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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/06/1990 Kent, Washington November 6, 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 Woods, City Administrator Chow, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Frederiksen, Assistant City Administrator Hansen, Information Services Director Spang, Finance Director McCarthy and City Clerk Jensen. Councilmember White was excused from the meeting. Parks Director Wilson and Personnel Director Olson were not in attendance. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH. Mayor Kelleher announced COMMUNI- that Jan Storment of the Public Works Department has CATIONS been chosen as Employee of the Month for November. He noted that Jan works as an Accounting Assistant and is praised by her supervisor and co-workers for her dedication to her job. Public Works Director Wickstrom explained that when the Public Works Accountant resigned, Jan was assigned her duties, which required a significant increase in responsi- bilities, and that Jan demonstrated an ability to coordinate all these functions and meet the various accounting deadlines. He stated that she is a real asset to the department. HUMAN SERVICES MONTH. Mayor Kelleher read a proclamation declaring November as Human Services Month in the City of Kent. He noted that the population growth in Kent and the increasing pressures impacting families and individuals continue to present service needs. He urged citizens to recognize and support the human services programs. RON BANISTER DAY. The Mayor read a proclamation noting that on August 16, 1990, Ron Banister quickly and skillfully administered the Heimlich maneuver on Lynn Gardner, dislodging a foreign object from her throat and quite possibly saving her life. He proclaimed November 6, 1990, as Ron Banister Day in the City of Kent and presented the proclamation to Mr. Banister. CONSENT WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through N, with the exception of Items 3F and 3G which were removed by Councilmember Dowell, Johnson seconded and the motion carried. - 1 - 1 November 6, 1990 i MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) AMroval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 16, 1990. HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Centennial Building. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty agreement submitted by Kent Centennial Limited Partnership for continuous operation and maintenance of approximately 172 feet of water main extension and 405 feet of sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vicinity of Gowe Street and Titus Street for the Centennial Building and release of cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Rosemary Glen One. ACCEPTANCE of the bills of sale and warranty agreements submitted by Nova Start Enterprises for continuous operation and maintenance of 406 feet of water main location in the vicinity of 96th Place and S. 228th Street; 1550 feet of off site sanitary sewer extension in the vicinity of 94th Ave. S. 222nd; 2397 feet of water main extension and 2382 .9 feet of sanitary sewer main extension in the vicinity of 96th Ave. S. and S. 228th Street and release of cash bond after expiration of the one year maintenance period. WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5A) REITH ROAD AND CAMBRIDGE WATER TANK REPAINTING AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS. Bid opening was held on October 30. Seven bids were received with the low bid submitted by Olson Brothers in the amount of $129, 366. 63 . Staff recommended this bid be accepted. WHITE SO MOVED, Orr seconded and the motion carried. STREET (PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 2B) LID 331 - James Street Improvements. This date has been set for the hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 331. The City Clerk has given the proper legal notification to the property owners. Public Works Director Wickstrom explained the scope of the "project as follows: 1. Five lane roadway, two lanes each direction with center two-way turn lane (58' curb to curb) 2. Curb and gutter 3 . Cement concrete sidewalks on both sides 4 . Storm drainage system 5. Street lighting 6. Undergrounding of power and telephone lines 7 . Street trees 8. Utility adjustments and relocations 2 - November 6, 1990 STREETS He explained the method of assessment noting that the rate depended upon the zoning of each property. It was noted that a protest received from Mrs. Leber and one from Victoria Johnson of Coldwell Banker on her behalf, were distributed with the agenda along with Wickstrom's response. (LIDS 331 ) The public hearing was opened by Mayor Kelleher. James McGinnis of the Lutheran Church of the Cross read a letter objecting to the assessment against the property used as a recreation field, which was zoned residential. This letter and those noted above have been filed for the record. Mann noted that Mrs. Leber had also objected to the bright street lights shining on her property. Wickstrom was asked to look into the possibility of shields for the lights. Vickie Johnson spoke on behalf of Mrs. Leber opining that James Street is a main arterial and that all using the street should participate in the cost, not just those who lived there. There were no further comments, and WOODS MOVED to close the hearing. HOUSER seconded and the motion carried. Upon Johnson's question, Wickstrom noted that the amount of the final LID assessments, $360,417. 61 is a 33. 37% decrease from the original preliminary roll, although a 19 .78% increase over the adjusted preliminary assessment roll. He further clarified that residential properties received the lowest assessments. DOWELL MOVED that the Public Works Director's memo and response to the protest be made a part of the record, the hearing be closed and the Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance confirming the final assessment roll for LID 331. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Latecomer Agreement - Chutoni Estates. AUTHORIZATION for the Public Works staff to prepare a Latecomer Agreement for street improvements con- structed in the vicinity of 42nd Place S. and for the Public Works Director to sign same, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. STREET Kelly's Cafe American Street Vacation STV - 90-4. VACATIONS This date has been set for a public hearing on the request of Kelly's Cafe American to vacate a portion of S. Central Place adjacent to their restaurant. The Planning Department recommends that this request be denied since a Fort Thomas historical marker is - 3 - i i November 6, 1990 STREET located on the property and they have noted also that VACATIONS this is an ideal place for a City gateway entry sign. The department recommends 5 conditions be imposed should the Council elect to grant this vacation. The public hearing was opened by Mayor Kelleher. Mr. Kelly noted that this small strip could be maintained along with the restaurant property if vacated and that he was willing to accept the conditions as described in the agenda packet. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. JOHNSON MOVED to approve the street vacation with the conditions as shown and for the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. HOUSER seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) Portion of So. 212th Street. ADOPTION of Resolution 1264 setting a public hearing for December 4, 1990 on the Pacific Ventures Inc. request for vacation of a portion of So. 212th Street. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Norman Anderson Rezone No. RZ- 90-7. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2949 approving rezone, without conditions, of approximately 4.85 acres from M1, Industrial Park, to GWC, Gateway commercial, in accordance with Council action on October 16, 1990. ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Overlook Annexation. ACCEPTANCE of the petition for annexation of approximately eight acres in the vicinity of 93rd Ave. S. and S. 222nd St. and authorization for the City Engineer to file a Notice of Intent with the King County Boundary Review Board, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. FINAL PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Dover Place Final Plat SU-89-2. AUTHORIZATION to set November 20, 1990 as the date for a public meeting to consider the Dover Place Final plat. The property is 7.8 acres in size and is located east of 104th Ave. and south of S.E. 224th. HUMAN (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) SERVICES Domestic Violence System. ADOPTION of Resolution 1265 allocating funds for the domestic violence system, as recommended by the Planning Committee. The Committee approved the allocation of a minimum of 11% of our City's law, safety,justice (LSJ) sales tax revenue to fund a community advocate, training and protocol to support their regional domestic violence system. 4 - November 6, 1990 HUMAN Upon Dowell's question, Finance Director McCarthy SERVICES clarified that these funds will be taken from the 1/10 of 1% sales tax increase effective November 1st, and that it would amount to approximately $46, 000. He stated that that amount has been budgeted for the program, and that it has not yet been determined exactly how the system will work. Lin Ball of the Planning Department explained that the community advocate will work out of Kent's local domestic violence office (DAWN) and will coordinate with legal advocates funded by the County. She explained that this is a regional system and it is not known yet which cities will participate. She noted that when that information is available and the program is set up, there will most likely be a contract for these specific services and that it will be paid on a monthly or quarterly basis. She also clarified for Dowell that these funds are in addition to the monies received from the 1% general fund because they are for separate services. She noted that domestic violence impacts the police department and the court system. DOWELL MOVED for adoption of Resolution 1265. MANN seconded and the motion carried. CITY HALL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DOWELL Laundry Services Contract. Quotations were re- ceived from the following five vendors: Overall Inc. , $69,567. 68; Marriott Inc. , $56,864. 60; Washington Linen, $54, 241.20; American Linen, $46, 512.44 ; Aerotex Inc. , $43,817.80. It is recommended that the contract be awarded to the second low respondent because of a number of issues with the current contractor regarding the quality of service. McCarthy noted for Dowell that these services cover Parks and Public Works uniforms but do not include Police and Fire uniforms. DOWELL MOVED that this item be approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried. COUNCIL (ADDED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3N) Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence from tonight's meeting for Councilmember White, who is out of town. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Drinking Driver Task Force. ACKNOWLEDGMENT of a donation to the Drinking Driver Task Force for support of parent education program activities in the amount of $20 from Crestwood Elementary PTA. - 5 - November 6, 1990 PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) RECREATION 1991 City Art Plan. APPROVAL of the 1991 City Art Plan which outlines public art projects in general terms for 1991 through 1995 and lists specific projects for 1991. 1991 projects include a downtown parks project, for "Olde Fishing Hole" park and purchases for the City's portable works collection. Also outlined are plans for seven murals as part of the proposed downtown cultural tourism mural project. If funds are approved, the projects and sites would include First Avenue Plaza, Howard Manufacturing, First Interstate Bank, Rasmussen Building and a tile mural in the downtown area by Martin Sortun Elementary students. SENIOR (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) HOUSING Senior Housing Bond Ordinance and Purchase Contract. Bond Counsel has prepared the ordinance to authorize $6,700, 000 in UTGO bonds for Senior Housing. These bond proceeds will be used for the construction of 92-units of senior housing. The bonds were authorized by the qualified voters of the City at a special election on February 6, 1990. SENIOR The purchase contract with Lehman Brothers is at net HOUSING interest cost of 7 .237 percent and has a gross under- writing spread of approximately $14. 05 per thousand dollar bond. These bonds will be retired through a property tax levy which will be approximately $. 20 per thousand dollars assessed valuation. Upon the recommendation of the Finance Director, HOUSER MOVED for adoption of Ordinance 2948 approving the UTGO bonds and to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with Lehman Brothers for purchase of the bonds. Woods seconded and the motion carried. BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2C) 1991 Budget. The 1991 Preliminary Budget has been distributed to the Council and has been available to the public since October 16. Tonight's meeting will be the first official public hearing on the 1991 budget prior to Council adoption scheduled for November 20. Tony McCarthy noted that this $63 million budget is up about $8 million from last year but that no new city taxes were planned. He noted that the Senior Citizens Housing Bond Issue had passed earlier this year and that the county would have an increase in sales tax for criminal justice funding. He pointed out that the new budget included 38 new positions, a 7% increase bringing the total number of employees up to 590. 6 - I November 6, 1990 BUDGET The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor. Rev. Eckfeldt, Director of the Human Services Commission introduced representatives of the twelve agencies approved for funding. Letters were distri- buted and placed on file from the following: Washington Women's Employment & Education, South King County Multi Service Center, Kent Valley Youth Services, King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, Community Health Centers, Pregnancy Aid, Valley Cities Mental Health Center, Child & Family Resource & Referral, Catholic Community Services, Community Service Center, Children's Therapy Center and DAWN. Seventeen letters in support of the Arts Commission and the murals program were filed. Dee Moschel of KDA and Joanne Brady of the Arts Commission spoke in favor of the murals. Sandi Weaver asked that the City again budget funds to support the Salmon Enhancement Program. Mark McKay, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and John Naylor noted that the Chamber had made some budget recommendations in a letter of July 13, 1990. These were reiterated and it was noted that the letter is part of the record. There were no further comments and the hearing was closed. It was noted that another hearing would be held at the November 20 Council meeting. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through November 2, 1990 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 4:30 p.m. on November 13, 1990. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 10/16-10/30/90 97719 - 97751 $ 235,061.98 10/31/90 97752 - 98316 $1,487 ,597.93 $1,722, 659 .91 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 10/19/90 143127 - 143856 $ 827,865.32 REPORTS Council President. Woods announced that the Suburban Cities Association will meet on November 14th in Auburn. - 7 - November 6, 1990 REPORTS Planning Committee. Johnson pointed out that the General Assembly voted to dissolve the Puget Sound Council of Governments and directed the organization to form a substitute agency. He noted that the Sub- regional Council will terminate 12-31-90 and the Puget Sound Council of Governments will terminate 6-30-91 if there is a substitute agency in place. Parks Committee. Dowell noted that artwork for the Fire Station will be dedicated at noon on November 7th at 4th and Crow. He indicated that the artwork is called "Fire at Fred's Place". ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Marie Jensen, CMC City Clerk 241C-05C 8 -