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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/05/1978 Kent, Washington June 5, 1978 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Present: Mayor Hogan, Councilpersons Carey, B. Johnson, J. Johnson, Just, Kitto, Masters and McCaughan, City Administrator Street, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Ulett, and Finance Director Winkle. Also present: Planning Commissioner Hamilton, City Treasurer Drotz, Fire Chief Foster, Traffic Engineer Olson, City Engineer Wickstrom, and URS representative Abed. Approximately 75 people were in attendance at the meeting. MINUTES KITTO MOVED that the minutes of the regular meeting held May 15, 1978 be approved with the following addition: "FIRE DEPARTMENT" "Valley Medic 1. Street noted that the City had received a request from Valley Medic I today asking if Chief Foster or Assistant Chief Berg could act as Interim Director of Valley Medic I until a replacement is named for Farrell Wilson, who recently resigned his position. He noted that the request would cover a period of 30 to 60 days and that both Foster and Berg had expressed willingness to devote extra time to the task. On Street's recommendation, J. JOHNSON MOVED that Chief Foster or Assistant Chief Berg be authorized to act as Interim Director of Valley Medic I for the next 30 to 60 days, McCaughan seconded. In response to B. Johnson's question, Street noted that a record would be kept of time spent, but that it was not anticipated that any exchange of funds would be involved. Motion carried. " McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. PROCLAMATIONS Recreation and Parks Month. A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the month of June as Recreation and Parks Month in the City of Kent. Cystic Fibrosis Bike-A-Thou Day. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring Sunday, June 11, 1978 as Cystic Fibrosis Bike-A-Thon Day, sponsored by the Kent Federated Womens Club. Fire Department. Various Certificates of Achievement were presented to the following members of the Kent Fire Department: Chief Tom Foster Leo Higgins Jed Alridge Bob Johnson Albert Bond Bill LaBore Dan Burke Sid Mickelson Dale Freelove Darrell Orndorff Don Fronsdahl Dale Robertson Gene Grenstad Steve Svenvold Sam Grubbs Larry Webb Other members of the Kent Fire Department receiving awards but not in atten- dance at the meeting are as follows: Steve Barber Ervin Fleming Scott Barnes John Henkel Mary Berg Dan Hertlein Joel Bowerman Sheridan Kimball Don Bridge Henry Opel Tom Campbell Bob See Bob Dunakey Al Sells Doug Easter Jim Smail John Evans Mike Somerville Mike Evans Gary Tilley PRELIMINARY PLAT Cambridge East Division #3. On April 25, 1978, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Cambridge East Division #3 Preliminary Plat and recom- mended approval with the following conditions: 1) Drainage Plan: Construction an adequate storm drainage system. Submit to the Engineering Department for review and approval a detailed drainage plan showing how surface water will be received, handled and transported within the property. The drainage system shall meet the requirements of King County Ordinance No. 2281 or applicable City of Kent ordinance. 2) Sanitary Sewers: Construct gravity sanitary sewer service to all lots. Submit detailed sewer plans to the Engineering Department for review and approval. 3) Water System: Provide City water service to all lots. Submit detailed water plan to Engineering Department for review and approval. Incorporated into said plans shall be the construction of an 8-inch line on 46th Avenue connecting the existing system in Kentwood Hills No. 4, to that of Cambridge East, Division 2, plus tying in the other water lines in the area (such as the 6-inch main on Somerset Lane) . 4) Street Improvements: All streets shall be asphalt paved with concrete curb and gutter. 46th Avenue shall have a curb to curb width of 36 feet. Streets connecting Hampton Way and Somerset Lane shall have a curb to curb width which matches the existing street section. Streets have widths of at least 28 feet. Street lighting required on all streets. Street name signs shall be furnsihed and installed by the City with reimburse- ment by the developer. Submit detailed plans denoting the above to Engineering Department for review and approval. 5) Walkways and Sidewalks: Cement concrete sidewalks shall be required on at least one side of all streets. A pedestrian walkway shall be constructed by the plattor, in addition to those shown on the preliminary plat map, as follows: Between Lots 70 and 71 from 46th South to the walkway from Carnaby Street to Totem Junior High School. These walkways should be at least 15 feet in right-of-way width and paved to a minimum of 5 feet in width with asphalt concrete pavement. That barriers at both ends of the total walkway will be erected to prevent use by motorized vehicles. Submit detailed plans for said sidewalks and walkways to the Engineering Department for review and approval. 6) Street names shall be those approved for the original Cambridge East Pre- liminary Plat. 7) A grading and erosion control plan be submitted to the Engineering Department for those lots containing a 10% or greater slope. 8) Lot Sizes: The rear widths of the following lots do not meet the lot width requirements for an R1-7.2 Zoning District: 1, 2, 3, 15, 31, 33, 34, 36, 47, 48, 55, 56, 59, 60, 77, 78 However, all of these lots meet the minimum area requirement of 7,200 square feet and all of their front lot widths are 70 feet or greater. The Planning Department recommends that these lots be approved as drawn, since it would not serve any useful purpose to cause them to be redrawn. Generally, lots on the back side of a curved street will either be narrower or wider than the Code requirements, based on the width of the front of the lot. A nar- rower front part of the lot means the back side will be wider or a wide front part of the lot means the back side will be narrow. The exception requirements of the Subdivision Code (Section 4.0) apply to these lots. 9) Dedicate the 5.1 acre open space tract on the northeasterly portion of this plat to the City of Kent. 10) Install streets, utilities, and storm drains prior to construction. 11) Design and management of surface drainage systems should be planned prior to construction and implemented according to that plan. All water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive outlet. 12) Design and management of sub-surface drainage system should be planned to construction and implemented according to that plan. All water should be conveyed to a safe, non-erosive outlet. 13) Avoid soil disturbance during rainy season. 14) Seeding, mulching, netting and mechanical forms of protection can be used to stabilize exposed soils. 15) All merchantible timber that must be removed because of construction should be harvested. 16) Avoid over-the-slope dumping of soil, vegetative waste or debris. 17) Denuded ground should be protected as soon as construction allows, but not later than October 1. 18) All road designs should utilize available soils information. 19) All stockpiles of excavated soil should have erosion protection at all times. 20) An explanation of what is to be done with excavated soil should accompany the final plat. 21) The City shall enter into a contract with the SCS regarding this plat. The public meeting scheduled before the Council for this date was opened by the Mayor. Harris pointed out the location of the proposed preliminary plat as being bordered generally by S. 267th Street and Cambridge East, Divisions #1 and #2, on the south, the West Hill slope on the east, S. 263rd Street on the north, and Totem Junior High School and Cambridge #5 and #6 on the west. He noted that the property contains approximately 21.42 acres, to be subdivided into 78 resi- dential lots, and that the present zoning for the property is R-1, Single Family Residential. There were no questions from the audience and no correspondence has been received. B. Johnson referred to problems in the area with erosion, with mud and water going into Lake Fenwick. Harris noted that when final approval of the plat is given, adequate storm drainage will be required. He noted that it was difficult to police subdivisions such as this when individual lots are sold off, and suggested that it was up to the Building Department to cover the situation. B. Johnson suggested that City personnel should be made more aware of the problem with surface water control. Ulett noted that the problem is with the builder and should be controlled through the Building Department enforcement of Building Codes. He noted that building inspectors are on the site when houses are under construction, and it was their job to enforce compliance with the Codes and report violations. There were no further comments and CAREY MOVED that the hearing be closed. Just seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the Cambridge East Division #3 Preliminary Plat be approved as presented, Carey seconded. Motion carried. REZONE Mar-Del Investment Company. On May 23, 1978, the Planning Commission had scheduled a public hearing on the Mar-Del Investment Company rezone application, a request for a rezone from R-1, Single Family Residential zoning, to MR-D, Duplex Zoning District (two dwelling units per lot) . The applicant was not present and the Planning Commission did not take any action on this item. It is therefore before the Council without a recommendation from the Planning Commission. It was noted that the staff recommendation is for denial of the request but if the applicant is present at this hearing the matter should be referred back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. City Attorney Mirk explained that the Zoning Code requires that the Planning Commission hold a public hearing on any rezone request. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission, Carey seconded. Upon questions from the audience, Harris explained that those persons involved would be notified of the Planning Commission hearing, as well as those persons resid- ing within a 200' radius of the subject property. Motion carried. STREETS State Route 516 - SR 515 to 132nd Ave. S.E. Widening. A letter was read from the Department of Transportation announcing an informal project meeting to be held at Sequoia Junior High School on June 15, 1978 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 P.M. to discuss the improvement of the Kent-Kangley Road from 104th Avenue S.E. (Benson Road) to 132nd S.E. MASTERS MOVED that the notice be made a part of the record, Just seconded. Motion carried. 84th Avenue S Right of Way Acquisition. It was noted that UAB will not commit to reimbursement for right-of-way acquisition costs for this project. Financial analysis shows that we will remain eligible for the entire amount of the UAB grant if we acquire right-of-way with Kent funds. Acquisition costs are expected to increase if delayed until 1979 when UAB authorization is anticipated. JUST MOVED that acquisition of 84th Avenue S. right-of-way for the widening of South 192nd Street to South 212th Street be authorized, using Kent funds. B. Johnson seconded. In response to Masters ' question, Street noted that these costs could be covered under the G.O. Bond Issue monies. Mayor Hogan referred to the need for sidewalks in the area and Wickstrom stated that the cost of sidewalks would have to be picked up through an LID of the property owners in the area. Motion carried. Six Year Street Construction Program. The annual public hearing on the Six Year Street Construction Program scheduled for this meeting was opened by Mayor Hogan. Traffic Engineer Olson presented the proposed plan, copies of which were distri- buted to the Council. The following 19 items as listed in the Plan were explained by Olson: Proposed Completion Estimated Project Date Total Cost 1) Russell Road Kent Des Moines-James (SR 516) 1982-1984 $1,242,000 2) 101st Ave/SE 260th St. SE 256 - 104th SE (Ring Road) 1982-1984 $ 897,000 In response to Just's question, Olson noted that the estimated cost reflected anticipated inflation. Wickstrom noted for McCaughan that due to maintenance problems, the Ring Road would not be kept open until development of the property was completed. McCaughan stated that it was his opinion that the need for the Ring Road had been established sometime ago to cut down on traffic congestion in the area. He also opined that some provision should be made for bicycle trails in the area. 3) 112th Ave. SE SE 232nd - SE 240th 1982-1984 $ 845,000 4) 42nd Avenue S. 250th - S. 253rd 1979 $ 80,000 5) Smith Street 4th to Lincoln 1981 $ 776,000 6) S. 212th St. at Frager, Russell Rds. 1980 $ 200,000 7) 88th Ave. So. Extension 1982-1984 $ 600,000 8) 212th/SR 167 Access Ramps 1979 $ 100,000 Olson noted that items 7 and 8 were new projects added to this year's plan. Kitto questioned the status of item 8 and Street noted that an agreement had been reached as to the cost of the project. He noted that some discussion has , been taking place as to the legal description of the property between the City Property Manager and the Benaroya Company. Kitto questioned whether any pro- gress had been made with the State on negotiations for the project. Street noted that Bogart hoped to include this item as a budget item. Mayor Hogan noted that the King County Subregional Agenda does not include this inter- section program for the 1979 budget year. Street stated that it should be included. Olson then reviewed the following projects which were dependent on outside funding: 9) 104th Ave./SE 236-SE 24200 Blk SE 240th/104th-10600 Blk (SR 515) 1979 $ 986,000 10) Kent-Kangley Road SE 256th-116th Ave (SR 516) 1979 $ 600,000 Olson noted that the City share of this project has been reduced. 11) Reith Road S. 253rd - Military Road 1980 $ 2,348,000 12) 84th Avenue S. 212th-S. 192nd 1979 $ 2,700,000 13) Meeker Street Russell Road - Wash. Avenue (SR 516) 1979 $ 30,000 14) Kent-Des Moines Rd. Green River - Russell Road (SR 516) 1979 $ 20,000 15) N. Central Ave. James - S. 224th 1979 $ 30,000 17) S. 180th Street EVH - WVH 1979 $ 5,000,000 Olson noted that item 17 had been removed from the list of "Other Projects" shown below since this project will be completed in 1979. 16) East Valley Highway 1979 $ 50,000 Eng. S. 192nd-S. 180th 1980 2,212,000 18) S. 196th St. 1979 $ 100,000 R/W EVH - WVH 1980 40,000 Eng. 1982-1984 2,320,000 Uhrich of Upland Industries referred to the completion of S. 196th Street and the tremendous cost involved and questioned the need for this improvement. B. Johnson questioned the need for including the improvement of S. 196th in the list of City projects instead of letting the developers complete the pro- ject themselves. Wickstrom noted that there was a two mile stretch to be com- pleted and unless the City was involved there would be no way for the street to be completed to City specifications. Masters noted that she concurred with Uhrich regarding the improvement of S. 196th and questioned the possibility of separate grade crossings. Wickstrom pointed out that separated grade crossings were a good deal more expensive. Kitto noted that he had the same concerns as Uhrich about the project and questioned whether the City was ready to begin the project at this time. Wickstrom pointed out that the Plan is merely to show what projects the City would like to undertake and that the various projects listed were considered at the budget hearings. He verified that if the City did not wish to include S. 196th it could be removed. He did point out that it may be necessary to purchase some right-of-way if the project is left in. Wickstrom and Olson clarified for Masters that the City was not committing itself to the 1979 projects if they were included at the time of the adoption of the Resolution. Proposed Completion Estimated Project Date Total Cost 19) Fourth Avenue (76th Ave. So. ) 1979 $ 50,000 Eng. S. 228th-S. 212th 1982-1984 2,100,000 There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution adopting the proposed Six Year Street Construction Plan, McCaughan seconded. Kitto noted that while he would vote for adoption of the Plan, he did have some concern re- garding item 8 and opined that the State should be included in this project. Masters and B. Johnson concurred with Kitto's concerns. Motion carried. Release of Reservation For Street. On August 29, 1974 a 60' wide reservation for the intended extension of 2nd Avenue north of S. 228th Street was recorded. The Planning Department and Engineerinq Department have verified that with the proposed development, there will be no need for the street. KITTO MOVED that the request of Upland Industries for release of the present 60' wide reservation for extension of 2nd Avenue north of S. 228th Street be approved, Just seconded. Motion carried. Extension of 72nd Avenue from S. 192nd to S. 187th. B. Johnson reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed the negotiations concerning the acquisition of property from Cam Industries and Puget Sound Power & Light. It is their recommendation that this transaction be completed. To do so it will be neces- sary to transfer $8,000 from unbudgeted revenue sharing in the Street Department. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the transfer of $8,000 from unbudgeted revenue sharing to acquisition of 72nd Avenue property be approved, Kitto seconded. Motion carried, with Carey abstaining. Wynwood Addition Storm Drain Easement. B. Johnson reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed the need to acquire an easement for a storm drain in the Wynwood Addition at a cost of $1,200. JUST MOVED that approval be given to the purchase of an easement for $1,200 in the Wynwood Addition, with the funds coming from unbudgeted, unexpended balance in the Street Fund. Carey seconded. Street clarified that at the time of the platting of the Wynwood Addition the drain easement went through private property instead of public right-of-way. Motion carried. STREET VACATION North Half of 192nd Avenue S. between 72nd Avenue S. and the railroad. The Public Works Department has received a request from Upland Industries Corp. for vacation of the North half of 192nd Avenue S. between 72nd Avenue S. and the railroad tracks. Said request has been reviewed informally by staff and discussed with the Public Works Committee. The Engineering Department recommends that the Council initiate the street vacation as requested. Accordingly, McCAUGHAN MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the street vacation resolution setting the hearing date thereon for July 17, 1978, Masters seconded. In response to questions by Uhrich, Street noted that the requested waiver of one-half of the appraised value of the vacated portion was a matter which would have to be discussed by the Council. Motion carried. HEALTH & SANITATION LID 283 - S. 220th, S. 216th, and 72nd Avenue S. , Street, Sewer & Water Improvements. The public hearing on the preliminary assessment roll for LID 283 has been scheduled for this meeting. City Engineer Wickstrom described the proposed project, and noted that the estimated cost for the total project was $1,981. 316. 33, to be borne by the property owners within the proposed LID district. He also noted that the assessments were divided into six categories and that assessments were based on a front footage basis. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. Street explained the proposed method of financing the cost of the LID. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Just seconded. In response to McCaughan's question, Wickstrom noted that the cost of the LID indicated was an engineering estimate only and included 10o inflation costs. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance creating LID 283, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. Upper Mill Creek Detention Basin. A letter was read from Paul Monroe in response to a letter from City Attorney Mirk dated April 21, 1978, regarding the acquisition of a portion of Mr. Monroe's property in connection with the Upper Mill Creek Deten- tion Basin project. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, McCaughan seconded. Mirk explained that no response to the letter was necessary since the matter is in litigation and further explained that Mr. Monroe was given the option of granting a right of entry to the City, which he refused. Motion carried. URBAN DEVELOPMENT A letter was read from Terre L. Harris, Director of Technical Services, Seattle Master Builders Association, regarding growth in the Kent area and the Association's willingness to assist in any way possible to solve some of the problems thereby created. JUST MOVED that the letter be accepted and made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. LAND USE Second Avenue S. The Clerk read a petition signed by 45 residents of 2nd Avenue S. requesting that the Council reconsider the building permit issued for a 16 unit multiple family dwelling in the 700 block of S. Second Avenue. The petitioners state that the increase in traffic on this street would be hazardous, that the drainage facilities were inadequate and that sidewalks were also inadequate. B. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the petition for the record, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that the area was zoned R-4 (40 units per acre) in 1959 and that it was zoned MRM (23 units per acre) in 1973. The Engineering Department has required on-site storage of surface water. In order for the zoning to be changed, a rezone application would have to be filed with the Planning Depart- ment, but it was pointed out that the building permit already issued is proper under the present zoning. Mayor Hogan explained that the HUD money for storm drainage could be used only for the engineering study, and not for construction. A spokesman for the group asked that a traffic study be made, and that consider- ation be given to installing a stop sign, noting that there were children in the neighborhood. KITTO MOVED that the matter be referred to the Traffic Engi- neer and for a report to be made to the Public Works Committee, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. AIR POLLUTION Federal Clean Air Act Planning. It is necessary to have a revised State Air Quality Planning Implementation Plan submitted to EPA by January 1, 1979. Mr. Dammkoehler, Control Officer of Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, urges that a staff member of the Kent Planning Department be appointed as Kent's re- presentative for development of this Plan, and it is recommended that Lyn Johns of the Planning Department be appointed. JUST MOVED that Lyn Johns be appointed as Kent's representative, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. BEAUTIFICATION Spring Clean-Up. Street reported on the annual Spring Clean-up in Kent and noted that the costs for this year were $12,969.00. He also noted that while the cost was greater than in past years, it was a service which the community appreciated having. ANNEXATIONS Ryan's Annexation. It was noted that the Council reviewed the proposed Ryan Annexation with representatives of the area at the May 27 work session. B. JOHNSON OVED that the proposed annexation is acceptable, that assumption of the existing indebtedness is required, and that authorization is granted for the circulation of an annexation petition. Masters seconded. Motion carried. Bartow-Fite Annexation. Public Works Director Ulett requested that discussion of the Bartow-Fite Annexation proposed be postponed for two weeks until June 19, 1978. Contemporary Construction. A petition for this annexation has been received and certified as representing 750 or more of the valuation of the area. KITTO MOVED that the petition be accepted, that the filing of a notice of intention with the King County Boundary Review Board be authorized, and for the Planning Commission to be requested to begin the initial zoning process. B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Gai's No. 2 Annexation. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2095 annex- ing to the City those certain lands contiguous thereto and commonly referred to as the Gai No. 2 Annexation. JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2095, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. ZONING Gai No. 2 Annexation Zoning. Ordinance No. 2096 was introduced by the City Attorney zoning those certain lands annexed to the City as the Gai Annexation No. 2 as H-C (Highway Commercial) and R-1-7.2 (Single Family Residential) Zon- ing Districts. McCAUGHAN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2096, Just seconded. Motion carried. FRANCHISES Teleprompter. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2100, granting a TV cable franchise for 15 years, in accordance with Ordinance No. 2093, to Tele- prompter. JUST MOVED that Ordinance No. 2100 be adopted, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. Clearview TV. Ordinance No. 2101 was introduced by the City Attorney, granting a TV cable franchise for 15 years to Clearview TV in accordance with the terms of Ordinance No. 2093. B. JOHNSON MOVED that Ordinance No. 2101 be adopted, Just seconded. Motion carried. SISTER CITY A letter was read from Tokitada Sakai, Governor, Hyogo Prefectural Government, Kobe, Japan, expressing appreciation to the City of Kent for the hospitality extended to the delegation of visiting dignitaries from Kaibara. MASTERS MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2097 establishing a fee for dissemina- tion of criminal history record information. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Ordinance No. 2097 be adopted, Carey seconded. Motion carried. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire District #37 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting with Fire District #37 is proposed to be held at 7:00 p.m. , June 12, 1978, at the regular work session. POLICE & FIRE Civil Service Commission Testing Expenses. The Finance Committee reviewed the request of the Civil Service Commission for $2,000 to purchase new testing materials for the Police and Fire Departments. J. JOHNSON MOVED that $2,000 be transferred from unbudgeted, unexpended balance in the Current Expense Fund to Civil Service acquisition of testing materials, Just seconded. Motion carried. ARTS COMMISSION It was noted that the King County Arts Commission proposes to fund entirely a performance to be sponsored by the Kent Arts Commission. The performance by Whistlestop will be held September 15, 1978 at a Kent location. JUST MOVED that the Chairman of the Kent Arts Commission be authorized to sign the agreement with King County, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Kent Commons. At the May 1, 1978 meeting of the Council, the Mayor was authorized to sign a contract covering the commissioning and permanent display of three circular weavings. Upon submission of this contract to King County, the Prose- cuting Attorney has prepared an amendment to clarify the services rendered and to establish more clearly the ownership of the works. A copy of the contract wording change has been furnished to the Council. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Contract No. D03016D be amended as submitted by King County, Carey seconded. In response to Masters' question, Street clarified that it covered ownership of the proposed artwork and the fact that it would be displayed in a public building. He noted that Kent's share, $450, would be covered by the Arts Commission budget. Motion carried. KENT COMMONS Change Order No. 5. B. Johnson reported that the Finance Committee reviewed a change order covering the installation of the water meter at the Kent Commons building. The City is paying for the additional materials by furnishing them and the Engineer is paying for extra labor. CAREY MOVED that Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $853.01 be approved, B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. WATER LID 286 - 76th Ave. S. Water Main. The public hearing on the preliminary assess- ment roll for LID 286 has been scheduled for this meeting. City Engineer Wick- strom described the project as the installation of a 10" water main along the alignment of 76th Avenue S. from S. 208th to S. 194th, including lateral 10" mains at S. 206th and at the approximate alignments of S. 196th and S. 194th Streets. He noted that the estimated cost of the project is $213,362.24. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. Norman Winn, attorney for Richard and Burton Brooks, protested the LID on behalf of his clients and filed a written protest with the Clerk. MASTERS MOVED for the Winn letter to be made a part of the official record. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Gordon Fenton, representing Central Pre-Mix, stated that seven years ago Central Pre-Mix had built and paid for a 10' line from S. 212th to S. 206th, and that now they are to be assessed for a line to the north. He opined that some com- pensation should be allowed for the line which they built. Gary Volchok, of Coldwell Banker, stated that he represented the Valley In- vestors property, the Graystone property, and Mark Dedomenico, noting that these property owners were in favor of the LID. Street explained the financing of the project by LID bonds. He further noted that it was necessary for protests to be filed in written form. There were no further comments from the audience and JUST MOVED to close the hearing. Carey seconded. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the Council, sitting as a Committee-of-the-Whole, meet with those protesting the improvement at 7: 30 p.m. , Monday, June 12, 1978. Carey seconded. Motion carried. Tobin Water Main Extension - 118th Ave. S. south of S. 277th Place. The Engi- neering Department has received the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approximately 495 feet of 10" water main on 118th Avenue S. as constructed by Charles L. Fournier Company, and recommends acceptance of the same. Accordingly, B. JOHNSON MOVED to accept both documents and for the cash bond to be released after payment of any outstanding City indebtedness, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. 208 Water Quality Plan. The City Attorney introduced Resolution No. 844 adopting the City of Kent's "208 Area-Wide Water Quality Plan Formal Statement." J. JOHNSON MOVED for the adoption of Resolution No. 844, Carey seconded. Motion carried. West Hill Reservoir Project. It was noted that possible sites for the pro- posed West Hill Reservoir project were reviewed recently. The most economi- cally feasible location is on Seattle Water Department property on Military Road near S. 243rd Street. It is requested that the Public Works Department be directed to proceed with the project at that lcoation so that environmental impact statements and public reaction thereto can be ascertained. J. JOHNSON MOVED that the Public Works Department be directed to proceed with a project on the Seattle Water Department property, Kitto seconded. B. Johnson opined that this residential area was a poor location for an 80' tower and that the residents of the area would object. She suggested that the best location would be next to the other tower in the Cambridge area which is secluded among trees. Masters asked if this project would be more economically feasible if Water District #75 were to serve this area. Street noted that the elevated tank would be necessary on the West Hill, regardless of who served the area. Masters stated she would vote against the motion as she doubted that the issue had been adequately researched. She suggested that the Committee-of-the-Whole reconsider the Comprehensive Water Service Plan. J. Johnson referred to the lack of water pressure on the West Hill and that it was very possible to run out of water in the event of a large fire. He opined that the West Hill residents would be in favor of the proposed reservoir , as their water pressure would be increased. Carey noted that he agreed with Masters and questioned whether the City had considered the possibility of obtaining water from Water District #75. Street noted that the water rates would double if W.D. 75 supplied us. Mayor Hogan suggested that the West Hill Reservoir could possibly be used as a multi- use reservoir similar to the one at Garrison Creek. Motion carried, with Masters and B. Johnson voting nay. Sainati Request for Outside Water Service. Water service has been requested for property at 116th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 244tb Street, outside of Kent, but abutting a 12" Kent water main. In accordance with the recommendation of the Public Works Director, CAREY MOVED that water service be approved, without annexation inasmuch as the property does not abut the City boundary, but subject to the provisions of Resolution No. 822, Just seconded. Motion carried. Water Rate Ordinance Amendment. The Public Works Committee has recommended that Ordinance No. 1776, Water Rate Ordinance, be amended to provide for more than one commercial or industrial building to be served by a single meter under cer- tain circumstances. KITTO MOVED for the amending ordinance to be prepared, Just seconded. Masters questioned how this could be done without disrupting the water rate policy. It was determined that the change was for a single owner property, and Ulett noted that the Council had recently approved such a situation in the case of an office and a shop in separate buildings, adjacent to each other. Upon Masters' question, it was determined that if one building was sold, another meter would be required. Ulett determined for McCaughan that there had only been a few requests for the single meter service. Motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL Green River Policy Advisory Committee. At the May 19 meeting of the Green River Policy Advisory Committee, the Mayors of Kent, Auburn, Renton and Tukwila, the King County Conservation District, Flood Control District, and King County Executive Spellman, by motion, elected Mayor Delaurenti Chairman and John Spell- man Vice-Chairman of the Policy Advisory Committee, renamed the Basin Executive Committee. The Committee will be reviewing the draft Eastside SCS Watershed Work Plan Agreement which has been reviewed by the technical committee and by SCS. City Attorney Mirk has reviewed this agreement. It is anticipated the Basin Executive Committee will meet twice monthly in the review process. It is recommended that the Council authorize Mayor Hogan to be its representative on this Committee. JUST MOVED that Mayor Hogan be authorized to be its rep- resentative on the Basin Executive Committee, B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. BIDS Road Oiling. Bids were received for road oiling projects on May 25, 1978 as follows: Bidder Cost Per Barrel City Transfer $21.08, Incl. tax HiLine Asphalt NO BID Seattle Service Co. NO BID In accordance with the recommendation of the Street Superintendent, Bob Hughes, KITTO MOVED that the bid of City Transfer in the amount of $21.08 per barrel, including tax, be accepted, Carey seconded. It was noted that the cost is the same as last year. Motion carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL Fourth Avenue Traffic Signals. Bids to install new traffic signals on Fourth Avenue at Smith Street, Meeker Street, and Willis Street, utilizing a FAM fund grant, were received on May 31, 1978 as follows: Bidder Amount of Bid Electric Controls, Inc. $125,976.00 Signal Electric 130,672.00 JUST MOVED that the best bid of Electric Controls, Inc. in the amount of $125,976.00 be accepted and the award of the contract be made, subject to State and Federal approval, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Northwest Steel Rolling Mills Appeal. Reese, Baffney & Johnson, P.S. , Attorneys for Robison Investment Company, are appealing the Conditional Use Permit granted to Northwest Steel Rolling Mills by the Planning Commission on May 23, 1978. JUST MOVED that receipt of the subject appeal is timely and a hearing date of July 3, 1978 be set, McCaughan seconded. It was noted that a petition and two letters have also been received regarding the Special Use Permit. Motion carried. CLAIMS Pacific Northwest Bell. The Clerk noted receipt of a Claim for Damages filed for costs to repair a buried cable at 7112 S. 188, Kent, Washington, damaged by a Kent Water Department employee operating a backhoe while trenching for water service. Street noted that the claim had been verified by the Water Department and in accordance with the recommendation of the City Attorney, CAREY MOVED that the claim be paid from the Water Fund, McCaughan seconded. B. Johnson questioned whether a more careful determination could be made in the future as to the location of such buried cables. Ulett noted that this is the normal pro- cedure. Motion carried. EAST HILL COMMUNITY HALL McCaughan questioned whether any determination had been made as to clearing the title for the East Hill Community Hall. Mirk determined that the City now has title and that Art Kleppen would be taking care of the matter shortly. BUSINESS LICENSES Class H Liquor License Regulations. A letter has been received from the Chairman of the State Liquor Control Board announcing a public hearing to be held in Olympia on June 8, 1978 to consider the regulation which requires that at least 400 of the business volume of restaurants be food service. At present, 29 out of 1,600 restaurants are in violation of this regulation. The Washington Associ- ation of Restaurant Owners is requesting that the regulation be changed to re- quire only 300 of volume be food sales. Another request is to create a special license where no food requirement exists. Chief Skewes has commented that all liquor establishments were a problem but that this particular regulation is a policy matter and any comments should be submitted by the Council. KITTO MOVED that no action be taken, Carey seconded. Motion carried. PARKS & RECREATION Soccer Agreement. In accordance with the provisions contained in Ordinance No. 1969, Section 2, the Department of Parks & Recreation has consummated an agreement with the Kent Recreation Youth Soccer Association, Inc. for the joint conduct of the youth soccer program in the greater Kent service area. The agreement has been checked by the City Attorney, Finance/Personnel Director and the City Administrator, as to form and content and has received their approval. It is felt this agreement will provide an excellent program for all youngsters this year and in the years to come. 259 Lower Mill Creek Consultant Selection. Kitto reported that a meeting was held with three firms interested in the consulting job for the Lower Mill Creek project and that the Committee has recommended selection of URS. He noted that negotiations were underway for an agreement with them to cover such consulting services. It was determined that the City Attorney would meet with URS and a recommendation would then be made to the Council. Gate Charge - Kent City Parks. A letter has been received from Jack Burrell, Athletic Director, Kent School District, requesting that the high school baseball program be exempt from the present 100 of gate charge. Since this is a matter of policy of the Parks Commission, it is recommended that the request be referred to the Board. CAREY MOVED that the request of Jack Burrell be referred to the Board of Park Commissioners, B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Lake Fenwick Parking Lot - Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2. The plans and specifica- tions for the Lake Fenwick Parking Lot project designated an on-site borrow pit area to be used for fill. Upon clearing the borrow area, City Transfer found the material unsuitable for fill as it contained too much clay and mud. The consult- ing engineering firm, Richard Carothers Associates, has recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $990.76 for imported borrow, less $530.95 in credits for rough grading and erosion control not needed in the borrow area. Change Order No. 1 will increase the contract sum by $459.81. Adequate monies are budgeted to cover this change order. The consulting engineer also recommends approval of Change Order No. 2, which will decrease the contract sum by $171.80, due to the elimination of final grading, soil preparation and erosion control seeding of the planting island. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Change Order No. 1, an increase of $459.81, and Change Order No. 2, a decrease of $171.80, be approved for the Lake Fenwick Parking Lot project, Carey seconded. Motion carried. YOUTH HOSTELS Val Benavidez of Sea Haven Hostels noted that the organization was seeking a suitable building in this area for use as a youth hostel. It was noted that a packet of information had been distributed to the Council. PROPOSED CONDOMINIUMS The Clerk noted receipt of a petition containing 44 signatures questioning the suitability of construction of condominiums on a severe curve in the Summit, Alvord, Smith Street vicinity. Harris noted that the Planning Department had decided that this proposed development would require an Environmental Impact Statement because of the slope of the land and the drainage and traffic problems in the area and pointed out that the draft EIS has been written. He noted that the area is zoned for 23 units per acre and that two complexes are planned. He stated that comments such as contained in this petition should be included in the final impact statement, and that the final decision to move forward on construction is dependent upon the comments received prior to the writing of the final EIS. MASTERS MOVED to refer the petition to the Public Works Com- mittee, noting that the Committee will check with the Planning Department, Just seconded. Harris determined for McCaughan that this project did not fall under the Hillside Construction Ordinance, because it is not a subdivision re- quiring streets to be laid out. Mirk clarified that the City has no control over condominiums other than the provisions of the Building Code. Motion carried. CITY HALL Use of City Hall Facilities. A proposed "Guidelines and Application for Use of the Kent City Hall" was furnished to the Council. Adoption of the said guidelines is recommended, and JUST MOVED that "Guidelines and Application for Use of Kent City Hall" be adopted, Kitto seconded. Motion carried. COUNCIL MEETING July 3, 1978 Meeting. It was determined that there would not be a quorum for the July 3 Council meeting and therefore, on July 3, the regular meeting will be continued to Wednesday, July 5, 1978. COUNCIL COMMITTEES Public Safety Committee. Masters reported that the Public Safety Committee would meet on June 20, 1978 at 8:00 a.m. FORMS OF GOVERNMENT It was noted that at the last work session, in answer to McCaughan's request, the various forms of government were explained. MASTERS MOVED for a resolution to be drafted to place the matter on the ballot so that the electorate could decide what type of government Kent should have, J. Johnson seconded. McCaughan noted that he has had no indication of interest from the citizens. B. Johnson stated that she had heard nothing either. Just asked how much an election such as this would cost, and Street stated he would check on this. Carey noted 260 that the citizens had voted on this matter once before and had voted to retain the Mayor/Council form of government instead of changing to a City Manager form. Masters pointed out that the election was held in 1966 and that there were a great many more citizens in Kent now. J. Johnson noted that this subject had been introduced as part of the campaign last Fall, and agreed with Masters that the matter should become a ballot issue. Upon Mirk's question, Masters stated that her intent was to have an advisory ballot to gain the voters ' views on the type of government they wanted for Kent, listing the following choices: 1) Strong Mayor/Council 2) Council/Manager 3) Full time Mayor with appropriate salary McCaughan opined that such a proposal should come from the citizens. Motion failed, with only Masters and J. Johnson voting in favor. BUDGET Kent Saturday Market. Ordinance No. 2098 amending the Park Department 1978 budget to reflect anticipated revenues and expenditures from the City of Kent's Saturday Market was introduced by the City Attorney. JUST MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2098, Carey seconded. Upon Masters ' question, Winkle stated that this arrangement for the Saturday Market would be automatically reviewed by the Council each year. Motion carried. Project Construction Funds. The City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 2099 re- lating to the financing of construction projects in the City of Kent, providing for the establishment of project construction funds, authorizing issuance of interest bearing warrants against such funds, and repealing Ordinance No. 1924. CAREY MOVED that Ordinance No. 2099 be adopted, Kitto seconded. Mirk explained that the new ordinance provided for the issuance of interest bearing warrants for contractors and that this was the only change to Ordinance 1924. Motion carried. FINANCE G. 0. Bond Issue. Bids were opened for the $1,500,000 G.O. Bond Issue on Monday, June 5, 1978, at 2:00 p.m. Bob Yeasting of Foster & Marshall, the City's finan- cial consultants, reported on the six bids received: Bidders Interest Rate Pacific National Bank 5.8698% Foster & Marshall 5.91687% United of California 5.968297% Seattle-First National 5.994462% Rainier National 6.0896% Merrill Lynch 6.155859% In accordance with his recommendation, KITTO MOVED that the best bid of Pacific National Bank of Washington be accepted, McCaughan seconded. In response to McCaughan's question, Winkle noted that he concurred with Yeasting's recommenda- tion. Motion carried. 106% Tax Lid Committee. Carey reported that the membership of the 106% Tax Lid Review Committee would be discussed at the June 12 workshop and that appointments would be made at the June 19 Council meeting. Mayor Hogan questioned whether those persons proposed had agreed to serve and it was noted that such a deter- mination would be made by the Jtme 12 workshop meeting. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the bills received through June 5, 1978 and approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting to be held June 12, 1978 be paid, Just seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting of May 31, 1978 are as follows: Current Expense $ 38,627.46 Parks & Recreation 5,262.80 Library 425.00 City Streets 9, 389. 72 Kent Commons Operating 554.14 Federal Shared Revenue 910.69 UAB 12 Central Signal 30. 30 104th Ave. Street Imprv. 4, 340.00 4th Ave. Signals 68.25 116th Ave. Trans. Main 13.80 Equipment Rental 5,265.37 Housing & Comm. Dev. . 121.07 Arts Commission 64.95 LEFF Disability 20.00 Sewer 49,141.69 Water 9,084.49 $123,319.73 MEETING ADJOURNED: 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tCMCMarie Jense City Clerk