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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/18/1977 Kent, Washington July 18, 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, McCaughan and Storment, City Administrator Street, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett and Finance Director Winkle. City Attorney Mirk was absent. Also present: Planning Commissioners Johnson and Williams and URS representative Abed. Approximately 20 people were in attendance at the meeting. VISITORS Mr. Hobbs introduced Michael Hiscock from the County of Kent, England, who is in the United States as an exchange representative of the Lions Club. At the Mayor's request, Michael addressed the meeting and explained his visit to the United States and told of his home in England. A proclamation was read by the Mayor, declaring Michael Hiscock an honorary citizen of the City of Kent, and a copy of Kent's emblem was presented to him. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the meeting held July 5, 1977 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING It was noted that the public hearing on Federal Revenue Sharing funds was con- tinued to this meeting. The request list has been filed as a part of the offi- cial record. The Finance Committee discussed the matter of prioritizing the requests on July 15. Mayor Hogan opened the continued hearing. Kitto reported that the Finance Committee recommended that the requests be approved as listed with the following exceptions: The request by the Fire Department for Chemical Consultant in the amount of $5,000, and the request of the Public Works Depart- ment in the amount of $5,000 for traffic diverters at the intersection of Cedar Street at Clark and at Jason both be approved, but that the expenditure be de- layed to allow time for more consideration. The Committee recommends that the following be deleted from the Public Works request: Right of Way for improving East Valley Highway between S. 212th and S. 192nd at $197,250, and Section Corner Surveys at $76,700. Winkle noted that the Police Department request for $6,000 for the polygraph machine and training personnel for same could be deleted from Federal Revenue Sharing and covered in the Current Expense Fund. Storment again requested that 100 of the allocation be set aside for Public Works, planning and engineering. Kitto determined for Carey that $50,000 had previously been set aside for this and that probably some of the remaining funds could be designated for this purpose. He noted that there wasn't enough money to fund either of the Public Works items which were deleted tonight. McCaughan referred to the Chemical Consultant allocation, noting that he had hoped that the City could secure comments from other agencies. Masters noted that perhaps the City could secure assistance from industries to keep such a program on a continuing basis. Just agreed and stated that this was an indus- trial problem and industry should take the lead in the matter. Street clarified for Kitto that up to $42,000 of the $100,000 remaining in the fund could be allocated by Council action during this calendar year, without a further public hearing. Street noted that Ulett had explained that in order to use the Public Works money which has been set aside, the proposed project must be started within 90 days. It was determined that any project requiring acquisition of property would take more than 90 days. Street noted that the Council could allocate some of the Public Works funds for acquisition of property, and that plans could be drafted ahead of time for a particular project. Winkle pointed out that the Council had, on June 6, approved expenditures for the Police Department of the amount of $10,525. ($10,100 for radio equipment conversion and $425 for a camera) . Storment suggested that the $5,000 for the chemical consultant could be allocated to the Fire Department training program to be used directly for the purpose of training personnel on the control of chemical fires. Johnson opined that the expertise of the consultant was necessary before a training program could be im- plemented. Just spoke against setting aside $5,000 for the chemical consultant. Winkle determined for him that hiring such a consultant would require a contract and that all contracts must be approved by the Council. Ulett determined that this was also true on the matter of the $5,000 for the traffic diverters. Harris pointed out that the diverters would be eligible for Housing & Community Development funds, but not before July, 1978. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED to close the hearing. Just seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED to direct the Attorney to prepare an amending ordinance to the 1977 budget in accordance with the requests as outlined in the 1977 Federal Revenue Sharing requests with the following exceptions: DELETE Polygraph Machine and training - $6,000; Right of Way for improving East Valley Highway - $197,250; and Section Corner Surveys - $76,700, AND FURTHER that contracts for the chemical consultant - $5,000, and the traffic diverters - $5,000, be submitted for Council approval, and that the $10,525 previously committed for the Police Department at the June 6 meeting be included. Kitto seconded and opined that the polygraph machine should properly be a Revenue Sharing Fund item. Motion carried. It was the consensus that this quarterly amendment to the 1977 budget should include the $6,000 for the polygraph machine and training as part of the Current Expense Fund. (Total FRS allocation was $154,769) . HEALTH & SANITATION Request for Sewer Service. A letter was read from Tadashi Kato requesting the City of Kent to provide sewer service to property located at 22110 - 108th S.E. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be made part of the record and referred to the Public Works Committee, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Request for Sewer & Water Service. A letter was read from James A. McDermott, Dev/Con, Development Consultants, requesting that consideration be given to pro- vide sewer and water service to a proposed 30-acre subdivision at S.E. 256th Street and 122nd S.E. The letter noted that the proposed development would be single family residences on approximately 120 lots. It was noted that sanitary sewer service would be partly by gravity into existing City lines and partly by pumping into an existing Cascade Sewer District pressure line which connects to the City system at S.E. 256th and 116th S.E. , subject to agreement between the developer and Cascade Sewer District. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be made part of the record and referred to the Public Works Committee, Carey seconded. It was determined that the proposed new development was east of the Plemmons development on S.E. 256th. Johnson requested that the matter of possible annexa- tion be investigated prior to the Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. Request for Water Service. A letter was read from Jerry Prouty, of Bell-Anderson Real Estate, requesting water service for a parcel of land located west of 24263 - 98th Avenue South, consisting of 2.2 acres, to serve four homes. STORMENT MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, and referred to the Public Works Committee, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. Franks Request for Water Service. It was noted that Ray Franks has requested water service at 24102 - 94th Avenue So. for an existing dwelling now being served by a well. The property is within the Franks Annexation awaiting Boundary Review Board approval. In accordance with the recommendations of the Public Works Committee, CAREY MOVED that water service be granted for 24102 - 94th Avenue S. at the inside of City water meter installation charge, but at outside water rates, and that if the annexation should fail to be completed, the additional outside installation charge would be added. Storment seconded. In response to Masters ' question, Carey noted that the reason for granting the meter installation charge at inside the City rates was because the property was in the process of being annexed. Ulett concurred and noted that the annexation is awaiting only Boundary Review Board approval and the passage of the necessary ordinance. In accordance with his clarif- ication, McCAUGHAN MOVED to AMEND the motion to include that in the event of rejection of the annexation by the Boundary Review Board, the water service would be provided under the terms of Resolution 822. Storment seconded. The motion as amended carried. L Curran Request for Water Service. At the last Council meeting the request of James Curran for Kent water service to a 4.85 acre parcel of land on the east side of 94th Ave. So. on which two dwellings are located which are being served by Kent water was read and referred to the Public Works Committee. It was noted that Mr. Curran now wishes to short plat the land into four parcels and transfer the ownership of one, which he cannot do without a letter of water service commit- ment from Kent. The Public Works Committee has recommended that Mr. Curran attempt an annexation of his and other property and that the request be denied until after the results of that attempt are known. JUST MOVED that Mr. Curran's request be denied and that he be required to attempt an annexation, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Request for Water and Sewer Service. Kent water and sewer service has been re- quested for the proposed plat of Briere Lane located between 100th Avenue S.E. and 104th Avenue S.E. at S.E. 228th Street, outside of the Kent City limits. In accordance with the recommendations of the Public Works Committee, KITTO MOVED that Briere Lane Plat be authorized Kent water and sewer service, subject to Resolution No. 822, Carey seconded. Motion carried. ANNEXATION Blecker Island. A petition for annexation for the Blecker Island area has been received and certified as representing 75% or more of the valuation of the area and has been filed with the King County Boundary Review Board. MASTERS MOVED that the petition be accepted and the Planning Commission be requested to begin the initial zoning process, Carey seconded. Motion carried. REZONES S. L. Savidge etal. On June 28, 1977, the Planning Commission held a public hear- ing on an application filed by S. L. Savidge, etal, for a rezone from MA, Indust- rial Agricultural, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, and to M-1, Industrial Park. The 39 acres proposed for MR-M lie along the west side of West Valley Highway at approximately S. 234th Street; the 67.5 acres proposed for M-1 lie at the southwest corner of S. 228th Street and West Valley Highway. The Planning Commission recommends that the entire rezone area be approved for M-1, Industrial Park Zoning, with the following conditions: 1) Flood Control Conditions a. Retention/detention facilities will be designed to restrict discharge of surface run-off from the developed site to no greater rate than exists under the present undeveloped condition. Discharge will be into the S.C.S. P2-B Channel at the West Valley Highway adjacent to S. 232nd Street. b. Run-off coefficients and system design will conform to the document. titled "Requirements and Guidelines for Storm Drainage Control in King County, " dated February, 1977. C. The retention basin required for a 25-year, 7-day storm will be 47.61 acre feet; retention for a 100-year, 7-day storm, will be 59.51 acre feet. d. The southernmost drainage ditch will be relocated and reconstruction as per cross sections agreed upon by the Hydraulics Division of the King County Public Works Department and as per general map identified as Exhibit "A." 2) Streets a. Provide the necessary right-of-way for the proposed 64th Avenue S. street system. b. Provide left-turn lanes on West Valley Highway wherever site design causes ingress/egress on this street. C. Provide the necessary widening for S. 228th Street. 3) Landscaping Landscaping for the area adjacent to the Circle "K" Mobile Home Park shall comply with Section 3.17.4 7) Landscaping for the M-1, Industrial Park Districts. It was noted that the Final Environmental Impact Statement has been filed with the City Clerk. Planning Director Harris described the area and pointed out the location on the map. Harris noted that while the applicant had requested MR-M and M-1 zoning, the Comprehensive Plan called for M-1 for this area. He noted that because of the drainage problem in the Valley it was easier to handle the drainage situation with a larger parcel of land, such as this entire 106 acres. He especially noted condition (d) under item 1, Flood Control Conditions, relating to the relocation of the drainage ditch. He noted that item 2 (a) provides for the acquisition of the necessary right-of-way for the proposed 64th Avenue S. street system. Harris suggested that there should be some stipulation in the rezone ordinance so that the necessary right-of-way can be obtained before the ordinance is adopted to avoid future problems. Harris noted that the hearings before the Planning Commission were lengthy and also pointed out that some of the City's storm drain- age problems could be solved if the rezone was granted with the conditions specified. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Michael Brooks spoke from the audience on behalf of the applicant and noted that they were aware of the conditions sug- gested by the Planning Commission and were in agreement with them. He expressed appreciation to the Planning Commission and staff for the cooperation received. Referring to the condition requiring acquisition of right-of-way for 64th Avenue S. , Brooks noted that the applicant was in agreement that some specific provision should be made for this requirement. Storment referred to Condition 3 regarding the landscaping for the project and Harris pointed out that this was a requirement under the City's Code. He further pointed out that the condition merely assures the Circle-K Mobile Home Park that the buffer zone will be put there. In response to Masters' questions regarding ingress and egress to West Valley Highway and im- provement to S. 228th Street, Harris noted that improvements for 64th Ave. S. and S. 228th could be worked out in advance. Upon Carey's questions, Harris explained that the P2-B Channel would depend upon whether the Kent area is benefitted by any flood control projects and explained the requirements for different sizes of reten- tion basins. Masters commented that she had heard that different industries in the Valley were trying to find living quarters for their employees. She questioned whether this would be a consideration when the Valley Floor Plan was under discussion. Harris noted the apartment development in the immediate area. He further determined for McCaughan that easements for 64th Avenue S. were being sought but that the property should be deeded to the City eventually. He noted that the width that is needed has already been obtained and that when the proposed project is underway the street will be improved. He also noted for McCaughan that any improvement to S. 228th would be to City standards. Storment questioned whether there was any need for acquiring an easement for adding a 5th lane on 68th Avenue or on the West Valley Highway. Harris noted that the conditions suggested only left-turn lanes but not a 5th lane for this. There was no correspondence and there were no further comments. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted with the conditions and the City Attorney directed to prepare the necessary amending ordinance. Johnson seconded. In accordance with Street's suggestion, Masters agreed to include in the motion that the utilization of 64th Ave. S. would be by dedication of right of way, Johnson concurred. Motion carried. REZONE Kent West Associates. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 28, 1977, on an application filed by Kent West Associates for a rezone from GC, General Commercial, to MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residential, on property located at the northeast corner of 64th Avenue S. and Smith Street. The Planning Commission recommended that the application be approved with the following conditions: 1) Provide seven day storage capacity for storm water on site. Submit plans, cal- culations and data to Engineering Department for approval detailing how this condition is to be met. 2) Limit storm water run-off from site per King County Ordinance #2281. Provide drainage plan to Engineering Department for approval. 3) Improve east half of 64th Avenue with asphalt pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Submit plans and other pertinent data to Engineering Department for approval detailing how this condition is to be met. Planning Director Harris described the area, consisting of 5.4 acres, and noted that the rezone was requested to allow for completion of the apartment complex, a portion of which has already been built. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. R. G. Keever, representing the applicant, noted that they had worked closely with the Planning Commission regarding the rezone and concurred with the recommend- ations. There was no correspondence and no further comments. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED that the recommendation and conditions of the Planning Commission be accepted and the Att- orney directed to prepare the necessary amending ordinance, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Masters noted that there did not appear to be any street signs on S. 238th and people were experiencing difficulty in locating residences in that area. The matter was referred to Public Works Director Ulett for investigation. REZONE Dean Development Corp. It was noted that on June 28, 1977 the Planning Commis- sion held a public hearing on an application filed by Dean Development Corporation for a rezone from CC (Community Commercial) to MR-M (Medium Density Multi-Family Residential) for approximately two acres located at the northeast corner of 100th Place S.E. and S.E. 260th Street (extended) . The Planning Commission has recom- mended approval of the request with the following conditions: 1) Extend sanitary sewer as City main - extension per Engineering Department approval. 2) Deed to the City the south 30 feet of property for S. 260th Street, plus corner radius at 101st and 260th Street and at 260th Street and Crow Road. 3) Retain storm water on site per King County Ordinance #2281. Provide drainage plan to Engineering Department for approval. 4) Improve that portion of S. 260th Street which abuts property with asphalt con- crete pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. Provide plans to Engineering Department for approval. 5) Extend water main per City Comprehensive Plan. Provide plans to Engineering Department for approval. 6) S. 260th Street only be improved westerly to the proposed access point of the apartment complex. 7) The City shall work with the applicant to have an access point from 101st Ave. S.E. to accomplish this (condition #6) . The one foot strip land problem will have to be resolved. Since this problem came about through City advice, the City should work to resolve it. It has been noted that the inconsistencies of conditions #2, 4 & 6 were not resolved by the Planning Commission, and that the Engineering Department will make a report at this hearing. Mayor Hogan opened the hearing. Harris described the area and pointed out that U.lett's written report, the Planning Commission minutes and the Planning Depart- ment's staff report have all been filed with the City Clerk as part of the offi- cial record. No additional correspondence has been received. Ulett explained that the S. 30 feet of S.E. 260th Street was deeded to the City with the understanding that the City would construct S.E. 260th when the north 30 feet was acquired. He stated that it was understood at that time that S.E. 260th would connect to Crow Road when the North 30 feet between 101st and 104th was ac- quired and the City proceeded with the design of the Ring Road. The portion of S.E. 260th between 101st and Crow was not included because the City was unable to obtain the remaining north 30 feet. Ulett further noted that Crow Road could be expected to have an increase :in traffic due to the development in the area and that the Public Works Department is of the opinion that 260th should be opened to the Crow Road. He suggested, therefore, that condition #6 could be deleted. Upon Carey's question, Harris noted that the problem of the one foot strip of land referred to in Condition #7 was a problem that should not have been allowed to happen and that the City should attempt to assist in resolving it. Discussion of the conditions was had and it was the general consensus that #4 and #6 should be left as written and this portion of condition #2 should be deleted: "and at 260th St. and Crow Road." Street explained that the one foot strip was the result of a neighborhood squabble between the former owners. Harris noted that it had been difficult to resolve because the current owners are five Canadians who reside in different areas. Street noted that the proposed development will face away from the 1 foot strip problem area, and further opined that the problem could be overcome. Harris agreed that the City should make every effort to do this and opined that condition #6 could be deleted as #4 would cover it. Upon Just's question, Street stated that the Canadian owners could not agree over the price for the one foot strip. Just stated that he did not see how anything could be built without resolving this problem and suggested that the matter be postponed to allow time to contact the owners again to attempt to resolve the situation, and McCaughan concurred. McCaughan noted that information was needed regarding the one foot strip, how far said strip extended, clarification on the radius at 101st and S. 260th, and further that he was against further development in that area unless curbs and gutters were to be made a part of the project. He MOVED to continue the hearing to the August 1 Council meeting, Just seconded. Motion carried. Upon Just's question, McCaughan clarified that the owners should be contacted in the interim. Storment stated that he would like to add, as Condition #8, that there be some kind of buffer between the proposed development and the single family residences at the S. end of 100th Avenue. He noted that residents of the area had expressed concern over this matter. FAVRO PREZONING A copy of a letter addressed to Harold Robertson, King County Planning Division, from Mrs. Victor A. Bowser, 9229 S. 218th Street, was read by the Clerk. The letter contained a protest to rezoning from Suburban Residential to Multiple Den- sity of the 10 acres adjoining the 10 acres owned by the Bowsers. Mrs. Bowser's letter noted that land to the north of their property was recently annexed to the City of Kent under the Lien annexation and zoned R1-12, and prior to that time, the Bowser property was annexed to the City under the Johnston annexation and zoned R1-20. In accordance with the recommendations of Planning Director Harris, MASTERS MOVED that the letter be referred to the Planning Department to be documented and for the Planning Department to forward an official report to the Council, Carey seconded. Motion carried. MOBILE HOME PARK COMBINING DISTRICT Peter Holowach Request. A letter was read from Russell A. Austin, Jr. , Attorney for Mrs. Katina Thom, whose property is located within the area of the Peter Holo- wach application for a Mobile Home Park Combining District considered by the Council on June 6, 1977. Mr. Austin's letter referred to a purported agreement approved by the Kent City Council on July 5, 1974 with other SCS sponsors that 110 acres of wetlands would be acquired and that the land placed first in priority was up to 100 acres which included Mrs. Thom's property. Mr. Austin requested a copy of the agreement and any other additional information regarding the acquisition of Mrs. Thom's property. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and referred to the City Administrator and City Attorney, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. PLAT Parkside Plat, Division #1. In accordance with the recommendations of Public Works Director Ulett, CAREY MOVED that the sewer and water lines constructed in the Park- side Division #1 Plat be accepted by the City, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. AGRICULTURAL LAND CORRECTED-REFER TO MINUTES OF 8-1-77 At the last work session, LeRoy Jones of King County discussed the proposed County Agricultural Preservation Ordinance. It is also the desire of King County to enter into inter-governmental agreements with the Green River Valley cities to include property which is inside the City limits, but still has potential agricultural use. It was suggested that the Council take action to indicate to King County that Kent is interested in entering into a joint agreement as soon as King County had deter- mined that such action is legal and King County is prepared to begin actual acquis- ition of Development Easements and/or other means of assuring the continued use of the land for farming. JUST MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to notify King County of Kent's interest in entering into a joint presentation of agricultural lands agreement as soon as the legality of such an agreement is assured and the methods of acquisition determined. McCaughan seconded. Masters questioned whether, when the legality of the agreement is determined, if the City could reconsider if the funds were not available to acquire such lands. Harris determined that the City was simply telling King County that we are interested in the proposed agreement but that the City would later have to adopt an ordinance committing funds to such property acquisition. He noted that it was possible the City would decide they were not in agreement with the method of acquiring the property. Johnson noted that it was her understanding from Mr. Jones ' comments that the matter would come to the public as a bond issue and money for acquiring the property was therefore subject to voter approval. In response to Storment's question as to how much land was being considered, it was determined by Harris that it was approximately 400 acres. He noted that the matter would be discussed on July 19 before the Planning Commission when the Valley Floor Plan would be considered. Motion carried. PEA PATCH Mayor Hogan noted that the site presently used by the City of Kent for its pea patch will be the lcoation of the new New York Life Insurance Company building. She noted that negotiations are underway with the LDS Church for the use of their property fronting on James Street for next year's pea patch site. SENIOR CENTER PARKING It was noted that the 90' x 112' area of State Street and East Meeker Street under consideration for parking is currently being appraised. If agreement can be reached on the cost, the purchase could be considered for 1978 Housing & Community Development funds which will be available after July 1, 1978. In the interim, permissive use of a portion of the property (60' by 112') for parking is being considered, subject to agreement by owners and reasonable development costs. The Engineering Department indicates the cost would be approximately $4,326. Further discussion of the matter will be held on July 25 at the workshop session, at which time a report should be available from the City's appraiser. STREETS Forward Thrust Funding. An interim report was made at the last work session regard- ing Forward Thrust funding of arterial streets. The City Attorney is reviewing a proposed ordinance and a complete recommendation will be made in the near future. KENT COMMONS At a budget review session on November 19, 1976, informal agreement was reached by the Council to authorize the Mayor to submit a grant application for public works funding for Phase II of the Kent Commons and the expenditure of approximately $200 for application preparation by Ted Bower. This action was not formalized by Council action at that time. To clarify, retroactive authorization should be given by the following actions: 1) Council authorized the Mayor to submit an application to EDA for Public Works Funding for Phase II, Kent Commons. 2) Council authorizes the expenditure of $217.92 to Ted Bower for application preparation. JOHNSON MOVED that the above actions be approved, McCaughan seconded. STORMENT MOVED TO AMEND the motion to delete "for Phase II, Kent Commons. " Masters seconded. Masters noted that such an amendment did not change the motion unless further action was taken regarding the second part of the motion. Just questioned Storment's rea- son for the amendment. Storment opined his reason for the amendment was due to the Council's split feelings regarding the Kent Commons Phase II. He asked if the appli- cation had already been mailed and it was determined that the application had been mailed in November of 1976 and the $219.72 had already been spent. It was deter- mined that the second portion of the motion covers the expenditure of that amount. STORMENT WITHDREW the motion to amend and Masters concurred. Just stated that he had expressed his feelings against this action at the time it took place, but since a quorum was present and the majority was in favor of the submittal of the applica- tion, he was now going to vote in favor of the motions Masters commented that she was not clear as to why the City should go ahead and spend other public monies for this project when the people who live within the City limits had voted against it. Carey stated that he was in agreement with Masters. At Kitto 's request, a roll call vote was conducted. the .MOTION CARRIED, with Johnson, McCaughan, Kitto and Just voting in favor, and Storment, Masters and Carey voting against. In response to Councilman Storment's question regarding what disposition would be made of the EDA funds when received, Mayor Hogan noted that when the City receives an official response we will be able to indicate what will be done with the funds. Storment asked if it was the Mayor's intent to not inform the Council of the amount received, and the Mayor noted that when she received official notice of the amount that the Council would be the first to be informed. Upon Just's ques- tion, she stated that she had not advised the news media of any amount because she hadn't as yet received a letter containing such information. BIDS - TRAFFIC Central Avenue Traffic Signal System. Four bids were received for this proposed UAB project on July 13, 1977, as follows: Electric Controls, Inc. $177,707.00 Westcoast Electric Co. 208,180.50 Signal Electric, Inc. 215,143.50 General Service Electric 234,217.00 In accordance with the recommendations of the Public Works Department, JUST MOVED that the Central Avenue Traffic Signal contract be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, Electric Controls, Inc. , for $177,707, subject to UAB approval, Storment seconded. Motion carried. BIDS - EQUIPMENT RENTAL Overhead Hoist. Bids for the overhead hoist were opened on July 14, 1977. Street requested that the bids be held over for consideration at the August 1 meeting since they are approximately $2,000 over the amount allocated from Federal Revenue Sharing funds. STORMENT SO MOVED, Carey seconded. Motion carried. POLICE Personnel Policy. City Administrator Street referred to a memorandum addressed to Personnel Director Winkle from Police Chief Skewes regarding the possible hir- ing of David N. Straight for the position of Law Enforcement Officer. The memo noted that Mr. Straight is a first cousin to one of our Police Officers. In accordance with City Policy Manual requirements concerning the hiring of relatives, Chief Skewes requested Council authorization for the hiring of Mr. Straight since his eligibility was based upon competitive Civil Service exams. Skewes noted fur- ther that Straight's completion of the polygraph, physical and examination by the clinical psychologist would be delayed pending Council approval. STORMENT MOVED that approval be given to hire Mr. David N. Straight as a Kent Police Officer, subject to satisfactory completion of the required tests. Carey seconded. Motion carried. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION A proclamation was read by the Mayor commending Phyllis Mauritsen for her years of service as secretary to the Civil Service Commission, as well as her service as a Councilperson and as a member of the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Hogan ex- pressed the appreciation of the City Council for Mrs. Mauritsen's efforts on behalf of the Kent area. SIGN ORDINANCE A letter was read from Henry Towne, regarding the matter of sign control in the City of Kent. JUST MOVED that receipt of the letter be noted and referred to the Planning Commission in accordance with the suggestion of Harris, who noted they would be considering the proposed new sign ordinance for the City at their July 19 meeting. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT It has been requested that a public hearing on the Housing & Community Development program for the next three years be held August 1, 1977, and continued to August 15, 1977. It was noted that the matter will be discussed at the July 25 workshop. MCCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearings be held on these dates and that they be properly advertised, Carey seconded. Motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION On July 12, 1977, a letter was sent to each member of the original committee which developed the Human Resources element of the Comprehensive Plan. They were asked to meet on Wednesday, July 20, 1977. At the last work session a number of questions were asked by Councilperson Masters in a letter addressed to the City Administrator. It was noted that it is anticipated that all relevant material will be developed and prepared to submit to the Council within the next three months. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the week beginning July 24, 1977 as "Hire A Disabled Veteran Week" in Kent, and urging all employers to join in this effort. FINANCE MCCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before July 20, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on July 29, 1977 be paid, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on July 15, 1977 are as follows: Current Expense $ 35, 311.82 Parks & Recreation 8,651.67 Library 254.01 City Streets 5,063.23 Federal Shared Revenue 10,230.90 Kent Commons Construction 4,254.32 UAB-12 Central Signal 124.37 Smith - Central to 4t.h 7,065.00 So. 180th WVH-EVH 9,974.70 Equipment Rental 4,818.49 Housing & Community Devel. 142.83 Arts Commission 80.00 Firemans Relief & Pension 2,959.84 Leoff Disability 4,845.01 Sewer 14,876.76 Water 6,912.00 Garbage 42,337.23 $.157,902.18 Interest Bearing Warrants 104th Ave. Street Impro\Yement Pacific Paving $ 76,013.53 Rainier National Bank 4,618.12 $ 80,631.65 LID 280 T. W. Traverso Construction $ 43,399.41 LID 282 Daily Journal of Commerce $ 103.75 $124,134 .81 MEETING ADJOURNED: 1.0:00 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, r Marie Jens!n,, CMC City Clerk