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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/07/1989 i Kent, Washington March 7, 1989 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Biteman, Dowell, Houser, Johnson, Mann, White and Woods, Acting City Administrator Harris, City Attorney Driscoll, Acting Planning Director Satterstrom, Public Works Director Wickstrom and Finance Director McCarthy. Also present: Police Chief Frederiksen, Assistant City Administrator Hansen and Personnel Director Webby. Approximately 40 people were at the meeting. PRESENTATIONS Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher introduced Dea Drake, who has been selected as the Employee of the Month for March and presented her with a plaque. He noted that she is the Graphics Specialist in the Printing Section of the Customer Services Division. The Mayor commended Ms. Drake on her creative abilities. Tony McCarthy noted that Ms. Drake' s projects were always done in a professional manner. CONSENT BITEMAN MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR Q be approved, with the exception of Items F and M which were removed by Councilmember White and Item G which was removed by Councilmember Dowell . Houser seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 27 , 1989 . HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM_ 3H) SANITATION Daybridge Day Care. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 141.5 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of 112th Ave. S.E. and S.E. 240th for the Daybridge Day Care development and release of the cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. 1 i March 7 , 1989 I HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I) SANITATION Meadowland East. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 1, 199 feet of water main extension, 806 of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of 123rd Place S.E. and S.E. 282nd for the Meadowland East development and release of the cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. ! WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J) Charge in Lieu of Assessment - 98th Ave./S.E. 236th. AUTHORIZATION to establish a charge in lieu of assessment for connections into the water main constructed in the vicinity of 98th Ave. and S .E. 236th as approved by the Public Works Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3K) Tacoma Green River Pipe Line No. 5. AUTHORIZATION for the Public Works Director to sign a letter of support from the Regional Water Association for the Green River Pipe Line No. 5 project as approved by the Public Works Committee. STREETS LID 330 - 64th Avenue S. Improvements. This date has been set for the public hearing on the formation of LID 330; for improvements to 64th Ave. S . The City Clerk has given the proper legal notice. Director of Public Works Wickstrom described the project as the construction of 64th Ave. S. from James St. to S. 228th St. and from approximately S. 226th St. to S. 212th St. as well as the improvement and widening of 64th Ave. S . from James St. to Smith St. Traffic signals will be installed at S . 212th, S. 228th'i W. James and W. Meeker Streets. Also included in the proposed project are: The project includes the following improvements: 1. Four to five lane roadway, two lanes each direction with turn lanes or landscaped medians. The roadway section varies within the project limits. 2. Curb and gutter 3. Cement concrete sidewalks on both sides 4 . Storm drainage system 5. Street lighting 6. Street trees and grass planting strips 7. Sanitary sewer and watermain extensions; stubs as required 8. Traffic signals 9. Landscaped medians (north of S. 236th St.) 2 , March 7 , 1989 STREETS Wickstrom pointed out that the area' s drainage system is inadequate, the road is sub-standard' and non-existent in places and that connections to utilities must be extended prior to the road construction. He described the cost of the project as follows: The total cost breakdown is as follows: Basic L.I.D. distribution (all properties) $6,117,688.23 Costs Directly Assessed (U.P.R.C. & city only) - 785.008.56 L.Z.D. Total $6,902,696.79 Wickstrom described the method of assessments and assessment rates for the Street,. Sanitary Sewer, Watermains, Traffic Signals als portions of the project. A copy of his detailed report has been filed. if�or the record. The assessments would be paid over a r5 year 'period, with construction planned "to'--take one- year commencing in June, 1989 . Wickstrom noted that since this project passes by the lagoon, staff is working with the environmental committee to consider mitigation associated with this project. A meeting has been scheduled for next Thursday to consider the mitigation package prepared by staff. Upon Biteman' s questions, Wickstrom noted that the only residential areas involved are at the Lakes. At the request of Mayor Kelleher, he pointed out lots 10 and 11 as the unique and fragile wetlands area. The public hearing was then opened. A Carol Stoner, pointed out that this project will have a major impact on the wildlife at the lagoon. The lagoon committee has suggested some ways of reducing the impacts of this project. Wickstrom has forwarded these ideas to the consultant. Stoner requested that the matter be delayed until the next Council meeting. Maureen McNamara concurred with Stoner and pointed out that the new golf course had also impacted the wildlife. 3 March 7, 1989 STREETS Ted Knapp of Union Pacific Realty Company noted that Union Pacific had been working with the City on this street improvement for 8 to 10 years, that this project is the key to development in the area. He pointed out that the landscaped median would enhance the area. Jim Lampkee commented that if this project will divert some traffic from 4th Avenue, it should be approved. Leona Orr spoke in support of Stoner' s request for a 2 week delay. There were no further comments and the public hearing was closed by motion. ORRECTED • REFER TO JOHNSON MOVED to continue action on the matter to INUTES OF . . . :�.� the next Council meeting and to instruct the City �L Attorney to prepare the ordinance for consideration at that time. Houser seconded and the motion carried. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) VACATION Union Pacific Realty Co. ADOPTION of Resolution 1196 setting a public hearing for April 18 , 1989 , on the vacation of property located at 63rd Ave. So. adjacent to the south side of So. 212th St. as requested by Union Pacific Realty Co. TRAFFIC Traffic Control - 4th Ave. N. Jim Lampkee, 930 4th CONTROL Avenue North, noted that, with the Council 's help, the speed limit on 4th Avenue North had been lowered from 40 m.p.h. to 30 m.p.h. , but said that the speed limit is not being enforced. He noted that a serious accident had occurred a year ago before the speed limit was changed, and that another serious accident has recently occurred. Lampkee said patrol needs to be increased on 4th Avenue between James and 212th. Chief Frederiksen stated that he would study the statistics to see if enforcement can be increased in the area. The Mayor suggested that Lampkee speak with Chief Frederiksen about any specific targeted 4 March 7 , 1989 TRAFFIC enforcement in the neighborhood and go through the CONTROL budget process for any fundamental changes in the level of staffing. Lampkee also noted that street lights are needed on 4th Ave. N. between James and S. 228th and Biteman asked the Public Works Director to check on this. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3M) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE Canyon Drive Improvements. As approved by the Public Works Committee, authorization for staff to proceed with the replacement of the pylons on Canyon Drive and authorization to establish a budget for the transfer of $5, 000 to this project from the funding sources identified in the analysis prepared by the Director of Public Works as approved by the Public Works Committee. Johnson noted for White that the Public Works Committee is presently discussing the issue of putting Jersey barriers on Canyon Drive. He noted concern at the $60, 000 cost and also that fire department response time would be increased with the installation of Jersey barriers. He stated that they must also consider the number of times the fire department would have to respond to auto accidents if Jersey barriers are not installed. Johnson suggested that the pylons be installed while the public safety and funding concerns are being addressed. Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that the City is presently acquiring - rights-of-way for the left turn pocket, and that the pavement would still have to be widened to accomodate the Jersey barriers. He indicated that acquisition could take up to a year. White stated that rather than spending $5, 000 on temporary pylons,the problem should be fixed permanently. Wickstrom noted for White that there has been a significant reduction in accidents since the pylons were installed, and that it would cost $5, 000 to replace them. Wickstrom also indicated that the Jersey barriers will be discussed at the next Public Works Committee meeting. 5 March 7, 1989 TRAFFIC Woods noted that the committee will consider the CONTROL safety concerns with Jersey barriers, and will have a recommendation after their next meeting. Bill Doolittle, 412 N. Washington, suggested using reflectorized line indicators for the middle line and to indicate the edge of the pavement. WHITE MOVED to defer this for two weeks until the Council has a report from the Public Works Committee. Houser seconded. The motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3L) Transfer of Funds - Green River Bridge Replacement and 72nd Acquisition. AUTHORIZATION to establish a budget and transfer $30, 000 to the 72nd Ave. acquisition project and $25, 211 to the Green River Bridge replacement project from the funding sources identified in the analysis prepared by the Director of Public Works as approved by the Public Works Committee. SURPLUS Surplus Property - S. 218th and SR 167. This date PROPERTY has been set for the public hearing to surplus City property in the vicinity of 218th and SR 167 for which proper legal notice has been given. Public Works Director Wickstrom pointed out the location of the property. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience and JOHNSON MOVED to close the public hearing. Mann seconded and the motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED that the property be declared surplus and for the City to offer same for sale with a minimum acceptable bid being the appraised value. Woods seconded and the motion carried. REZONE Veto of Ordinance 2833. On February 21, 1989 the Council adopted Ordinance 2833 , providing for the conditional rezone of the Kent Hill Apartments from single family residential to garden density residential. Mayor Kelleher vetoed the Ordinance on March 2, 1989 . A copy of his veto message was included in the agenda packet. 6 March 7, 1989 REZONE Mayor Kelleher read the veto message. JOHNSON MOVED to accept the message for the record. Houser seconded and the motion carried. JOHNSON MOVED to sustain the Mayor' s veto of Ordinance 2833 . Biteman seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Jeff Mann of Pac-Tech Engineers asked to be heard. He represents the Grubes, owners of the property involved in this rezone. Mann referred to a letter and map which was distributed this evening, a copy of which has been filed for the record. He noted that the density proposed calls for only 80 units, representing a 40% reduction. He asked that the Mayor' s veto be overridden by the City Council . Doug Ellis of Northwest Investors stated that developers were not interested in this site for single family homes and noted that the Grubes were forced to sell the property because of the high LID assessments against their property. Chris Grant, James Curran, Leona Orr and Laurie Sundstedt spoke in support of the Mayor' s veto. Paul Mann noted that he would support the veto and that by this action, the City was giving a message to developers. There was no further action on this subject. HOUSING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F) WORK PROGRAM REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE Joint Venture for Affordable Housing - Resolution. ADOPTION of Resolution 1195 directing the Planning, Public Works, Fire and Legal Departments to explore the City' s participation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Affordable Housing Program and to report their findings to the City Council Planning Committee. This item was discussed at the Planning Committee meeting of March 7 , 1989 . Acting Planning Director Satterstrom defined the Affordable Housing Demonstration Program as a 7 March 7 , 1989 HOUSING private/public joint venture involving a developer, WORK PROGRAM HUD and the City in the development of a demonstration housing project to construct more affordable housing. He noted that the joint venture does not involve any commitment of funds through HUD or from the City. He said the emphasis of the demonstration project is to seek flexibility in terms of City Codes, zoning and development standards so that the development costs in the program may be reduced and therefore the cost of housing to the public may also be reduced. Satterstrom pointed out that the Planning Committee has been presented with a preliminary project on East Hill consisting of a 36-lot single family subdivision near 104th S.E. and S.E. 228th. He noted that the lots range in size from 6, 000 - 9, 500 square feet; that the project has not been approved in any way, and that the Planning Committee has concerns with respect to development standards. He noted the resolution presented tonight directs City departments to explore possibilities of the demonstration project, and does not contain approval of the project. Upon Wood' s question, Satterstrom pointed out that this is not a low-income project, but single-family homes in the range of approximately $85, 000 to $95, 000. Woods pointed out that HUD seeks an indication of willingness from the City to work toward the possibility of such a project. Upon White' s question, Satterstrom noted that HUD and the developer would be seeking narrower streets and rolled curbs for this project. He said that after alternatives have been explored, the departments would then make a recommendation to the Planning Committee, and then to the Council . Paul Morford spoke in favor of this type of development, but opined the community should be involved rather than the government. Dick Ballinger of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, who was representing Bob Stettner 8 March 7 , 1989 HOUSING who has been working with the City, said that HUD is WORK PROGRAM the coordinator in the project and that they are trying to bring developers and governments together to check the standards to see development modifications or changes in construction material that could be made to bring down the cost of housing. Ballinger noted that this is a modest program which involves no government subsidy. He stated that economists have estimated that each time the cost of housing is brought down by $5, 000 you open the eligibility for homeownership for approximately 500 people. He noted the houses will not be cut-rate, that the aim is to improve the affordability and availability of housing for first- time home buyers. Eric Campbell of CamWest Developments, noted that the $85, 000 to $100, 000 price range is disappearing in the Kent area, and that they would like to build houses to fill that need. Significant savings could be achieved if higher density was allowed for that one site. Campbell noted for the Mayor that $4 , 000- $5, 000 could be saved on the land costs, which would translate to $12 , 000-$15, 000 per home. Upon a question from Mann, Campbell noted that the project would go through the same process as any other project and that all items, such as street width would have to be approved by the City. Campbell explained for Dowell that traffic leaving the site would go out onto Benson or onto James. He stated that under current zoning they could build 27 single family units as opposed to 36 units under the demonstration project. . Biteman noted that he had seen other affordable housing projects and was impressed with them, and said he would like to see something of this nature explored. WOODS MOVED to adopt Resolution 1195 directing the Planning, Public Works, Fire and Legal Departments to explore the City' s participation in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Affordable Housing Program and to report their findings to the City Council Planning Commission. 9 March 7 , 1989 HOUSING Mann seconded. Dowell pointed out that this will WORK PROGRAM take a lot of staff time, and that this resolution will give a signal that the Council favors this issue. He said the resolution is not necessary, that the concept could be reviewed without it. He voiced concern about a reduction in the standards of safety and engineering and the quality of construction. White expressed similar concerns. Dowell suggested that the City work to develop such a project itself under the PUD ordinance already in effect and recommended that the Council vote against the resolution. The motion to explore the City's participation in the program carried with Dowell opposing. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOWELL Housing Work Program and Budget. AUTHORIZE $56, 000 from the General Fund balance to allow the Planning Department to complete three housing work tasks as outlined in the Planning Department' s staff report dated 2/15/89. Dowell noted that the Council has been asked to not continually add items to the budget, and pointed out that they are being asked to authorize $56, 000 from the General Fund to allow the Planning Department to complete three pieces of work which could be done if the priorities of the Planning Department were reorganized. He said he feels it would be a waste of time and money to hire a consultant and MOVED to deny the request. There was no second and the motion failed. HOUSER MOVED to authorize the $56, 000 as requested. Biteman seconded. Houser pointed out that housing is one of the City's top priorities, and that both a consultant and staff should look into the issue of where single family hosuing should be. Biteman said some outside help is needed. Paul Morford suggested that the Council could get better and more personal input on housing matters from the Chamber of Commerce, bankers and developers and other citizens of the community and that it would be free. 10 i March 7 , 1989 HOUSING Upon White's question, Satterstrom said the Planning WORK PROGRAM Department feels they need some expertise in the needs assessment area, and pointed out that with a consultant they could do all of the tasks simultaneously. Dowell stated that it is not necessary that all of the work be done at the same time, and that the Planning Department should reorganize their priorities rather than hiring a consultant. Houser pointed out that the fee for the consultant is $20, 000 and the balance is for an additional permanent position in the Planning Department. The motion then carried with Dowell voting nay. HUMAN SERVICES Human Services/Transportation. Councilmember Mann (DSHS) indicated that the Department of Social and Health Services is located in an area which is not easily accessible. He pointed out that there is no available public transportation, and asked that Administration address this issue and report back to the Council . Upon White's question, Mann explained that DSHS has contacted Metro but the problem has not been resolved. Mayor Kelleher, as the City' s representative on the Metro Council, stated that Metro has a committee which deals with service issues, and that DSHS, the Council and the Human Services Commission should work together to get the bus service changed. He pointed out that it will take an organized effort. Funding Base - Human Services. A proposal from the Human Services Commission to authorize one percent of the General Fund budget as a funding base for Human Services was removed from the agenda by Woods. She noted that this item will be returned to the committee. PUBLIC WORKS Refuse Compactor Body. Bid opening was held OPERATIONS February 13 , with three bids received. These bids have been reviewed and it is recommended to waive the minor discrepancy relating to the location of the inspection door in the bid submitted by Refuse Equipment and to accept their bid in the amount of 11 March 7, 1989 PUBLIC WORKS $24, 161.43 . JOHNSON SO MOVED. Woods seconded. OPERATIONS Upon White' s question, Wickstrom explained that this garbage compactor body will be put on an existing truck which will be used by the Parks Department to collect garbage after ballgames, etc. Biteman asked Wickstrom to determine whether this is a double axle truck, since it will haul a heavy load. The motion then carried. RECYCLING Residential Recycling. Jim Orr, 24909 114th Ave. S.E. , noted that he has not yet received a toter for recycling. Acting City Administrator Harris indicated that they should be available by the middle of March, and that the delay was due to the great demand for toters. Bill Doolittle, 412 N. Washington, suggested having a recycling pickup station which would take all types of recyclables, so that citizens would not have to take different types of recyclables to separate locations. CITY HALL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 30) Elevator Maintenance Contract. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a letter to extend the elevator maintenance contract with ML Elevators for one year until December 31, 1989 at the current rate of $186 per month plus sales tax. PARKS AND (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3N) RECREATION Riverbend Golf Course/Kent Sign Banner Project. APPROVAL of the selection of Koryn Rolstad of Banner Works as the artist commissioned to create banners and kiosk covers for the Riverbend Golf Course and a six banner plaza backdrop for the "Kent" sign, located at the corner of Meeker and Highway 516. The artworks will be completed in two color schemes. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) Drinking Driver Task Force Contributions. ACKNOWLEDGMENT of contributions to the Task Force to be used for the 1989 Youth Drug/Alcohol Awareness Conference as follows: Kiwanis Club of Meridian, $3 , 500; Bell Anderson Agency, $150. 12 March 7, 1989 POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3P) Dance Club Ordinance. ADOPTION OF Ordinance 2839 , regulating dance clubs within the City. At the last meeting this item was referred to the Public Safety Committee. The Committee met to consider this ordinance at 6 : 00 p.m. on March 7, immediately prior to the Council meeting. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3Q) Police Word Processing Positions. APPROVAL to increase police work processing staff by . 50 full time employees. In addition, it has been recommended and authorized to transfer 1. 50 full time employees from Information Services to the Police Department. This would allow for 2 full time employees for data entry and typing of master case reports. AUTHORIZATION to establish the pay range for the positions at the 1989 Police Records Specialist' s salary range between $1444 - $1844 per month. Benefits shall be provided in accordance with those provided non-exempt, non-represented employees. BOARD OF (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) ADJUSTMENT Board of Adjustment Appointment. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s reappointment of Tracy Faust to the Board of Adjustment. This term will be effective through February 19 , 1994 . FINANCE -(CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through March 7 , 1989 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 2 : 00 p.m. on March 15, 1989 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/16 - 2/24 77055 - 77077 82,123.68 2/28/89 77088 - 77433 1.082 .279.53 1,164,403.21 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/17/89 115525 - 116145 733,306.54 13 March 7, 1989 REPORTS Council President. White announced that there will be a workshop at 6: 00 P.M. on March 21. He also reminded the Council that the regular monthly Suburban Cities meeting will be held in Lake Forest Park on March 8, and that the speaker is from Puget Sound Water Quality Control . Parks Committee. Dowell noted that the Parks Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 15, at 4 : 00 p.m. EXECUTIVE Administrative Reports. At 9 : 10 p.m. , Acting City SESSION Administrator Harris noted that there would be an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss possible litigation. The Council reconvened at 9 : 30 p.m. and WOODS MOVED to authorize the staff to negotiate with private refuse haulers within the City of Kent for the purpose of obtaining spring clean-up services in a timely manner. White seconded and the motion carried. The Mayor clarified that he would be authorized to sign this without further Council action. ADJOURNMENT The meeting then adjourned. Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk 14