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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/21/1990 Kent, Washington August 21, 1990 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 and White, City Administrator Chow, Acting City Attorney Lake, Planning Manager Satterstrom, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Captain Miller, Assistant Fire Chief Berg, Assistant City Administrator Hansen, Information Services Director Spang, Finance Director McCarthy, Personnel Director Olson, Parks Administration Supervisor Wickstrom and City Clerk Marie Jensen. Councilmember Woods has been excused from this meeting. Approximately 40 people were in attendance. INTRODUCTION City Administrator Chow introduced Roger Lubovich, who has been selected as Kent's new City Attorney. Chow noted that Mr. Lubovich has had wide experi- ence in municipal government, including six years as attorney for 14 municipalities in Alaska. He also announced that cake and coffee will be served after the meeting in Mr. Lubovich' s honor. CONSENT WHITE MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR U be approved with the exception of Item 3G which was removed by Councilmember Dowell and Item 3V which was removed by Councilmember Mann. Orr seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of August 7, 1990, with the following correction to Item 3E: Russell Road Picnic Shelter. AUTHORIZATION to accept as complete the Russell Road Picnic Shelter project, and to release retainage to Golf Land- scaping upon receipt of state release, and to transfer $3 , 759 from the Kent Kherson Peace Park unexpended project balance to the Russell Road Picnic Shelter account, as recommended by the Parks Committee. HEALTH AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) SANITATION Ridgegate Apartments. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale and Warranty agreements submitted by Griffin- Holly joint venture for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 1, 489 feet of water main extension and 932 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of SE 248th 1 i August 21, 1990 HEALTH AND and 100th Ave SE for the Ridgegate Apartment Com- SANITATION plex and releasing a cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance. UTILITIES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Disputed Water Bill. Mr. Mason of Packers Plus, Inc. has contested his June water/sewer bill in the amount of $663 . 54 . He advised the Operations Committee that for the past 15 years his bill has been between $27 and $32 per month and that no leaks had been found. Charles Lindsey of Customer Services had advised that the meter had been checked and the water had passed through the meter. Lindsey had advised the committee that there was no policy to deal with this and so Council action is hereby sought. The committee recommends that the City divide the bill with Mr. Mason. Dowell suggested that the City should have a policy and stick to it. He feared that this action would prompt a string of such disputes over water bills. Finance Director McCarthy stated that this is the second such dispute this year and the Oper- ations Committee split the bill with a customer in January also. He noted a procedure for making adjustments if leaks are found and repaired, but that this did not apply in either of these cases. He clarified that Lindsey referred it to him and he referred it to the Operations Committee which now has made a recommendation to the Council . White asked what kind of leak could cause con- sumption to jump from 600 cf to 18 , 500 cf in a two month period. DOWELL MOVED to deny this request and not allow the City to pick up half of Mason' s bill, and to direct staff to follow procedures. White seconded. Johnson noted that he had set up the current policy to consider on a case by case basis. Mann noted the meter could be faulty. McCarthy verified that this was not found to be SO. White expressed concern that a hose could have been left running and the rest of the water customers were now asked to share in the cost of this. Dowell clarified that the appeal process had been established as through Lindsey and McCarthy and should be followed. The motion failed with only White and Dowell supporting it. HOUSER MOVED to adjust the Mason bill in accor- dance with the recommendation of the Operations 2 August 21, 1990 UTILITIES Committee. Johnson seconded and the motion carried with Dowell dissenting. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Library Street Closure (1st Avenue) . AUTHORIZA- TION to set September 4 as the date for a public hearing on closure of the 1st Avenue access onto Smith Street in conjunction with construction of the new library. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3V) CONTROL (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MANN) Vehicle Registration Fee. On June 5, 1990 the Council adopted Resolution No. 1246 supporting and requesting that the County implement the local option vehicle registration fee authorized by the State. Now the Mayor has been asked to send a letter to the County to support the development of common planning and coordination of the process for the vehicle registration fee. Mann stated that in view of the new outrageous property taxes, he could not agree to any more taxes, no matter how small. WHITE MOVED to delay action to the next meeting and the motion failed for lack of a second. Wickstrom explained that a new state law would allow the County to charge an additional fee of $15 for each vehicle registered and noted fur- ther that the funds could be used for street improvements only. He noted that this would be a part of the total financing package for the corri- dor improvements. This program could generate about $321, 000 per year to be used to implement the 272nd or 196th corridor. He noted that this is the second stage of this program. Mann stated that he was taking a stand and would vote nay. WHITE MOVED to approve Item 3V and Johnson second- ed. White noted that the Council had asked staff to put together a package for the corridors and this was a part of it. Wickstrom explained for Houser that the County was obligated to spend the money on roads in the cities which are participat- ing. White reminded the Council that solving of transportation problems was the City' s #1 goal . The motion passed with Mann and Houser voting against it. ZONING (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) CODE Amendments to Parking Revisions Regulations (ZCA- 90-3) . On July 23 , 1990, the Planning Commission 3 i August 21, 1990 ZONING voted to recommend certain changes to the City' s CODE zoning code relating to parking requirements for proposed multifamily developments. The matter had been referred to the Planning Commission by the Council 's Planning Committee in March, 1990. This issue stemmed from a parking problem at the Lakes development, which was brought to the attention of the City Council by the Bridgewater Condominium homeowners. The recommended changes by the Planning Commission address future multifamily developments incorpo- rating garages in their site plan. As approved, garages would be accessed by an 18-foot driveway which would act as a "stacking space" for the garage. In the event that a garage unit is used for another purpose, the 18-foot stacking space would serve as a facto parking stall, ensuring adequate parking. In addition, the Planning Com- mission has recommended that the code be amended to allow the Planning Department to conduct site plan review to ensure that adequate parking is provided within close proximity to each unit entrance. Laura Yeates, Planning Intern, compiled a com- prehensive report for the Planning Commission public hearing. She introduced Tracy Faust who presented the background leading to the recom- mendations to change the zoning code regulations relating to parking spaces for multifamily devel- opment. JOHNSON MOVED to approve the recommenda- tions of the Planning Commission as shown above and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the required ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) Green River Flood Control Zone District. In a cooperative agreement among King County, Auburn, Kent, Renton and Tukwila, construction of needed levee improvements along the Green River will be the responsibility of the abutting jurisdictions with the County taking over the maintenance and operation of the levee system. The source of funding will be the flood control zone district and its taxing authority. By imple- menting a charge of 6 cents per $1, 000 property 4 i August 21, 1990 PUBLIC WORKS valuation on property owners in the flood control zone district, sufficient funds would be generated to properly.maintain the Green River levee system. Wickstrom described the program, pointing out the importance of proper maintenance of the levees and management of the flood watch program. WHITE MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1256, request- ing King County Council to implement the flood control zone district and its financing authority. Johnson seconded. Mann stated he would oppose this additional tax, to give the message to the State that the additional taxes are not fair. Motion carried with Mann opposing. (BIDS - ITEM 5D) Kensington Avenue Storm. The Public Works Depart- ment has designed a storm project for Kensington Avenue to correct a flooding problem in the area. Funding for the project is included in the budget for Miscellaneous Storm Projects. Because the project estimate did not exceed $30, 000, a formal bidding process was not required, and proposals were solicited instead. The following proposals were received: 1. Scoccolo Construction $14, 098 .94 2 . Merlino Construction $15, 285. 34 3 . R.W. Scott Construction $18, 344 . 57 4 . Como Construction $22, 192 .93 5 . Robison Construction $35, 013 .59 Staff recommends that the project be awarded to Scoccolo Construction. WHITE SO MOVED, Houser seconded. The motion carried. REZONE AND (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEMS 2B AND 2C) REZONE APPEAL Minshull-Wagner Rezone No. RZ-90-5. The Mayor noted that this meeting will consider the Minshull/ Hearing Examiner' s recommendation to deny the Wagner application by Margaret Minshull/Jacob C. and Rezone Lillie Wagner to rezone 18 . 5 acres from RA, Residential Agricultural, to R1-7. 2 , Single Family Residential. The property is located west of 92nd Ave. S. at 20129 92nd Ave. S . Scott Williams of the Planning Department stated that the staff had noted that the Valley Floor Plan designation is SF, Single Family Residential, but due to the 5 I 1 August 21, 1990 REZONE AND slopes, staff recommends R1-12 rather than R1-7.2 . REZONE APPEAL The Mayor noted that an appeal has been filed and will be heard after this item. He then opened a public hearing on the rezone. Minshull/ Wagner Donna Williamson, 20211 92nd Ave. S. stated that Rezone the proposed project surrounds her home and she objected to small lots, the increase in traffic and loss of trees. Linda Stewart of 20028 92nd Ave. S. agreed and noted the increased traffic would be hazardous for children in the area. Lillie Wagner, one of the applicants, stated that she had been a resident of the area since 1951 and that the request to rezone to R1-7 . 2 was in com- pliance with the Comprehensive Plan. She noted that affordable housing was needed by young families as well as for seniors, and pointed out that an easement had been provided for sewer on the west boundary of her property. Midge Sweley also objected to the small lot size and suggested that 12 , 000 square feet would be more appropriate. Ms. Tweeten of 9030 S. 200th St. , stated that roads were a problem and further that she had not been notified of the hearing before the Examiner. Ed Cleveland urged the Council to grant the rezone and pointed out that the term agricultural zoning was misleading. Martin Durkan Jr. of 22401 Sweeney Road identified himself as a business consultant dealing with land use matters. He had reviewed Ms. Wagner' s file and noted that the property is served by sewer, water, etc. and is ideal for residential develop- ment. The rezone is consistent with the area, as there is a pocket of 7200 zoning just to the south. Whitney Hills, a plat across the street, just approved by the county, consists of 28 lots ranging from 9600 square feet up to 11, 000 square feet. Neither the Planning nor the Public Works departments could find negative impact which could not be mitigated. He pointed out that the county had requested that sidewalks be placed on 6 i August 21, 1990 REZONE AND 92nd Ave. S. by the developers of Whitney Hills. REZONE APPEAL He suggested a compromise between the applicant' s request and the Hearing Examiner's recommendation. Minshull/ Wagner Cal Stewart stated that he lived across from Rezone the Wagner parcel and suggested that the Hearing Examiner denied the rezone because the applicant could not give a reason such as that there was no more land available with this zoning. Gene Williamson of 20211 92nd Ave. S . stated that it was a matter of economics and more lots would mean more money for the owners, without regard for the residents of the immediate area. The Mayor confirmed for Ken Mellot that the Hear- ing Examiner minutes are part of the packet the Council is considering tonight. Mellot noted that he had asked about the view and the proposed height of homes. He noted also the hardpan composition of the hillside. Dan Johnson, 10504 S.E. 206th, favored the appli- cant's request, stating that the lot size would make the homes more affordable. There were no further comments and the public hearing on the rezone was closed. Upon White's request, Scott Williamson determined that written notice was mailed to all who lived within 200 feet of the subject property, as is required by law. He further explained the view restrictions and the protection of property upslope. Upon Houser' s question it was noted that the minimum zoning across the street is 9600 and that most of the lots are one-half acre or larger. Scott Williamson clarified for Dowell that R1-20 zoning is nearby at S. 218th St. and 94th Ave. S. and that streets and sidewalks were usually required at the time of the development. He also determined that if the grades were at 12%, sprin- klers would be required in the homes. Upon Mann' s question, it was reported that 92nd Ave. S. is in the county and could therefore not be part of a City LID and the Mayor suggested that those who had questions about the road could speak to the Public Works Director. 7 i August 21, 1990 REZONE AND The Mayor noted that the applicants for the REZONE APPEAL rezone have filed an appeal to the recommendation of the ,Hearing Examiner and opened the public Minshull/ hearing on the appeal. Wagner Appeal The Council ' s options with regard to the rezone and to the appeal were determined. Acting City Attorney Carolyn Lake noted that many of the same comments made during the hearing on the rezone might also be part of the hearing on the appeal and at her suggestion, MANN MOVED that the testimony given for the rezone become a part of the appeal hearing. Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Martin Durkan Jr. noted that the developers of Whitney Heights were required to improve 92nd Ave. S. Ms. Tweeten stated that widening 92nd Ave. S. won't help inasmuch as the other roads are only two lanes. Ms. Swelev requested that the traffic counts be rechecked. There were no further comments and WHITE MOVED to close the hearing on the appeal. Orr seconded and the motion carried. It was determined that traffic counts both actual and estimated were contained in the Hearing Examiner' s minutes. JOHNSON MOVED to modify the Hearing Examiner' s findings to rezone the parcel to R1-12 , White seconded. Mann stated he would vote against this as we are dealing with an area over which we have no control. White stated that he looked at this as an opportunity to upgrade the road as a miti- gating circumstance, to be taken care of in the EIS. Orr agreed but suggested that other roads in the area be included. JOHNSON MOVED to amend his motion to direct staff to recommend conditions to go with the rezone approval to R1-12 and for the attorney to include conditions in the rezone ordi- nance. White asked Satterstrom to be more spe- cific as to conditions and it was determined that tion could be the Planning Department ' s recom- 8 August 21, 1990 REZONE AND mendation dealing with the slope of the road in REZONE APPEAL the plat and also the subject of 92nd Ave. S. could be discussed with the Public Works Director. Minshull/ Ms. Lake reminded Council that mitigation measures Wagner must be limited only to the affect this proposal Appeal will have on the existing area--the traffic, roads, etc. The City cannot require mitigation for affects that are already in place. In answer to the Mayor' s question, she noted that conditions could be attached as part of the SEPA review or as mitigation measures as conditions to a rezone ordinance as directed by Council. It was determined that the motion as revised is to modify the Hearing Examiner's recommendation and adopt R1-12 for RZ-90-5 and to delay action to the next meeting to allow staff time to prepare conditions to address the traffic problems. Dowell noted that the Hearing Examiner said that there is no other way out other than 92nd Ave. S. and that this could not be mitigated and that he would not vote for this motion. White reiterated that this was an opportunity to improve the roads and have sidewalks at the expense of the developer Upon a roll call vote the motion carried with Dowell and Mann dissenting. It was clarified that the public hearing on the appeal has been conclud- ed and JOHNSON THEN MOVED to continue action on the appeal to the next meeting. White seconded and the motion carried. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Willis Street Restaurant and Motel Rezone RZ-90-3. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 2936 rezoning property located in the general area of the southeast corner of West Willis Street and 74th Ave. S. , as directed by the City Council at their meeting of August 7 , 1990. ZONING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3T) Repeal of Ordinance Nos. 2776 and 2777 . As recom- mended by staff, adoption of Ordinance No. 2938 repealing Ordinances No. 2776 and 2777 . Ordinance No. 2776 and Ordinance No. 2777 were passed in May of 1988 approving a rezone and mobile home park combining district for the Kantor property. 9 August 21, 1990 ZONING The property has not been developed pursuant to the mobile home park combining district approval and such approval has now lapsed. These ordi- nances are no longer effective and repeal is necessary to remove these ordinances from appearing of record on the title of the subject property. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C) Auto Check Rezone No. RZ-90-6. This meeting will consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of conditional approval of a request by Robert J. Lucurell to rezone a 17, 299 square foot lot from M1, Industrial Park, to GC, General Commercial. Carol Proud of the Planning Department noted that the property is located on the west side of West Valley Highway, north of S. 236th Street and S. 238th Street. She listed the conditions as follows: 1. Any future development on the subject prop- erty shall have a 20-foot side and rear yard setback along the southern and eastern prop- erty lines, respectfully. Any associated parking in outside storage areas shall be prohibited. 2 . Landscaping (including a sight-obscuring fence) shall be installed in the entire setback area. 3 . The above conditions may be reviewed by the Hearing Examiner if and when the adjacent mobile home park use is terminated. There were no questions from the audience and JOHNSON MOVED to accept the findings of the Hear- ing Examiner, to approve the Hearing Examiner's recommendation by Auto Check Rezone No. RZ-90-6 with three conditions, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Houser seconded and the motion carried. i ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) ZONING Mortenson Annexation No. AZ-88-2 Permanent Zoning. As approved by the Council at the August 7th meet- ing, ADOPTION of Ordinance 2937 zoning certain property located in the vicinity of 98th Ave. S. 10 i August 21 1990 ANNEXATION and S. 218th Street, consisting of approximately 9 ZONING acres within the city limits known as the Morten- son Annexation, as R1-20, Single-Family Residen- tial zoning. (AZ-88-2) . HOUSING & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) COMMUNITY CDBG Interlocal Corporation Agreement. AUTHORIZA- DEVELOPMENT TION for the Mayor to sign the 1991-1993 Community Development Block Grant Interlocal Corporation Agreement. It is necessary for the city to enter into the new Community Development Block Grant/ CDBG Interlocal Corporation Agreement for the years 1991 through 1993 . CIVIL SERVICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) COMMISSION Civil Service Commission Appointment. CONFIRMA- TION of Mayor Kelleher' s appointment of Callius Zaratkiewicz to the Civil Service Commission to replace former Mayor Alex Thornton whose term has expired. This term will begin immediately and will expire May 31, 1996. LIBRARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) BOARD Library Board. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointment of Joann Brady to replace Betty Rasmussen Van DeMark who has resigned. The appointment will become effective immediately and will continue through January 31, 1991. SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) EQUIPMENT Surplus Equipment. AUTHORIZATION to surplus a 1980 John Deere Backhoe No. 156 and a 1980 John Deere Tractor No. 157 and offer same for sale or use as trade for new equipment as approved by the Public Works Committee. CITY SHOPS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Shops Remodel. ACCEPT as complete the contract with Radosevich Construction for the Shops Remodel Project and authorize release of the retainage after receipt of the necessary releases from the State. EQUIPMENT (BIDS - ITEM 5A) RENTAL Tractor Loader. Bid opening was held on August 7, 1990 with one bid submitted in the amount of $16, 512 . 55 by Coastline Ford Tractor. This bid amount included allowance for a trade-in of our existing equipment which has been surplused by 11 August 21, 1990 EQUIPMENT action tonight. Staff recommends that the bid be RENTAL accepted. WHITE SO MOVED. Houser seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 5B) Tractor Loader Backhoe Unit. Bid opening was held on August 8, 1990 with five bids received from four different companies. The low bid was submit- ted by Case Power, however the equipment for which their bid was submitted did not meet specifica- tions. Coastline Ford Tractor submitted the next lowest bid for equipment that did meet the speci- fications. Coastline Ford Tractor' s bid of $27,454.50 included an allowance for trade-in of existing equipment which has been surplused by Council action tonight. Staff recommends that the equipment be purchased from Coastline Ford Tractor for the bid amount of $27, 454 . 50. WHITE SO MOVED. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 5C) Asphalt Patcher. Bid opening was held on August 7, 1990 with two bids received. The low bid was submitted by Process Heating Company of Washington in the amount of $18,258 . 09 . Staff recommends that this bid be accepted. WHITE SO MOVED. Houser seconded and the motion carried. CITY HALL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) HVAC Maintenance Contract Extension. AUTHORIZA- TION for the Mayor to sign a contract extension for one year with Control Contractors, Inc. for maintenance of the HVAC systems in the computer room, City Hall , Kent Commons, Senior Citizens Center, Special Populations Resource Center, Corrections Facility, and adding the City Shops and Riverbend Golf Course, as approved by the Operations Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3U) Air Conditioning - Information Services. AUTHORI- ZATION to expend funds from the Public Office Building Renovation Fund to install supplemental air conditioning in the Information Services area and also in Word Processing, as approved by the operations Committee. 12 August 21, 1990 BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) 1991 Budggt. Tonight' s meeting has been set to receive public input for the 1991 budget. The public hearing was declared open. The Finance Director explained that this meeting follows receipt of public input at the July 17 Council meeting and the presentation of departmental programs to Council at a August 9 , 1990 work session. The official public hearing on the budget will be held November 6, 1990 prior to scheduled budget adoption on December 4 , 1990. The Mayor declared the public hearing open. Peter Maurer, a member of the Human Services Commission, noted that during the past year, they were unable to fund $100, 000 in requests. He asked that fund- ing for the ten agencies currently being funded be renewed, and asked for funding for two new agen- cies. He then introduced Dee Moschel who stated that the new agencies are the Valley Cities Mental Health Center and Child and Family Resource Cen- ter. Moschel noted that the Valley Cities Mental Health Center has been operating in Kent since 1965, and that in 1986 they added a section for abused women, taking referrals from DAWN and the King County Sexual Assault Center. She noted that the Child and Family Resource Center is an agency for parents seeking child care. She urged the Council to fund these two new agencies. Ms. Moschel, as President of the Kent Downtown Associ- ation, then asked the Council to continue their support of KDA. Moschel noted for Dowell that these requests are within their percentage. The Mayor noted that the City appreciates the work of the Human Services Commission. The public hearing was then closed by motion, and the Mayor noted that no further action is required at this time. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through August 21, 1990 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 4 : 30 p.m. on August 28, 1990. 13 August 21, 1990 FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/31/90 94337 $ 1, 075. 29 8/2/- 8/14/90 94990 - 95026 124 , 139.41 8/15/90 95027 - 95506 1 , 845, 509.47 $1, 970,724 . 17 Approval of checks issued for payroll : Date Check Numbers Amount 8/3/90 139431 - 140203 $ 847 , 833 .97 PERSONNEL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D) Salary Survey. The Personnel Department has pro- vided Salary Survey results, identification of fiscal impact and recommendations for the imple- mentation of the Salary Survey. Personnel Director Olson distributed the list of 42 bench- mark classifications and the salary survey sum- mary. It is recommended that changes be imple- mented on September 1. Thirteen public entities were surveyed, within a 40 mile radius. Olson pointed out that no union member would be included in any of the salary changes recommended. He clarified his reasons for not recommending a freeze in the salaries for the positions which were shown to be over the amount paid elsewhere in the survey. HOUSER MOVED that the Salary Survey be adopted and implemented on September 1, 1990. Mann seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E) Permit Center Cashier. The Fire Department has a position for a cashier for the new permit center requested for the 1991 budget to be funded by the Public Works, Fire and the Planning Departments and the Operations and IBC Committees recommend that the cashiering position be filled. Hansen noted that the center would need a person on-site as soon as the facility opens. Houser noted that this position has not as yet been approved for 1991 and opined that the position should not be filled early. Dowell asked if fees 14 I August 21 1990 PERSONNEL would be raised to cover the salaries. Hansen noted that he did not have figures but that the Chamber of Commerce had supported the idea of raising fees. He determined that the time required to process permits would be reduced. It was clarified that this was not a Permit Coordina- tor position but a Customer Services II position. MANN MOVED that the Fire Department be authorized to hire one and one half persons to staff the Customer Services Assistant position for the Permit Center. Orr seconded. White asked how many people would staff the permit center and it was estimated by McCarthy at 15 or 16 in 1991 but the cost was not available. White objected to approving for 1990, that which has not been approved yet for 1991. Orr stated that she did not favor adding to the budget but thought the office should have staff ready when the new facil- ity opened. Dowell suggested that the people hired early could be used for other tasks. White stated that he had been trying to find out how much quicker permits could be processed through the new office and with additional employees and Wickstrom explained the duties which the new people would cover. Hansen noted that the quality of the service was also of prime concern. The Mayor suggested that staff prepare a written memo for White giving alternatives: if none of the budget requests were implemented what the slowdown would be and what staffing would be required to make a substantial reduction in the processing time for permits. Houser noted that the Chamber had specifically stated that they would not support anything that did not go through the regular budget process. White noted he would not support this item and pointed out that no opening date had been proposed for the new center. It was determined that the Finance Department could not spare a cashier for the new center. Mann' s motion carried with White and Houser voting against. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F) Mayorls Position to Full Time. Councilmember Johnson has proposed making a change in the MAYOR'S structure of the City' s administrative section, POSITION including a stipulation that the Mayor would serve on a full-time basis. His proposal was not endorsed by the Operations Committee on August 14 . 15 i August 21, 1990 PERSONNEL JOHNSON MOVED that the entire proposal of the issue of making the Mayor's position full time be MAYOR'S. made a part of the Management Study and to con- POSITION sider it again upon completion of the study. White seconded. Mann stated that he would have an alternate proposal and MOVED to table the motion until he could present his alternate. Houser seconded and the motion carried with Johnson and White voting nay. FIRE DEPT. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Interlocal Agreement for Purchase, Use and Mainte- nance of Ladder Testing Equipment. APPROVAL of the interlocal agreement with Auburn, Renton and Tukwila for purchase, use and maintenance of ladder testing equipment, and authorization for the Mayor to sign same. Funds were identified in the 1990 budget to allow for the joint purchase, usage and maintenance of ground ladder testing equipment. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Underground Tank at Kherson Park. AUTHORIZATION to remove an underground fuel tank at Kherson Park, as recommended by the Public Safety and Operations Committees. An underground heating fuel tank was uncovered during the preparation of Kherson Park. The prop- erty owner is allowing the City to use his property as part of the park. With new laws regarding use of underground storage tanks, the City could possibly be responsible for having the tank tested, future monitoring of the tank and later replacement of the tank. Due to the previous and current relationship with use of the site, the City has the opportunity to move forward in a leadership role to protect the environment and to project a positive image for the park by having the tank removed now using City funds. PARKS AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) RECREATION Master Plan Design for Lake Fenwick Phase III. AUTHORIZATION to approve the Master Plan Design for Lake Fenwick Phase III, as recommended by the Parks Committee. 16 August 21, 1990 PARKS AND (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q) RECREATION Master Plan Design for East Hill Park. AUTHORIZA- TION to approve the Master Plan Design for East Hill Park, as recommended by the Parks Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R) Master Plan Design for Riverview Park. AUTHORIZA- TION to approve the Master Plan Design for River- view Park, as recommended by the Parks Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S) Parks and Recreation Department Six Year C.I.P. Plan. AUTHORIZATION to adopt Resolution No. 1255, approving the Parks Department' s Six Year C.I.P. Plan, as recommended by the Parks Committee. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10: 10 p.m. Marie Jens , CMC City Clerk 17