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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/19/1979 Kent, Washington March 19 , 1979 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 Cushing, City Attorney Mirk, Planning Director Harris, and Publi.c Works Director Ulett. Finance Director Winkle was not in attendance. Also present: Parks Director Wilson, Planning Commissioner Baer, and URS representative Abed. Approximately 60 people were in attendance at the meeting. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read by the Mayor declaring the week of April 1 through April 7, 1979 as Sister City Week in the City of Kent. CONSENT Consent Calendar Item B, Approval of Bills, CALENDAR and Item F, Southcenter Corporate Park Preliminary Plat, were removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Masters and Carey respectively. JUST MOVED to approve all other items, Carey seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) The minutes of the meeting of March 5, 1979 be approved as -printed. REZONES Patrick L. Hart. On February 27, 1979 , the Planning Commission held a public hearing on an application filed by Patrick L. Hart for a rezone from R-1-9 . 6, Single Family Residential (9 ,600 square foot minimum lot size) , to MR-D, Multi-Family Residential Duplex Density Zoning (approximately 10 units per acre) . Planning Director Harris pointed out the location of the proposed rezone located at the southwest corner (HART) of S.E. 256th Street and 116th Avenue S.E. and containing approximately 4 . 5 acres. He noted that the Planning Department had recommended approval of the rezone but that the Planning Commission had recommended denial due to traffic problems in the area. It was also noted by Harris that this was the third rezone applica- tion on this particular property within the last 2 1/2 years and that previous requests had been for MR-M zoning, MR-G, and now MR-D, the March 19, 1979 REZONES lowest multi-family zoning available. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Vern Shultz, who noted that he lived across the street from the property in question, referred to the fact that each time the rezone request had been turned down previously it had been due to the traffic congestion in the area and that the problem still existed. He asked that the rezone be denied on this basis. James Curran spoke on behalf of the applicants to urge reversal of the Planning Commission decision. He suggested that the rezone requested was logical for the area since the comprehensive nrehensive Plan and the East Hill Community both recognized this property as being suitable for multi-family residential and that it would be unjust to deny the request. He noted that the existing zoning would allow single family dwellings on the property, noting that large homes are presently being constructed on 7 , 200 square foot lots in the area. He also noted that all the necessary utility services were available. Curran pointed out that the area in question was comprised of seventeen lots with a street down the middle and that access would be 'to 116th Avenue S.E. Dick Gilbert (HART) noted that previous requests for a rezone were refused because of the lack of sewer facilities and that after the formation of a ULID for sewers, the request had been refused because of traffic conditions. He noted that when the surrounding area was developed single-family residential zoning had been requested and that request had been granted. He suggested that allowing the rezone at this time would be unfair to the residents of the area. McCaughan pointed out that the area has been in the Comprehensive Plan as multi-family resi- dential, that an area across the street was multi-family, as well as property directly behind the area question, and suggested that the rezone was therefore logical to the area. He also noted that the County was continuing to 2 - March 19 , 1979 REZONES allow rezones and plats in the area and felt that the City should not deny the rezone. There were no further comments and CAREY MOVED that the hearing be closed, McCaughan seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the rezone (HART) requested be approved as the logical downgrading to the lowest possible multi-family density and because it would not impact the traffic any more than what -the City or the County would allow in the area. Carey seconded. Motion carried. James L. Schmitt. A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on February 27, 1979 on an application filed by James L. Schmitt for a rezone from CM, Commercial Manufacturing, and MR-M, Medium Density Multi-Family Residen- tial, to CC, Community Commercial , Zoning. Harris pointed out the location of the subject property containing approximately 2 acres and located at 1404 S. Central. He cited the Plan- ning Department' s reasons for recommending denial as waiting for the Valley Floor Plan to be adopted, but that the Planning Commission had recommended that the rezone should be approved (SCHMITT) at this time. He also noted that there were some existing buildings on the site, including a small grocery store. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. The Clerk noted that no correspondence had been received. Mirk noted the denial was based on the fact that the zoning requested was inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Masters questioned whether it would be more appropriate to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Harris pointed out that the Valley Floor Plan, which is being heard by the Planning Commission at this time, has a recommendation to show a strip of CC zoning in that area. He noted that the Plan would be before the Council in about six weeks. In res- ponse to Masters '. question, Mr. Schmitt noted that the delay would create a considerable prob- lem for him. In response to McCaughan' s question, 3 - March 19 , 1979 REZONES Harris clarified that the existing grocery store was operating under a legal non-conforming use so it was impossible to enlarge the store without the CC zoning. McCaughan questioned the effect of allowing the rezone even though in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan and Mirk noted that the requested zoning is specifically prohibited and noted that if the Valley Floor Plan is adopted this type of zoning would be allowed in that particular area. Masters stated she did not oppose the zoning but the Council could not ignore the existing plan. It was determined by Mayor Hogan for Mr. Schmitt that it would not be possible to amend the Comprehensive Plan (SCHMITT) at this hearing. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the application for a change of zone be denied, and upon Cushing ' s suggestion, the Council agreed that the denial should be without prejudice. Masters seconded. Upon Kitto ' s question as to continuing the hear- ing until after completion of the Valley Floor Plan, Mirk noted that technically it could be done but that the Council had consistently turned down staff requests to continue consideration of various items on this basis. Harris clarified for McCaughan that it was expected that the Valley Floor Plan would be presented to the Council by the third Monday in April , and noted that the Council may want to have some work sessions on the Plan also. Mirk further clari- fied that once the Valley Floor Plan is adopted the use requested would be permitted but until that time the proposed use was illegal under the present Zoning Code. Motion carried. Oakhurst Development Corporation. On February (OAKHURST 27, 1979 , the Planning Commission held a public DEVELOPMENT hearing on an application filed by Oakhurst Develop- CORPORATION) ment Corporation for a rezone from MR-M, Medium March 19 , 1979 REZONES Density Multi-Family Residential, to O, Office and Professional District. Harris pointed out the location of the proposed rezone consisting of approximately 2 . 9 acres as being south of S. 266th Street between S. Central Avenue and S. Central Place. He noted that the Planning Commission recommendation is for approval of the rezone. (OAKHURST The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. DEVELQPMENT There were no comments from the. audience and CORPORATION) no correspondence has been received. In response to McCaughan' s question, Harris noted that offices and other types of professional uses were allowed in office zoning, and that it was the applicant' s intent to put office buildings in that area. He also noted that such types of businesses as grocery stores were not allowed in such a zoning area. There were no further questions or comments and MASTERS MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED that the application for a change of zone be approved, Masters seconded. Motion carried. Gordy Guinn. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 27, 1979 on an applica- tion filed by Gordy Guinn for a rezone from CM, Commercial Manufacturing, to MR-H, Medium Den- sity Multi-Family Residential Zoning. Harris (GUINN) pointed out the location of the proposed rezone containing . 90 acres, and located at the north- west corner of S. 266th Street and 85th Avenue S. At their hearing, the Planning Commission recommended that the rezone application be approved with the following conditions : "Applicant deed to the City of Kent five (5) feet of additional right-of-way along and abutting S. 266th Street for the entire length of the property' s frontage thereon. " The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. 5 - i March 19 , 1979 REZONES There were no comments from the audience and no correspondence has been received. In res- ponse to Masters ' question, Guinn stated that the frontage on S. 266th Street was 270 ' and that Maple Lane frontage was 145 ' . Masters stated that she did not support the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission regarding the deeding of the 5 feet and noted that the applicant could voluntarily donate it or sell it to the City. Harris noted that the condi- tion was an Engineering Department request and that they have been consistent in cases such as this, especially in areas which will be impacted by additional traffic generated by the rezone. Ulett clarified that the 5 feet would be needed eventually for widening the road. McCaughan expressed concern over the (GUINN) storm drainage in the area considering the recent extensive developments. Harris noted that there was a pumping station in the immedi- ate area and also noted that the soil condition in that area allowed for the water to seep back into the ground. It was determined that the Corps of Engineers has the right to determine s the conditions under which the pumpincT station would pump water into the River. Ulett fur- ther clarified for McCaughan that the water is absorbed into the ground and eventually goes into the River. There were no further comments and B. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. MASTERS MOVED that the change of zone be approved WITHOUT the condition recommended by the Planning Commission. The MOTION FAILED for lack of a second. JUST MOVED that the change of zone be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission and that an ordinance rezoning the property not be approved until such time as the condition of approval has been met. Carey seconded. Masters stated that she did not object to the rezone but was against the requirement of the condition. Motion carried, with Masters voting nay. 6 _ �_ March 19, 1979 ZONING CODE Amendments - Sections 7. 3. 1, 7. 4. 1, and 7. 5(1) (c) . The Planning Commission, at its February 27, 1979 meeting, held a public hearing to consider amend- ing Section 7. 3. 1 Application (Conditional Uses) , Section 7. 4 .1 Application (Variances) and Section 7. 5.. (1) (c) Amendments, of the Kent Zoning Code. At that time the Planning Commission recommended that all of these referenced sections be amended as follows: " . . .Said application shall be submitted at least thirty-five (35) days prior to the public hearing at which the application shall be heard, and the application shall be heard by the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment within one hundred (100) days of the date of said application. and by adding the following wording to Section 7. 5 (1) (c) : " . . .provided, however, that this period may be extended in any case for which an Environmental Impact Statement is required. " The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Harris explained that the requested amendments were the result of a great deal of study and that due to the large number of applications being received, it would give the Planning Department and Planning Commission time for necessary research. Masters questioned whether the proposed amendments would be a temporary measure or permanent. Harris noted that the possibility of having a Zoning Examiner would come before the Council at the work session next Monday night and if that approach is taken, these amendments would be temporary. He noted that when a Hearing Examiner. is utilized, hear- ings can generally be held once a week and this would probably be the case in Kent. He further noted that if the Hearing Examiner process goes into effect in July or August, the proposed amendments would be effective until that time. In response to Masters ' question, Harris noted that he would like to have the Hearing Examiner 7 - March 19 , 1979 ZONING CODE operation be a daytime operation and clarified that Planning Commission hearings would still be held once a month. He noted that such an arrangement was working well for the Cities of Renton and Bellevue. There .were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. McCAUGHAN MOVED that Sections 7. 3. 1 , 7. 4 . 1, and 7. 5 (1) (c) of the Kent Zoning Code be amended as recommended by the Planning Commission, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. SHORELINE On February 27, 1979 the Planning commission held MASTER- PROGRAM a hearing to consider amending the Kent Shoreline AMENDMENT Master Program to adopt a "Rural" designation and then apply this designation to a portion of the land included in the recent Uplands Annexa- tion. The Planning Commission recommends that the Shoreline Master Program be so amended. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Hogan. Harris explained that upon annexation, part of Uplands was designated as "urban" but that the State had advised that the area was more suited to the "rural" designation. He proposed that the following language be added to Kent' s Shore- line Master Program: "RURAL ENVIRONMENT 1. Purpose The purpose of the Rural Environment is to restrict intensive development along unde- veloped shorelines of the Green River, function as a buffer between urban areas, and maintain open spaces and opportunities for recreational uses along the Green River by providing setbacks from the river. 2. Use Regulations The use regulations presently contained in Kent's Shoreline Plaster Program shall apply 8 - _ March 19 , 1979 SHORELINE . to the Rural Environment except as noted MASTER below: ; PROGRAM Exceptions AMENDMENT Setbacks - except for marinas and piers, no structure, parking lot, truck maneuver- ing area or storage area shall be located closer than 75 feet to the ordinary high water mark of the Green River (as measured on a horizontal plane.) i II. APPLICATION OF THE RURAL DESIGNATION a The rural designation shall be applied to j the Green River Shoreline for all properties l known as the Upland' s Annexation, except for !� the area of the annexation previously approved as a conservancy designation. " Harris noted that the reference to Russell and Frager Roads had been deleted and that this would be further discussed at a future Council workshop. B. JOHNSON MOVED to close the hearing, Carey seconded. Motion carried. CAREY MOVED TO AMEND the Kent Shoreline Master Program as outlined above, Masters seconded. PRotion carried. PRELIMINARY (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F) Southcenter Corporate Park. The Planning Commis PLAT - sion has concluded public hearings on this Prelimi- nary Plat and recommended approval with conditions. The Plat consists of approximately 190 acres con- taining 87 industrial lots west of the West Valley Highway, north of S. 196th Street. It is proposed (SOUTHCENTER that the Council set a public meeting date for CORPORATE PARK) May 21 to consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission. If the Council wishes to change the Planning Commission recommendations in any way, a public hearing will be scheduled for June 4 . (This item was removed from the Consent Calendar at Carey' s request so that the matter could be discussed. ) 9 - March 19 , 1979 PRELIMINARY Dave Uhrich of Upland Industries presented a PLAT letter requesting that the public meeting date be scheduled for April 2 , noting that approval of the Final Plat could be conditional upon the Department of Ecology approval of Kent' s Amend- ment to the Shoreline Master Program. CAREY MOVED to accept the letter as part of the record, J. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. Harris explained that the City must hold a shore- line public hearing on the subdivision. He noted that the State had denied the "urban" designa- tion, and now the City has proposed a "rural" ('SOUTHCENTER designation. He pointed out that the State has CORPORATE PARK) 35 days in which to approve the rural designa- tion, after which the City must have the shore- line hearing on the proposed plat. He opined that the Council should not consider the plat until the City' s Board, consisting of Harris, Wilson and Ulett, had conducted the hearing and made a report to the Council. Masters suggested that the City ask the State to expedite their report, and Harris concurred. He noted that the procedure was for the City' s Shorelines Board to report its findings to the applicant, the State and to the Council. Uhrich suggested that the public meeting could be held and decision by the Council delayed until receipt of the State approval and the City ' s Shoreline Board report. Harris noted that this is the first big development along the river and that the project should be carefully considered and proper policies and procedures followed. Upon questions from Carey and B. Johnson, it was determined that the City' s Shoreline Board could not review the matter until the State report was received, which would be approximately April 23. McCAUGHAN MOVED to set the public meeting date for the proposed plat for May 21 , Kitto seconded. It was determined for Masters that if the State responded sooner than the customary 35 days, the - 10 - March 19 , 1979 PRELIMINARY the City Board could meet sooner also. Uhrich PLATS stated that there is no development proposed within 200 feet of the river and asked that (SOUTHCENTER the Council public meeting and hearing be held CORPORATE PARK) pending the State report. Motion carried, with Carey and B. Johnson voting against. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) Evergreen Hills Preliminary Plat. SETTING OF PUBLIC MEETING DATE for April 2 , 1979 to con- sider adoption or rejection of the Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval with (EVERGREEN conditions of the Evergreen Hills Preliminary HILLS) Plat. The Preliminary Plat is a 7. 61 acre, 20 lot residential subdivision lying south of S. 212th Street and east of 94th Place S. extended. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) Woodridge Estates Preliminary Plat. SETTING OF PUBLIC MEETING DATE for April 2 , 1979 to consider adoption or rejection of the Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval of . (WOODRIDGE the subject plat with conditions. The Wood ESTATES) ridge Estates Preliminary Plat is a 19 . 09 acre, 22 lot residential subdivision, lying west of Woodland Way and Highridge #4 , near S.E. 267th Street. HEALTH & LID 293 Formation - Sewer & Water, EVH (5. 212th SANITATION to S. 192nd. ) A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting to consider the formation of LID 293 to construct water and sewer lines in and along 84th Avenue S. (East Valley Highway) between S. 212th Street and S. 192nd Street to service presently unserviced adjacent proper- ties and to extend those utilities outside of the limits of the street improvement contemplated by LID 288 . Funding is totally LID. A 30-day protest period begins after the passage and publication of an ordinance creating the district. If land owners subject to 60% or more of the total assessment give written protest, the LID is restrained. - 11 - March 19 , 1979 HEALTH & Ulett pointed out the area noting that this SANITATION project is in conjunction with the street improvement project proposed as LID 288. The public hearing was opened by the Mayor. Bob Landau spoke in favor of the project and noted that this project should be done now before the street project gets underway. He noted that the cost to him would have been about $2300 three years ago and now was up to $6 ,000 . He suggested that all property owners would benefit by completion of the project now. . (LID 293) It was noted that several protests have been received and CAREY MOVED, Just seconded, that all correspondence be accepted and made a part of the record. Motion carried. Protests have been received from the following: Robert Hastings Verna Wilson Jesse DeLeon Laura Nowotny Mathilde DeMayo Arthur Corvi Arnold Carlson There were no further comments and B. JOHNSON MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. B. JOHNSON MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance creating LID 293, Carey seconded. Motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) Meadow Hills Plat Sewer and Water Service. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the agree- ment with the Cascade Sewer District which has been reviewed and approved by staff. The sub- ject agreement covers sewer and water service for Meadow Hills Plat which was approved by the Council by motion on December 5, 1977. Sewer service will be accomplished by pumping to the Cascade Sewer District force main on S.E. 256th Street. 12 - March 19 , 1979 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) SANITATION Bill of Sale - Lang - Sanitary Sewer Extension S.E. 223rd Street in vicinity of 113th Avenue S.E. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale and Warranty Agreement for approximately 84 LF of sanitary sewer extension constructed on S.E. 223rd Street in the vicinity of 113th Avenue S.E. and release of the cash bond after payment of any outstand- ing City bills. HEALTH• & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) SANITATION/ LID 283 - Streets, Sewer and Water - S. 220th, STREETS S. 216th' and 72nd Avenue S. �(Flow Industries) . ACCEPTANCE of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for LID 283 as prepared by the Engi- neering Department for the construction of new asphaltic concrete street with curbs and gutters, including 72nd Avenue S. , 70th Avenue S. , S. 216th Street, S. 220th Street and the widening of West Valley Highway. Along with the street construc- tion will be the construction of an extensive underground storm water collection system, sani- tary sewer collection system, water distribution system, street illumination and underground exten- sion of power and telephone lines. STREETS LID 288 Formation- EVH Street Improvement (S. 212th - S. 192nd) . A public hearing is scheduled for this meeting to consider the formation of LID 288 to widen and improve 84th Avenue S. (East Valley Highway) from S. 212th Street to S . 192nd Street. The project also includes sidewalks, storm drainage, street lighting, street trees and undergrounding of utilities. Total funding for the project includes a grant from the Urban Arterial Trust Fund and street bond funds, in addition to LID funds . A 30-day protest period begins after the passage and publication of an ordinance creating the LID. If land owners sub- ject to 600 or more of the total assessment give written protest, the LID project is restrained. Ulett noted that while UAB funds would be utilized, this is not a project which will receive the usual 90o funding. He noted that the proposal is for 13 - March 19, 1979 STREETS the City to pick up half of the project cost over and above UAB funding and for the property owners to be assessed for the other half. He noted that assessments were based on a modified (LID 288) front footage basis and also take into account the depth of the property, and that the assess- ment method was governed by State law. The public hearingwas opened by the Mayor. Harlan Bull , a property owner in the area, noted that while he was not against the total project he did object to two portions of it. One was the method of funding. He noted that the street was not a community street and in fact was a State arterial until the City took it over; further, that the street serves many more people than those people being assessed for the improvements . He suggested that 90% of the traffic was not created by the people who will pay for the LID. While he agreed that the improvements were needed, he questioned the need for five lanes, and expressed his concern over the $35 ,000 to be added for street trees as well as the $60 ,000 for sidewalks. He pointed out that as develop- ment occurs the curbs will have to be torn up. He suggested that the street trees and sidewalks be left out of the project at this time and put in after the project is completed, and that the property owners not be assessed for these two items . Bull also stated that three years ago the project was estimated to be done at a 5% cost to the property owners and now the cost has risen to about 17% , while the amount of funding which the State proposes to supply seems to remain the same. He expressed the opinion that the cost should be borne a little more equitably even if it meant taking more time. He also sug- gested that the project should take in all of the East Valley Highway to S. 180th Street. He suggested that attempts should be made to find additional sources of funding to cut back on the costs to affected property owners. Frank Paine, representing R.L. Hastings , noted - 14 - _, March 19 , 1979 STREETS that protests had been filed by many of the property owners. Mr. Paine noted that what Mr. Bull had said. highlighted the objections of his client and others. He also referred (LID 288) to the fact that it was his understanding that the percentage of the cost apportioned to the property owners was a projected assess- ment and might vary with the cost of the pro- ject, in which case the property owners could bear up to, 20 or 25% of the cost. He agreed with Bull in that sidewalks and street trees should be deleted. Bob Sandwick, representing the Benaroya Com- pany, noted that they strongly support the widening of the East Valley Highway. He noted that Benaroya was affected by three assessments, totalling $55, 414 . 00, and representing 13% of the entire assessments. He also clarified that while his clients supported the proposed widen- ing they did object to sidewalks and landscaping. He noted that major portions of the area were undeveloped and noted that sidewalks were not required on the improvement to the south. He suggested that it would be inconsistent at this time to make such a requirement. He also sug- gested that his company was capable of handling the landscaping themselves , as has been demon- strated in the past, under guidelines set by the Planning Department. Francis Gallagher . spoke in favor of deleting the sidewalks and landscaping from the project at this time, thereby resulting in a consider- able cost saving to the property owners. Bob Landau noted that he wished to go on record as being in favor of the project even though he did find some problems with regard to the street trees and sidewalks . He pointed out that if the project were delayed, it would result in about a 1% rise in costs .per month. He also noted that he would support the project even if it meant paying for the sidewalks and street trees. 15 - March 19, 1979 STREETS Jim Curran 'noted that he had seen the deletion of sidewalks from other LIDS in the City and urged the Council to stand by its policy of requiring sidewalks in the City now. He sug- gested that it was unfair to develop a wide .(LID 288) street of this nature and provide no place to walk. He referred to the area near�'Bowen Scarff' s where such requirement was not included in the street widening project and there was no pro- vision for foot traffic. He asked that serious consideration be given to the requirement for sidewalks and street beautification. The Clerk noted receipt tonight of a protest from Maybelle Kaufer. B. JOHNSON MOVED to accept all correspondence for the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that correspondence has been received from the following: Robert Hastings Jesse DeLeon Valley Enterprises John Van Dyke Harlan Bull Laura Nowotny Verna Wilson Mathilde DeMayo Arthur Corvi Merlino, Inc. Stavros Phillips Heath Tecna The Benaroya Co. Arnold Carlson Melrose Co. Marvin Kennard Mr. Landau has filed a letter in favor of the project. In response to McCaughan ' s question, Ulett explained the cost breakdown among UAB, the City and property owners. Responding to Kitto ' s questions, Ulett noted that there were no side- walks south of S . 212th. Masters noted that Mr. Bull had suggested that we attempt to find some other source of funding and questioned if such funds were available. Ulett noted that he was not aware of any such funds available at this time. Mayor Hogan stated that when the street was improved south of S . 212th, sidewalks had been proposed but were deleted from the pro- ject, noting that pedestrian traffic was forced to use the side of the road. In response to - 16 - March 19, 1979 STREETS Masters ' question regarding the 30-day period for formal protests , it was determined that protests by owners subject to 60/ or more of (LID 288) the total assessment would restrain the pro- ject. Ulett noted for McCaughan that the City would lose the UAB grant if the project is not under contract by July 19. He suggested that whether or not such funding would be available in the future depends on similar projects in the State. He noted that he agreed with Mr. Landau that delay in the project would result in inflation consuming the funds now avail- able. B. Johnson questioned what the schedule was for completion of the portion of the street north from S . 192nd to S . 180th and Ulett noted that funds were allocated in the current budget to do the design work on that portion of the street improvement. There were no further comments and McCAUGHAN MOVED that the hearing be closed, Carey seconded. Motion carried. JUST MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an ordinance creating LID 288, Carey seconded. Motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) 84th Avenue S. (East Valley Highway) Underground Power Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the agreement prepared by Puget Power cover- ing the undergrounding of their power distribution system on 84th Avenue S . from S . 212th Street to S . 192nd Street. The cost of such undergrounding is $34, 748. 25 , which funds are provided for in the project budget. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) LID 286 - 76th Avenue So. Water Main. ACCEPTANCE of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for LID 286 for the construction of a 10" water main on 76th Avenue So. from S . 208th Street to S. 194th Street with branch lines on S . 206th, S . 196th, and S . 194th Streets. 17 - March 19, 1979 WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) West Hill pumpStations #3 and #4 Modifications. ACCEPTANCE of the contract of Swain Construction Company as complete for the modifications and improvements of the West Hill Pump Stations #3 and #4 and for the retainage to be released upon receipt of the necessary releases from the State. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) VACATION Bradle & Cascade Metal Structures - 76th Avenue S. and S . 194th Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 864 setting the public hearing date of May 7, 1979 to consider the request of Bradley and Cascade Metal Structures for the Vacation of 76th Avenue S . and S. 194th Streets . (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) James Schmitt - Cedar Street Vacation (West end. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 865 setting the public hearing date for May 7 , 1979 to consider the request of James Schmitt for the vacation of the west end of Cedar Street. ANNEXATION Ordinance No 2145,. - Osborne Annexation zoning. ZONING The Mayor ' s message giving her reasons for vetoing Ordinance No. 2145 has been delivered to each councilperson and has been filed with the City Clerk. J. JOHNSON MOVED that the Council uphold the Mayor ' s veto of Ordinance No. 2145. The MOTION FAILED for lack of a second. CAREY MOVED that the Council pass Ordinance No. 2145 over the Mayor ' s veto, B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried, with J. Johnson voting nay. BIDS Equipment Rental Items . Bids to furnish vehicles for the Equipment Rental Department were received as follows: 1) Three 1/2 ton pickups , long wide box Bidder Total Bid, Incl. Tax Bill Hazlett Chevrolet $17,406.81 Bowen Scarff Ford $19,098.48 State Bid 16,463.49 (Dishman Dodge-Spokane) ($16, 500.00) (Budgeted) March 19, 1979 BIDS 2) Two 1/2 Ton Pickups , long, narrow box Bidder Total Bid, Incl. Tax Bill Hazlett Chevrolet $11,604. 54 Bowen Scarff Ford $11, 927 .06 State Bid (Dishman Dodge-Spokane) $10, 939.62 (Budgeted) ($11,000.00) 3) One 1/2 Ton Van, 6100 GVW, Windows All Around Bidder Total Bid, Incl. Tax Bill Hazlett Chevrolet $ 6, 275.73 Bowen Scarff Ford $ 6, 177 .49 State Bid (Olympia Auto Center-Olympia) $ 5, 821. 71 (Budgeted) ($ 6, 200.00) 4) One 1/2 Ton Van, 6100 GVW, No Side Windows Bidder Total Bid, Incl. Tax Bill Hazlett Chevrolet $ 6, 186. 12 Bowen Scarff Ford $ 6, 207.01 State Bid (Olympia Auto Center-Olympia) $ 5, 796. 99 (Budgeted) ($ 6, 200.00) The Equipment Rental Superintendent recommends that all seven vehicles be purchased through the State. The State bids are all for Dodge vehicles, and local warranty service is readily available through Renton Dodge and Tom Matson Dodge. McCAUGHAN MOVED that the State bid be accepted for each of the seven vehicles , Carey seconded. Motion carried. "HOUSING & Housing Repair Proqram. Mayor Hogan noted that COMMUNITY $4, 000 in the interest subsidy fund. had not been DEVELOPMENT used and that Ramos had suggested this be trans- ferred to the repair grant fund. CAREY MOVED to authorize the Mayor to request the County to make such a transfer, B. Johnson seconded. Motion carried. KENT_ COMMONS At the request of B. Wilson, Mayor Hogan reported on the open house held recently at the Kent Com- mons Building, at which time City Administrator 19 - March 19, 1979 KENT COMMONS Cushing, staff members and the Mayor were intro- duced to all of the occupants leasing offices in Phase I . The organizations each described their funding. It was determined that there was a need for a director of the Commons, particularly in light of the completion of Phase II. Wilson determined for Masters that Phase II would be completed by Thanksgiving Day. PARKS & Use of Li hted Fields - Junior Football Association. RECREATION Masters noted that copies of a letter received from Park Board member, Charlotte Jacobs, had been distributed to all the Council members. B. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the letter and make it part of the record, Carey seconded. Motion carried. It was noted that George Mullin had requested at the March 13 Park Board meeting that consideration be given to using Kent fields for Junior League Tackle Football. A motion to allow such use was passed by the Board. Mrs . Jacobs ' letter explained the plans of the League for the use of the fields . Masters opined that some reasonable accomodation be attempted. It was determined that a memorandum from B. Wilson stated that the fields could not withstand this heavy use. It was pointed out that Mr. Mullin ' s request was for a lighted field. Masters sug- gested that if the Council agrees not to allow use of the lighted fields it should give Mr. Mullin the courtesy of a response. McCaughan noted that this item was not on the agenda and he had advised Mr. Mullin that it would probably be discussed at the workshop meeting. McCaughan questioned whether all fields were being used at the present time. He questioned whether there might. be other fields available for Junior football use. Carey noted that at the present time the City does not allow soccer to be played on lighted fields and that these fields were built for baseball. The Mayor pointed out that the City has a contract with the School District under which the District has first choice on use of fields not being used by the City. Wilson noted that tackle football is not allowed on major - 20 - March 19, 1979 in other cities. PARKS & baseball fields Mayor Hogan RECREATION suggested that Mr. Mullin be told that the Council would go on record as not approving the request for lighted fields and to suggest that we work with him to make something avail- able through the School District and King County. MASTERS SO MOVED, Carey seconded. Motion carried. COUNCIL Public Safety Committee. Masters reported that COMMITTEES the Public Safety Committee meeting minutes had been distributed. She noted that the matter of the use of City vehicles by the Fire Department had been discussed by the Committee and it was agreed that the Council should reaffirm City policy regarding use of City vehicles . She also noted she had attended the recent graduation ceremonies for new Firefighters and suggested that more Council members should attend in the future. Public Works Committee. It was determined that the Public Works Committee would meet on Friday morning at 8: 15 a.m. BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM) ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2148, amending the 1978 budget for transfers and adjustments made to various budgets during the 4th quarter of 1978. FINANCE MASTERS MOVED that the bills received through March 20, 1979 and approved by the Finance Com- mittee at its meeting at 3 p.m. on March 30, 1979 be paid, Carey seconded. Motion carried. Claims approved by the Finance Committee at its meeting of March 15, 1979 are as follows: Current Expense $ 49, 012.78 Parks & Recreation 12, 363.46 Library 646. 26 City Streets 3,817.48 Kent Commons Operating 490.40 - 21 - March 19, 1979 FINANCE Federal Shared Revenue $ 8, 538.09 Russell Rd Park, Ph. II 46, 173.08 Kent Commons, Ph. I 8,491.00 S . 212th/WVH Sgnl Con 2, 560.70 4th Ave. Signals 9, 764. 10 W Meeker St Imprvmnts 1,047.49 Kent-D/M Road St Imprvmnt 1,047 .49 No Central St Imprvmnt 2,094.98 Kent Commons Ph II Constrctn 217, 344.36 UAB 13 - 84th Ave. S. Const 5, 202.86 1978 Water Rev Const 99,624. 24 K-S Chlor Equip 2, 221.66 W-H Reservoir Const 4,469. 70 116th Ave Tran Main 2, 237 .79 124th/WD #111 Res 1, 214.09 Equipment Rental 19, 393 .58 Housing & Comm Dev 14, 158. 91 Arts commission 427.00 Firemen's Rel 'Pen 33 .45 LEFF Disabilit- 5, 677. 15 LID #283 4, 725 .57 Sewer 2, 157. 23 Water 14,449.61 Garbage 645. 13 $540, 029.64 Interest Bearing Warrants LID 283 - Streets, Sewer & Water S. 220th, S. 216th & 72nd So. Roger Lowe $ 4, 725.57 B. JOHNSON MOVED that the meeting be adjourned at 10: 20 p.m. , Just seconded. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk 22 -