HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/16/1991 Kent, Washington
April 16, 1991
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Woods. Present: Councilmembers Dowell, Houser,
Johnson, Mann, and Orr, City Administrator Chow, City Attorney
Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wick-
strom, Assistant Fire Chief Berg, Acting Police Chief Byerly,
Finance Director McCarthy, Personnel Director Olson, Information
Services Director Spang and Acting City Clerk Jacober. Mayor
Kelleher, Councilmember White, Parks Director Wilson and Assis-
tant City Administrator Hansen were not in attendance. Approxi-
mately 125 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC The flag salute was led by Boy Scout Pack 419 , Den
COMMUNICA- 2 .TIONS
Drinking Driver Design Contest Winners. Mayor Pro
Tem Woods noted that since 1973 the Kent Drinking
Driver Task Force has taken a message of healthy
lifestyle choices to the citizens of Kent, and
have sponsored a "Keep A Friend Alive" poster de-
sign contest to raise student awareness of sober
driving, safety belts, bicycle helmets and saying
"no" to drugs. Woods noted that over 1, 750 en-
tries were received this year. She introduced
Gene Peterson, Executive Director of Washington
Traffic Safety Commission. Peterson noted that
countless volunteer hours have been contributed,
and that the volunteers and all the children who
j participated are winners. Councilmember Houser,
Chair of the Task Force, and Lynda Anderson, Coor-
dinator of the Task Force, then presented certifi-
cates to the design contest winners. Anderson
thanked the Task Force staff, the City Council,
City staff, Kent School District and the citizens
of Kent for their support. Woods noted that 35
local businesses and corporations have contributed
to the contest. She noted that the Boeing Company
deserves special recognition for printing the art-
work on book covers and posters and distributing
them to 44 schools. Woods also recognized State
Representative Chris Vance for his efforts to as-
sure funding for the Task Force.
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting Award.
Mayor Pro Tem Woods introduced Finance Director
Tony McCarthy and Financial Services Manager May
Miller, who presented an award to Finance Depart-
ment employee John Hillman for his excellent work
on the City' s 1989 Comprehensive Annual Financial
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PUBLIC Report. McCarthy noted that this is the third
COMMUNICA- year in a row that the City has received the
TIONS award. Woods presented Hillman with the plaque,
and thanked Hillman for his efforts.
Earth Day. Mayor Pro Tem Woods read a proclama-
tion declaring April 22 , 1991, as Earth Day in the
City and urging all City employees and citizens u-
tilizing City facilities to actively participate
in the in-house recycling program as well as indi-
vidual efforts to protect the earth. Alice Shobe
of the Planning Department introduced Brownie
Troop 1427 and their leader Cathy Kerkel Moore,
and noted that the Brownie Troop has cleaned up
Russell Road Park, made posters which are posted
throughout City Hall and will be planting tree
saplings at Lake Fenwick Park. Shobe commended
them for their recycling efforts. The Brownies
then distributed recycling mugs to the Councilmem-
bers. Woods then presented Troop 1427 with a cer-
tificate in appreciation of loyal and valuable
service to the City for promoting Earth Day
through recycling efforts.
Volunteer Week. Mayor Pro Tem Woods read a proc-
lamation declaring the week of April 22-26, 1991,
as Volunteer Week in the City of Kent and encour-
aging citizens to acknowledge the contributions of
our many dedicated volunteers. The proclamation
was presented to Volunteer Coordinator Brenda
Jacober.
Victims' Rights Week. A proclamation was read ur-
ging all citizens to commend victim advocates for
providing exemplary services to victims of crime
and to the citizens of Washington, and proclaiming
April 21-27, 1991 as Victims Rights Week in the
City of Kent.
Druct Free Washington Week. Mayor Pro Tem Woods
introduced Angela Rivily, a student at Kent-
Meridian High School . She then read a proclama-
tion declaring April 14-20, 1991 as Drug-Free
Washington Week in the City of Kent and urging all
citizens to join in the many efforts being organ-
ized throughout the State and acknowledging those
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PUBLIC people involved in alcohol and other drug preven-
COMMUNICA- tion efforts. Ms. Rivily presented Woods with a
TIONS Drug-Free Washington tee-shirt.
CONSENT JOHNSON MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through M be approved. Mann seconded and the
motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. Approval of themnutei; 'of '.
the regular Council meeting of April 2 , 1991, 'Citl :
the addition of the following phrases"`V'1tr' T -VI-hre` _ .. ..
inadvertently omitted:
Item 3F - Adoption of Resolution 1278
Item 3G - Adoption of Resolution 1279
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
SANITATION Overlook Apartments. ACCEPTANCE of the bill of
sale and warranty agreement submitted by Overlook
Associates Limited Partnership for continuous op-
eration and maintenance of approximately 3 , 640
feet of water main extension; and 1, 411 feet of
sanitary sewer extension constructed in the vi-
cinity of South 228th Street and 90th Way South
for the Overlook Apartments and release of cash
bond after expiration of the one year maintenance
period.
WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
Water System Improvements. Bid opening was held
on March 21 with four bids received. The low bid
was submitted by R.W. Scott Construction in the
amount of $326,764 . Due to the complexity of the
project and the need for a consultant to furnish
construction management because of the staff
shortage in Public Works, the project budget is
inadequate to meet anticipated expenditures. IBC,
Public Works and Operations Committees have ap-
proved the transfer of $110, 000 from the Unencum-
bered Water Fund to this project. Staff recom-
mends that the contract be awarded to R.W. Scott
Construction. JOHNSON MOVED that $110, 000 be
transferred from the Unencumbered Water Fund to
this project and that the contract be awarded to
R. W. Scott Construction for the bid amount of
$326, 764 . Houser seconded and the motion carried.
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SEWERS (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
LID 339 - Hilltop Avenue Sanitary Sewers. This
date has been set for a public hearing on the for-
mation of Local Improvement District 339 for con-
struction of sanitary sewer extension in the vi-
cinity of Hilltop Avenue. Public Works Director
Wickstrom noted that this is an existing residen-
tial area and that the property owners have asked
for sanitary sewers. He noted that there are ten
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RECTED • REFER TO properties involved and that the total project
OF ..�-_..1 cost is $69, 531. 80, for an assessment of $5, 953 . 18
for each property owner, to be paid over ten
years. He explained that after notification by
the City, the property owners have 90 days to con-
nect to sewers, and that they will then get a
monthly sewer bill whether they have connected or
not. He noted for Mann that it would be possible
to cut costs by combining with other projects, and
that in the past costs were cut 20% by combining.
He noted for Orr that the Lavendar Hills Subdivi-
sion has a detention system, and that a new devel-
opment in the county may be contributing to the
problem because it drains down 94th.
Woods declared the public hearing open. Gar
Moore, 836 Hilltop Avenue South, noted that water
from above his property comes up in his yard, and
that his basement walls are being forced inward
from the pressure. He said that sewers will help,
but that a drain system should be designed for the
area. Woods suggested that the matter of drainage
be discussed by the Public Works Committee and
Moore agreed. Rebecca Bailey, 843 Hilltop Avenue
South, noted that her property is saturated and
her basement is flooded, and agreed sewers are
needed. There were no further comments from the
audience and ORR MOVED to close the public hear-
ing. Mann seconded and the motion carried.
JOHNSON MOVED that the memorandum from the Direc-
tor of Public Works be made a part of the record
and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the ordinance creating LID 339 . Houser seconded
and the motion carried. Woods asked that Moore
and Bailey be contacted as to when the Public
Works Committee will discuss this matter. Wick-
strom responded that it will be discussed at the
meeting on May 7 at 2 : 00 p.m.
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SEWERS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
LID 338 - Westview/McCann Sanitary Sewer Improve-
ments. ADOPTION of Ordinance 2979 creating LID
338, as approved at the April 2 Council meeting.
UTILITIES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Utility Consulting Services. AUTHORIZATION for
the Mayor to sign an agreement for utility con-
sulting services with Utilitec Corporation. Util-
itec agrees to examine the City' s Puget Power ac-
counts for the purposes of determining overcharges
for which the City will pay 50 percent of the re-
covered charges in the form of refunds or credits
and agrees to pay Utilitec for future savings at
the 50 percent rate for a period of 12 months.
The City will make no other outlay for consulting
services except from monies saved in reduced cost
or refunds.
CONDITIONAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
USE APPEAL Puget Power Appeal - Findings of Fact & Conclu-
sions. ADOPTION of Resolution 1281 pursuant to
directive from Council at the April 2 hearing on
appeal. The Legal Department has prepared a reso-
lution issuing findings of fact and conclusions
consistent with Council ' s action on Puget Power' s
appeal of certain conditions imposed in granting a
conditional use permit.
TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
CONTROL Signal Modifications 84th and 208th Street.
ACCEPTANCE as complete of the contract with Totem
Electric of Tacoma for signal modifications at
84th and 208th and release of retainage after re-
ceipt of releases from the state.
SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
EQUIPMENT Surplus Equipment. AUTHORIZATION to surplus and
sell : (1) Equipment No. 144 - 1985 Sears tractor
mower; (2) a Curtis air compressor and tank; (3)
Blue Heron Crane Model #307 ; (4) Equipment No.
113-1973 Unimasco Paint stripper; (5) Mueller Mo-
del 25-3 tapping machine; (6) Wachs Model TM-2
truck mounted valve operator, as recommended by
the Public Works Committee.
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RECYCLING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Recycling. ADOPTION of Resolution 1282 estab-
lishing a policy that the City of Kent employees
will participate in the in-house recycling program
available to them in their work place, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Committee.
COMPUTER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
UPGRADE Central Computer System Upgrade. ADOPTION of
Ordinance 2981 authorizing the purchase of a cen-
tral computer system upgrade from a sole-source
vendor. Based on continued growth in the number
of system users and software applications, it is
necessary to upgrade the City' s central computer
system. With the proposed upgrade, the producti-
vity of 250+ employees and software quality will
improve, as the City' s upgraded central computer
grows both in performance and in compatibility
with our principal software vendors computers.
Hewlett-Packard, the City ' s principal computer
hardware vendor, was selected in a City Council-
approved competitive process in 1986 . This up-
grade represents the first major enhancement of
the "central processing unit" since then. Given
that the City' s systems run only on HP, that our
experience has been favorable, and that the pro-
posed upgrade is available only from HP directly,
a sole-source award is appropriate. Additional
funds for software licensing upgrades, training
and consulting are included. Funds are available
for this purpose in 1991 CIP.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the
bills received through April 15, 1991 after au-
diting by the Operations Committee at its meeting
at 4 : 45 p.m. on April 23 , 1991.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
4/1-4/12/91 103633-103698 $ 619, 377 . 62
103699-104147 1, 266 , 309 . 21
$1, 885, 686. 83
Approval of checks issued for payroll :
ORRECTED • REFER TO Date Check Numbers Amount
INUTES OF " 7 1 4/5/91 1 1 52779-1 1 53468 $ 599 , 326. 20
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FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
City Change Fund Increase. ADOPTION of Ordinance
2980 increasing the City' s Change Fund authoriza-
tion from its current level of $3 , 500 to $5, 000.
The total current allocation is $4, 225, so $775 is
available for additional authorization.
PERSONNEL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Corrections Union Labor Agreement. AUTHORIZATION
for the Mayor to sign the Corrections Union Labor
Agreement, as recommended by the Operations Com-
mittee.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
Memorandum of Understanding - Military Leave. AU-
THORIZATION for the Mayor to sign Military Leave -
Memorandum of Understanding which modifies the
military leave policy of the City as it pertains
to firefighters, and their use of such leave, as
recommended by the operations Committee.
REPORTS Council President. Woods distributed a memo re-
garding King County Regional Governance and asked
the Councilmembers to review it. She noted that
Chuck Mize, Assistant City Manager in Bellevue,
will present the proposal and answer questions be-
fore or during a Council meeting within the next
few weeks.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7 : 50 p.m.
Brenda Jacob r, CMC
Acting Ci Clerk
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