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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/06/1990 i I Kent, Washington March 6, 1990 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem/Council President Woods. Present: Councilmembers Dowell, Johnson, Mann, Orr and White, Assistant City Administrator Hansen, City Attorney Driscoll, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Finance Director McCarthy, Fire Chief Angelo, Personnel Director Olson, Information Services Director Spang and Parks Director Wilson. Mayor Kelleher, Councilmember Houser, City Administrator Chow and Police Chief Frederiksen were not at the meeting. Approximately 50 people were in attendance. PUBLIC (PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1A) COMMUNICATIONS Employee of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem/Council President Woods introduced Ruby Scarborough who has been selected as Employee of the Month for March. She noted that Ruby has been a Custodian with the City since 1984 , and that she recently received a departmental commendation for assistance given to a citizen. Finance Director McCarthy commended Ruby on her cheerful attitude and hard work, and said she is well deserving of this award. Woods then presented Ms. Scarborough with the Employee of the Month plaque. (PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1B) Kent Chamber of Commerce Month. Mayor Pro Tem/Council President Woods read a proclamation regarding the Chamber' s efforts to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in Kent and declaring March, 1990, as Kent Chamber of Commerce Month. The proclamation was presented to John Lindseth, President of the Kent Chamber of Commerce. (PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 1C) Finance Award. Mayor Pro Tem/Council President Woods announced that the City of Kent has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, and that John Hillman of the Finance Department is primarily responsible for producing the annual report. She presented Mr. Hillman with the certificate and Finance Director McCarthy commended John on his work on this project. CONSENT MANN MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through K CALENDAR be approved, with the exception of Items E and F which were removed. White seconded and the motion carried. 1 i I I March 6, 1990 MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the Council meeting of February 20, 1990. HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Chevron Service Station. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 240 feet of street improvements constructed in the vicinity of Washington Avenue and Meeker Street for the Chevron service station and release of cash bond. STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Alexander Avenue. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2907 vacating a certain portion of Alexander Avenue upon the application of Gary Chilcoate. The public hearing was concluded on February 6, 1990. TRAFFIC CONTROL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) The Lakes Subdivision - Parking Ordinance. Access for emergency vehicles to the Bridgewater Community Bridgewater has been restricted due to vehicles parked on Lakeside Blvd. W. In order to eliminate the danger to public health and safety, "no parking" signs have been posted on the westbound lanes of Lakeside Blvd. W. under the authority granted the City Traffic Engineer by state law. The Public Works Committee discussed this matter this afternoon and Wickstrom reported that the committee recommended that the Planning Department investigate the code as to the number of parking stalls required per unit and for the Public Works Department to determine whether some landscaping could be removed. The City Attorney has prepared Ordinance No. 2910 prohibiting parking on Lakeside Blvd. , East and West. It was noted that an emergency vehicle recently had trouble getting through because of cars parked on Lakeside. Dowell noted that he and Orr, members of the Public Works Committee, had hoped to come up with a better solution but felt that safety had to come before parking. HE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2910 and Mann seconded. Wickstrom determined for White that parking was never intended on Lakeside Blvd. John Lindseth noted that there are parking problems throughout the complex. 2 i March 6, 1990 TRAFFIC CONTROL Dowell clarified that the street is 45 feet wide with a median in the center and 5 foot bicycle paths Bridgewater on each side. Consideration should be given to making the median narrower, or eliminating one of the bike paths. Dowell also noted that the Planning Department should look at the code and change some of the parking requirements. Bruce Malcolm stated he lives in the Lakes and that when he bought his condo he was told that parking was allowed on the street. Parking for the entire complex is inadequate and has not been improved upon with the units constructed in the past 3 years. Greg Woodard of Bridgewater IV stated that he was told there would be 6 extra stalls but this was not true. He stated that the City allowed this when the design was approved and should now try to help the residents to come up with a solution. Dee Eklund, stated that she lives in Island Park in this complex and that if adequate parking was provided, the number of units would be reduced. Parking space for renters is not reserved and no space is allocated for guests. She suggested that any additions to this development should be restrained until adequate parking is provided. Lucille Lemon stated that she hoped that this would not happen at the recently approved Dover Place development, and that the Council would consider parking facilities in any future housing developments. Rene Sohn of Bridgewater III stated she had invested in a home and the builder advised buyers that parking was available on Bridgewater Blvd. She commented that she was in favor of taking out the median as the easiest and safest way to solve the problem. Fire Chief Angelo stated that existing conditions put the City at risk. Fred Satterstrom of the Planning Department clarified that parking standards should be reviewed and explained that the garage is counted as a parking space, and that a parking pad 3 i I 1 March 6, 1990 TRAFFIC CONTROL should be required outside the garage. Harris stated that some years ago the parking standards Bridgewater required 2 stalls per dwelling unit and that this was reduced to 1.8 stalls but that the change now to many 3 bedroom multi-family dwelling units has resulted in 3 car families. He suggested that a change in the code is required and asked the Council so direct the Planning Department. White noted that those speaking tonight had pointed out that apartments and condos are no longer regarded as temporary, but as permanent dwellings and that the City should make appropriate changes. Ordinance No. 2910 then passed by unanimous vote. MANN MOVED for the Planning Department to do an overall complete analysis of all off-street parking, with relation to multi-family, and to specifically look at the Lakes parking problems, with a report to the Council by the first week in April . White seconded. Orr asked that the size of the parking pads also be included in the survey and Dowell noted that the pads in Bridgewater were especially small. Harris noted that size would be included. White pointed out that citizen input tonight would influence the future off-street parking standards for the City. Mann' s motion then carried unanimously. FINAL PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Hawkridge Final Plat Map (SU-88-2) . AUTHORIZATION to set March 20 for a public meeting to consider the Hawkridge Final Plat Map. The property is located at 26221 Woodland Way South. PRELIMINARY (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) SUBDIVISION Winterbrook II Preliminary Subdivision No. SU-89-6. This meeting will consider the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of conditional approval of a request by Townsend-Chastain and Associates for a 12 lot single family residential subdivision. The property is 3 . 1 acres in size and is located north of S. 272nd St. approximately 500 feet east of 41st Pl. S. and directly south of Cardiff St. There were no questions or comments and JOHNSON MOVED to concur with the findings of the Hearing 4 i i March 6, 1990 PRELIMINARY Examiner and to adopt the Hearing Examiner's SUBDIVISION recommendation of approval of the Winterbrook II Preliminary Subdivision No. SU-89-6 with 10 Winterbrook conditions. White seconded and the motion carried. RAILROAD (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) FRANCHISE Union Pacific Railroad Franchise. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2909 granting a franchise to Union Pacific Railroad to construct, maintain and operate a railroad spur track on West Valley Highway, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. WASTE SITE (CONSENT• CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) CLEANUP PERMITS Environmental Review and Community Impact Assessment Fee. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2908 , clarifying the requirements for permits for solid waste or hazardous waste site cleanup operations, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. PARKS AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) RECREATION Open Space Bond Issue Budget. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement and adoption of Resolution No. 1240, creating a schedule of expenditures of bond proceeds received from King County for the acquisition and development of open space. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Glenn Nelson Park. AUTHORIZATION to execute a Covenant and Grant Agreement to accept a $30, 000 grant from King County to develop park facilities at Glenn Nelson Park. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) REMOVED BY CITIZEN RASMUSSEN Riverbend Golf Complex Green Fees. AUTHORIZATION to adjust the green fees at the Par-3 and the 18-hole courses to allow for senior rates (62 and older) and facility improvements, while continuing to meet City financial obligations. Mr. Rasmussen noted that other golf courses have special rates for weekend players and for out-of- county players, and asked whether the City has considered family rates and rates for citizens of 5 i March 6, 1990 PARKS AND Kent. Parks Director Wilson noted that when the RECREATION golf course opened, seniors were told the City would consider senior rates at a later date. Wilson indicated that he proposes to increase weekend and holiday fees, as most other courses have, and to reduce rates for seniors on Mondays and Tuesdays. He pointed out that the basis for the fee increase is to make some improvements and allow for senior rates. Wilson explained that it is not possible to have different rates for citizens inside and outside the city limits because a sophisticated computer would be required to segregate them. He said he is not aware of any golf course which has family rates. Upon Dowell ' s question, Wilson confirmed that Riverbend was built at no cost to the taxpayers, and therefore, golfers should pay for the entire improvements. He said that the amount of weekend play warrants the fee they are asking, and that 80% of the players do not live inside the city. He also noted for Dowell that the proceeds will help pay for improvements to the mini-putt course and the sprinkler system at the Par-3 . White noted that Kent' s fees are comparable to others in the area and Kent is one of the few courses which does not currently charge extra on weekends. Wilson noted for White that setting aside some of these funds to use for capital improvements has been discussed. DOWELL MOVED for authorization to adjust the green fees at the Par-3 and the 18-hole courses to allow for senior rates (62 and older) and facility improvements, while continuing to meet City financial obligations. White seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR Russell Road Picnic Shelter. The Parks Department has requested authorization to spend up to $13 , 200 of the $200, 000 East Hill Neighborhood Park budget to have the picnic shelter donated by the Kent Kiwanis Club installed at Russell Road Park. It was noted that the club purchased the shelter at a cost of $9 , 500 and was then unable to install it. 6 i i i i March 6, 1990 PARKS AND Orr noted that the Parks Committee minutes showed RECREATION that Dowell and White both asked about other options for installing this equipment. She suggested that action be delayed until this was done. She expressed concern that this was not addressed in the budget, since the material has been in storage for 8 months and said she was reluctant to use money earmarked for East Hill parks. Orr noted further that there was a need for parks on East Hill and that one year ago the budget showed $300, 000 for this purpose and now it showed $200, 000. Barney Wilson stated that the Seven Oaks Park Tot Lot consisting of 1/3 of an acre cost $80, 000 . Orr asked if there was any way the fund could be reimbursed for the $13 , 200 and Finance Director McCarthy stated that this was likely as the City ended the year in good financial condition. He noted that the 1991 budget would be addressed at a workshop at 6: 00 p.m. on March 20 and the matter could be discussed then. Upon White's question, McCarthy confirmed that revenue had been above expectations. White agreed with Orr that the funds for East Hill parks should be guarded and that he would support her in this. DOWELL MOVED to authorize the expenditure and White seconded. The motion carried unanimously. i (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Sale of Surplus Property - Resource Center Kitchen. The bid opening was held on February 28, 1990, and four bids were submitted. The high bid for items 0001-0005 submitted by Restaurant Resources, totaled $780 and the high bid for item 0006 was submitted by Pat Philbin for $25, for a total of $805. The Parks Committee recommends that the bids from Restaurant Resource and Pat Philbin be accepted. DOWELL SO MOVED. White seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through March 5, 1990 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 4 : 30 p.m. on March 15, 1990. i i i 7 i March 6, 1990 FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/15 - 2/26/90 88878 - 88890 $166, 692 . 89 2/27/90 88891 - 89337 432 ,956 . 88 $599, 649 . 77 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/20/90 131533 - 132228 $730, 953 . 85 REPORTS (REPORTS - ITEM 6A) Council President. Woods reported that there will Workshop be a budget workshop on March 20 at 6: 00 p.m. (REPORTS - ITEM 6E) Public Safety Committee. Mann announced that Fire Station 71 will be dedicated on Saturday, April 7 at 11: 00 a.m. and invited all to attend. He also noted that the Public Safety Committee will meet on the first and third Monday of each month at 4 : 30 p.m. , and that the next meeting will be on March 19 . (REPORTS - ITEM 6G) Administrative Reports. Assistant City Administrator Hansen noted that because of construction of the Centennial Building, parking in the area is scarce, and that the next Council meeting could be held at the Senior Center if the Council so desires. EXECUTIVE At 8: 10 p.m. Hansen requested an executive session SESSION to discuss collective bargaining. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 9 : 15 p.m. and then adjourned. Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk 8