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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/15/1988 I. Kent, Washington March 15 , 1988 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7: 00 PY Y .m. b Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Biteman, Dowell, Houser, Johnson, Mann, White and Woods, City Administrator McFall, City Attorney Driscoll, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wick- strom and Finance Director McCarthy. Also present: Fire Chief Angelo and Personnel Director Webby. Approximately 60 people were at the meeting. PROCLAMATION Better Sleep Month. Mayor Kelleher read a proclam- ation declaring May, 1988 as Better Sleep Month in the City of Kent. CONSENT CALENDAR WHITE MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through L be approved, with the exception of Item 3C which was removed by Councilmember Dowell. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 1 , 1988. HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H) SANITATION Forte Rentals. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 271 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of 18211 East Valley Highway for Forte Rentals and release of the cash bond after expiration of the maintenance warranty. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J) Burlington Northern Easement. AUTHORIZATION to accept, and for the Mayor to sign an easement for sanitary sewer crossing of the Burlington Northern tracks at James Street, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F ) Brutsche Street Vacation Petition. ADOPTION of Resolution 1160, establishing the hearing date of April 19, 1988 on the application filed by Leo and Norma Brutsche for street vacations for portions of N. 2nd Avenue and N. 3rd Avenue and the alleys in between. - 1 - March 15, 1988 SURPLUS PROPERTY (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I ) Surplus Property - Vicinity of 520 Scenic Way. AUTHORIZATION to declare as surplus, an 8-foot strip of property in the vicnity of 520 Scenic Way and to offer same for sale at fair market value, with direction to the City Attorney to prepare the reso- lution setting the public hearing date for April 19, 1988, as approved by the Public Works Committee. PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Fuel Tanks. Bid opening was held on FUEL TANKS February 17 , 1988 with four bids received. The low bid was from Gaston Brothers in the amount of $79, 453 . After review of the bids and project fund- ing, the Public Works Director recommends the con- tract be awarded Gaston Brothers and that $30, 000 be transferred to this project from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund. JOHNSON SO MOVED. Woods seconded and the motion carried. PARKS & Riverbend Golf Course Phase II. Six bids were RECREATION received for Riverbend Golf Course Phase II with the low bid submitted by Hall and Lindsay, Inc. of Seattle. The Parks Department, Parks Committee and Architect John Steidel recommend award of the base bid and combination alternates as follows: Base Bid $1,297,650.00 - Add Alternate 1: multicolor wire 0.00 - Add Alternate 2: lake arification 10,147.00 - Add Alternate 3: pump drive 15,448.00 - Add Addendum Alternate 3: relocation 15 green 1,200.00 $1,324,445.00 Deduct - Alternate 166 trees - 7,376.00 $1,317,069.00 Tax $ 106,682.59 Contingency at 4% $ 52,682.76 Total Award $1,476,434.35 Note: Architect's estimate for base bid work was $1,410,000. d be awarded as recommended. DOWELL MOVED that the bid � Houser seconded and the motion carried. 2 - I March 15, 1988 RECYCLING Recycling. This date has been set for a public hearing to receive public input on the recycling program. It was clarified for the audience that, in addition to the hearing, the Public Works Com- mittee has proposed an additional agenda item, to take action on the City ' s recent request for pro- posals for recycling. The committee recommends, based upon the proposals received, that staff be directed to negotiate an agreement with Kent Dis- posal for a curb-side recycling program, not to exceed 18 months in duration and for Kent Disposal to petition the WUTC to include the cost of such program in the tariff structure. Tony McCarthy noted that 2500 responses had been received to the survey mailed out with garbage bills in February. Most favored participating in a recycling program but were not willing to pay extra. McCarthy noted that the City could pay some of the estimated $60-70 , 000 per year cost of the recycling program costs from the utilities taxes. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Kelleher. Jerry Graham of Tri-Star Disposal presented pro- posals for curbside recycling for neighborhood drop sites and for the City to direct waste to a recycling facility. He noted that the three responses to the City ' s request for proposals should be carefully studied, pointing out that in order to provide a favorable rate to the City, the same company should be picking up both the garbage AND the recyclables. He provided handouts con- taining excerpts from the WUTC hearings relating to Kent Disposal ' s (Rabanco) proposal. Nona Brazier of Northwest Recovery Systems , described the recycl- ing program proposed by Tri-Star, in which the residents separate the recyclables into bins . This program has been used in north Seattle for the past 17 years as well as in other places, and has been successful. The stackable bins were displayed for the audience. Jack Davis, attorney for Tri-Star, urged the city to negotiate only a short term agreement, which could be cancelled with 30 days notice, while wait- ing for a decision from WUTC. He noted that the circumstances could be changed when the WUTC makes a decision. Gary Ewing of Kent Disposal stated that the use of the toters had been successful both for garbage and for recyclables. He noted that Kent 3 - March 15, 1988 RECYCLING Disposal was related to three garbage companies in Kent, and to Ideal Paper which uses the paper recyc- lables from Valley Recycling. These Kent businsses contribute to the local economy. Leona Orr noted that only 54% participated in the pilot program which included a $1 reduction in gar- bage bills, and it seemed likely that fewer would participate if the program increased the garbage bills. The cost of the program was high, consider- ing limited participation. She favored the Tri- Star proposal , which would charge only for house- holds actually participating in the program. She urged the City to join forces with other cities in seeking a resource recovery facility such as Reuters. Doug Hendrickson of Valley Recycling noted that he has customers who have been recycling for 13 years and now these people will be charged under the curbside program. Many will not participate and they also will be charged under the Kent Disposal proposal. Don Knapp stated that he favored recycl- ing, but that it would take him two months to fill a toter and that provision for charging accordingly should be made. Johnson clarified for the Orrs that there is no proposed contract at this point, that only an 18-month agreement is proposed. He further noted that there is no additional charge proposed for recycling at this time, but that this could happen after the WUTC makes a decision. Current costs would be absorbed by the City ' s gar- bage tax. Jerry Graham stated that when the City increased the tax on garbage services from 2. 5% to 6. 5%, he understood that the funds would be used for the cost of closing the landfill and liability related thereto. He noted that other options to curbside collection would not cost the City anything. At White ' s question, McFall stated that Graham was correct, that at the time of the tax increase, the City was no longer to be in the garbage business and therefore would not have revenue from that source. The additional 4% was earmarked to be set aside to pay for costs of landfill closure and for any potential liability that the City might have. McFall estimated that it would take 40 to 50% of the amount set aside annually for potential expo- sure for landfill closure. Kevin McGillis of 4605 S. 258th Place, stated that he did not favor 4 - i March 15, 1988 RECYCLING the stacked bins, and further, that neighborhood recycling stations were often eyesores. He favored a recycling facility such as the Reuter plant for garbage. There were no further comments, and BITE - MAN MOVED to close the public hearing. Woods seconded and the motion carried. March 15, 1988 RECYCLING increase were not to be held as planned, for the legal costs of the landfill closure. He stated he would not support the motion and he suggested that negotiations with two companies would give the City better leverage. Johnson stated that only one company had met the specifications. The motion then carried, with Dowell voting against and Houser abstaining. WEST HILL Don Barnes, 2907 S. 244th, stated that clean up work was needed on 30th Avenue South and that the City should put a walkway there. He also noted that the Kent side of the intersection of S. 240th and .Highway 99 needs attention. He pointed out that the Des Moines side looks good and that the City should consider putting a walkway for foot traffic from Highline College on the north side of South 240th. Barnes stated that the City had not made sure that the residents were properly treated by the contractor when the sewer system was put in. He also pointed out that the Widing wrecking yard needs to be cleaned up and that there are old junk trailers at the end of his driveway. The matter was referred to the Public Works Committee and Barnes was told he would be notified of the meet- ing date. PRELIMINARY PLAT Mari -Park Preliminary Subdivision No. SU-87-5. This da.te has been set to consider the Hearing Exami- ner's recommendation of conditional approval of the 17-lot duplex multifamily residential prelimi- nary plat. The site is located on the east side of 3rd Avenue North and south of Bowen Street extended. It was especially noted that the approval does not include vacations of any streets or alleys. WOODS MOVED to adopt the findings of the Hearing Examiner and to concur with the Hear- ing Examiner's recommendation of approval with con- ditions. Biteman seconded. Harris noted that Item 2 on page 2 of the memo containing the recom- mendations needs to be corrected as follows: 2. 1st and 2nd Avenues Street Vaeatiens Improvements Motion carried. ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) Hehr Annexation. ACCEPTANCE of the 75% petition for annexation of approximately five acres in the vicinity of 116th Avenue S.E. and S.E. 228th - 6 - March 15, 1988 ANNEXATION and authorization for the City Engineer to file notice of intent with the Boundary Review Board. ANNEXATION ZONING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) East Hill Community Well Annexation Zoning. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2771 establishing the zoning for the East Hill Community Well Annexation No. 2 Areas A, B and C. ZONING CODE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) AMENDMENT Multifamily Development Standards. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2772, amending the Zoning Code, setting forth multifamily development standards as adopted by the Council at its meeting on March 1, 1988. ZONING CODE Zoning Code Amendment 20% Multifamily Reduction. AMENDMENT The Planning Commission has recommended that the City's multifamily residential densities be reduced on a graduated scale. The recommendation also includes maintaining single family residential guidelines in new annexations, reviewing the CBD to consider increasing densities in that area and reviewing "over zoned" areas in the City to examine whether those areas should be reconsidered. Dan Stroh of the Planning Department reviewed the history of events dealing with this project, start- ing with Council Resolution 1123, passed in December, 1986. The matter has been discussed at Council workshops, by the Planning Committee, Commission workshops and hearings. The Planning Commission hearings were concluded on February 29, 1988. The following have been distributed with the packet and have been made a part of the record: letters from Seattle Master Builders, Kent Chamber of Com- merce, Seattle -King County Board of Realtors and petition from concerned citizens. Graphs were shown of the rapid growth of multifamily housing since 1984. Stroh explained the Commission's recom- mendation of graduated scale reduction, under Option B as follows: approximately 29% reduction in MRH zones (highest density), approximately 72% reduction in MRD zones (lowest density). This would result in a reduction of the number of units allowed as follows: - 7 - March 15, 1988 ZONING CODE MRH reduced from 40 to 28 units AMENDMENT MRM reduced from 23 to 19 units MRG reduced from 16 to 14 units MRD reduced from 10 to 9 units This option achieves the 20% reduction target and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Stroh pointed out that the November staff report covers the recommendation in full detail. The recommenda- tion is the result of extensive public input and has considered provision for infrastructure relat- ing to transportation, utilities and addresses the balance of housing opportunities. Paul Morford stated that as industry has come to Kent, apartments are needed to house the employees and that fewer units would increase the price of the units, resulting in higher rents. He noted that after careful research and planning, his family purchased property to develop under duplex zoning. The City's reduction plan will greatly affect this development. It was determined that if Morford's property was already platted, he would still be able to get necessary permits. Woods noted that the CBD Committee will be making sug- gestions to the Planning Commission next month as to the land use plan. Developers have been invited to participate in the meetings. Woods noted that she lived in a condo on East Hill, and was not opposed to multiple family housing. She then MOVED to reduce multifamily densities of the Kent Zoning Code per the Planning Commission's recommendation with the exception of MRD, Duplex zoning, which would be sent to the Planning Committee for further consideration, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Biteman seconded Raul Ramos stated that he thought the statistics were not properly interpreted, that there was a need for apartments. He commented that reducing the number of apartments would not stimulate the building of single family residences. He noted that the provision for the design standard review was a good idea and would control construction of developments which were not aesthetically pleasing. Larry Frazier of Seattle Master Builders expressed his concerns as outlined in his letter of March 4 and noted that this should not be a blanket reduc- tion but should be done by area. He recommended that the entire matter be referred back to the - 8 - March 15, 1988 ZONING CODE Planning Committee. Houser and Biteman concurred AMENDMENT that consideration by parcel had merit. Loren Combs Renton Attorney, noted that he represented an owner of multifamily zoned land. He complimented the Planning Commission as well as the Planning depart- ment, and noted that he represented five small cities and offered his assistance to the City in achieving their goals. He stated that this approach of reducing density across the board, was not in the City's best interest. He suggested that this be remanded to the Planning Committee and that the approach should be through changes to each area after study of that area. Combs stated that he had research material which he would make available to the City. Woods withdrew her motion and asked that the matter be referred to the Planning Com- mittee. Biteman concurred, and without further objection, it was so ordered. HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOWELL Human Services Roundtable. ADOPTION of Resolution 1159, to authorize the City of Kent to participate with other local municipal jurisdictions in a one year planning project to develop a Regional Human Services Action Plan and to authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement after approval of the form by the City Attorney. The workplan of the roundtable will be carried out through an interlocal agreement. Dowell stated that the $6,000 from Kent would be included in a $135,000 study being done by the County, and that he feels the money should be spent on human services needs. Mann reviewed the goals of the roundtable, as con- tained in the packet. WOODS MOVED to approve Item 3C. Biteman seconded and the motion carried with Dowell voting nay. Human Services Fund. The adoption of Ordinance 2773 will add a section to the ordinance which established the City of Kent Human Services Commis- sion. This new section will establish a Human Services Fund giving the Commission the authority to accept gifts, donations, etc., to be distributed by the City for Human Services. WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance 2773 establishing a Human Services Fund. Biteman seconded. Motion carried. - 9 - March 15, 1988 KENT CENTENNIAL Kent Centennial Medallion. The Kent Centennial Committee has recommended that the City Council direct the design and establishment of an exclusive Kent Centennial Commemorative Medallion. A resolution has been prepared to establish an offi- cial commemorative medallion for the 1990 Kent Cen- tennial and establishing the procedure for its development and distribution. JOHNSON MOVED to adopt Resolution 1161 establishing an official commemorative medallion for the 1990 Kent Centennial. Biteman seconded. McFall noted for Biteman that the cost would be paid by a local service club. The motion then carried. PERSONNEL Roles of City Government officials. Mayor Kelleher noted that the Council had decided last week to postpone the public hearing on the roles of city government officials until it could be discussed at a workshop. The Mayor indicated, however, that while input was not requested, any comments would be heard. Bob Brown, 2911 S. 252nd, stated that he feels city government is now the best and most accessible ever, and thanked the Mayor and Council for a job well done. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3L) Appointments. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appoint- ments: JoAnne Brady to the CBD Task Force Jack Cosby to the Board of Adjustment to replace Phyllis Mauritsen. This terms expires 2/93. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3K) Drinking Driver Task Force Donations. ACKNOWLEDG- MENT of the following donations to the Task Force: Kent Police Guild $ 500 Meridian Kiwanis $ 1,000 CHEF Endowment Fund $ 1,000 AAL Branch #3659 $ 750 Seattle International Raceway $ 200 Dunham's IGA Market $ 15 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through March 23, 1988 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 8:30 a.m. on March 31, 1988. - 10 - March 15, 1988 FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/16 57875 - 57876 2/17•-2/24 58354 - 58372 $213,443.83 2/29 58380 - 58863 522,153.62 735,597.45 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/5/88 101303 - 101915 $589,367.19 COUNCIL Council President. White announced that there COMMITTEES would be a workshop on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m., at which time they would meet with the King County Council Solid Waste Committee and hear a Workshop presentation from the Human Services Commission. White also noted that on March 17 he would be attending the Washington State Good Roads and Transportation meeting in Ellensburg. Public Works Committee. Johnson noted that the next meeting would be at 4:00 p.m, on March 22. Parks Committee. Dowell noted that the next meet- ing would be at 4:00 p.m. on March 30. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 10:20 p.m., McFall requested an executive session to discuss strategies for labor relations. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. and then adjourned. �...J Marie Jens , CMC City Clerk