HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/07/1992 Kent, Washington
January 7, 1992
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7: 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Woods. Present: Councilmembers
Bennett, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr & White, City Administrator
Chow, City Attorney Lubovich, Public Works Director Wickstrom,
Planning Director Harris, Assistant City Administrator Hansen,
Fire Chief Olson, Police Captain Byerly, Personnel Director
Olson, Information Services Director Spang and Finance Director
McCarthy. Mayor Kelleher and Parks Director Wilson were not in
attendance. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Oath of Office. The City Clerk administered the
COMMUNICATION Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember
Bennett and recently re-elected Councilmembers
Mann, White and Woods. All are four year terms.
Mayor Pro Tem Woods welcomed Bennett to the
Council.
Employee of the Month. Woods announced that Ernie
Rideout has been selected as the Employee of the
Month for January. She noted that Rideout has
been with the Fire Department for 14 years and
currently works as a Fire Inspector. She added
that he has gained considerable respect from the
building community and contractors for his firm
but fair attitude and his concern for fire and
life safety. Fire Chief Angelo noted that in his
duties as an inspector, Rideout strives to create
a win/win situation, and that he is respected by
everyone in the department. Woods presented
Rideout with the Employee of the Month plaque.
CONSENT WHITE MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR K be approved. Mann seconded and the motion
carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of December 17 , 1991.
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
SANITATION Winterbrook Plat. ACCEPTANCE as complete of the
bill of sale and warranty agreement submitted by
Eric Kormondy Construction for continuous opera-
tion and maintenance of approximately 475 feet of
water main extension, 453 feet of street improve-
ments and 590 feet of storm sewer improvements
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HEALTH & constructed in the vicinity of South 271st Place
SANITATION and Cardiff Avenue for the Winterbrook Plat Devel-
opment and release of the cash bond after
expiration of the one-year maintenance period.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Meridian Green Apartments. ACCEPTANCE as complete
of the bill of sale and warranty agreement submit-
ted by Meridian Green Associates for continuous
operation and maintenance of approximately 2 , 265
feet of water main extension, 2 , 298 feet of sewer
extension constructed in the vicinity of 26215-
114th Avenue S.E. for the Meridian Green Apart-
ments and release of the cash bond after expira-
tion of the one-year maintenance period.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Signature Pointe East Apartments. ACCEPTANCE as
complete of the bill of sale and warranty agree-
ment submitted by Signature Pointe Limited Part-
nership for continuous operation and maintenance
of approximately 1, 983 feet of water main exten-
sion, 1,837 feet of sewer extension, 860 feet of
street improvements and 365 feet of storm sewer
improvements constructed in the vicinity of West
Willis and West Valley Highway for the Signature
Pointe East Apartments and release of the cash
bond after expiration of the one-year maintenance
period.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Signature Pointe Apartments. ACCEPTANCE as com-
plete of the bill of sale and warranty agreement
submitted by Signature Pointe Limited Partnership
for continuous operation and maintenance of
approximately 6, 356 feet of water main extension,
4 , 454 feet of sewer extension, 450 feet of street
improvements and 236 feet of storm sewer improve-
ments constructed in the vicinity of West Meeker
and 64th Avenue South for the Signature Pointe
Apartments and release of the cash bond after
expiration of the one-year maintenance period.
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STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
VACATIONS Lutheran Church Street Vacation. ADOPTION of
Resolution No. 1304 setting February 4 , 1992 as
the date for a public hearing on a petition for
vacation of that portion of Saar Street lying
between South Second Avenue and South First Ave-
nue.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
Helen Street Vacation. ADOPTION of Resolution No.
1305 setting February 4 , 1992 as the date for a
public hearing on a petition for vacation of Helen
Street.
PRELIMINARY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
PLAT SU-88-4 Hemlock Acres #19 Preliminary Plat
Extension. APPROVAL of a one-year extension for
Hemlock Acres Preliminary Plat, as recommended by
staff.
SURPLUS (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
EQUIPMENT Surplus Water Meters. A bid opening was held on
November 21 for the sale of surplus water meters
and scrap brass and copper. One bid was received,
which was from Metals Express in the amount of
$2 , 647 . After review of the bid and price com-
parisons, staff recommends sale of the material to
Metals Express.
WHITE MOVED that the bid submitted by Metals
Express in the amount of $2 , 647 for the sale of
surplus water meters and scrap brass and copper be
accepted. Houser seconded and the motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Economic Development Corporation. CONFIRMATION of
the Mayor' s reappointment of Morgan Llewellyn to
the Economic Development Corporation Board of
Directors. Mr. Llewellyn, whose term of office
recently expired, will begin his new term immedi-
ately and continue through 12/95.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
Planning Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s
reappointment of Raymond Ward to the Kent Planning
Commission. Mr. Ward, whose term of office
recently expired, will begin his new term immedi-
ately and continue through 12/94 .
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January 7 , 1992
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the
bills received through December 31, 1991 after
auditing by the Operations Committee at its
meeting at 5: 30 p.m. on January 14 , 1992 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/17-12/31/91 113105-113583 $1, 225, 633 . 18
Approval of checks issued for payroll:
Date Check Numbers Amount
1/5/92 1166120-1166820 $ 603 , 225. 36
REPORTS Council President. Woods announced that a Council
Retreat has been scheduled for February 28 and 29
and asked that Councilmembers contact Administra-
tion regarding the retreat. She added that it
will be held at a fire station in Kent.
Public Safety Committee. Mann announced that
since January 20th is a holiday, the Public Safety
Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on Monday,
January 27 . He noted that their meetings in
February will be on the 10th and 24th at 4 : 00 p.m.
Mann also announced that an informal meeting with
citizens regarding pedestrian safety issues has
been tentatively set for January 31. He noted
that the time and location have not yet been
determined, and invited the Council and anyone who
is interested to attend.
Mann stated that he feels it is time to consider
having a full-time Mayor, and asked the Council to
address this issue.
Administrative Reports. City Administrator Chow
reminded Councilmembers that there will be a work-
shop at 6: 30 p.m. on January 14th regarding
utility adjustments.
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January 7 , 1992
REPORTS City Attorney Lubovich stated that although
Council testimony regarding the RUGG lawsuit will
probably not be required, Councilmembers should
let him know if they cannot be reached at their
usual phone numbers. He also stated that closing
arguments are scheduled for January 9 .
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :20 p.m.
Brenda Jacobe� MC
City Clerk
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