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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/06/1977 Kent, Washington September 6, 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, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, and Public Works Director Ulett. Also present: Planning Commissioner Johnson and URS representative Ramsey. Approximately 10 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 1977 and the minutes of the special meeting held August 29, 1977 be approved as printed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. HEALTH & SANITATION Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin. Three bids were received on September 2, 1977 for the construction of the Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin, as follows: Bidder Amount, Incl. Tax City Transfer $150,806.32 Scarsella Bros. 159,864.86 R. W. Scott Construction 162,442.69 It was noted that the Engineer's estimate was $172,932.00. STORMENT MOVED that the best bid of City Transfer in the amount of $150,806.32, including tax, be accepted as of September 21, 1977. McCaughan seconded. Mirk clarified that the acceptance date was based on the fact that the Court hearing for public use and necessity for two remaining parcels of land was scheduled for that date. McCaughan commented on the fact that the actual amount for the project was considerably less than that predicted about two years ago. Street pointed out that this amount was for construction only and did not include acquisition of property. Motion carried. Outside Water Service Request - Cal Holm. A request has been received from Cal Holm for outside water service at 25445 - 113th Avenue S.E. The Public Works Committee recommends approval, subject to the terms of the City's adopted policy. STORMENT MOVED that the request of Cal Holm be granted, subject to Resolution No. 822, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Water Service. It was noted that Joe Tobin, 1724 Eskridge Boulevard, Olympia, Washington, has previously been authorized outside water service for his property near S.E. 277th Place and 118th Avenue S.E. Mr. Tobin is short platting in such a manner that there will be no water main adjacent to two of his lots and he has requested service from an existing main via an easement. The Public Works Committee recommends that he be required to extend the main as a 10 line with Kent paying for the oversizing and one-half of an 8" equivalent. The 10" line will be needed for operation of the new 3.5 million gallon reservoir. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Committee recommendation be accepted and the expenditure authorized. Mr. Tobin, who was in attendance at the meeting, noted that this action solves a problem which has existed for some time and requested that the City furnish a letter to him for transmittal to King County, showing the Council action. It was determined that the City Clerk would furnish Mr. Tobin with a certified excerpt of the Council minutes for such purposes. Motion carried. Request for Outside Water Service - Scholes. A request has been received from W. R. Scholes for outside water service at 22416 - 94th Ave. So. The Public Works Committee recommends approval subject to adopted City policy. KITTO MOVED that the request of W. R. Scholes for outside water service be granted, subject to Resolution 822, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Des Moines Sewer District. The Des Moines Sewer District, by its Resolution 1977-28, has adopted a plan for adding various sewer line projects to their Comprehensive Plan. They have asked for City of Kent approval. It was noted that none of the projects are in Kent nor affect areas likely to be in Kent. KITTO MOVED that approval of Des Moines Sewer District Resolution 1977-28 is hereby given, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Late Comer Agreement - Alexander Street. In conjunction with the extension of sanitary sewers and water lines on Alexander Street from 82' north of the center- line of Guiberson Street to 242' south of the centerline of Guiberson Street, Marie L. Miller has requested a late comers agreement. JOHNSON MOVED that Marie L. Miller's request for a late comers agreement be referred to the Public Works Department, Storment seconded. Motion carried. ,j WATER Water District Ill Intertie. It was noted that Water District ill wishes to intertie with the City's system on S.E. 256th Street near 124th Avenue S.E. The project is estimated to cost $32,560, with $10,865 covered by State Grant. It is proposed to share the remaining $21,695 with the District proportionate to the amount of pipe on each side of the meter. The estimated cost to the City is $9,390, which expense would be taken from the unencumbered Water Fund balance. JUST MOVED that the expenditure be authorized, Storment seconded. Motion carried. STREETS Street Improvement - Proposed LID. The Clerk noted receipt of a petition con- taining 82 signatures for a street improvement LID on Woodland Way, Kimberly Avenue, Maplewood Avenue, Chicago Street, and Walnut Street between Woodland Way and Reiten Road. MASTERS MOVED that the petition be accepted and referred to the Public Works Committee, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Street noted that after review by the Public Works Committee, a Resolution of intent would be proposed. Street Improvement - Proposed Guiberson Street LID. It was noted that indications have been received from the property owners, that 650, in terms of the total pro- ject assessment, were against the project, and accordingly, the project will not be pursued. Property owners will be notified of this fact. Masters questioned whether the property owners who responded negatively were, in fact, absentee landlords and requested that Ulett supply the Council with this information. Mayor Hogan noted that several people who lived on the street in question were in attendance at the meeting when the proposed improvement was discussed. Ulett determined for McCaughan that only a small portion of the street was maintained by the City and that it was not an accepted City street. Street responded to Storment's question regarding the other half streets and noted that this project was also being dropped, since it would not be economically feasible to do such a project without the proposed Guiberson Street LID. East Valley Highway Improvement - S. 212th to S. 192nd. It was noted that four proposals have been received to test soils and recommend pavement sections for the East Valley Highway from S. 212th to S. 192nd. The Public Works Director and Public Works Committee recommend acceptance of the best and lowest proposal of Dames & Moore, in the amount of $2,500. JOHNSON MOVED that the Dames & Moore proposal be accepted, Storment seconded. In response to McCaughan's question as to why the soils investigation was not continued to S. 180th, Ulett determined that the only project authorized at this time was the portion from S. 212th to S. 192nd; however, the information gained from the investigation would apply to the area between S. 180th and S. 192nd also. Motion carried. S. 212th and Valley Freeway Interchange. In 1969/1970 the East Valley Traffic Study (prepared for the Washington State Department of Highways, King County, and the City of Kent) recommended that an interchange be constructed at S. 212th Street and the Valley Freeway (SR 167) . The Benaroya Company, however, now desires to construct a building in the northwest quadrant of the proposed interchange. This interchange is shown on the official circulation map in the Kent Comprehensive Plan,` a copy of which has been furnished to all Council members. JOHNSON MOVED that the matter be referred to the September 12, 1977 work session for further discussion, Carey seconded. In response to Masters' question, Harris noted that Mr. Benaroya's attorney, Mr. Hillis, would be in attendance at the meeting. Masters noted that there had been discussion in the past which was reflected in the Council minutes regarding this proposed project and questioned whether Mr. Benaroya had agreed to leave a portion of that land open for the interchange. Street concurred and noted that buildings are already existing on property shown on two designs for the interchange. He noted further that the engineers had been asked to attempt to draft a plan for the interchange which would fit the existing situation of the buildings and the cemetary and that further negotiation with Benaroya would be necessary. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL Lazzarini Complaint. It was noted that in response to George Lazzarini's complaint about the alignment of his driveway on James Street, an on-site inspection was made by the Assistant City Engineer and City Administrator, who drove in and out of the driveway without any problems. In addition, it was noted that Mr. Lazzarini has a second entrance from a side street which is perfect and which side street has virtually no traffic. It was suggested that if Mr. Lazzarini desired to change his approach on James St. at his own expense, the City would furnish a standard plan for so doing. KITTO MOVED that the recommendation of the Administrator and Engineer be adopted, Johnson seconded. Motion carried, with Storment voitng nay. FINAL PLATS Highridge #4. The public hearing on the final plat of Highridge #4, continued from the last meeting, was opened by the Mayor. Public Works Director Ulett noted that the final plat had been checked and was now complete. There were no comments or correspondence and KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. Motion carried. Green Valley Heights #5. The final plat for Green Valley Heights #5 has been received by the Planning Department and a public hearing date for the Council to consider said final plat should now be set. KITTO MOVED that a public hear- ing be held on September 19, 1977 to consider the Green Valley Heights #5 final plat, Just seconded. Motion carried. BILL OF SALE Green Valley Heights #5. The Engineering Department has received a Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for the water mains, sanitary sewers and streets, includ- ing curbs, gutters, storm drains, catch basins and sidewalks, which were construc- ted in conjunction with the development of Green Valley Heights #5. Ulett recom- mends acceptance of the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement after all bills have been paid for inspection and after the plat has been filed. KITTO SO MOVED, Storment seconded. Motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL Proposed Kent-Renton Green River Flood Control Project. It was noted that a letter was sent by the Chamber of Commerce to various property owners in the Valley regard- ing the formation of an LID for a proposed Kent-Renton Green River Flood Control Project. The Council has received a copy of a letter from John Cogan, attorney for the Mauritsens, owners of Valley property, objecting to such a proposal. It was pointed out that the letter sent to the property owners was not from the City but that the Chamber had been asked to assist in determining any method of financ- ing that could be used in developing a storm drainage system for the Valley floor. JUST MOVED that teceipt of the letter from John Cogan be recorded, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. UNDERGROUND WIRING 104th Avenue S.E. Power Lines. At the last work session, representatives of Puget Power reviewed the reasons for the placement of the high voltage power line along 104th Avenue S.E. and reviewed the alternates. The City Engineering Department had reviewed the proposal previously and agreed that it was probably the best alignment. The Council asked that the Puget Comprehensive Plan be presented so that it could be reviewed and possibly incorporated into the Kent Comprehensive Plan. Three copies of this plan have been received. Since the scale of this plan is approximately one inch to the mile, the following recommendation is sug- gested: Puget Power to work with the City's Engineering Department to produce a plan of sufficient scale to reflect the actual rights-of-way they anticipate using. Following receipt of this information, the Council should request the Planning Commission to determine if this plan could become a part of the Kent Comprehensive Plan. KITTO MOVED that the administrative suggestions be imple- mented, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Cable Television. In conjunction with the C.A.T.V. operation, the City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2047 to amend the present underground wiring ordinance, No. 1695, to allow cable television to go into areas above ground where power and telephone poles are still above ground. JOHNSON MOVED for the adoption of Ordi- nance No. 2047, Just seconded. It was determined for McCaughan that such cable television lines were to be put on existing poles only in those areas where the utilities were still above ground. Mirk also noted that under the present ordi- nance it is possible for this to be done by means of a variance application pro- cedure. Carey determined that the lines would be allowed only in those areas where existing overhead utility lines are present. Motion carried. CABLE TELEVISION Clearview TV Rate Increase. A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting to review the request of Clearview Cable TV for a rate increase in its monthly service charge from $7.95 to $8.95, with all other rates to remaiin the same. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Street noted that the rate in- crease had already been approved by other cities. In response to Just's ques- tion as to whether or not the rate increase was justified, Street noted that the profit and loss statement of the company showed that it has been operating at a loss for the past two years, due to heavy expenditures by the company with too few customers taking advantage of the service. Just opined that his knowledge of the operation was not sufficient to form an opinion as to the proposed rate increase. It was clarified by Street that the City is presently negotiating a i contract with Seattle under which all cable service charges will be handled through the Seattle Office of Cable Communications. Just stated that the City should proceed to complete the Seattle contract as soon as possible. Kitto concurred with Just that the Council did not have adequate information to form an opinion and noted that in the past the Council had taken no action when notices were received regarding rate increases. In response to Masters' question, it was determined that Teleprompter Cable TV had already increased its rate and that the Clearview request would make the rates for the two companies equal. Street opined that the cable TV companies had the right to increase their rates without Council approval, and Mirk noted that the franchise ordinance does give the Council the right to hold public hearings to consider such matters. Just noted that he was not against the rate increase but felt that the Council was not qualified to deter- mine whether it was justified. There was no correspondence and no further com- ments from the audience. KITTO MOVED that the hearing be closed, Storment seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the rate change be approved, Storment seconded. Motion carried, with Just abstaining and Kitto voting nay. BUSINESS LICENSES Revocation. It was noted that the City Attorney has requested that the hearing on the revocation of the business license of Home Index be continued until October 5, 1977 to allow time for preparation by both attorneys. STORMENT MOVED that the hearing be continued until October 3, 1977, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Taxi Licensing. It was noted that at the last work session held on August 22, 1977, the Administrator determined that under the present ordinance any operator licensed by King County may apply for a Kent business license and if the license is approved, the company or operator may operate within the City limits of Kent. POLICE & FIRE Valley General Hospital - Medic 1 Services. Street reported that the contract has now been received and reviewed by the attorney for the Medic 1 services to be pro- vided through Valley General Hospital and authorization is recommended for the Mayor's signature to the contract. STORMENT SO MOVED, McCaughan seconded. Street explained that the cost of the service is being paid in its entirety by King County. It was noted that the contract had been approved by the other cities involved and that the service has been in effect since September 1, and has been used five or six times by Kent citizens. It was determined further, upon Kitto's question, that the contract authorizes utilization of the services by Kent area citizens when deemed necessary and has been the subject of negotiation for two years. The cost for the services has been paid by King County for the balance of 1977 and all of 1978. Communications are handled through Valley-Com and King County contributes to the cost of this operation also. Masters noted that citizen response to the Medic-1 program seemed to be highly favorable. Storment noted that the Medic-1 personnel have had excellent training. Mirk noted that the contract places no financial obligation upon the City. Motion carried. Interlocal Agreement. A mutual aid agreement between Auburn, Enumclaw, Kent, Port of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila to cover police response for civil disturb- ances or riots has been approved by the City Attorney. This agreement is auth- orized by R.C.W. 39.34, Interlocal Agreements, and gives protection to police officers when they are outside their jurisdiction. MASTERS MOVED that the Mayor by authorized to sign the Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement, Storment seconded. Motion carried. Bids - Portable Radios. On August 18, 1977, Motorola submitted the only bid for two portable radios per Police Department specifications, in the amount of $4,300.32, including tax. In accordance with the recommendation of the Police Department, MASTERS MOVED that the bid of Motorola be accepted, Just seconded. It was determined that the funds were approved from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. Motion carried. Replacement of Damaged Police Vehicle. The Finance Committee reviewed proposals to furnish a police car to replace a car which was damaged to the extent that the City's insurance company has paid for it as a total loss in the amount of $3,915. JOHNSON MOVED that the best proposal of Strain's in the amount of $5,480.80, including tax, be accepted, Masters seconded. It was determined that Strain's proposal was not the lowest, but was considered the best bid because service for the warranty period could be done locally. Carey suggested that further investi- gation be made for future purchases regarding the warranty policies of the various dealerships, noting that some dealers were extending the warranty to cover work done in the purchaser's shops. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT Out of State Travel. A request has been received from Fire Chief Foster, Second Vice President of the Western Fire Chiefs Association, for authorization to attend the Conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Denver September 25 through 29, 1977. It was noted that funds were budgeted to cover the cost and CAREY MOVED to authorize attendance, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Joint Projects. The Council has been furnished with a report from Raul Ramos con- cerning the present status of Housing & Community Development joint projects. A letter of support for the Kent Valley Youth Services and one supporting Preventative Health Services were also included. MASTERS MOVED that the letters and the report of Raul Ramos be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. In addition to the projects approved by the Council for submission at the last work session, it is proposed that a continuation of the Winterization Program be approved, as set forth in the minutes of April 4, 1977. KITTO MOVED that the City of Kent, along with King County, co-sponsor the following three proposed joint projects as part of the 1978 Block Grant Program: 1) A Program Planner; 2) Kent Valley Youth Counseling Services; 3) The Winterization Program. Carey seconded. Johnson questioned whether the two KVYS counseling positions were two new positions or on-going positions. Ramos noted that these were on-going positions. Upon her further question, Captain Grant, Board member of KVYS, deter- mined that the staff consisted of six people involved in counseling and four other support people. Johnson noted that these people were going to the schools to pro- vide counseling services and questioned whether this was a duplication of effort since a counseling staff is provided by the various school districts. Grant noted that in some areas, such as drug abuse and alcoholism problems, counselors of KVYS were probably more knowledgable and opined that it was not a duplication of services. Upon Masters' question, it was determined that the total cost for the two counselors, including supplies, for one year is $30,220. Street pointed out that King County has always paid a major portion of the costs due to the fact that those served by KVYS are about 40% City of Kent residents and 60% King County. He noted that if King County should drop its fund- ing, a joint decision with King County would have to be made in order to continue the program. It was determined that $30,200 would be Kent's cost covering the period of May, 1978 to May, 1979. Mayor Hogan noted that Dr. Shaw had called and was to appear at the Council meeting in support of the request in the absence of Cheryn Wieser, but was unable to do so because of a prior commitment. She noted that Dr. Shaw had expressed the opinion that he hoped the project would be carried on. Kitto noted that the first two items were still primarily his choices for funding. There was no further discussion and the motion carried. BOARD VACANCIES It was noted that a letter of resignation from Romain Samuelson from the Kent Board of Adjustment has been received. MASTERS MOVED that the resignation be accepted with regret. Carey seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that in addition to this vacancy, there are vacancies on the Board of Park Commissioners (1) , the Planning Commission (1) , the Arts Commission (2) , and Group Health Rural Plan 9 (1) . Several individuals have indicated interest in serving on a Board or Commission but have not submitted applications. The Mayor has suggested that each Council member be encouraged to have citizens submit resumes for review at the September 12 workshop and for appointments to be made on September 19, 1977. Masters requested that a description of the duties and frequency of meetings for all of the positions be made available to the Council for distribution to interested parties when vacancies occur. Mayor Hogan noted that it is her practice to telephone those who express a desire to serve and to then explain the functions of the Board or Commission as well as the frequency of meetings, but that she would provide written information for the convenience of the Council members_ COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Human Resources Commission. It was noted that several questions were raised at the last work session and the Administrator was directed to bring this subject back to the September 12 work session for further discussion. COUNCIL ELECTION The Clerk noted receipt of a letter on August 16 from Romain Samuelson, candidate for Council Position #1, asking that his name be withdrawn from the ballot because he was changing his residence from the Kent area. The Election Department has ad- vised that the letter was received too late to have his name removed from the ballot. MASTERS MOVED that the information be made a part of the record, Storment seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION McCaughan reported that the Board of Park Commissioners would meet on September 13 at 8:15 a.m. in the 4th floor conference room. CITY HALL REMODELING Don Bogard, Architect for the City Hall Remodeling project, has recommended ac- ceptance of the project as complete. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the con- tract of Leo Finnegan Construction Company for the City Hall addition be accepted as complete, and that the retainage be released after receipt of the necessary releases from the pertinent State offices. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY Washington State Coastal Zone Management Program. A notice was read by the Clerk advising that public hearings will be conducted for the purpose of obtaining public views pertaining to the proposed deletion from the Washington State Coastal Zone Management Program of a portion of the oil transshipment policy. A hearing will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. October 5, 1977 at the Seattle Center. MASTERS MOVED that the notice be accepted and made a part of the record, Johnson seconded. Motion carried. FINANCE 1977 Budget. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2046 amending the 1977 budget for transfers and adjustments made to various budgets during the second quarter of 1977. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Ordinance No. 2046 be adopted, Carey seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received on or before September 6, 1977 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on September 15, 1977 be paid, Just seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting on August 31, 1977 are as follows: Current Expense $ 37,112.31 Parks & Recreation 8, 350.46 Library 1,597.98 City Streets 14,818.15 Alcoholic Rehabilitation 900.19 Federal Shared Revenue 3,639.19 Kent Commons Construction 297.65 124th/WD 111 Reservoir 12,407.08 Equipment Rental 12,073.84 Housing & Comm. Devel. 2,898.50 Arts Commission 111.40 Firemans Relief & Pension 32.80 Leoff Disability 655.00 Sewer 50,423.84 Water 18,986.39 Garbage 617.45 $164,922.23 Interest Bearing Warrants 104th Ave. Street Improvement C. B. Newton, Etc. $ 3,910.00 LID 280 T. W. Traverso Construction $ 1,125.72 $ 5,035.72 MEETING ADJOURNED: 9:00 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, � I P Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk