St. - Titus St.) Second Avenue (Harrison St. - Saar St.) Railroad Avenue (James St. - Titus St.) State Avenue (Smith St. - Gowe St. ) KITTO MOVED that Ordinance No. 2017 be adopted, Just seconded. Motion carried. Traffic Speeds. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2018, adding new sec- tions to Ordinance No. 1811 relating to traffic speeds, as follows: 56. Reiten Rd. from Titus St. to Maple St. 30 mph All times 57. Maple St. from Reiten Rd. to Tilden Ave. 30 mph All times 58. Woodland Way So. from Tilden Ave. to the K 30 mph All times Kent City Limits KITTO MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2018, Carey seconded. Motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT On February 24, 1977, bids were opened to furnish one police car. Four bids were received, as follows: Bidder Amount Lakeside Pontiac Failed to meet specs Bowen-Scarff Ford $6,450.44, incl. tax Strain's Auto $6,113.20, incl. tax S. L. Savidge $5,712.36, incl. tax POLICE DEPARTMENT In accordance with the recommendations of Chief Skewes, JOHNSON MOVED that the best bid of S. L. Savidge in the amount of $5,712.36, including tax, be accepted, Carey seconded. In response to Just's question, Street noted that the S. L. Savidge bid is slightly higher than the State bid but that vehicles purchased under the State bid would have to be serviced in Spokane. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT Sale of Equipment. The Fire Department has requested permission to advertise for sale by sealed bids the following: One electric hose dryer One 1957 Ford pumper - with minimum equipment that a small department could use. It is requested that the receipts from these sales be placed in an Equipment Renewal Fund, to be used for rebuilding a 1954 Kenworth pumper. Chief Foster is of the opin- ion that his Department can rebuild the pumper for about 1/3 the cost of a new pumper. JOHNSON MOVED that the Fire Department be authorized to advertise for sale the above described items and that the receipts from such sale be placed in an Equipment Renewal Fund to start the rebuilding of the 1954 pumper, Carey seconded. Motion carried. BIDS Sewer Department and Shops. The following bids were received on March 3, 1977: 1) Bids to furnish one TV truck mounted system for internal inspections of sewers. 2) Bids to furnish one 1977 two-ton truck, cab and chassis, and one 1977 2 1/2 ton truck, cab and chassis. 3) Furnishing and installing air cooling at City Shops. The bid tabulations are as follows: 1) One 2 ton truck, cab and chassis Bowen-Scarff $10,936 + tax Valley Pontiac $10,800 + tax One 2 1/2 ton truck, cab and chassis Bowen-Scarff $12,567 + tax Valley Pontiac $12,300 + tax 2) Truck mounted closed circuit TV Cues, Inc. $29,908 + tax Alternate 1 $39,620 + tax Alternate 2 $38,200 + tax 3) Air Cooling for Shops Pease & Sons, Inc. Basic Bid $ 9,380.60, incl. tax In accordance with the recommendations of Administration, KITTO MOVED that the low bids of Valley Pontiac for both trucks be accepted and the bids for the TV truck mounted system for internal inspection of sewers and for the furnishing and install- ing of air cooling at the City Shops be held over for study by the Public Works & Planning Committee, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FINAL PLAT ppre- Britt Smith Replat Final Plat. A letter was read from Britt Smith expressing ciation to the Council and City officials for their assistance with problems enncountcount ered securing approval of his Final Plat. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a matter of record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. SISTER CITY PROGRAM Tree Planting Project - Sister City. A letter was read from Bruce Chapman, enclosing or planting of cherry trees in a check for $540 to be applied toward the purchase and/ the Kent community. The letter noted that Mr. Nakabayashi has been informed of the allocation. MASTERS MOVED that the letter and check be accepted, McCaughan seconded. Mayor Hogan noted for Masters that the money would be held until such time as it is determined where the trees will be planted. Street noted that the Parks Department would comply with Chapman's request to be notified upon the completion of the planting project. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION Parks & Recreation Committee. McCaughan not that the Parks & Recreation Committee would meet on Wednesday morning, March 9. Street noted that two public hearings would be held at the workshop meeting on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. , one public hearing on the Russell Road Park project and the other on the Lake Fenwick Rehabilitation project. KENT COMMONS Street noted that a short meeting would be held with the Council members after adjournment ent Commons building. of tonight'-s meeting regarding storage space in the K COUNCIL Council members were reminded that an informal meeting of the Mayor and Council woul be held on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room. PLANNING COMMISSION A letter was read from William Holmer, Planning Commissioner, requesting that various issues be reviewed by the City Council at a workshop session. These include the terms of Planning Commission members and failure of applicants to appear before the Planning Commission at the designated time set for hearings. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted, and in accordance with the Mayor's suggestion, referred to the committee of the whole at the March 28 workshop. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. CONFERENCES & CONVENTIONS Planning Association of Washington Spring Conference. A letter was read from James E. Denzer, Planning Association of Washington, noting that the annual Spring conference for the Association would be held in Olympia-Tumwater on March 9-11, 1977. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a matter of record, Johnson seconded. Street noted that Harris would not be able to attend the Conference because of conflicting meetings in Kent but it was hoped that a Planning Commissioner would be able to attend. Motion carried. Water Department. A request has been received for Water Superintendent Stan Boden to attend the 1977 Northwest Section of the A.W.W.A. Conference to be held in Eugene, Oregon March 30 - April 1, 1977. Funds to attend this conference are provided for in the 1977 Water Department budget. MASTERS MOVED that this request for out-of-State travel be approved, Just seconded. Motion carried. AWARDS Mayor Hogan presented a certificate to Lyle Bush for successfully qualifying as a Wastewater Collection Wastewater Collection Specialist I, and to Nelden Hewitt as a Specialist II, in the Washington Wastewater Collection Personnel Association. Both employees are from the Sewer Department and the certificates represent study, examina- tion and experience. -� PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the week of March 14-18 as "Employ the Older Worker Week" and urging all employees to give special consideration to these people. FINANCE Bond Issues. A letter was read from John Spellman, King County Executive, noting that King County and the City of Seattle will submit bond issues to the voters in the Fall. The letter requested other cities and towns in the area to advise the County of any plans for submitting bond issues to the voters at the same time so that a basis for better captial bond financing could be had. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the Mayor and City Administrator for an appropriate response, McCaughan seconded. Street noted that there are presently no plans for submitting any bond issues to Kent voters. Masters suggested Spellman be so advised. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the bills received on or before March 4, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on March 15, 1977 be paid, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting of February 15, 1977 are as follows: Parks & Recreation (Ski School Refunds) $ 13,375.00 Current Expense $ 32,580.46 Parks & Recreation 5,418.40 117.71 Library 3,092.99 City Streets 36 Federal Shared Revenue 3, 0.240.91 Kent Springs Chlor. Equipment 76322 4 West Hill Reservoir Construction 1, 34..15 East Hill Booster Pump ,509.76 West Hill Booster Pump 97763 116th Ave. Transmission Main 218.10 124th Ave. - W.D. #111 Reservoir 91..47 Equipment Rental 8,265.17 Firemans Relief & Pension Leoff Disability 2,955.67 FINANCE $ 44,834.70 Sewer 13,074.20 Water 84.60 Garbage $123,369.50 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:00 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jense6i, CMC City Clerk