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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/15/1986 it Kent, Washington December 15 , 1986 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7: 00 o' clock p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bailey, Biteman, Dowell , Houser, Johnson and White, City Admini- strator McFall, Acting City Attorney Williamson, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom and Finance Director McCarthy. Also present: Police Chief Frederiksen, Fire Chief ' rector Webb and Infor mation n Se rvices Director 1 Di Angelo, Personnel Y Spang. Councilmember Woods was not in attendance. Approximately 80 people were at the meeting. PROCLAMATION National Drunk and Drugged Driving Aware- ness. A proclamation was read by Mayor Kelleher declaring the week of December 14 to 20, 1986 as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week in the City of Kent. The proclamation was presented to Kathleen Groshong of the Drinking Driver Counter- measure Program. I Jeff Jaeger Day. Mayor Kelleher introduced Jeff Jaeger, a Kent-Meridian High School graduate who has set an NCAA record of 80 career field goals and broken 18 other records as place kicker for the University of Washington Huskies . The Mayor presented Jaeger with a proclamation declaring December 16 , 1986 as Jeff Jaeger Day and urged all citizens to watch Jaeger in the III Sun Bowl on December 25, 1986 . PERSONNEL McFall introduced Sandra Driscoll , who will begin her duties as City Attorney on January 2 , 1987. He announced that coffee and cake would be served after the meeting and invited those present to attend and welcome Ms. Driscoll. CONSENT CALENDAR WHITE MOVED that the Consent Calendar Items A through R be approved, Biteman seconded. Motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 1 , 1986 . - 1 - December 15, 1986 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5K) SANITATION High Valley Vista Apartments. ACCEPT the bill of sale and warranty agreement for con- tinuous operation and maintenance of approxi- mately 1 , 365 fet of water main extension, 80 feet of sanitary sewer extension, and street improvements constructed for the High Valley Vista Apartments in the vicinity of 113th and Kent-Kan le Road, and release g Y of the cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. ( CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5M) Release of Bill of Sale - Northwest Busi- ness Park. RELEASE of the utility ease- ment over the north 15 feet of Lots 3 and 4 of the Northwest Businss Park Short Plat I and release of the bill of sale for con- struction of the sanitary sewer main to service said lots. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5N) Latecomer Agreement - Evergren Hydraulics. AUTHORIZATION for preparation of latecomer agreement and for the Director of Public Works to sign the agreement for approxi- mately 86 feet of sanitary sewer constructed in the vicinity of 84th Avenue S. and S. 222nd Street for the Evergreen Hydraulics building. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5Q) Corporate Park 216 Phase II. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for construction of approximately 530 feet of water main extension in the vicinity of S. 216th and 64th Avenue S. , for Corporate Park 216 Phase II and release of the cash bond after expiration of the one-year main- tenance period. I INFORMATION SERVICES Councilmanic Bonds (LTGO) Computer/Telephone BONDS Equipment. The Operations Committee at their December 15, 1986 meeting heard a !I proposal from Shearson Lehman Bros. , Inc. , Foster & Marshall Division, to purchase $1 , 100, 000 in limited tax general obligation bonds, 1986 to acquire telephone and com- puter equipment. The proposal fixes inte- rest rates , payment dates , and debt service amounts . The bonds will be retired over a five year period with capital improvement revenue and departmental charges. McCarthy I noted that this was part of the City ' s Auto- - 2 - i December 15 , 1986 IVFOR1yiATION SERVICES mation Plan and that the Operations Committee BONDS recommended that the Shearson Lehman Bros . , Foster & Marshall Division offer to purchase the bonds at a net interest rate of 5. 34 be accepted. BAILEY MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 2685 providing for the issuance III of the councilmanic bonds and for the sale of same to Shearson Lehman Bros . , Foster & Marshall Division. Biteman seconded. PUBLIC SAFETY Sale of Voted Public Safety Bonds. The BONDS Operations Committee at their December 15, 1986 meeting heard a proposal from Shearson Lehman Bros. , Inc. , Foster & Marshall Divi- sion, to purchase $12 , 303 , 000 in unlimited (voted public safety) tax general obliga- tion bonds, 1986 . The proposal fixes interest rates , payment dates , and debt service amounts. A tax levy of $. 635 per $1 , 000 of assessed valuation to retire the debt service was shown in the Tax Levy Ordinance, Ordinance 2681 . McCarthy noted that at the Operations Committee this morning, the Committee recommended approval of the proposal of Shearson/ Lehman, Foster & Marshall Division, to purchase the bonds at a net interest rate of 6 . 89%. BAILEY MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance 2684 providing for the issuance of the bonds and for the sale of same to Shearson Lehman Bros, Inc. , Foster & Mar- shall Division. White seconded and the motion carried. CITY HALL Computer Equipment Room Remodel. Ron Spang, P Information Systems Manager, noted that two bids were received for the remodel of the follows : Datas to room as computer equipment y P Northwest at $134 , 933 and Derek Arndt Con- struction at $119, 591 . Based on an analysis of compliance with bid specifications and demonstrated experience with work of this type, he recommended that the bid be awarded to Datasyte. He pointed out that although the budget was $120, 000, savings made in other areas would provide the additional funds. Spang noted that three additional bids were received past the time deadline. Biteman questioned the three late bids and it was determined that all of the late bids were within fifteen minutes of the deadline. 3 - December 15, 1986 CITY HALL Johnson noted that the time deadline was known to all and this was just reason to reject the bids, sight unseen. Bailey noted that the Operations Committee, in endorsing Spang ' s recommendation, were aware that some bids were late and that it was standard practice to reject late bids. He then MOVED to award the bid to Datasyte and Dowell seconded. Derek Arndt stated that he was the low bidder, and while he agreed that Datasyite had more experience in this type of work, he stated that he was capable of doing the job. He noted that the standard procedure is to hire a consultant to design and then call for public bid. He stated that Datasyte had indeed done the design- ing and was also a vendor of equipment, some of which was used in the proposal . He noted that all contractors are aware that late bids are unacceptable and he commended the staff on a fine job on this project. Arndt noted also, that a perform- ance bond was required which gave the City protection, and stated again that as low bidder, he should be awarded the job. Biteman suggested that a recall for bids be issued and it was determined that the pro- ject should not be delayed. Arndt agreed that delaying would be a mistake and stated that the Datasyte bid was not out of line. The motion to award the bid to Datasyte then carried unanimously. SOLID WASTE Ordinance Repealing Ordinance 2671 - Solid Waste Utility. Ordinance 2688 has been pre- pared to repeal Ordinance 2671 which was passed by the City Council on October 20, 1986 . Ordinance 2671 had the effect of eliminating the City ' s solid waste utility effective January 1 , 1987. City Administrator McFall gave a brief history of this issue pointing out in early 1986 the City began the process of compiling specifications for bidding for the City ' s garbage service, inasmuch as the current contract would expire on December 31 , 1986 . At the same time the City was negotiating with King County for access to disposal facilities and also negotiating with Seattle for the 4- - I December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE closure of Kent Highlands landfill. An out of court settlement with Seattle will close the Highlands landfill on December 31 , 1986 . An agreement with the County has not been reached, and the City is faced with two issues : where to dispose of the City ' s waste, and who would collect the waste and dispose of it for the city. After consider- ation and analysis , the City discontinued its solid waste utility, thus allowing the collection service to be turned over to companies franchised and certificated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) . On October 20 , 1986 Ordinance 2671 was adopted, discontinuing the City' s solid waste utility. He pointed out that the City would not then be over- seeing the collection or the rates. Rates would be as reviewed and approved by the WUTC. He pointed out that the City had received the legal advice that this would provide that waste coming from Kent would have access to King County facilities, although there has been some disagreement on this. McFall noted that Kent still does not have an agreement with the County and that on January 1 we must have a place to dispose of the garbage and a method for the collection of the garbage. He pointed out that Administration' s recommendation had not changed from the action taken on October 20. He asked Steve DiJulio to report on progress with the attempt to reach an agreement with King County. DiJulio noted that a proposed form of con- tract had been received from King County last Monday and two meetings have been held since then. He has prepared a draft contract with the changes recommended by the City Council, and some issues still need to be resolved. These relate to as to when Kent could exercise the right to termi- nate its agreement with King County follow- ing the County ' s execution of agreements with all other suburban cities. The other li issue of concern is the fact that Kent has not been a part of King County ' s system for I 5 - I December 15, 1986 SOLID WASTE nearly twenty years . He expressed confi- dence that an agreement would be reached, and if necessary the City Council would be asked to have a special Council meeting to ratify such agreement. Upon Mayor Kelleher ' s question, DiJulio noted that the recommendation for the action on October 20 , to take the City out of the garbage business, was based upon the condi- tions at that time, and that those conditions have not substantially changed, in that Kent did not have a place for its garbage and had to make a decision as to where its garbage would go. King County later con- curred that a hauler certified by the WUTC currently doing business within the County system could continue to do so after January 1 , 1987 . The situation has not changed, since Kent does not have access to the County system and does not have a con- tract with King County. Upon Dowell ' s question, DiJulio explained that the Kent Council and the County Council will have to decide as to the treatment of rates for garbage disposal in light of the agreement which King County negotiated with the City of Seattle. One of the items between King County and Seattle was the fact that Seattle had not been previously part of the County system and should therefore not be required to pay the same rates and charges as other County rate-payers since Seattle was not responsible for rural land- fills, or for the current conditions at Cedar Hills. The County is not offering Kent the same treatment with respect to freedom from liability in rates , for Kent ' s non-partici- pation in the County system. He pointed out that rates of $47 . 50 per ton had factored therein the cost of closure of rural land- fills and the cost to remedy past problems arising from the County ' s management and operation of the Cedar Hills landfill . After_ January 1 , Kent ' s garbage would go into a new pit at Cedar Hills, which is a conforming landfill, yet we would still be paying the $47 . 50, the same as others who had always participated in the County system. 6 - December 15, 1986 SOLID WASTE Bailey noted that the County Ordinance 7708 governs aspects of solid waste disposal. Their Resolutions 86-718 and 719 cite that the County will not accept Kent ' s garbage no matter who hauls it. He asked what would happen after January 1 if the County will not accept Kent ' s garbage. DiJulio noted that County Resolution 86-718 sets the perameters for an agreement with the City of Kent and is similar to one they passed for Seattle outlining the terms and provisions which they would demand. When Ordinance 7708 was passed by the County, Kent recognized, although we disputed it, that if we were to continue in the garbage business then Kent must have a contract with King County. When the County failed to follow through we had to look for alterna- tives. Specific provisions of Ordinance 7708 state that haulers already in the system can continue to use the system. He pointed out that if, after January 1 , Kent does not have an agreement with King County and if the County further follows through to require certified haulers to have con- tracts, such haulers could commence liti- gation as to the County interfering with their state-granted rights, and second, that Kent ' s garbage would go somewhere else, perhaps out of the county, as SeaTac Hauling had suggested they might do if barred from using the County system. White stated that based upon the facts on October 20, he was at that time comfortable with the ordinance passed to take Kent out of the garbage business. He noted, however, that he now preferred that we negotiate an extension of the contract with the present hauler for 3 to 6 months and then call for bids. He then MOVED to reconsider the vote taken on October 20 on Ordinance 2671 . Bailey seconded. Mayor Kelleher pointed out that a motion for reconsideration is out of order inasmuch as the Council ' s operat- ing procedures state that a notice of a motion for reconsideration may be made only on the day the vote was taken, and can be made only by a member voting on the prevail- ing side and that such a motion may be _ 7 _ December 15, 1986 SOLID WASTE decided only once when decided in the negative. DOWELL MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2688 repealing Ordinance 2671 and rein- stituting the City ' s solid waste utility. Bailey seconded. The motion failed with only Dowell and Bailey supporting it. Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.08 Kent City Code Relating to Garbage. Ordinance 2689 has been prepared. This ordinance amends Chapter 7. 08 of the Kent City Code continu- ing certain public health regulations and adding other regulations concerning solid waste collection in the City; repealing pro- visions relating to City billing and regu- lation of garbage rates and service. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2689, Biteman seconded. Dowell questioned Section D-1 on Page 3of the ordinance, and DiJulio noted that this was standard language to make sure that the regulations be maintained. The question was whether or not the County ' s regulations are applicable to the certified haulers. He did not think this would be an issue since the haulers were cooperative with the County and that there should not be a conflict situation. The motion then carried with Bailey and Dowell voting against it. Ordinance Establishing Utility Tax Rates for Refuse and Garbage Collection. Ordinance 2690 has been prepared establishing utility tax rates for refuse and garbage collection services in the City and establishing a utility tax rate of 62 percent. 22 percent of the proceeds would be used to finance the City ' s General Fund and the remaining 4 percent would be set aside in an account to be used for solid waste-related expenses. BITEMAN MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2690. Johnson seconded. Dowell noted that the tax on garbage collection is 2% now and will be raised to 22% since the City will be out of the garbage business. McFall noted that the 1987 budget provided, in the general fund, that the rate would be 22%, since the Council had taken action to discontinue operation of the garbage utility and 22% - 8 - December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE is the rate paid by all non-city owned utilities . Dowell objected to the additional 4%, which would be used in connection with Kent Highlands. Williamson noted that there may be insurance coverage for part of the City' s participation, but that this had not been determined. In the settlement with the City of Seattle, the "cleanup" issue had not been settled. The City may incur such "cleanup" costs and there will be no other funding source. This would be a way to derive funds for potential liability. He noted that the. City has received notice from the Washington State Department of Ecology that we have been named as a poten- tially responsible party. Dowell commented that it appears that we are admitting liability by providing for these funds and he objected to the additional 4% tax. White offered a friendly amendment to provide that in the event that the money is not used for cleanup at Kent Highlands, the funds could be returned to the general fund and earmarked for streets and roads. Biteman did not con- sider the proposed amendment friendly and White withdrew the proposal . Bailey sug- gested that this ordinance would triple the utility tax and that he had worked to keep that tax low. He suggested that such tax not be applied until such time as the need for cleanup funds had been determined. He noted that if funds were sought for road improvements, they should be levied for road improvements . Johnson noted that the City had made the decision to use these landfills many years ago and therefore the City was liable. He stated that on October 20 the Council decided to use the WUTC franchised hauler since they were the only ones who had access to the Cedar Hills landfill . The City negotiated an agreement with Seattle to close Kent Highlands as of January 1 . He objected to the letter sent to Kent residents by General Disposal and stated that the facts were not accurately stated. He pointed out that the business community paid 70% of the taxes and that they had been overcharged for their garbage service. He predicted that within i 9 - December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE one year the City residents would be getting better service at a batter rate than they had ever had before. Biteman noted that 62� equalled approximately 49(r per month for each homeowner. Dowell noted that he paid both the commercial rate and the residential rate and that 62% would be considerably more on a commercial rate, which in turn would be passed on to citizens purchasing items from the commercial establishments. He referred to the $300 , 000 budgeted for expenses connected with disposal of waste at Cedar Hills in addition to the $140, 000 this tax would generate. Williamson stated that the City of Seattle did not have any reserve funds when it faced liability for the closure of both Kent Highlands and the Midway land- fills. This resulted in an increase of 200 to 250% in the rates in Seattle within the last six months. He made clear that Kent has not admitted any liability for the hauling of our garbage to Kent Highlands . He noted that in the event of Kent ' s liability for cleanup that he had advised the Council to have reserve account funds on hand to deal with that problem. He noted that the City will be in negotiations in January with the DOE, after which an idea of potential liability will be better known. White noted he would also pay the tax on both commercial and residential but that he would support the tax as it is good planning. He noted that this Council is faced with an unusual situation, not of their making. Bailey noted that for the past twelve months his utility bill had been equal to his electric bill . He pointed out that his concern was that utility bills would be going up and the tax would go up accordingly. He sug- gested that the additional tax not be levied until we were sure that it was needed. The motion to adopt Ordinance 2690 carried with Bailey and Dowell dissenting. jSolid Waste - Resolution. Resolution 1124 has been prepared setting forth the City ' s position with respect to recycling and waste reduction and the City' s position concern- - 10 - i December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE ing maintenance of rates and service levels for a minimum of one year. This matter was discussed at the workshop of December 8. BITEMAN MOVED to adopt Resolution 1124 relat- ing to solid waste, encouraging recycling and waste reduction and recommending service levels and rates. White seconded. Dowell noted that the resolution did not speak to commercial rates or to the possibility of dumping at Kent Highlands or a hold harmless agreement, which were discussed at the wor'--- shop. Williamson stated that this was meant as a guide or a statement of policy only and not intended to be a contract. Items covered are residential toter rates , lifeline rates and encouragement of recycling and waste reduction. It was noted that Section 2 . 4 stated that collection companie pledged to maintain service and rates at current levels for at least one year. It was agreed by all that the words established by the WUTC be inserted after the word levels. Upon Bailey ' s question, Williamson noted that Christmas tree pickup and semi-annual cleanup were both provided for in the ordi- nance passed earlier this meeting. In answer to Dowell ' s concerns it was agreed that an additional section ( 2 . 5 ) will be added as follows: 2. 5 Collection companies operating within the City of Kent have pledged to not dis- pose of solid waste at the Kent Highlands Landfill after December 31 , 1986 . The City of Kent acknowledges this pledge and urges continued compliance therewith. Christopher Trotter noted chat waste was a resource and that some of the money paid for removal of garbage could be used for educa- tion on how to use this resource through recycling and other means. The motion to adopt Resolution _1.124, as amended as noted, carried unanimously. I December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE Negotiations Review. Before the meeting ended, at McFall ' s request DiJulio reviewed the problems connected with reaching an agreement with King County. He quoted from the agreement the County reached with the City of Seattle, noting that since Seattle had no prior participation in the County system they therefore would not have to pay the same rates as those who had participated for years. Those who had participated have factored into their rates the costs of clo- sure of landfills and the cost to remedy past problems. He pointed out that Kent had not been a party to the County system either, and therefore should be offered the same rates as Seattle. The County ' s response was that Seattle was a special case, that their waste operation was the second largest in the state, and that they had liability arising from the Midway and Kent Highlands Landfill cases . King County proposes that Kent pay the same rates as everyone else and that the County would be responsible for liability or damages. He noted that this matter would have to be decided between the City Council and the County Council. He clarified for White that if the rates were the same for all, including Seattle, Kent could not argue, but based upon the benefits to Seattle, we question as to why Kent isn ' t offered the same benefits as Seattle. Biteman also objected to this treatment. Mayor Kelleher questioned the need for an agreement with King County, inasmuch as Kent is out of the garbage business and the WUTC haulers will dispose of Kent ' s garbage. DiJulio stated that we should make an effort to have intergovernmental accord and cooperation, and resolve the issue short of litigation. He stated that he has informed the County that Kent is not going to pay what they demand in charges for services. He stated as his position, that Kent should continue to seek some credit for the fact that we have not been a part of the County ' s system for the past twenty years. The Council agreed that this was the position of Kent. 12 - i December 15 , 1986 SOLID WASTE On the Waste Stream Control issue, DiJulio stated that what he has proposed, and what has tentatively found to be agreeable, is that the City have a limited period for the next year or 15 months to study the issue and make a determination within 90 days of the County ' s execution agreement with the suburban cities. We can then elect to be a participant to those agreements or we can elect to get out of the County system. This means that during the next year the City will have to consider its alternatives and analyze its options to find another place to take its garbage. If there are no alternatives, we can remain in the County system for the next 40 years , with all the other cities. He stated that he proposed that Kent ' s determination be made within 90 days of the execution of the last contract. Biteman noted he had visited three resource recovery p P plants in Tampa, Florida and that it is possible to run a 100-ton resource recovery operation, in which the electricity is fed back to benefit the rate-payers. He opined that eventually Seattle and King County would have to decide upon this type of opera- tion and that Kent should receive benefits if a resource recovery plan is established. I CBD IMPROVEMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5J) LID 313 - CBD Improvements. ACCEPT as com- plete the contract with R. W. Scott Con- struction for the CBD Improvements and release of retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5L) Condemnation - Smith Street Improvements. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2686 authorizing staff to proceed with condemnation proceed- ings of property within the Smith Street Improvement Project on which right-of-way negotiations have been unsuccessful. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval . - 13 - December 15, 1986 ZONING - ADULT USE Adult Use - Ordinance. On October 28, 1986, the Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that Section 15 . 08. 270 and related definitions be added to the Kent Zoning Code to regulate adult theaters and bookstores in the City of Kent. Fred Satterstrom of the Planning Department noted that last year the U. S. Supreme Court upheld a zoning ordinance regarding the location of an adult theater in Renton. Our Plan- ning Committee elected to have a two-phase program for Kent: 1 ) adult theaters and bookstores and 2 ) other adult retail estab- lishments. The ordinance to be considered tonight covers adult theaters and bookstores . Currently bookstores are permitted in four commercial zones in the city: CC, GC, DC and CM. Under the proposed ordinance adult uses will not be permitted within 1000 ' of single family zones, parks, schools and churches . He pointed out three areas in the city in which such adult uses could be located. It was determined that no adult theaters or bookstores were located in Kent at this time. WHITE MOVED that the Planning Commission' s recommendation be approved and that Ordinance 2687 be adopted. Biteman seconded. Motion carried. Frank Seeley of 3600 Auburn Way North noted that he was a counselor and had been asked to represent some Kent residents, one of whom was involved in legally picketing a Kent store and had observed two young boys of 13 or 14 come out carrying a sexually explicit magazine. He asked that the State law requiring that this type of material be kept out of sight, be enforced in Kent. Upon Dowell ' s question, White suggested that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee and that Mr. Seeley be invited to the committee meeting. Aleta Briggs noted that the City ' s new ordinance did not cover a store which sold magazines, that it was aimed at bookstores. She sug- gested that Kent should address the issue of the magazines. Ed Nelson suggested that the 7-11 stores had agreed to keep such magazines out of sight . He noted, 14 - December 15 , 1986 ADULT USE however, that television shows, including soap operas, showed material which was not appropriate for children. Karen Gamble noted that the Kent Library kept the Playboy magazine out of sight, but gave it to a 13 or 14 year old boy upon his request. Mayor Kelleher requested that the Public Safety Committee address these items and notify those concerned. ANNEXATION ZONING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5H) Wilcox Annexation Zoning. AUTHORIZATION to set public hearing dates of January 5 and February 17, 1987 to consider the zon- ing of the Wilcox Annexation (approximately five acres located in the vicinity of S. E. 248th between 104th and 116th S.E. ) . Two hearings are required, at least thirty days apart. FINAL PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5R) The Lakes at Kent Division No. 1 . AUTHOR- IZATION to set the Council meeting of January 5 , 1987 for a public hearing to consider The Lakes at Kent Division No. 1 final plat. TRAFFIC CONTROL LID 3�5 Traffic Light - Sequoia Junior High. Johnson noted that the Kent School Board had gone on record that they would CORRECTED • REFER TO protest LID -_-H r. .,`And that this would be MINUTES OF enough to restrain the proposal. Bailey ��5= 87 noted that having the traffic light installed was the primary concern, and the question of which jurisdiction would bear the expense was secondary. It was determined that the public hearing was scheduled for January 5, and under usual procedures the City Clerk would send the required notices. McFall noted that no formal protests had been filed and that the process should pro- ceed. JOHNSON MOVED to reaffirm the City' s usual procedure for the LID. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED that if the LID is restrained by pro- test, that the City adopt a resolution stat- ing that the City will pay 50% of the cost of the signal provided that the School District is willing to pay the remaining half. White seconded and the motion carried. 15 - December 15 , 1986 TRAFFIC CONTROL Johnson noted that PSCOG would conduct a tour of the traffic problem areas in South King County on January 8, 1987. CITY CODE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 50) City Code. AUTHORIZATION to set January 5, 1987 for a public hearing on an ordinance adopting the new City code as amended and repealing Ordinance 2131 in accordance with RCW 35. 21 . 500 through 35 . 21 . 520. BUSINESS LICENSES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM ITEM 5G) Interlocal Agreement. AUTHORIZATION to extend through 1987 the City ' s Interlocal Agreement with King County under which the County is responsible for licensing and enforcing private security guard operations. This has worked well in the past and the City Attorney recommends that the agreement be extended. HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5P) COMMISSION Human Services Commission Appointments. CONFIRMATION to the Mayor ' s appointment of the following individuals to the Human Ser- vices Commission: Mary Eckfeldt, Sharon Atkin, Dee Moschel , Bill Carleton, Mary Ann Burns, and Jean Archer. One position remains vacant at this time. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5F) District Court Filing Fee Interlocal AE ee- ment. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor -6e 6nter into an interlocal agreement with King County for District Court services . Under the agree- ment, the City agrees to pay filing fees of $23 for each traffic infraction and $59 for each citation/complaint as reported dur- ing 1987 on the monthly District Court caseload report. FIRE DEPARTMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5E) Fire Protection Services for State-Owned Facilities within the City Limits. Each year the State of Washington Department of Community Development contracts with cities to provide fire protection services to State- owned facilities within city limits . The statewide allocation this year is $437, 290 of which the City of Kent will receive $327 . - 16 - December 15, 1986 FIRE DEPARTMENT This amount is for fire protection services for the Department of Transportation facility on the West Valley Highway. PARKS & RECREATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5C) Park Property Donation. AUTHORIZATION to accept the donation of the north eight feet of Lot 1 , Kentwood Glen, Division No. 3, from Bruce and Cheryl Amundsen for park trail purposes. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5D) IAC Grant Contract for Green River Corridor Park. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to enter into a contract with the State Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to accept a $146 , 820 matching grant to be used for the development of Green River Corridor Park. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5I ) 1987 City Art Plan. ADOPTION of the 1987 City Art Plan as recommended by the City of Kent Arts Commission and by the Parks Committee. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 5B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through December 22, 1986 after auditing by the Operations Com- mitte at its meeting at 8: 30 a.m. on Decem- ber 31 , 1986 . EXECUTIVE SESSION At 9: 35 p.m. , the Council adjourned to an executive session, to last approximately ten minutes for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations. FIREFIGHTERS The meeting reconvened at 9: 45 p.m. and LABOR CONTRACT JOHNSON MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year labor agreement between the City and IAFF Local 1747. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9: 50 p.m. Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk I 17 -