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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/04/1989 Kent, Washington April 4 , 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 and White, Acting City Administrator Harris, City Attorney Driscoll, Acting Planning Director Satterstrom, Public Works Director Wickstrom and Finance Director McCarthy. Councilmember Woods was not in attendance. Also present: Acting Fire Chief Berg. Approximately 30 people were at the meeting. PRESENTATIONS April Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced that Nancy Woo has been selected as Employee of the Month for April. Nancy is the Community Events Coordinator for the City and is responsible for planning and organizing the Saturday Market, Holiday Parade and Townhall Meetings. It was pointed out that since Nancy has taken over the Saturday Market, the number of vendors has risen from 805 to 1001 and the revenues_ have risen from $11, 950 to $13 , 500. Acting City Administrator Harris also commended Woo. Building Safes Week. The Mayor proclaimed the week of April 9-15, 1989 as Building Safety Week and the proclamation was presented to Mary Berg, Acting Fire Chief. Victim Rights Week. The week of April 9-15, 1989 was declared by Mayor Kelleher as Victim Rights Week. Bob Bales, a representative from MADD, was present to accept the proclamation. Cleanup of the Century Spring Rally Week. The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring the week of April 15-23 as Cleanup of the Century Spring Rally Week to Nancy Woo. Jim Harris Week. Special surprise recognition was presented to Jim Harris when Mayor Kelleher proclaimed the week of April 4-11 as Jim Harris Week, for the exceptional job he has done as Acting City Administrator. 1 i April 4 , 1989 CONSENT WHITE MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through J CALENDAR be approved, and Item K be removed. Mann seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 21, 1989 . HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) SANITATION The Lakes Division One. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 2 , 015 feet of water main extension, 1, 473 feet of street improvements and 1, 817 of storm sewer improvements in the vicinity of Lakeside Boulevard for Lakes Division One and release of the cash bond. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) Riverpointe Apartments. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 966 feet of water main extension, 616 feet of sanitary sewer extension, 1000 feet of street improvements and 810 feet of storm sewer improvements in the vicinity of S. 259th and Central Avenue for the Riverpointe Apartments, and authorization to release the cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F) Latecomer Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for Staff to prepare and the Director of Public Works to sign a Latecomers Agreement for sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of S.E. 234th Place and 116th Ave. S.E. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3J) 64th Avenue Storm Improvements (James St. Crossing) . ACCEPT as complete the contract between Gary Merlino Construction and James Street Crossing Limited Partnership for 64th Ave. S. storm improvements and release of retainage after receipt of releases from the State and acceptance of the bill of sale for 2 April 4 , 1989 SEWER continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 1, 519 feet of storm sewer improvements in the vicinity of 64th and James St. and release of bonds after the one year maintenance period. STREETS LID 327 - West Valley Hicthway Improvement. The hearing on confirmation of the final assessment for LID 327 was opened at the Council meeting of March 21, and continued to this date. i Mel Kleweno, attorney for Jack Keck, owner of Parcel No. 63, noted that his appraiser is not available tonight, and asked that the public hearing be continued for two weeks so that he can be present to give testimony. Public Works Director Wickstrom pointed out that Gary Volchek of Coldwell Banker has done evaluations of the Keck property and the WCI property (Parcel No. 47) . He stated that Volchek's analysis confirms that the Keck property is benefitted in the amount of the assessment, and therefore no adjustment is recommended. He stated that Volchek' s analysis indicates that the WCI property would be faced with an obligation to make road improvements to West Valley Highway upon development of its easterly five acres, and such an obligation would be reflected in the value of the property. Wickstrom therefore recommended that, because the cost to improve that portion of West Valley Highway abutting the property is estimated to be $41, 678 . 33 , the assessment be reduced to that amount. Rob Hines, attorney for WCI, urged the Council to extend the public hearing so that the property owners could study Volchek' s appraisal. Upon the Mayor' s question, Wickstrom stated that the contractor is ready to proceed on the project and that delays could result in additional expense. i WHITE MOVED that the public hearing be continued for two weeks. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. 3 April 4, 1989 STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I) 84th and 212th Improvement Phase II. ACCEPT as complete the contract with Gary Merlino for Phase II, the 84th Ave. and S. 212th St. improvements and release of the retainage after receipt of the State releases. LID 330 - 64th Avenue Improvements - Interim Financing. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval of the request to establish interim financing for this LID prior to formation so that right-of-way acquisition can continue while the environmental concerns regarding the lagoon property are being addressed. It is estimated that right-of- way acquisition costs could approximate $350, 000 during this interim period. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval of the request. JOHNSON MOVED that interim financing be established for LID 330 - 64th Avenue Improvements for right-of- way acquisition of property south of South 228th and should the LID be formed, the cost will be included in the LID and the City will be reimbursed for their cost. White seconded and the motion carried. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H) CONTROL Council Parking. ADOPTION OF Ordinance 2842 , amending the existing parking ordinance to allow exempt parking for Council members in City parking lots and approval of the draft permit as presented, as approved by the Public Works Committee. TRANSPORTATION Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Proposed BENEFIT Boundary and Projects. The Projects, Priorities and DISTRICT (TBD) Boundaries Subcommittee of the Valley Transportation Committee has developed a proposed boundary for a Transportation Benefit District and a prioritized listing of needed transportation improvement projects within that boundary. It is estimated that funds generated by TBD of this proportion would finance approximately 50 percent of the cost of those projects with a one or two priority rating. 4 April 4 , 1989 TRANSPORATION King County would act as lead agency in the BENEFIT formation of this TBD with administration (assuming DISTRICT (TBD) the necessary State legislation passes) by a board comprised of representatives of each participating municipality. This information is presented at this time to gain concurrence of the Council with the proposed boundary and project listing. The Public Works Committee has recommended approval of the boundary and projects. WHITE MOVED to approve the proposed boundary and prioritized project listing as prepared by the Projects, Priorities and Boundaries Subcommittee of the Valley Transportation Committee. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. SUBDIVISION (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3K) CODE REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE Lot Line Adjustment. ADOPTION of ordinance amending the Kent City Code 12 .04 (Subdivision Code) to incorporate administrative procedure for lot line adjustment application submittal and review, and to clarify the definition of accumulative short subdivision. WHITE MOVED that this item be referred to the Planning Committee. Houser seconded. Upon Johnson' s question, White explained that he would like to have an opportunity to address the Committee about this ordinance. The motion carried. ZONING CODE Zoning Code Amendment - Meat and Seafood Products Processing in M2 and M3, No. ZCA-89-1. On March 27 , 1989, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning code amendment to allow meat and seafood products processing (without rendering) packaging and freezing as principally permitted uses in the M2 (limited industrial) and M3 (general industrial) zoning districts. Upon White's question Satterstrom noted that rendering and slaughtering were not part of the process. He noted for Mann that the impetus for this rezone came from a regulatory review request by Kings Command Meats, Inc. 5 I April 4, 1989 ZONING CODE DOWELL MOVED to approve ZCA-89-1 as recommended by the Planning Commission and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the amending ordinance. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. EAST VALLEY East Valley Zoning Implementation No. CTZ-88-1 ZONING "Gateway Commercial" . This proposal includes three IMPLEMENTATION recommended actions: NO. CTZ-88-1 1. A text amendment of the zoning code creating a new zoning designation, "Gateway Commercial" . 2 . Application of the new Gateway Commercial Zone to an area bordering the East Valley Highway and 3 . Application of an "Office Zone" designation to an area bordering the SR167/S. 212th Street interchange. Ken Astrein of the Planning Department noted that the basis for these recommendations are the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan as contained in the East Valley Study which was adopted by Council in June of 1988 . Astrein stated that the goal of the proposal is to provide retail and commercial uses along a major vehicular corridor, to encourage a more unified development, and to create a recognizable image for the area within the zone. He listed some of the permitted uses as retail establishments, personal services, office and professional services, business services and restaurants. Conditional uses are gasoline stations and automotive repair facilities. Astrein reviewed landscaping requirements and height restrictions and pointed out current zoning designations on the map. He explained the objectives used in developing the Gateway Commercial Zoning boundaries as follows: 1. To follow natural and physical boundaries whenever possible. 6 April 4 , 1989 EAST VALLEY 2 . To follow existing commercial boundaries ZONING whenever possible. IMPLEMENTATION NO. CTZ-88-1 3 . To follow property boundaries whenever possible. 4 . To encourage land assembly. 5. To avoid creating non-conforming uses whenever possible. Astrein noted that traffic was a primary concern in this proposal and explained the mitigation conditions: ` 1. The staff proposal for rezone to Gateway Commercial shall be reduced by approximately 15. 2 acres. 2 . The staff proposal for rezone to Gateway Commercial shall be modified to require a 1, 000 foot separation between drive-through restaurant uses. This requirement is designed to limit the number of trips generated by this high intensity use to a level manageable by the street network. 3 . At the time of development of sites within the Gateway Commercial zone, mitigation of traffic impacts associated with new development shall be applied on a site-specific basis, which at a minimum will include participation in the City' s east-west transportation corridor projects. In addition, the applicant shall conduct a study to identify and address trips generated by the proposal, specifically identifying the number of trips over and above those which could be generated under the zoning in effect prior to rezoning to "Gateway Commercial" . 4 . The Planning and Public Works Department shall develop a proposed Transportation System Management ordinance that addresses alternative 7 I I April 4, 1989 EAST VALLEY methods of transportation, including ZONING ridesharing, transit, van-pooling and related IMPLEMENTATION approaches. NO. CTZ-88-1 Astrein described the boundaries for the proposed office district as adjacent to the eastern side of SR167 , north of S. 212th St. and South of S. 208th St. He noted it is 13 . 2 acres in size and surrounds the Saar Cemetary located on its southern boundary. He noted the parcel was originally approved for a mobile home park in 1984 , but development never occurred. Astrein said in summary that the Planning staff supports the Commission' s recommendation. Linda Martinez, Chair of the Planning Commission noted that this proposal has been highly recommended by a number of merchants, that it appealed to the Commission for a number of reasons. She said that strip development is not visually appealing nor does it give the city a feeling of cohesiveness. She noted also that Gateway Commercial would help integrate the industrial areas into the City. Martinez stated that the major concerns in both Areas One and Two were traffic, but with the mitigating conditions that have been put on to the study, it is recommended as a plan which will assist the City, increase the visual impact of the City and bring this vital commercial area down into the Valley. BITEMAN MOVED to refer this item to the Planning Committee for their evaluation. White seconded. Johnson objected, indicating there was no need to send it back to the Planning Committee, as the Planning Commission had made the recommendation. Biteman stated that he would like a recommendation from the Planning Committee. Satterstrom commented that the East Valley Zoning changes were mandated by the City Council when they approved the amendments to the East Valley area and 8 April 4 , 1989 EAST VALLEY that there is no need for this to go to the Planning ZONING Committee at this point. IMPLEMENTATION NO. CTZ-88-1 The vote on the motion to remand the matter to the Planning Committee resulted in a tie with White, Biteman and Dowell in favor, and Mann, Johnson and Houser opposed. Mayor Kelleher voted in favor and the motion carried. COMPREHENSIVE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) PLAN Housing Element Update. ADOPTION of Resolution 1198 incorporating the amendments to the Housing Element of the City' s Comprehensive Plan that were recommended by the Planning Commission and Housing Advisory Committee. REZONE Van Doren's Landing II (Rezone No RZ-88-2) Modified Site Plan for the Proposed Homecourt Hotel. This will consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of denial of the revised hotel site plan submitted as a condition of City of Kent Ordinance No. 2792 of August 2 , 1988 . This ordinance rezoned 7 . 1 acres on the south side of South 212th Street approximately 1200 feet west of West Valley Highway from M1 (industrial park) to M1-C (industrial park- commercial suffix) . Laurie Anderson of the Planning Department noted that this property is north of the Kent Sewerage Lagoon. She also noted that the new site plan covers eight acres due to the application of a boundary adjustment provision in the Zoning Code. Anderson showed both the original site plan and the revised site plan, and noted that one of the conditions of the original rezone was that if there was a substantial difference in the plan submitted, it would go back to the Hearing Examiner for any additional conditions which might be required. She indicated that since the staff felt there was a substantial difference they took it to the Hearing Examiner. Staff then recommended approval of the new site plan with conditions, and the Hearing Examiner denied the proposal. 9 April 4, 1989 REZONE Van Doren's Landing II (Rezone No. RZ-88-21 Homecourt - Review by Soil Conservation Service Citizen Advisory Board. City of Kent Ordinance No. 2792 , of August 2, 1988, provided that "Any proposed use of the land (on the Van Doren' s Site) . . . shall be reviewed by the Soil Conservation Service Citizens Advisory Board of the City of Kent" . The Council has received copies of the Board' s comments on a proposal by Union Pacific Realty to develop a 152 unit "residential hotel" and restaurant on the rezone site. Acting Planning Director Satterstrom noted that this matter had been brought to the attention of the Lagoon Committee and two recommendations resulted. Carol Stoner of the Lagoon Committee explained the recommendations as follows: 1. Minimize the water quality impacts on the Lagoon as much as possible. Permanent stormwater drainage from the site is intended to be channeled into the Lagoon. Typically, stormwater contaminants from roadways and parking lots include suspended solids, oils and grease, metals and other toxicants. Stormwater is a significant source of pollutants. (See the 1989 Puget Sound Water Quality Authority Plan) . It is recommended that for this site, and for all development which discharges into the Lagoon, special measures be taken to minimize pollution from stormwater discharge. Covered parking, oil-water separators, toxicant traps and other measures should be employed. 2 . A high standard of landscaping should be employed to create a visual screen for light and glare at the south end of the development. Screening landscaping (Type I or Type II per the Kent Zoning Code) should provide a year- round buffer for the area to the south. Of course, as areas between the current site and the Lagoon are developed, it will be critical for them also to employ effective screening buffers. 10 i April 4 , 1989 REZONE Upon White's question, she noted that large trees will be used for creating a visual screen to cut down on light and glare. In answer to questions from the Mayor and Dowell, Stoner noted that the lagoon serves 160 species of birds, and that it is possible to design an environment which would meet the needs of these species which are sensitive to human impacts, such as the activity and development in the area. Van Doren's Landing II (Rezone No RZ-88-2) Modified Site Plan for Proposed Homecourt Hotel. This public hearing will consider an appeal by Union Pacific Realty of the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of denial of the Van Doren' s Landing II Modified Site Plan for Homecourt Hotel (Rezone No. RZ-88-2) . The property is located on the south side of S. 212th St. approximately 1200 feet west of West Valley Highway. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Ted Knapp, Union Pacific Realty, 16400 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, explained that they had applied for a rezone a year ago when they negotiated with Jim Young to develop a hotel on the site. He noted that the site was not within the circles that were delineated in the Comprehensive Plan for the MI-C nodes and that the staff and the Hearing Examiner recommended denial. Knapp stated that Union Pacific Realty appealed the decision and the Council recently approved the rezone for the hotel use. Knapp noted that since that time the site plans have changed somewhat. He noted that both the original site plan and the second site plan contained a 152- unit facility with a restaurant pad the same size and in the same location. He noted that once the rezone was granted studies showed a sufficient demand for a hotel of 150 rooms, and that it should be an all suites concept. Union Pacific Realty then applied with a new site plan and staff felt the change was significant enough to go back to the Hearing Examiner. The staff 11 April 4 , 1989 REZONE recommendation contained four or five conditions and the Interim Hearing Examiner denied their recommendation. Knapp emphasized that this is a hotel and not a multifamily development. Knapp questioned why the Planning staff has recommended increasing landscaping on the sideyards from 15 feet to 20 feet. He said the guidelines for the business park require 40 feet of landscaping on major street frontages, and the City Code requires only 20 feet. He pointed out that on the sideyards they are consistent with the Zoning Code which is 15 feet, and in a rearyard where the Zoning Code requires no landscaping, they propose 15 feet. In reference to the recommendations of the Soil Conservation Service Committee, Knapp noted that they intend to detain the property and that oil separators and catch basins are not a problem. He said biofiltration is intended to be handled within the lagoon when it is built, so directing storm water to ultimately be released in the lagoon area is acceptable. He questioned whether light spill from 600 feet would have an impact on the lagoon, but said that they would not oppose putting in a double row of trees on the south property line. Knapp assured the Council this would be a quality development and urged them to approve the appeal. Jim Young, President of Young Development and Construction Company, developer of the proposed hotel, noted that residents of all suites hotels stay an average of seven days and need cooking facilities. He asked the Council to leave the sprinkler requirement open, since building and fire codes were followed when designing the project. Upon Dowell 's question, Young noted that covered parking is not proposed. Carol Stoner of the Soil Conservation Service explained that the materials which wash off parking lots are very toxic, and covered parking would prevent that toxic material from washing off. She noted that it would be taken care of in part by oil separators and biofiltration. Knapp commented that the lagoon is planned to accept drainage from 5000 acres, and that the other 4992 12 April 4, 1989 i REZONE acres likely will not have covered parking either. Young noted for Dowell that providing covered parking and extra landscaping will result in cutting corners somewhere else. Stoner noted for Dowell that moving the location of the lagoon would be possible, although it would be difficult to find another location and it would create a disruption to the waterfowl. Knapp noted that they could accomodate biofiltration and that it could be built to be an enhancement for wildlife in the area. He also said it could be used as an amenity to the area which could enhance development opportunities. Young noted they would work with the Public Works Department to come up with a satisfactory system to provide water quality. ion, Laurie Anderson explained that Upon Mann' s quest the extra landscaping requirement was made after a comparison of the original site plan with the new site plan. She noted that the original site plan showed a 20 foot landscape strip along the south and west perimeters, and that the additional five feet i would provide a barrier from light and glare. Upon Johnson' s question, Knapp stated that they would be willing to accept more intensive landscaping along the southern and western portions, as opposed to the increased landscaping perimeter proposed. Knapp stated that a double row of fir trees within the 15 foot buffer would provide an adequate screen. Joel Gordon._ attorney with Buck & Gordon, land use counsel for Union Pacific Realty, noted that the zoning previously approved by the Council allows both the hotel and the restaurant uses. He said the ordinance approving the zoning allows for a request for a change in use, but provides that if there are any changes in use it should go to the Hearing Examiner for review for imposition of any additional required mitigating measures. He noted that in this 13 April 4, 1989 REZONE case the number of hotel units is the same, and a restaurant of approximately the same size is located in the same location on the site as in the original proposal. He also noted there is only a slight modification in the access pattern, and that the new access is better because of joint access with adjoining properties. He said the only change from the original plan is the type and style of hotel. Gordon pointed out that the Hearing Examiner did not propose any new conditions or mitigative measures. He stated that the Hearing Examiner' s action recommending denial exceeded his authority under the Zoning Code as well as Ordinance 2792 , and for that reason he asked the Council to reverse the Hearing Examiner' s decision and recommend approval of the site plan with the modifications addressed by the applicant and the hotel developer. WHITE MOVED that the public hearing be closed. Biteman seconded and the motion carried. BITEMAN MOVED to reject the findings and recommendations of the Hearing Examiner and to approve this project with the exceptions noted by the Planning Department, and that the entire record before the Hearing Examiner be incorporated in the Council ' s current findings. Mann seconded. Upon Dowell ' s question, Laurie Anderson explained the five conditions recommended by staff as follows: 1. Buildings shall be clustered and parking areas arranged so as to reduce the travel distance between parking spaces and hotel suites. Parking areas along the lot perimeters will be screened by berms and landscaping. The details of the revised site plan required pursuant to this condition shall be approved by the Planning Department. 2 . An integrated pedestrian circulation system shall be constructed to provide access to 212th Street, 64th Avenue S. , and the proposed development to the east. 14 April 4 , 1989 I REZONE 3 . Perimeter landscaping shall be increased to 20 feet along the western and southern borders of the site. If the future restaurant lot is to remain separate from the hotel lot, 15 feet of landscaping shall be required on either side of the shared lot line to meet minimum code requirements. i � 4 . If the hotel and restaurant are to remain on separate lots and share parking, a joint use parking agreement must be signed and placed on file with the Planning Department. I 5. All buildings shall be sprinklered. Mr. Gordon asked that the condition regarding clustering be deleted, noting that the applicant and developer have tried to develop the site plan so that parking is close enough to serve their patron' s needs. He stated that additional clustering would require the elimination of some of the amenities such as the tennis court which would be detrimental to both the city and to the specifics of the development. Gordon stated that the condition relating to pedestrian circulation is acceptable, as well as the joint use parking agreement. He said the applicant is willing to accept a requirement for more dense landscaping within fifteen feet on the south and western borders, as discussed earlier tonight. In regard to Condition #5 regarding sprinklers, Gordon said that the original condition imposed on the rezone, which states that the Fire Chief, or his designee shall review and evaluate all pertinent information and is authorized to require built-in or j other fire protection systems as the Fire Chief determines necessary, is a more appropriate condition. He asked that this item be left open. White suggested, as a friendly amendment to Mr. Biteman' s motion, that the conditions be deleted j with the exception of the joint parking agreement i 15 i i April 4, 1989 REZONE and the matter of the Fire Chief resolving the sprinkler situation. Biteman and Mann accepted the i amendment. Laurie Anderson pointed out that the Planning Department had incorporated by reference any comments from the Soil Conservation Service, and said they should be included as additional conditions. White noted that his intention is to include those conditions and to delete only the covered parking portion. Acting Fire Chief Berg noted that they will require sprinklering of the buildings, but that they may accept a life safety system, which is less expensive to install. He noted that this type of occupancy would have a transient population who would not be familiar with the building, making rapid egress of the building difficult in case of fire. Berg also noted that within the next year, there will be only one engine company in the north end, since the ladder truck will be moving to the new East Hill station. Berg pointed out that Federal Standards say no less than five people can go into a building to perform rescue, and since there will only be three, they will have to wait six or seven minutes for a second company to arrive. Upon Johnson' s question, Berg said that a potential problem with the design is that the aerial ladder truck would not be able to get to the buildings on the interior. Biteman commended Mr. Knapp on the efforts being made to bring this type of quality construction to Kent and congratulated him on his patience. White clarified for Johnson that it is his intent that the Planning staff would have approval of the type of landscaping permitted in the 15 foot buffer, noting that it should be a dense type. The Mayor reiterated that the motion is to reject all of the Hearing Examiner's recommendations and to grant the appeal, leaving only the joint use parking agreement, and understanding that the sprinklering will be left to the discretion of the Fire Chief, 16 i I i i j April 4 , 1989 REZONE and also including the conditions outlined by the Soil Conservation Service with the exception of the covered parking condition. The motion carried unanimously. Upon the advice of the City Attorney, DOWELL MOVED that action on the Modified Site Plan and on the review by the Soil Conservation Service Citizen' s Advisory Board be consistent with the action taken on the appeal. White seconded and the motion carried. RECYCLING Residential Recycling. At their meeting of March 17 , the Public Works Committee approved a second monthly pick up of recyclables and the cost of this second pick up has been estimated at $28, 080 per year. An analysis of the environmental mitigation fund was completed which determined that adequate funds were available to offset this program expansion. The Operations Committee reviewed this expenditure at their meeting on March 31. JOHNSON MOVED that the Public Works Director direct the City' s recycling contractor to institute a second monthly pick up for recyclables with the funds for this program expansion to be taken from the Environmental Mitigation Fund. Mann seconded and the motion carried. Jim Orr, 24909 114th Ave. S.E. , indicated he still does not have a toter. Gary Ewing of Kent Disposal, reported that the company which was the original supplier has moved to California, and that a Canadian company will supply toters by the end of the month. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) Drinking Driver Task Force. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the contribution to the Task Force of $100 from the Kent CORRECTED - REFER TO Police Crime Prevention Unit to be used in the Drug '��" 1 Abuse Resistance Education Program (DARE) . MINUTES OF 17 III April 4 , 1989 PARKS AND Seven Oaks Park Contract. Five bids were received RECREATION for the Seven Oaks Park Development with the low bid submitted by Terra Dynamics Inc. of Seattle. The Parks Department and the landscape architect firm, Colie Hough Associates, recommend award of the base bid and Alternates 1 and 2 in the amount of $64 , 900 to Terra Dynamics Inc. Acting City Administrator Harris noted that the Seven Oaks Development is located southeast of S.E. 256th St. and 116th Ave. S.E. and is less than one acre in size. It will have a basketball shooting area, tot lot operations and pathways. Jim Orr expressed concern about spending $10, 000 to do a study on one-third of an acre. Harris noted that the land was donated as part of the Seven Oaks subdivision and the architect' s fees were not part of this bid. JOHNSON MOVED that the contract in the amount of $64, 900 be awarded to Terra Dynamics Inc. for the Seven Oaks Park Development project. Dowell seconded and the motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative Procedures. Noting that critical PROCEDURES comments have been made concerning the procedure for administrative selections, DOWELL MOVED that the Council direct the Operations Committee to study methods and procedures for the selection of administrative positions and make recommendations to the Mayor. White seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through April 6, 1989 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 2 : 00 p.m. on April 14, 1989. r' Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount. 3/14 77458-77462 2,978-80 3/15-3/29 77881-77924 255,387.13 3/30/89 77925-78396 865,593.35 1 ,123,909.28 18 i ; i i i April 4, 1989 i - Approval of checks issued for payroll: FINANCE Date Check Numbers Amount 3/20/89 116784-117422 686,913.21 REPORTS Council President. White reported that the Council 's budget came in $4 , 560 under budget for last year. White indicated that the next meeting of the National League of Cities is on May 12 and 13 in Washington and as a member of the Committee on Transportation and Communication, requested approval of an out of state trip to attend the meeting. JOHNSON SO MOVED and Dowell seconded. The motion carried. Public Works Committee. Johnson reported that the next meeting of the Public Works Committee will be next Tuesday, April 11 at 4 : 00 P.M. Planning Committee. Johnson introduced Linda Martinez of the Planning Commission. Martinez explained that the Commission has several new members, and that they would like to meet with the Council. White agreed to work with Martinez to arrange such a meeting. Parks Committee. Dowell noted that there will be a Parks Committee meeting on April 26 at 4 : 00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. a� `� Brenda Jac e Deputy City Jerk �I 19 i i