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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/15/1977 i Kent, Washington August 15, 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, Kitto, Masters, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, and Public Works Director Ulett. Councilperson Just and Finance Director Winkle were not in attendance. Also present: City Treasurer Drotz, Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Holmer, and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 50 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held August 1, 1977 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Three Year Strategy Plan. The continued public hearing on the proposed 3-year strategy plan for Housing & Community Development was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence. Masters noted that while she would not oppose adoption of the plan, it was her opinion that the Council was setting a precedent for adopting plans which later were referred to as concrete docu- ments rather than as plans. She noted that this plan outlines the needs of the community as: deteriorating housing conditions, decline in street conditions, drainage problems, sidewalks, and other neighborhood problems. She noted that last year we spent 500 of our Block Grant money on the Kent Commons facility which she felt was not appropriate considering the priorities listed above. She suggested also the development of the old City Hall site not be considered as a priority under the pro- posed plan. McCaughan stated that he objected to receiving the plan at this meeting with changes having been made without the Council having been afforded the opportunity to discuss such changes. Mayor Hogan noted that the plan was reviewed at the last workshop session and that basically no changes were made. Ramos pointed out for McCaughan that the only changes made since the public hearing on August 1 were on page 21, in compliance with McCaughan's request for assurance at the City would not be obligated to complete projects if funds were not available. He noted that emphasis had been placed on the words "guidelines", and ". . .what may be achieved". Mayor Hogan noted for Masters that any project that was approved under the Housing & Community Development Act in the past was done so by majority vote of the Council. Masters noted that she preferred to wait until the end of the review to voice her objections and that she had never voted in favor of use of these funds for the Commons facility. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 829 adopting the Three Year Strategy Plan for the City of Kent Housing & Community Development program. KITTO MOVED that Resolution No. 829 be adopted, Carey seconded. Motion carried. 72nd AVE. CORRIDOR On July 26, 1977 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on amending the Com- prehensive Plan to consider maintaining a continuous corridor for 72nd Avenue South between S. 212th and S. 228th. The Committee has recommended that such corridor should be maintained, as approved in the Comprehensive Plan. Harris explained that the 72nd Ave. corridor was approved in both the 1969 and in the 1977 Comprehensive Plan. In 1976, Puget Power asked the city to eliminate the corridor where it traversed their transformer site. The Planning Commission recommended, and the Council concurred, that the corridor be moved westerly to go around the substation. The 1977 Comprehensive Plan, therefore, shows this new alignment for the corridor. Harris explained that the question now was the validity of having such a through corridor from S. 212th to S. 228th. He distributed sketches of the area showing the basic plan (Map A) and Alternate I (Map C) and Alternate II (Map B) . Harris noted that the Public Works Department was working on a proposed LID for the area, which further complicated the matter. Ulett noted that the Puget Power property was not included in the proposed LID. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. A letter from Gary Volchok of Coldwell Banker, dated August 11 was introduced. It was determined that copies of the letter had been distributed to the Council. KITTO MOVED to make the letter a part of the official record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Volchok stated that the proposed curving of 72nd Avenue in order to go around Puget Power's station would greatly increase the cost of the project, and further that it would render approximately 4 acres unsuitable for development. He noted that the Flow Industries LID proposal was for the extension of 72nd Avenue from S. 212th to S. 220th, with left turn lanes on the West Valley Highway at 220th and 216th. He noted that the proposal would cost approximately $850,000, without the land, and that the property owners in the area of the proposed LID expected to bear these costs. He stated further that curving 72nd Avenue to acco- modate Puget Power would increase the cost of the proposal by $100,000 to $200,000, and rather than benefitting the owners, it would be to their detriment by render- ing some of their property unusable. He opined that Puget Power would not use the corridor, and they would not be part of the LID unless the city so ordered, so the corridor did not have to be planned to serve Puget's property. He recom- mended Alternate I (Map C) which is the LID proposal of Flow Industries. Upon Storment's question, it was determined that the left turn lanes mentioned from the West Valley Highway at 216th, 220th and 224th were all 1300' apart. It was determined by Ulett that left turn lanes were always somewhat of a hazard, but that signals might be installed. Volchok opined that the full 72nd Avenue corridor would not alleviate traffic congestion on the West Valley Highway to any degree. Harris clarified for Masters that the Planning Commission has recommended that 72nd Avenue should remain as a continuous corridor, and that Volchok is recommending that it not be continuous, that it could be changed as outlined on Alternate I. He determined for Kitto that the corridor would serve the area between the rail- road and the West Valley Highway. Planning Commissioner Helmer noted that pro- perty owners in the area were not opposed to the corridor itself, that they were concerned that portions of property could not be developed because of the curves. He suggested that right angles would be preferred over the curves, for development purposes. James Stengle, trustee for the Kent Trust property, noted that this property was a part of the proposed LID, and was prepared to pay their share of the cost. He suggested that the curve to accomodate the Puget Power substation could be placed within the Puget property, since the problem originates with Puget. Upon Masters' question, Harris noted that the City would have to pay for the right of way for the street but that the resulting jobs and industry would be to the City's advantage in the tax base increase. McCaughan noted that housing developers were required to put in the streets, and commented that such a requirement could be made for this type of development. Harris clarified for Masters that the Council is only obligated to deal with the question of the corridor, but not with the question of the side streets. It was further determined that the question was whether the 72nd Avenue corridor would be a continuous corridor, and not the exact location of it, nor curves as opposed to angles. Ulett noted that it was not the intent of the City that there would be left turns from the West Valley Highway at each intersection, that in fact, perhaps none of them would have such turns. There were no further comments and KITTO MOVED to close the hearing. Storment seconded, motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Johnson seconded. Kitto commented that he agreed with Helmer, that the City should work with the property owners to accomodate a continuous corridor on 72nd Avenue. Motion carried with Carey abstaining. Harris and Street clarified that the motion determined that there would be a continuous corridor on 72nd Avenue South from S. 228th to S. 212th and the specific details were to be yet determined by the Engineering Department. HEALTH & SANITATION Water Request. It was noted that James Curran's request for water service outside the City was denied at the July 18 Council meeting. A letter from Curran was read asking that the Council reconsider the request under the terms of Resolution 822, since he had been unsuccessful in generating interest in annexation among his neighbors. STORMENT MOVED to refer the letter back to the Public Works Com- mittee, Carey seconded. Johnson noted that the Committee had not actually denied the request but had recommended that Curran attempt annexation. Ulett explained for Curran the difference between his request and the request of Dr. Phillips, which was approved. Carey noted that the Committee had thoroughly reviewed Curran's request, and since it appeared that annexation was not feasible, that it could be approved now. The Committee members concurred, and Storment WITHDREW his motion. CAREY MOVED to allow the water service requested by Curran, subject to the conditions of Resolution 822, Storment seconded. Motion carried. EDA Drought Program. It is requested that the Mayor be authorized to sign those applications which may be developed to apply for assistance throught the EDA Drought Program. At present we will be submitting applications for assistance to pay for water and equipment utilized in getting Renton and Water District 75 water into the system. This includes payment to the Fire Department. Since all applications must be in and processed prior to September 30, 1977, it is necessary for this authorization. Other potential applications included well drilling and the appropriate pumps to be placed in these wells. JOHNSON MOVED, Carey seconded, that the Mayor be authorized to sign EDA Drought Applications. Motion carried. STREETS Kent-Kangley Road. A letter was read from the State Highway Department noting that an informal "drop-in" meeting would be held on August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p..m. at the Sequoia Junior High Cafeteria to present alternate plans for the improvement of the Kent-Kangley Road (SR 516) between the Benson Highway and 132nd S.E. MASTERS MOVED to accept the letter for the official records, Carey seconded. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL The City Clerk read two letters from Raven Transfer & Storage, one dated August 3 addressed to the State Highway Department and one addressed to the City dated August 11. Mr. Raven stated that the closure of a portion of Highway 167 for the recent Bicycle Time Trials was not adequately advertised and cost the firm and its customers money in loss of time due to rerouting and traffic congestion. MASTERS MOVED that the letters be accepted and made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Parking Checker. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2045, creating the position of parking checker, describing the duties, and authorizing the issuance of tickets. McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2045, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HIGHRIDGE #4 Time Extension. It was noted that Miles Drake and Jerry Anderson have requested one more time extension on the Highridge #4 Final Plat hearing. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing on the Highridge #4 Final Plat be continued until September 6, 1977, Storment seconded. In response to Johnson's question, it was determined that no publication costs are involved in such delays. Motion carried. KENT HIGHLANDS DIVISION #1 Bill of Sale. Sanitary sewers constructed by Plemmons in Kent Highlands, Division #1, have been inspected and recommended for acceptance by the Engineering Depart- ment. Accordingly, STORMENT MOVED to accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for sanitary sewers in Kent Highlands, Division #1, Carey seconded. Motion carried. WESTVIEW TERRACE Bill of Sale. Upon the recommendation of the Engineering Department, JOHNSON MOVED to accept the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for sanitary sewers, storm drains water mains, streets and sidewalks for the Westview Trace Plat. Carey seconded. Motion carried. GREEN VALLEY HEIGHTS DIVISION #5 Final Plat - Time Extension. It was noted that a letter has been received request- ing a time extension for the Final Plat of Green Valley Heights Division #5 plat. Upon the determination that the Council may grant a time extension of not more than one year, JOHNSON MOVED that the one year extension be granted to complete the Final Plat for Green Valley Heights Division 45. Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAMBRIDGE EAST DIVISION #2 Final Plat - Time Extension. A request has been received for a time extension for completing Cambridge East #2 and #3. Division #1 was approved on September 7, 1976, which gave the applicant an automatic extension of one year in which to complete the remainder of the plat. It was determined that the Council may grant one additional extension of six months. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED to grant an extension of six months to complete the Final Plat for Cambridge East Division #2. Carey seconded. Motion carried. PARK-MAR ANNEXATION ZONING On June 26, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the initial zoning for the Park-Mar Annexation which encompasses 4.83 acres lying east and west of 113th Avenue S.E. (extended) at approximately S.E. 228th Street (extended) . It is the re- commendation of the Planning Commission that this area be zoned R-1 7.2, Single Family Residential, with 7,200 square foot minimum lot size. Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the proposed annexation on the map. The Mayor opened the first of the two public hearings required under the terms of the Zoning Code. There was no correspondence. Upon questions from Edward T. Morris, owner of Kenton Firs, adjacent to the proposed annexation area, Harris clarified the suggested zoning, and explained that the hearing would be continued on September 19. He further noted that a plat submitted to the County for this area would most likely be filed with the City when the annexation was completed. Mayor Hogan further noted that Morris could submit his comments in writing if he was unable to attend further hearings. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be continued until September 19, 1977, Carey seconded. Motion carried. GAI ANNEXATION ZONING On December 28, 1976, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the initial zoning for the Gai Annexation which encompasses approximately 13.24 acres lying along both sides of Military Road (36th Avenue S.) , beginning approximately 1,400 feet north of the Kent-Des Moines Road and continuing further north to the 22900 block of Military Road S. it is the Planning Commission's recommendation that the property along the west side of Military Road be classified HC, Highway Commercial, and the property east of Military Road be classified R-1 7.2, Single-Family Residential (7,200 square foot mini- mum lot size) . The annexation zoning was not taken to the City Council after the December 28 Planning Commission hearings because the annexation petition had not been accepted. The 75% petition was accepted by the Council on June 20, 1977. The Mayor opened the first of the two public hearings required by the Zoning Code. Harris described the area on the map. He read a letter that he had written on February 8, 1977, to Ruth Gross, the real estate agent who was handling the annexation for the Gai Brothers Bakery, pointing out that the Bakery would be permitted to continue to operate as it now does in the County. The letter further stated that the Planning Dpeartment would support HC (Highway Commercial) zoning on the east side of Military Road for a depth of 200 feet and that the Department would search out ways for the Gai/Glass Doctor complex to become a use permitted under the HC regulations. MASTERS MOVED to file the letter as a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Mrs. Gross stated that she had asked for HC on the east side of Military Road also. Harris recommended that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission, noting that the Department had agreed to support the HC proposal for the east side of Military Road, which could be considered under a rezone application after the annexation. Mirk noted that the Council could consider making the east side an HC zone during the two zoning hearings. Frank Lee of Valley Motors noted that he was in favor of the annexation as long as it was not to become a warehouse operation. Mrs. Gross referred to a letter she had written to the Planning Commission, which has not been received. She was asked to bring a copy to be placed in the official file. Upon McCaughan's question, Harris noted that the Comprehensive Plan showed low density residential zoning for this area outside the City, along with community commercial. Kitto was not in favor of considering zoning other than that recom- mended by the Planning Commission. STORMENT MOVED to continue this hearing to September 19, Johnson seconded. Motion carried, with Kitto voting nay. WILLIAMSON ANNEXATION ZONING On June 28, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the initial zoning for the Williamson Annexation which encompasses 14.5 acres lying south of S.E. 240th Street and east of 100th Avenue S.E. It is the Planning Commission's recommendation that this area be zoned R-1 7.2, Single-Family Residential, with 7,200 square foot minimum lot size. Mayor Hogan opened the first of the two zoning hearings required by the Zoning Code. Harris described the area on the map and the Clerk noted that no correspondence had been received. Val Rupeiks, Consultant, asked that consideration be given to "Office" zoning for the strip facing S.E. 240th Street, which would be consistent with the "0" zoning for the doctor's office on the North side of S.E. 240th, and for the rear part of the annexation to be some type of multi-family zoning. Lowell Parker, owner of five acres adjacent to the East Hill School, stated he would oppose multi-family zoning in this single-family zoned area. He also opposed the proposed 7,200 square foot lots. Upon his further question, Ulett determined that the 30' right-of-way was included in the annexation, and that the City does not maintain rights-of-way unless they have been improved to meet City standards, which this has not. It was further determined that any change on zoning required a public hearing. Upon Rupeiks' question, Harris noted that the Planning Department had recommended "Office" zoning for a portion of the area. Harris pointed out for McCaughan that the East Hill Plan did not cover the area beyond James Street but that it was scheduled for updating. There were no further comments, and KITTO MOVED to continue the hearing to September 19, 1977, Storment seconded. Motion carried. ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS View Regulations on Hillside Development. On July 26, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider amending Section 6.6.1 and Section 1.3 of the Zoning Code. The Planning Commission recommends that the Zoning Code be amended as follows: "Section 6.6.1 Purpose: Add new sentence - 'These regulations shall not, however, prohibit construction of any building one story in height or less, as measured from finished grade, on any legal lot of record. ' ("grade" is defined in Section 1.3 of the Zoning Code. ) " "Section 1.3 Definitions. 'View Property' amend to read, "Any property having a general slope of 20% or more and that property located immediately upslope of such property for a dis- tance of 100 feet in R-1 7.2, R-1 9.6, and R-1 12 zones and a distance of 200 feet in all other zones, from the contour line where the slope becomes 20% or greater." The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. In response to Johnson's question, Harris noted that the proposed changes were felt necessary because there were a number of hillside parcels which had never been utilized because of the require- ments imposed and it was not economically feasible to build on such sites. He noted that building was now taking place on such lots, however, and that amend- ing the Zoning Code would provide protection to homeowners located on higher elevations to prevent a taller structure being erected so as to obstruct the view and would allow a one-story building. He noted that as the Code now exists, that in order to build on such sites, it was necessary for a property owner to go to the Board of Adjustment to seek a variance from the requirements of the Zoning Code. There were no further comments and no correspondence. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, Storment seconded. CAREY MOVED for the City Attorney to be directed to draft the proper ordinance to so amend the Zoning Code, Storment seconded. Motion carried. REZONE V.M.V. , Inc. On July 26, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by V.M.V. , Inc. for a rezone from RA, Residential Agri- culture, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, on property located at 5621 Kent-Des Moines Road (Colony Park Golf Course.) The Planning Commission recommended that the application be denied. Planning Director Harris described the area and the action of the Planning Commission. He noted that the Planning Commission had scheduled three public hearings on this proposed rezone and recom- mended denial because no further input was received from the applicant. He noted that the matter could be brought back at a later date by the parties involved if they so desired and that the denial should be granted without prejudice. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There was no correspondence and no comments. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted and the request denied without prejudice, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. REZONE Dean Development. At the last work session a review was made of the circumstances concerning the right-of-way, the one foot strip on the west side of 101st Avenue S.E. , and the right to extend S. 260th to Crow Road. Since there still remains conflict in the recommendation of the Planning Commission, it is the suggestion of the Administrator that this request for a rezone be returned to the Planning Commission to resolve the conflicts. The Attorney's opinion that the City does have the right to require the applicant to provide for the extension of S. 260th Street to Crow Road should be considered by the Planning Commission. JOHNSON MOVED that this item be returned to the Planning Commission for resolution of the con- flicts within their recommendation, Kitto seconded. In response to Carey's ques- tion, Mayor Hogan noted that a detailed discussion of this matter was held at the last work session. Carey questioned whether the Planning Commission would be able to resolve the question of the one foot strip. Harris opined that they would not, but that they could resolve the matter of conditions 2, 4 and 6 referred to in previous Council minutes. Street noted that while the Planning Commission did acknowledge the one foot strip problem, they were unable to make a valid recom- mendation as to what action should be taken to resolve the problem. It was deter- mined that the Planning Commission would make a recommendation and the Council would then have the option of accepting or rejecting such recommendations. Motion carried. UNDERGROUND WIRING A letter was read from Iry Hamilton noting that Puget Power is installing new poles through the center of the undergrounded area on the East Hill. Hamilton requests that the City stop further work on this transmission line until Puget Power con- sults with the City regarding alternatives and routing for the line. MASTERS MOVED to refer the letter to the City Attorney and for the matter to be discussed at the next workshop session. Kitto seconded. McCaughan noted that the topic of transmission lines should be reviewed. Motion carried. TV CABLE SERVICE Clearview. Upon the advice of the City Attorney, STORMENT MOVED that a public hear- ing on the rate increase requested by Clearview Cable TV be scheduled for the Septem- ber 6 Council meeting. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Johnson asked that the pro- posed amendment to the ordinance also be presented on September 6. BURLINGTON-NORTHERN Easement. The Burlington-Northern has submitted an easement for the new Smith Street Crossing of their track, for which $6,000 is to be paid to the Railroad. This expenditure is included in the project's budget. CAREY MOVED for the Mayor to be authorized to sign the easement, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT Conference. It was noted that Fire Marshall Henry Opel has been invited to attend a public education planning conference for Fire Prevention and Control Administra- tion in Washington, D.C. Transportation, lodging and most meals will be paid by the NFPCA. The invitation is an honor as only 90 representatives from all the States are invited. JOHNSON MOVED to authorize Opel to accept the invitation to the conference, Carey seconded. Motion carried. SPECIAL CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM Fuel. A letter was read from Governor Dixy Lee Ray thanking the City for its inte- rest and support of the Special Crisis Intervention Program to be administered by the State Office of Community Development. The letter set forth guidelines for administering the program and asked that anyone to be assisted by the program be referred to the energy supplier where money is owed, the local Community Action Agency, or the office of Community Development. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Street noted that figures had been compiled showing the annual income and size of families considered to be at the poverty level. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION Senior Center. The Parks Department has requested authorization to apply for funds under Title V of the Older Americans Act. Wilson explained that the funds would be used to improve the Senior Citizens Center by installing a ramp ($600) , repair- ing the windows ($750) and making improvements to the front porch ($5,500) . The estimated cost of the improvements is $7,000 and the local share of 25%, or approxi- mately $1,750, will be budgeted in the 1978 Parks budget. McCAUGHAN MOVED for the Parks Department to be authorized to apply for Title V funds (approximately $5,250) for improving the Senior Citizens Center and that 25% of the project cost (approxi- mately $1,750) be budgeted in the Parks Department 1978 budget. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Lake Fenwick. McCaughan announced that "Lake Fenwick Day" would be on Saturday, August 27, with various activities scheduled at the Lake. Programs. Wilson reported that the summer programs have been going exceedingly well this year. He noted especially that two youngsters from Kent had won first place awards in two events in the Jesse Owens' Track Meet in Los Angeles. He noted further that the program included 239 ball teams, and commended the volunteers who assisted in these activities, including Councilpersons Storment and Carey. He pointed out that the recreation staff and the maintenance crew were doing an excellent job. Bids - Tot Lot. Vanco Recreation, Inc. was the sole bidder for the furnishing, installation and refurbishment of play equipment for the Kent Memorial Park Tot Lot. Upon the recommendation of the Parks Department, KITTO MOVED to accept the Vanco bid in the amount of $11,113.06, including tax. Carey seconded. It was noted that the estimate was $11,000. Upon Kitto's question, Wilson determined that the estimate was made by Helen Adams, after checking with several firms, and that the call for bids had been published. Kitto noted that Vanco seemed to be the only firm which had been bidding on the tot lots, and that he wanted to be sure that the estimate was a compilation of information from several sources. Wilson explained for Storment that this project was part of the Block Grant program. Motion carried. Training. The Parks Department has requested permission for two maintenance employees to attend the annual training institute sponsored by the International Northwest Parks & Recreation Association in Eugene September 14, 15 and 16. Funds have been budgeted for this session. STORMENT MOVED to grant permission as requested, Carey seconded. Upon Johnson's question, Wilson noted that the total cost would be approximately $150 and that Bill Stevens and one other employee would attend. Motion carried. CLAIMS City Attorney Mirk has determined that the claims of Brocksmith and Weihs against the Traverso Construction Co. are valid and he has directed that they be paid. These claims were received on August 1, 1977. The claim of Hanson received June 20, 1977 has been referred to our insurance carrier. ARTS COMMISSION In accordance with their request, STORMENT MOVED that the Arts Commission be notified that selection of additional members will be delayed until after August 31, 1977. McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. BUSINESS LICENSES Taxi Cabs. The Clerk read a letter from Nugent Jackson, President of Farwest Taxi Cabs, describing the type of service Farwest is currently providing for Kent resi- dents. Upon Street's recommendation, MASTERS MOVED to refer the letter to the Ad- ministrator and Attorney, as the matter will be further discussed at the workshop session of August 22, 1977. Motion carried. Storment noted that people calling for cabs from the IGA store on Saturday were told it would be over an hour, or that no cabs were available. Representatives of the cab companies were present and were advised of the August 22 workshop schedule. Revocation. The City Attorney recommends that the Council set a date for a public hearing to consider revoking the business license of Home Index. JOHNSON MOVED that a public hearing be held to consider the revocation of the business license of Home Index on September 6, 1977, Storment seconded. Mr. Balder stated that he was on the Board of Directors of Home Index and that he was in the process of buy- ing the business. He noted that the attorney for Home Index had spoken to the City Attorney. Balder stated that the 15 complaints Mirk had received were insig- nificant inasmuch as the business has 5,000 clients. Upon Johnson's further question, Balder clarified that 2,000 clients were registered in the Kent office and that the remainder were registered in the other two offices. Upon the Mayor's question, Mirk determined that the Council should hear what Mr. Balder had to say, as the Council must determine whether there is cause to set a hearing to consider revocation of the license. Balder stated that Kent Police Officers Wiles and Everett registered for the service, paid the $40 fee, then investigated listings other than the type of house they had registered interest in. He claimed that the officers then arrested Mr. Goodman and booked him on 3rd degree theft, and released incorrect information to the local newspaper. He stated that the office has never seen a complainant. Balder stated that since Kent has no ordinance to follow as to what information must be supplied, the company follows the Seattle ordinance. He asked that the Council suspend any action on setting a date for a revocation hearing until all parties could discuss the matter to see if there was just cause to do so. He stated that revocation action was totally unjustified, and that the business has already suffered due to the publicity. Mirk questioned Balder and determined that the name of the business was Habitat, dba Home Index, a corporation, and that Balder is the sole owner of Home Mart in Seattle. Mirk stated, however, that the Seattle business license listed Mr. Glander as the owner. Mirk stated that he received a complaint from a couple who had been to the Attorney General's office and also to the King County Prosecut- ing Attorney's office. Mirk stated he sent an officer and Mrs. Mirk to represent themselves as clients, and they registered with the Home Index office in Kent, paying the $40 fee. Investigation of homes advertised for rent proved to be no longer available, or the rent was higher than the amount listed, the home smaller than described, or the location many miles distant from Kent. Mirk stated that Mr. Colelli, who signed as the applicant for the Kent license for Home Index, had been arrested in Seattle and convicted for listing a property without the consent of the owner. Mirk noted that Mr. Mastranardi, manager of the Bellevue office, in answering queries from the Attorney General's office, stated that the business served a small select clientele, but that Balder said tonight that they had 2,000 clients in Kent. Mirk stated that none of the people who complained about the Home Index office had found the ads to be valid. Mirk reported that King Call for Action had stated that they had had numerous complaints on this business and would be following up on the matter. He noted that the Bellevue Police Department was investigating the Home Index office there, and stated that he felt there was just cause to have the hearing on September 6, 1977. The motion to set the hearing for the 6th carried unanimously. Balder expressed his wish to speak further on the matter and was advised that he would be fully heard at the public hearing. At his insistence, the Mayor re- quested that the record reflect that he was not permitted additional comments at this time. AMUSEMENT DEVICES The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2044, amending Ordinance 2043, to include music machines. STORMENT MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2044, Carey seconded. Motion carried. N SCAN SERVICE The City has reviewed our present long distance call expenses with the telephone company. By entering into a contract for SCAN service, we can reduce our costs approximately $100 per month at present rates. SCAN is a Washington State ser- vice and we will pay them rather than the telephone company for long distance services both in and out of State. KITTO MOVED to authorize Mayor Hogan to sign a contract with the State for SCAN service, and for Mike Webby to be designated as the City's contact person. Storment seconded. Motion carried. Street noted that this system would save approximately 75% on calls within the State and 25% on out of State calls. Mirk clarified for Johnson that department heads were accountable for all long distance calls. BUDGET Amendment for Second Quarter. It was determined that the ordinance for the second quarter amendments to the budget had not been received in time for the Council to study it. JOHNSON THEREFORE MOVED to table the consideration of the ordinance, McCaughan seconded. It was determined for Masters that the Finance Committee would in the future keep minutes summarizing the action at the Committee meetings. Motion carried. COUNCIL Storment objected to a memorandum which had been distributed to the Council, noting that it was not on the agenda, and it was unsigned. Mayor Hogan stated that she had distributed it and had inadvertently neglected to put her name on it. Storment stated that the material was taken out of text, and since it was unsolicited, he suggested it be given to the Clerk to dispose of. FINANCE KITTO MOVED that the bills received on or before August 19, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on August 31, 1977 be paid, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on August 15, 1977 are as follows: Current Expense $ 40,772.91 Parks & Recreation 11,066.98 Library 594.77 City Streets 8,156.51 Central Business District 46.80 Federal Shared Revenue 7,490.37 Kent Commons Construction 39,095.84 E. Valley Construction 6,000.00 So. 180th - WVH - EVH 4,437.22 116th Ave. Tran Main 28.99 Equipment Rental 6,692.57 Housing & Comm. Development 2,805.03 Arts Commission 29.41 Firemans Relief & Pension 2,891.02 Leoff Disability 3,262.59 Sewer 15,282.34 Water 24,829.29 Garbage 40,483.06 $213,965.70 Interest Bearing Warrants 104th Ave. Street Improvement Pacific Paving Co. $ 43,227.04 Rainier National Bank 2,267.78 Exxon Corporation 6,500.00 Kent Center A Partnership 8,000.00 $ 59,984.82 MEETING ADJOURNED: 11:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC 1 City Clerk