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Kent, Washington
j April 17, 1990
j Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Dowell, Houser,
Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods, City Administrator Chow, City
Attorney Driscoll, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director
Wickstrom, Police Chief Frederiksen, Finance Director McCarthy,
Personnel Director Olson, Information Services Director Spang,
Assistant City Administrator Hansen and City Clerk Jensen. Fire Chief
Angelo and Parks Director Wilson were attending conferences.
Approximately 150 people were at the meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kelleher introduced State Representative Ernie
Crane and welcomed him to the meeting.
272Z277 Corridor. Charles Kiefer of the East Hill
Environmental Citizens ' Alliance asked to speak on
this matter. Sandra Driscoll, City Attorney, noted
that she had advised the Council that they should
not attend meetings regarding the corridor and that
the matter had not been placed on Council Committee
agendas. She explained that matters relating to the
corridor could go to the Council on appeal, in which
case the Council would be acting in a quasi-judicial
capacity. Discussion tonight could present a
potential for violation of appearance of fairness
doctrine and potentially jeopardize the project on
procedural grounds. Kiefer asked to present a
petition and Driscoll advised against accepting it
for the record. Wickstrom advised that the project
is in the Environmental review stage and the time
for the petition would be after the draft EIS is
out, when comments are invited at the public hearing
held by the Hearing Examiner. WOODS MOVED to follow
the advice of the City Attorney. Mann seconded and
the motion carried. The man in the audience with
the petition stated that it contained 700
signatures. Mayor Kelleher suggested that he leave
the petition with the City Clerk pending the
issuance of the draft EIS. He agreed and gave the
petition to the Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS Drinking Driver Countermeasure Poster Awards. Mayor
Kelleher noted that the Kent Drinking Driver Task
Force is recognized nationally as a leader in
highway safety prevention and education programs.
He introduced Gene Peterson of the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission, who commended the winners
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PRESENTATIONS of the 1990 "Keep a Friend Alive" contest. Richard
Manoli of the Washington Liquor Control Board
presented the Governor's Award to Kent Restaurateur
Mike Jasper, who has developed a server training
program. Mayor Kelleher then announced that over
1500 entries were received in the Design Contest,
and introduced the following winners:
Primary:
1. Matthew Albanese
2 . Malia Whitney
3 . Nicole Knaus
Intermediate:
1. Dev Sen Gupta
2 . Courtney McFadden
3 . Erin Willis
Junior High:
1. Shannon Wilson
2 . Darcy Dance
3 . Jean Sim
Senior High:
1. Noel Gusa
2 . Christa Smith
3 . Julie Kirkwood
Councilmember Houser, Chairman of the Task Force,
thanked the Boeing Company for their support and
presented an award to Boeing's Public Relations
Representative Susan Bradley. Houser noted that
because of Boeing's support, the student artwork is
printed on bookcovers, coloring sheets and posters
which are distributed to over 20, 000 students in the
Kent, Federal Way and Highline School Districts.
Lynda Anderson, Coordinator of the Drinking Driver
Task Force, presented the Mayor and Council with a
plaque of thanks for their support.
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PRESENTATIONS D.A.R.E. Program. Police Chief Frederiksen
announced that Bowen and Mike Scarff have made a van
available for use by the D.A.R.E. program. He
presented the Chief's Award for Outstanding
Community Service to Mike Scarff. Scarff noted that
drug abuse is a local problem which causes child
abuse, crime and broken families. He commended the
Kent Police Department for their efforts.
j D.A.R.E. Program Officer Bob Bradley recognized
Police Union President Mike Painter, who announced
that Local 1088 had raised $2500 toward the D.A.R.E.
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Program through fund raising and donations.
(PRESENTATIONS - ITEM 1C)
Award to Law Department. Police Chief Frederiksen
introduced City Attorney Driscoll, Assistant City
Attorney Williamson and Kelli Brown of the Law
Department, and announced that through their efforts
the Police Department was able to retain the real
property proceeds from drug-related transactions as
authorized by State Law. He noted that these
proceeds were used to repay the City for
investigative costs and the remainder will be used
for drug edE& 'r He thanked the entire legal
staff and presented them with an award.
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Volunteer Week. The Mayor noted that the City has
volunteers working in numerous departments and
offices, staffing the City's Information Center and
the Drinking Driver Task Force, as well as serving
as members of various boards, commissions and
committees. He stated that voluntarism produces
enriched and more effective services. He then
proclaimed the week of April 22 - 28, 1990 as
Volunteer Week in the City of Kent.
Earth Day. Mayor Kelleher read a proclamation
declaring April 11, 1990, as Earth Day in the City
of Kent. He noted that Kent is promoting continued
environmental awareness in 1990 through citizen
involvement programs such as tree planting, litter
control and hazardous materials emergency plans.
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PRESENTATIONS Living Legacy Week. A proclamation was read by the
Mayor declaring the week of April 22 - 27, 1990 as
Living Legacy Week in the City. He noted that the
Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs of
Kent are participating in a tree planting program to
promote their Living Legacy Program, and presented
the proclamation to Rae Reitan.
Group Home Committee. Janet Shull of the Planning
Department noted that the result of the Committee' s
study is a set of zoning code amendments. She
stated that the amendments have been reviewed by the
Mayor and have gone to the Planning Commission.
Shull introduced Rebecca Solomon, Chair of the Group
Homes Committee, who noted that the committee deals
with the difficult issue of placing special needs
people in the community. Solomon noted that in due
course the zoning code amendments will be presented
to the Council for official acceptance.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the
Council meeting of April 3 , 1990.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through I
CALENDAR be approved, with the exception of Item E which was
removed by Councilmember Mann. Houser seconded and
the motion carried.
j HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
SANITATION Seven Oaks East Phase II. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of
sale and warranty agreement for continuous operation
and maintenance of approximately 1,934 feet of water
main extension and 1, 805 feet of sanitary sewer
extension constructed in the vicinity of S.E. 260th
and 120th Ave. S.E. for Seven Oaks East Phase II,
and release of cash bond after expiration of the one
year maintenance period.
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WATER (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4G)
Kent Springs Transmission Main. Charles Kiefer of
the East Hill Environmental Citizens' Alliance
distributed two letters, both dated April 17th,
requesting information regarding the posting of the
Declaration of Non-Significance. He has asked for
documentation showing that the site was properly
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WATER posted. He claims that it was not and the City
should, therefore, withdraw the Declaration of Non-
Significance. Kiefer noted that he had sent a
certified letter to the Mayor today, and asked that
his questions be answered. Mann asked that
Wickstrom prepare answers and to include tonight's
questions. Wickstrom noted that the research takes
time and that the posting was more than two years
ago. He pointed out that the project requirements
include 100% restoration of the wetlands. Harris
stated that the Planning Department did the posting
and that it was always done. Bob McKenzie stated
that he lived at the headwaters and that the site
was never posted. Woods suggested that photographs
be taken of the notices at the time of all posting.
It was determined that the matter of posting should
be discussed at the committee level. Johnson noted
that the City recognizes the need to preserve land
for agriculture and for open space, as well as for
wetlands. It was determined that Wickstrom was
working on documenting information for Kiefer and
that he would give progress reports.
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STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
j LID 328 - West Valley Highway Improvements.
ADOPTION of Ordinance 2917 amending Ordinance 2913
confirming the final assessment roll for LID 328,
correcting an error in amount of the assessments.
STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution 1241
setting a public hearing for May 15 for vacation of
78th P1. S. as requested by the South 202nd
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Associates.
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PRELIMINARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
SUBDIVISION Garrison Creek II Preliminary Subdivision SU-90-1.
AUTHORIZATION to set May 1 for a public meeting to
consider the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of
conditional approval of a request by Baima &
Holmberg, Inc. for an eight lot single family
preliminary subdivision. The property is
approximately 4 . 6 acres in size and is located on
the south side of S. 218th Street and abuts proposed
95th Pl. S.
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COMMUNITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
DEVELOPMENT 1991 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
BLOCK GRANT Funding. APPROVAL of the following action:
FUNDING 1. Elect to receive pass-through funds.
2 . Allocate 16% of funds for public (human)
services.
3 . Allocate . 5% of funds for Planning and
Administration.
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The City Council must consider these three actions
in order to receive 1991 CDBG funds. The 1991
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estimated funds for the City of Kent are
$185, 237 . 00.
TRAFFIC CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
(REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MANN)
Parking of Trucks on City Streets. APPROVAL of
Ordinance 2916 making it an infraction to park
commercial vans, trucks, trailers or semi-trailers
exceeding 8 , 000 pounds on City streets for a period
exceeding two hours except for loading or unloading
the vehicle.
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The City Attorney explained for Mann that she had
revised the ordinance by adding an additional phrase
j to Section 2A - "or where parking or storage is
j otherwise prohibited" . MANN MOVED that
Ordinance 2916 be adopted with the addition. Houser
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seconded and the motion carried.
CODES (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
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1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, and Barrier Free Facilities
Regulations. These codes which regulate the
construction, use, and maintenance of buildings are
updated every three years. The State has adopted
the 1988 editions, and this action will similarly
update the City Code. No amendments are proposed in
j this ordinance. Some previously enacted amendments
are eliminated as the code text in the 1988 edition
provides adequate provisions or the provisions are
being proposed in another ordinance.
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CODES Ordinance 2921 has been prepared to adopt the 1988
j Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Code
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform
Housing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform
Plumbing Code and Barrier Free Facilities
Regulations. MANN MOVED for the adoption of
Ordinance 2921. Woods seconded and the motion
carried.
PARKS Arts Commission. The City Clerk read a letter to
Mayor Kelleher from JoAnn Brady, Chair of the Kent
Arts Commission, expressing concern that
Councilmember White might think that the Commission
skirted around the procedure regarding the Kherson
mural. She asked that the Commission' s role be
clarified, as the present policy affords the Arts
Commission the authority to make program revisions
within the framework of the established budget.
White stated that he supported the Kherson mural
funding but the matter could have been resolved
quickly if the Commission had simply asked for
$10, 000 for the Kherson mural instead of having the
Council approve funds twice for the Carnation mural.
Upon Dowell ' s question Mayor Kelleher clarified that
the Commission has the authority to be flexible
within the program as long as it did not require
additional funds. Dowell asked if a department
could divert funds from one project to another
without Council approval and Mayor Kelleher said not
unless it was within the same category and that the
Council could allow flexibility in some areas and
not in others. The Mayor clarified that all seemed
to be in agreement now and that if the Arts
Commission wants to revise program issues they can
but if additional funding is needed, it should come
to Council. Upon Dowell ' s question, Brady stated
that to her best recollection the Pierce mural and
the Kherson mural were two separate items. Woods
suggested that further concerns be addressed in the
budget process. Brady' s letter was filed for the
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Later in the meeting Dowell referred to the April 3
Council minutes and requested that the Parks
Department review the minutes of the Parks Committee
and the Arts Commission meetings regarding the
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PARKS funding for the "replacement" of the Carnation
mural . He asked that an answer be prepared for him
for clarification and creditability. The Mayor
phrased the question: Did the Arts Commission act
to divert funds from the Carnation mural to the
Kherson mural as an independent act or was it a
conditional act on the condition only if the Council
would approve the replacement of the Carnation
mural? He asked that the Parks Department report
back to the Parks Committee and in writing to all
Councilmembers.
FIRE DEPT. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Contract with the State of Washington - State Fire
Academy. AUTHORIZATION to enter into a contract
amendment with the State of Washington Department of
Community Development to provide a drill master to
the State Fire Academy for the period of
April 23 , 1990 through June 30, 1991.
The State Fire Academy has not been able to make a
permanent appointment of an academy drill master.
Therefore, we are proposing to send Battalion Chief
Darrell Orndorff to perform these duties. We would
replace him for that period of time and all costs
would be offset by existing budget. Battalion Chief
Orndorff ' s costs would be offset by the funds from
the contract.
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(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Sprinkler ordinance. In May of 1989, the Public
Safety Committee approved the formation of a
committee to review and make recommendations for a
fire protection ordinance that would be comparable
with King County' s Fire Protection Standards. The
committee was comprised of members representing the
developers, contractors, the business community and
elected officials and has been endorsed by the
Chamber of Commerce. Assistant Fire Chief Berg
noted that this ordinance will strengthen the
sprinkler ordinance. MANN MOVED to adopt
Ordinance 2919 , establishing additional fire
protection requirements for construction. Woods
seconded and the motion carried.
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FIRE DEPT. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
1988 Fire Code with Amendments. The Uniform Fire
Code is updated every three years by the publication
of a new edition in order to compliment the other
codes without conflict. The State has adopted the
1988 editions of the fire code and other uniform
codes, and this action will similarly update the
City Code. Amendments are included to some code
provisions, especially those pertaining to fire
lanes to provide greater safety by protecting
accesses for emergency vehicles. Some housekeeping
amendments providing greater clarity and ease in
using the code are also included. MANN MOVED to
approve Ordinance 2920, adopting the Uniform Fire
Code 1988 edition with certain amendments. Woods
seconded and the motion carried.
(BIDS - ITEM 5A)
Air Compressor. L. N. Curtis & Sons is the only
company to submit a bid and their bid meets all
specifications proposed by the Fire Department.
Chief Angelo recommends acceptance of the bid. MANN
MOVED to award bid for high pressure air compressor
in the amount of $31, 904 . 63 to L. N. Curtis & Sons.
Woods seconded and the motion carried.
(BIDS - ITEM 5B)
Mobile Command Post Bid. The Public Safety Bond
Issue provided funding for a mobile command post to
be used jointly by the Police and Fire Departments.
Because of the unique nature of the vehicle, it was
necessary to limit the bid process to only those
dealers which sell the Bounder (Resolution 1224) .
One bid was received. The bid includes a base bid
of $55, 237 plus optional items of $6,897. The total
is $62 , 134 FOB Kent. Assistant Fire Chief Berg
noted that the total price includes tax. MANN MOVED
to award the bid for a 40 ft. Bounder plus options
to Valley I-5 in the amount of $62, 134 . Woods
seconded and the motion carried.
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POLICE DEPT. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Proof of Insurance. The 1989 Legislature adopted a
law requiring that all vehicles have documents
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POLICE DEPT. evidencing automobile insurance. The State
neglected to incorporate this requirement in the
Model Traffic Ordinance, which has been adopted by
the City. Therefore, it is necessary for the City
of Kent to adopt its own law. Since this
legislative mandate was effective April 1, 1990, it
is necessary to immediately adopt this ordinance in
order to enforce it under Kent laws. MANN MOVED to
adopt Ordinance 2918 , requiring the possession of
proof of insurance in vehicles, declaring an
emergency to public peace, health and safety and
making this ordinance effective immediately. Woods
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PERSONNEL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E)
(REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MANN)
Water Ouality Engineer. It was noted that
authorization is requested for a budget adjustment
on the Water Quality Engineer Technician III
position in Engineering to an Engineer I level.
After Department review it was determined that the
level of responsibility for this position was
classified in error during the 1990 budget process.
Upon questions from the Council it was determined
that this item had been to the Operations Committee
and the IPC and both had recommended approval. It
was further noted that this item had not been to the
Public Works Committee. Dowell, White and Woods had
questions regarding the proper procedure and Woods
recommended that proper procedures be determined and
the committees advised. WHITE THEN MOVED to change
the Water Quality Engineer Technician III position
to an Engineer I. Woods seconded and the motion
carried.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F)
Fire Chiefs Salary. The Mayor announced that an
item regarding the Fire Chief's salary level has
been removed from the agenda.
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FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills
received through April 19, 1990 after auditing of
the Operations Committee at its meeting at 4 : 30 p.m.
on April 24 , 1990.
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FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/2 - 4/12 90392 - 90419 $ 223, 063 .30
4/16/90 90427 - 90885 $1, 098, 557. 99
$1, 321, 621.29
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/5/90 133583 - 134277 $ 782 ,288. 62
REPORTS (REPORTS - ITEM 6F)
Parks Committee. Dowell noted that the Parks
Committee will meet at 1: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, April
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24th, in the Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Marie 3ensen, CMC
City Clerk
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