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January 2 , 1990
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher at Totem Junior High School. Present:
Councilmembers Dowell, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods,
City Administrator Chow, City Attorney Driscoll, Planning Director
Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Finance Director McCarthy,
Police Chief Frederiksen, Fire Chief Angelo, Assistant City
Administrator Hansen, Interim Personnel Director Olson and Information
Services Director Spang. Parks Director Wilson was not in attendance.
Approximately 50 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC (PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1A)
COMMUNICATIONS Oath of Office. The City Clerk administered the
oath of office to Mayor Kelleher and newly elected
Councilmembers Houser, Johnson and Orr. All are
four-year terms.
(PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1B)
Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced
that Donna Leonard of the Parks Department has been
selected as Employee of the Month for January.
The Mayor noted that Ms. Leonard is the
Recreation/Graphics Specialist for the Parks
Department, and that for the past two years she has
been instrumental in establishing the Giving Tree at
Kent Commons. He commended her dedication and team
spirit.
(PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1C)
Reverend Bill Carleton Week. Mayor Kelleher
introduced a proclamation declaring the week of
January 1 - 7, 1990 as Reverend Bill Carleton Week
in the City of Kent. The Mayor commended Reverend
Carleton for his 35 years of service to his church,
his family and the community.
(PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1D)
Employee Recognition. The Mayor presented Finance
Director Tony McCarthy with a Certificate of
Appreciation for 10 years of service to the City,
and commended him on the outstanding job he has
done.
(PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1E)
State of the City. Mayor Kelleher noted that he had
just completed his first four year term and
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PUBLIC commented on some of the accomplishments of the city
COMMUNICATIONS during this period. He pointed out that the City
government is more open and responsive citing
especially the Town Hall Meetings, the establishment
Mayor' s State of Initiative and Referendum authority, holding some
of the City Council meetings away from City Hall and having the
Address Council meetings broadcast on cable TV. He reviewed
some of the accomplishments of the past year noting
that progress has continued on improving the City' s
downtown business district, including the new
library project and the plan for the public/private
office building (Centennial Center) .
Street projects include widening of Smith, James and
the West Valley Highway and Mayor Kelleher pointed
out Kent' s leading role in the plans for extending
S . 277th from the valley floor up to the east hill .
Projects completed or near completion include the
Riverbend Golf Complex, the north industrial fire
station, west hill fire station, east hill public
safety facility and training center and remodel of
downtown fire station. City personnel have
benefited through a "wellness program" . A hazardous
materials emergency plan has been developed as well
as a city disaster plan. A new sister city
affiliation has been established with Kherson,
Soviet Union and visitors will be welcomed in Kent
in 1990 . A bond issue to provide 92 units of low
cost housing for senior citizens narrowly missed
passing due to the validation requirements but will
be placed on the ballot again in February.
Items for the future include creating an "enterprise
zone" within which construction would be permitted
under more lenient regulations; consideration of the
Planning Commission ' s recommendation that the City
downzone undeveloped multi-family zoned lands in
Kent, thereby reducing the number of apartments
which will be built in the future. Mayor Kelleher
pointed out that the city has already adopted a
policy to change the balance between multi-family
and single family construction.
A complete copy of the Mayor's statement has been
filed for the record.
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CONSENT JOHNSON MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR K be approved, with the exception of Item D which
was removed by Councilmember White. Houser seconded
and the motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of December 19, 1989 .
HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
SANITATION Chu-Toni Estates. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale
and warranty agreement for continuous operation and
maintenance of approximately 336 feet of street
improvements and 339 feet of storm sewer
improvements constructed in the vicinity of 42nd
Place South and South 253rd Street for the Chu-Toni
Estates project and release of cash bond after
expiration of the one year maintenance period.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE
LID 330 - 64th Avenue S. Improvements.
AUTHORIZATION to change the date for confirmation of
the final assessment roll for LID 330 from January
16 to February 20 .
Councilmember White noted that Public Works Director
Wickstrom has requested that the hearing date be
cancelled, rather than changed to February 20.
Wickstrom noted that the hearing should be deferred
until after the bid opening, and that he anticipates
bringing the project back to Council in February or
March. WHITE MOVED that the hearing on confirmation
of the final assessment roll for LID 330 be
cancelled. Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
VACATION Third Avenue Street Vacation (St. Anthonyis Catholic
Church Street Vacation No. STV-89-4) . APPROVAL to
defer any action on this vacation request until such
time as the Centennial Building and parking garage
are constructed and traffic patterns are determined,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee.
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STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
VACATION Street Vacation - Chilcoate. ADOPTION of Resolution
No. 1226, setting a public hearing for February 6,
1990 on the Chilcoate request for vacation of a
portion of Alexander Avenue.
TRAFFIC (OTHER BUSINESS - ADDED ITEM - ITEM 4F)
CONTROL weed Bumps. Charles King, 27030 40th Avenue South,
noted that several years ago the City installed
speed bumps on 40th north of 270th. He stated that
this is now the main street between 272nd and Reith
Road, and asked that the Council consider removing
the speed bumps. The Mayor asked that Councilmember
Johnson and Public Works Director Wickstrom schedule
this item at a meeting of the Public Works Committee
and inform Mr. King of the date and time of such
meeting.
LEMMON APPEAL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Dover Place PUD - Lemmon Appeal. At the December
19 , 1989 meeting, a public hearing was held to
consider an appeal filed by Lucille and John Lemmon
DOVER PLACE of the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of
PRELIMINARY conditional approval of the Dover Place PUD-89-1 and
SUBDIVISION Preliminary Subdivision #SU-89-2 . Information
received at the hearing included a presentation and
comments by City staff, public testimony and the
developer ' s rebuttal .
The hearing was completed and closed.
Lucille Lemmon requested that the public hearing be
reopened so that her comments would be part of the
public record. WOODS MOVED that the hearing be
reopened for a period of ten minutes. Mann seconded
and the motion carried. Councilmember Orr noted
that due to concerns raised by the developer, she
would remove herself from deliberations on this item
to avoid the possibility of violating any laws
regarding the appearance of fairness. Lemmon
reminded the Council that several issues regarding
this project have not been resolved. They include
open space, codes regarding private roads, drainage,
documentation which has not been submitted,and
whether the PUD would fit into the overall
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LEMMON APPEAL neighborhood in relation to streets and schools.
Lemmon also asked that Councilmember Dowell refrain
from voting on this issue since, as he had pointed
out at the last Council meeting, he has visited the
DOVER PLACE site of the proposed development in the course of
PRELIMINARY his business.
SUBDIVISION
Jim Orr pointed out that the PUD ordinance states
that the PUD project shall have a beneficial effect
on the community which would not normally be
achieved by traditional lot-by-lot development and
shall not be detrimental to the existing or
potential surrounding land use as defined by the
Comprehensive Plan. He noted that the City had
zoned this area R1 . 9600 in 1987 and urged the
Council not to approve the PUD.
Eric Campbell , President of Cam West Development,
stated that the PUD is beneficial in that more trees
are saved than in lot-by-lot developments, and that
there will be a large open space area for the
residents to use which most lot-by-lot developments
do not have. He also pointed out that in Brier
Lane, some of the lots are under 8, 000 square feet
in size. Campbell encouraged the Council to approve
the PUD.
Nadine Zackrisson, attorney for Cam West, stated
that Ms. Lemmon' s concerns had been addressed at the
public hearing and pointed out that this project
meets all the criteria of the new PUD ordinance.
She noted that earlier tonight in his state of the
City message, the Mayor had asked the Council to
promote single family development, and that this
project is one way of doing that. She urged the
Council to approve this PUD.
The Mayor then announced that ten minutes had
elapsed and he closed the public hearing.
Dowell stated that at the last meeting he had heard
no objections to his voting on this item, but that
in response to Ms. Lemmon ' s request, he would
abstain.
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LEMMON APPEAL JOHNSON MOVED that the Lemmon appeal be denied.
Woods seconded.
DOVER PLACE Mann stated that this type of project substantially
PRELIMINARY changes the quality of single family dwellings, and
SUBDIVISION urged the Council to not approve the PUD and to
grant the Lemmon appeal .
Johnson pointed out that Resolution 896 contains
criteria to be used in determining whether to grant
or deny an appeal, and that based on the criteria
submitted to the Council, this appeal should be
denied.
In regard to increased traffic generated by this
PUD, White pointed out that since 85% of the traffic
in Kent is created by county residents passing
through the city, changing the type of housing in
Kent will not change the traffic volume. He stated
that the City, as well as the development, must
abide by the requirements which are in effect at
this time.
Johnson' s motion to deny the Lemmon appeal, Dover
Place PUD-89-1 and SU-89-2 , and concur with the
Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of approval of
PUD-89-1 and SU-89-2 with 17 conditions carried with
Mann voting nay and Orr and Dowell abstaining.
CAM WEST APPEAL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Dover Place PUD-89-1 and SU-89-2 - Cam West Appeal.
At the December 19 Council meeting, a public hearing
was held to consider an appeal filed by Cam West
DOVER PLACE Development, Inc. of the Hearing Examiner's
PRELIMINARY recommendation of conditional approval of the Dover
SUBDIVISION Place PUD-89-1 and Preliminary Subdivision #SU-89-2
filed by Cam West Development, Inc.
The hearing was completed and closed. Granting of
the appeal would allow 39 units instead of the 38
recommended by the Hearing Examiner.
JOHNSON MOVED to grant the Cam West appeal. Woods
seconded. Johnson noted that the developer has met
all the criteria. The Attorney clarified that the
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CAM WEST APPEAL Council is at this time considering only the item
being appealed by the developer. The motion then
carried with Mann voting nay and Orr abstaining.
DOVER PLACE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
PRELIMINARY Dover Place Preliminary Subdivision SU-89-2 . On
SUBDIVISION December 19, information was received for the
NO. SU-89-2 Council ' s consideration of the Hearing Examiner' s
recommendation of conditional approval of the Dover
Place 39-lot residential subdivision No. SU-89-2 .
The property is located north of 103rd Ave. S.E. and
S.E. 228th St. intersection abutting a portion of
the west side of 104th Ave. S.E. This plat is part
of the Dover Place planned unit development also
approved by the Hearing Examiner.
JOHNSON MOVED to modify the findings of the Hearing
Examiner' s recommendation of approval of Dover Place
Preliminary Subdivision No. SU-89-2 with seven
conditions, by adding condition number eight,
providing that the applicant agree to sign a no-
protest agreement for their share of an LID for
sidewalks from the Brier Lane plat down 100th Ave.
S . to S.E. 240th. Woods seconded. Johnson stated
that lot size is up to each individual, and is no
reason to deny this application. He noted that the
school district has voiced concern about the impact
on schools, and encouraged the applicant to work
with the school district. Johnson also said he
feels the traffic problem in the area can be
resolved. He said that this project will be of high
quality and will be an asset to the community. The
motion then carried with Orr abstaining.
ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E)
Overlook Annexation. This date has been set to meet
with the petitioners of this proposed annexation,
consisting of approximately 35 acres in the vicinity
of South 222nd Street and 93rd Avenue South. The
City' s Property Manager has notified the petitioner
of this meeting.
Upon Dowell ' s question, Wickstrom clarified that the
annexation borders 94th Avenue South on the east
side, but that 94th Avenue South is not included in
the annexation.
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ANNEXATION JOHNSON MOVED to authorize circulation of the 75%
petition for the proposed Overlook Annexation
Overlook subject to the land use plan and assumption of the
existing bonded indebtedness for the annexation
area. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
COMPREHENSIVE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
PLAN AMENDMENT Comprehensive Plan Change. ADOPTION of Resolution
No. 1225 , amending the Comprehensive Plan to allow
Ml-C designation in the semicircle south of Willis,
as approved by the Council on December 19 , 1989 .
PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
COMMISSION Planning Commission Appointment. CONFIRMATION of
the Mayor' s reappointment of Greg Greenstreet to the
Planning Commission. This term will expire 12/31/92 .
HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
COMMISSION Human Services Commission. ADOPTION of Ordinance
No. 2891 , changing the term of the non-voting member
of the Human Services Commission from a one year
term to a two year term, as approved by the Council
on December 19 , 1989 .
PUBLIC SAFETY (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
West Hill Radio and Data Tower. The Fire and Police
Departments have been researching potential lease
agreements and alternate sites for a radio and data
tower. Negotiations with King County Water District
No. 75 have been positive but there are some long
term uncertainties. The other alternative is to
place the tower on the Cambridge Fire Station site.
Notice has been given that this subject will be
discussed tonight.
Fire Chief Angelo noted that the Council meeting' is
being held on West Hill tonight so that the City can
received public input from the local residents.
Angelo pointed out that both sites provide adequate
coverage and explained the advantages and
disadvantages of each site. Lt. Kearns then made a
slide presentation showing how much of the tower
would be seen above the trees from various points in
the neighborhood. Upon questions from the audience,
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PUBLIC SAFETY Chief Angelo noted that this tower will not
interfere with television reception, and that nearby
trees will have to be topped in the future to keep
them at approximately the height they are now. He
noted for Anne Biteman that the Water District No.
75 site is located at 216th and I-5. Mr. Nelson,
Floyd Bacon, and Walter Cook voiced support for the
Cambridge site. MANN MOVED that the Fire and Police
Departments pursue the alternative of siting the
radio tower at the Cambridge Fire Station site and
keep the option open with Water District No. 75
should the Cambridge site not be approved through
further process. Dowell seconded and the motion
carried.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Drinking Driver Task Force. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the
following donations to the Task Force:
Warranty Service Co. $100. 00
Service Linen Supply $ 50.00
Bell-Anderson Agency $150.00
SISTER CITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
PROGRAM Sister City Program. APPROVAL of the City of Kent
Sister City Agreement with Kherson, Soviet Union as
signed by Mayor Kelleher and Chairman Kalinichev.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills
received through January 3 after auditing by the
Operations Committee at its meeting at 3 : 00 p.m. on
January 16, 1989 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/14/89 - 86750 - 86785 $ 382 , 083 . 89
12/28/89
12/29/89 86786 - 87135 892 , 418 . 94
$1, 274 , 502 . 83
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/20/89 128963 - 129615 $728 , 546. 14
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REPORTS (REPORTS - ITEM 6A)
Council President. White stated that he has once
again been asked by the Association of Washington
Cities to represent the State Association and the
City of Kent on the National League of Cities
Transportation and Communication Steering Committee.
He pointed out that this would necessitate out-of-
state travel, costing approximately $3 , 000 a year,
and MOVED for Council approval. Woods seconded and
the motion carried.
(REPORTS - ITEM 6C)
Public Works Committee. Johnson noted that the
Public Works Committee will meet at 3 : 00 p.m. next
Tuesday in the Engineering Building Conference Room.
(REPORTS - ITEM 6E)
Public Safety Committee. Mann noted that he had
attended the National League of Cities Annual
Meeting in Atlanta in November and had gathered
valuable information on finances for cities, drug
abuse, public/private partnerships and downtown
revitalization. He noted that citizens were saying
no to controlled growth and that attending the
meetings had given him a greater perspective on the
growth issue.
EXECUTIVE Administrative Reports. At 9 : 05 p.m. , City Attorney
SESSION Driscoll requested an executive session of
approximately ten minutes to consider the sale of
real estate. She stated that action will most
likely be taken after the executive session, and
noted that because this was a last minute item, it
is not listed on the agenda cover sheet. Upon the
Mayor' s question, Driscoll stated that this item is
time sensitive. White pointed out that the Council,
as well as the public, would like to be notified in
advance when there will be an executive session.
The meeting was reconvened at 9 : 20 p.m. HOUSER
MOVED to approve a reduction of the amount of land
purchased by Young Development and an equal
reduction in purchase price and the agreement to
future conveyance of approximately 1/5 acre of
property to Young Development. White seconded.
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EXECUTIVE Assistant City Administrator Hansen pointed out that
SESSION this property is a 5-acre parcel of City property at
the corner of Russell Road and Meeker, adjacent to
the golf course. The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting then adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Marie Jensen, CMC
City Clerk
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