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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/01/1992 Kent, Washington September 1, 1992 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Human Resources Director Olson, Parks Director Wilson, Finance Director McCarthy and Information Services Director Spang. City Adminis- trator Chow was not in attendance at the meeting. Approximately 125 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced COMMUNICATION that Glen Hatfield has been selected as the Employee of the Month for September. He noted that Glen works in the Finance Department as a water meter reader, and that he is known for his generosity and positive attitude. Finance Direc- tor McCarthy noted that Glen is the person the whole department calls on when they need extra help, and that Glen has been recognized in the past by citizens for helping them find leaks in their property. He commended him for all of his hard work. The Mayor then presented Hatfield with the Employee of the Month plaque. Geneva Obenchain Day. Mayor Kelleher read a proclamation declaring September 1, 1992 as Geneva Obenchain Day in the City of Kent and urged citizens to join in congratulating her for 30 years of service. Finance Director McCarthy stated that Geneva has done a super job i'h a lot of different areas and strives to make sure customers get the best service possible. McCarthy informed the Council that Geneva is the City' s first 30-year employee and congratulated her for these accomplishments. CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR G be approved. 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 18 , 1992 . 1 September 1, 1992 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) SANITATION East Hill Shopping Center. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for continuous maintenance and operation of approximately 388 feet of water main improve- ments constructed for the East Hill Shopping Center and waiver of the one year maintenance period and the immediate release of cash and per- formance bonds, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5B) Horseshoe Acres Pump Station. Bid opening was August 13th with two bids received. The low bid was submitted by Omega Contractors for the bid amount of $50, 840. 00. The Public Works Committee has recommended acceptance of the bid. WHITE MOVED that the bid submitted by Omega Con- tractors in the amount of $50, 840 . 00 for the Horseshoe Acres Pump Station be accepted and the contract awarded. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 5C) Del Webb Pump Station. Bid opening was August 18th with six bids received. The low bid was sub- mitted by R.W. Scott Construction in the amount of $60, 732 . 12 . The Public Works Committee has recom- mended acceptance of the bid. WHITE MOVED that the bid submitted by R.W. Scott Construction in the amount of $60, 732 . 12 for the Del Webb Pump Station be accepted and the contract awarded. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. SEWERS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E) Sewer Extension Moratorium Resolution Amendment. This resolution alters the City ' s existing mora- torium on the extension of water and/or sewer ser- vice by creating an exemption for governmental agencies, schools and non-profit organizations ; otherwise, it reaffirms the moratorium as origi- nally imposed by Council . 2 September 1, 1992 SEWERS Wickstrom noted that a church has requested this action at the Public Works Committee meeting and they also received a request from a new school for the extension of water and sewer. He stated that the Public Works Committee supported both recom- mendations. WHITE MOVED that the Council adopt Resolution No. 1322 , which exempts government agencies, schools and non-profit organizations from the City' s mora- torium on extensions of water and sewer service. Woods seconded. Houser requested a definition of governmental agencies and White stated that it refers to schools. Tom Brubaker, Assistant City Attorney, explained that governmental agencies would include municipalities, Counties, Metro, Water Districts and any branch of government recognized under State statute. White clarified for Houser that the Public Works Committee didn 't have anything specific in mind when governmental agencies was included in the resolution and that that phrase could be removed. Houser then requested that the term "governmental agencies" be excluded from the resolution and it was agreed upon by the Council . Charlie Kiefer expressed concern about where the extension of the sewer lines would run for the new school . Wickstrom noted that the school has requested this extension for a new site on 106th, south of 274th and that it will be their responsi- bility to determine how the water will get to the site, but that it will follow the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan. Upon Kiefer' s inquiry as to whether there would be an alternative to sewer connections, Wickstrom noted that the Pine Tree Elementary School was on a septic system and wanted to expand and the County required them to be connected to a sewer system. Ed Pawlowski stated that the City should be a little more definitive, since this project will cost money and is not wanted in this area. White reiterated that he will continue to support the extension of sewers for schools and non-profit 3 September 1, 1992 SEWERS organizations and noted that Councilmembers do not have the right to block a new school that is badly needed. Johnson pointed out that the school is just like a developer and that they will have to turn in a plan as to where the line will be placed. John Kiefer noted that he is not against the school and understands White' s position, but is concerned as to how this project will be paid for and who will be paying for it. Wickstrom clari- fied that the school district would have to extend the sewers at their own cost. He noted that there will not be an LID charge but the school district could come back asking for a late comers charge for any property owner who fronts the sewer and wants to be connected at a later date. Wickstrom explained for Kiefer that the school district would be required to do an environmental impact statement and will have to go through the SEPA process just like developers. White reassured Kiefer that all the City is trying to do is allow the school to connect to water and sewer; it is not trying to impose something on the property owners that they do not want. The motion, as amended, then carried unanimously. (BIDS - ITEM 5A) LID 339 - Hilltop Sanitary Sewers. Bid opening was held August 3rd with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by King Construction in the amount of $73 , 991. 00. The Public Works Committee has recommended that this bid be accepted. WHITE MOVED that the bid submitted by King Construction in the amount of $73 , 991. 00 for LID 339 be accepted and the contract awarded. Bennett seconded. A man from the audience presented a letter signed by eleven residents of the area which outlined the history of attempts to solve drainage and sewage difficulties over the past 23 months. He noted that residents contend that rainwater runoff has caused irreparable damage, and that corrective matters have been forgotten. He requested that the trunk line be installed by 11/30/92 and asked for a 15-year lien. WOODS MOVED that the letter 4 September 1, 1992 SEWERS be made a part of the record. White seconded and the motion carried. The motion to accept the bid submitted by King Contruction then carried. TRAFFIC (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4G) CONTROL 272nd/277th Corridor. This project was referred at the August 4th Council meeting to the Public Works Committee for a recommendation. During the interim, a workshop was held on August 17th to answer Council questions on this subject. The matter was then discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting on August 26th. After discus- sion, the Public Works Committee voted 2-1 to adopt the Public Works recommendation to proceed with the project and to pursue the establishment and preferred alignment as reflected in the FEIS with the County. WHITE MOVED to proceed with the 272nd/277th Corri- dor Project and pursue the establishment of the preferred alignment with the County. Johnson seconded. Ron Rule, 10624 SE 287th, said he feels that the road is not going where it is needed and will not meet the transportation needs. He noted that the west terminus is not where it should be, and he hopes that the plan takes into account what the County is doing. He expressed appreciation that Benson and Kent-Kangley are being improved, but reiterated that this roadway is heading in the wrong direction. Jan Romero of the Covington area also expressed concern that this road will not relieve enough traffic. She referred to the Final Environmental Impact Statement which states that in the year 2010, the level of service through the intersections will be the same as taking no action. She said that this is not a good way to invest $30, 000, 000. She noted that using that roadway would not be efficient for her, and would increase her car expenses and time commuting. She urged the Council to consider the comments made by citizens because they have worked hard on this and are trying to help make the best decision. She suggested looking for more creative solutions, and voiced concern about the slope of Alternative A which is 11%, as opposed to 8 - 9% for Alternative C. She noted that she has spoken with a trucking 5 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC company who did not feel an 11% grade would be CONTROL safe in the winter. John Kiefer distributed to Councilmembers a document asking what the project will cost, and noting that the City estimates the cost to be $16-30 million and the County estimates $38-71 million. He pointed out that the City has a revenue shortfall and asked why the citizens of unincorporated King County should also be driven to near bankruptcy. He said he estimates the cost at $71 million with the County going over both railroad tracks to West Hill. He said the LID cost of $9 million is more likely $27 million, and that the City funding would be $37 million rather than $14 million. He said the LID cost could be $750 per capita. Kiefer noted that the City has received a TIB grant for predesign proposal in the amount of $225, 000 but that the Board has over- obligated funds to projects which may affect the timing for when sufficient funds will be available for construction phase approval . He also noted that in a memo to the Mayor and Council, Public Works Director Wickstrom pointed out that the TIB is not interested in any significant grant increase on the 272nd/277th corridor. Kiefer said that the citizens inside and outside of Kent have concerns and have tried to present them in a professional manner. Ed Pawlowski agreed that the cost to citizens could be as high as $1000 each for a project that is not in the City. He noted that he has studied the EIS and has suggested a Crow Road bypass to help with traffic, as well as building an overpass across Benson at 208th to 132nd. He said the EIS is poorly written, that this project is not a good solution, and that a north/south road is needed. Ron Allen said the public has spoken on this road and thanked the Council for the opportunity to do so. He questioned the legality of the City of Kent to build and condemn property located outside the City's boundaries. He said if a vote is taken tonight in favor of building the road, there is no choice but to file litigation to decide if Kent truly has this right. He said attorney' s fees would add to the City' s budget problem, and urged the Council to consider whether they need another large expenditure, and whether the road will solve traffic concerns or add more traffic to an already congested highway system in the valley, 6 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC financially depriving downtown businesses when CONTROL people bypass the area. Bill Carleton, 10201 SE 270th Place, spoke in opposition to the 11% grade. He read a letter from a neighbor, Bob Whelan, opposing the project and suggesting the money be spent on a good community bus service which could absorb much congestion on East Hill and in down- town Kent. Robert Dunakev, 27315 - 114th Avenue SE, said there are a thousand or more residents on East Hill who are in favor of the road. He explained that as an employee of the Kent Fire De- partment for 17 years, he responded in all types of vehicles of different weights and in all road conditions up and down the hill. He suggested making this a toll road and said people will pay to travel down a 5-lane roadway and get off of the Smith Street and James Street hills. He noted that people in support of this project are afraid to come forward or feel it won't help, and urged the Council to vote yes on this issue tonight. Charlie Kiefer pointed out that all documents such as impact statements must be sent to the Depart- ment of Ecology to be registered, and that the register is available free by mail each week. He pointed out that for the week ending 6/26/92 , which was the date the EIS for this road was issued, it does not show the impact statement. He said he called the Department of Ecology and found that it was sent to the wrong place, and ques- tioned what else about this road can be believed. He noted that permits must still be applied for and opined that the impact statement would cause delays in the permit process, and recommended polishing it up before submitting it. Craig Brown voiced concern about the Council making a decision to proceed based on an Environmental Impact State- ment that has contradictions and is not a complete study. He noted that it does not identify real and long term solutions, encourages single occu- pancy vehicles, and contains contradictions in the traffic flow levels. He urged the Council to re- quest a complete study of the impacts and long term solutions as required by SEPA. Gloria Johnson, 27450 Green River Road, noted that she has been unable to sell her property because the proposed alternative goes through it. She stated that she is not opposed to the project, but would 7 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC like the Council to make a decision. Steve CONTROL Burpee, representing the business community, said the Chamber has studied transportation problems for many years and supports the need for east/west corridors. He added that this project is only a portion of the solution, but that it is needed. Bob Nelson of the Covington area agreed that the road goes the wrong direction, and that it should go to the northwest. He stated that he had heard that the financing had to be in place and the road built before the public became aware of mass transit options, and asked the Council to consider the motivation for the project. He added that there will soon be the biggest change in transpor- tation planning the Puget Sound has ever seen, and it would be a tragedy for Kent to be stuck with a road that doesn't meet the needs of the regional transportation plan. He suggested using the money in different ways and noted that people will vote for mass transit. Bill Joy, 28183 - 109th Avenue SE, distributed copies of page 70 of the EIS and noted that in the year 2000 there will be 24 intersections at Level E & F with the No-Build and 26 under Alternative A. He added that in 2010 there will be 28 in the No-Build and 29 under Alternative A, noting that traffic conditions will be aggravated with the Build alternative. He pointed out that the text states that in the case of the three Build alternatives, the number of intersections at a low LOS is approximately equal to the number under the No-Build, although the chart states otherwise. He noted that the text also states that the EIS is not responsible for analyzing impacts of land development resulting from the new road, and future development would not only occur along the road, but in areas off the alignment. He then distributed copies of page 9 of the King County Public Works Technical Memo- randum No. 14 and 15 Alignment Development, and noted that Alignment A does not meet King County design standards, horizontal or vertical. He pointed out that if the City built the road, the County would accept the 40 mph design speed, the 800 ' horizontal radius and the 11% grade, but that if the County built the road, the design speed would be 60 mph, the horizontal radius would be between 2000-50001 , the grade would be a maximum 8 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC of 9% and it would include an overpass over the CONTROL railroad tracks. He suggested allowing the County to build the road, if it is really needed, and noted that whatever the cost, the dollars will come from the taxpayers and will not be available for other projects. Martin Durkan, Jr. , 22401 Sweeney Road, Maple Valley, noted that approximately 100, 000 people are expected to move into the East Hill/Covington area whether the road is built or not. He noted that the Soos Creek Plan called for the building of the 277th corridor and for the County to con- tinue the corridor all the way to Covington. He said it is a part of the solution to traffic con- gestion in the area. He pointed out that the citizens of the County will have an opportunity to vote on a north/south rapid transit rail system next year, but that people who use the north/south route still need to get to the valley floor, which this corridor would do. He noted that there has been no testimony tonight from Kent residents and noted that Romero, Rule and Kiefer, who are opposed to the project, are all part of the East Hill Environmental Council who doesn't want any growth on the hill. He said development will occur nevertheless and an alternative means for getting off the hill must be provided. Council- member Mann disagreed with Durkan's comment con- cerning Kent residents testifying, noting that there had been comments from Kent residents. Jude Restis, 12025 SE 284th, reminded the Council that they are elected to represent the citizens of Kent, and that this road lies outside the City. He also noted that the County has a similar, if not better, proposal and requested that they vote against this proposal, and let all residents of King County pay for the road. Dave Heutchy, 10925 SE 287th Street, noted that he had been surprised to see that traffic moved relatively easily up Canyon Drive at 5: 15 p.m. Friday night and that he had a maximum wait of two minutes at the light at 104th. He pointed to 320th in Federal Way as an example of congestion. He said he is not sure an arterial heading south is what is needed, and that funneling traffic from 256th is causing part of the problems. He suggested eliminating the 256th traffic entering at that point and move it back to 9 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC 108th or 116th, eliminating the second light at CONTROL the intersection. He also asked the Council to consider continuing the present business bypass and making it, as well as Kent-Kangley, one-way. Heutchy opined that people will use the new arterial to head south on SR 167 to the proposed Auburn Mall at SR 167 and Highway 18. He noted that the Chamber endorses this project, but that if it goes through, Kent merchants will rue the day they supported it. He urged the Council to think twice before approving a large capital expenditure on a road that will likely siphon off revenue to Kent merchants and reduce tax revenue to the City. Rhonda Taylor, 12418 SE 273rd Place, said that at the last Council meeting it was stated that Hebert Research had found that 82% of people polled felt that this project should pro- ceed. She stated that a phone survey was done a year ago by Hebert Research of 400 residents who live south of SE 208th, west of 196th, north of S. 212th and east of SR 167, and that it included only people who made at least three round trips a week on Kent-Kangley, SE 256th and James. She said the survey found that half of these people did not know about this project, and explained that the question referred to corridors, not just 272/277. She pointed out that half of the respon- dents feel the time they spend commuting is reasonable and rated the proposed corridor as only somewhat effective. She added that nearly 1/3 indicated they did not know of any benefits of the corridor. She reiterated that most residents of Kent were not polled and that over 1/3 of the pro- posed beneficiaries do not intend to use the road. Bob Keever of Auburn noted that Councilmembers rely heavily on staff briefings, but that some- times the briefings do not give a true picture. He noted that he has read all 570 pages of the EIS and feels the roadway is not the cure some people believe it to be. He cited Canyon Drive as an example, noting that in the year 2000, traffic volumes will be only 15-20% less than the no- action alternative. He also cited examples from the Green River Valley Transportation Action Plan. He noted that this was addressed recently in a community forum on growth management and visioning, which pointed out the need to balance 10 September 1, 1992 TRAFFIC growth management with transportation. Keever CONTROL asked the Council to look into this issue and not just rely on staff briefings. WHITE MOVED the previous question. The Mayor explained that that ends debate. Bennett seconded. The motion to end debate carried 5-1 with Mann opposed. (Council- member Houser was out of the room. ) Upon a roll call vote, the motion to proceed with the project and pursue the establishment of the preferred alignment with the County then carried 5-1 with only Mann opposed. Houser stated later in the meeting that since she was out of the room when the vote was taken, she would like to go on record as being in favor of the road. COUNTY-WIDE (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) PLANNING County-Wide Planning Policies. The proposed POLICIES County-wide Planning Policies, when ratified through an interlocal agreement, will serve as the framework within which cities in King County will develop their comprehensive plans, pursuant to the Growth Management Act. The policies require rati- fication by 30 percent of the jurisdictions in the County, representing 70 percent of the population, in order to become effective. This public hearing has been scheduled to give the public an opportun- ity to give input on the proposed policies prior to ratification. Fred Satterstrom of the Planning Department explained that the Growth Management Act requires that the comprehensive plans of cities and counties be consistent, and that this is an attempt to implement that goal. He noted that the King County Growth Management Planning Council de- veloped county-wide planning policies which were adopted by the County Council on 7/6/92 , and pointed out that these policies may not reflect exactly how Kent would like to view all of the policy directions. He said that if Council has concerns on these policies, there is a process wherein the City can influence the amendment of that policy. He noted that within the County-wide Planning Policies there are policies dealing with urban growth areas and planning goals, both of which are separate items on tonight' s agenda. 11 September 1, 1992 COUNTY-WIDE Satterstrom clarified for White that the first PLANNING step in the process is to ratify the policies, and POLICIES that concerns can be expressed when forwarding the resolution to the County. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Floyd Bacon, 24311 - 35th Avenue South, said he does not see much difference between the City's and the County's plans. He asked whether there is a green belt area and where it is, where building of houses would stop and what type of housing would be built, whether the Council received a petition signed by residents of West Hill in reference to the area adjacent to the National Guard Armory, whether housing be low-cost housing, affordable housing, or apartments, and what will happen to West Hill if the plan goes through. Satterstrom explained that affordable housing is a part of the plan and that all jurisdictions would be required to share the responsibility of achieving a ration- al and equitable distribution of affordable housing to meet the needs of low and moderate income residents in King County, and that the City would be required to do an inventory of housing and to determine how much of it is low and moder- ate income housing and compare that with other jurisdictions to be sure Kent has its fair share. He noted that the Growth Management Planning Coun- cil has drawn a proposed urban growth area bound- ary, and that it is approximately at the City' s proposed annexation area. He noted that Covington is designated as part of the urban growth area, but that most of the area east of the Big Soos Creek valley is designated greenbelt. Charlie Kiefer stated that he is in support of using the 1989 Federal manual for delineation of wetlands and critical areas policies. He noted that the County hopes all jurisdictions will use the same manual, and asked which manual Kent intends to use. Satterstrom agreed that most jurisdictions who have a sensitive areas ordinance do use the 1989 manual, but that there are some who use the 1987 manual. He explained that the Planning Commission has recently finished deliber- ations on the wetlands ordinance which recommends using the 1987 Federal manual. He pointed out that if the Council is concerned about that, they 12 September 1, 1992 COUNTY-WIDE can forward their concern to the GMPC, but that PLANNING the main objective of the County is that all jur- POLICIES isdictions work towards some kind of wetlands pro- tection. He clarified that this is a separate issue from the policies before the Council now. John Kiefer said it is his belief that the Soos Creek Plan contains a policy which states that the hillside from the City limits of Kent to Auburn Golf Course will all be urban separator, or green- belt. Floyd Bacon urged that more study be done and that the public be made aware of exactly what the King County plan is. He said that if the plan must be ratified tonight, he would be against it. Helen Nylon, Hedges and Roth Engineers, 14450 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, noted that many individuals, neighborhoods, community groups, businesses and associations have expressed grave concern for the process under which these policies were developed. She added that two appeals had been filed as a result of an inadequate SEPA process. She urged the Council to ratify these policies contingent upon the pending results of the supplemental EIS which was called for under King County Council ' s adoption of the policies. Paul Seeley of the Boeing Company, 7735 East Marginal Way, Seattle, also encouraged the Council to ratify the policies with concerns and questions. He pointed out that the process was never intended to take away what cities want for themselves, but to try to find common ground and to set perameters. He added that the funds will most likely come from businesses and citizens, and people need to be aware of what is in the plan and what the conse- quences are. There were no further comments and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. ORR MOVED to ratify the policies with suggestions for amend- ments or changes to the policies, that those amendments or changes be submitted to the Planning Committee for review and a recommendation which will be brought to full Council on September 15th, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the requisite resolution for the September 15th Council meeting. Johnson seconded. Orr noted that if a decision is not made by October 2nd, the County will have assumed that the City has rati- fied the policies without change. She noted that 13 September 1, 1992 COUNTY-WIDE the comments heard tonight and the letters PLANNING received will be reviewed by the Planning Commit- POLICIES tee on September 15th and a recommendation will be made, and that the item must be brought back to Council the same night for further direction. She noted that the suggestions will be contained in the agenda packet so that the Council can review them. She asked that Councilmembers who have con- cerns or recommendations provide them to the Plan- ning Department this week. White expressed concern that a 30% plurality rati- fies something, and that by not acting to approve, the County assumes approval. Orr's motion then carried. GROWTH (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) MANAGEMENT Growth Management Planning Goals. This is the recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt Kent' s proposed Growth Management Planning Goals, which are based on the planning goals contained in the Growth Management Act and the Countywide Plan- ning Policies. Kevin O'Neill of the Planning Department noted that the Growth Management Act outlines 13 planning goals which include urban growth, transportation, housing, and critical areas. He explained that the goals have been reviewed by City departments, the Human Services Commission, and the Planning Commission, and that the results of the Community forum were taken into account. He explained that jurisdictions propose themselves to be an urban center or a manufacturing/industrial center, and once that has been decided, it is reviewed by the GMPC who determines whether or not the region feels the local jurisdiction meets the criteria. He noted that the criteria for urban centers is to have 15, 000 jobs and a residential density of approximately 15 units per acre within a 1 1/2 square mile area, and that the manufacturing/ industrial criteria is 10, 000 jobs and for land uses to be principally manufacturing and industrial. He noted that local jurisdictions must make a decision by October 1 as to whether or not they wish to propose themselves as either an urban center or a manufacturing/industrial center, 14 September 1, 1992 GROWTH and added that the Planning Commission determined MANAGEMENT that the City should propose both designations. ORR MOVED to approve the Planning Commissions rec- ommendation to adopt the Growth Management Plan- ning Goals and to direct the Attorney' s Office to prepare the necessary resolution to be brought back to the full Council on September 15, 1992 . Johnson seconded and the motion carried. URBAN (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C) GROWTH Urban Growth Areas. This is a recommendation of AREAS the Planning Committee to adopt Alternative 3 for boundaries of the Urban Growth Area. There are four alternatives, and the Planning Commission recommended Alternative 4 , which would extend the Urban Growth Area to include the Covington area. Kevin O'Neill of the Planning Department explained that the Growth Management Act requires each county to designate an urban growth area within which urban development will occur over the next 20 years. He noted that the Planning Commission recommendation differs from that of the Planning Committee and staff in that the Planning Commis- sion recommended extending the planning area out to include the Covington area. He explained for White that the intent of the Growth Management Act is that urban areas in the County would either ultimately be annexed to a city or incorporate. He added that this alternative is the most consis- tent with the Soos Creek Plan and with the City' s annexation area policy. ORR MOVED to approve the Planning Committee' s rec- ommendation to adopt Alternative 3 for boundaries of the urban growth area and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution and bring it back to the full Council on September 15, 1992 . Johnson seconded. White asked Orr whether this is based on the annexation policies, and Orr said that although that had something to do with it, they had looked at the cost of providing services and it did not seem practical. Charlie Kiefer commented that the Planning Depart- ment mailed him a copy of the goals. He asked to be notified of when the scoping meeting will be 15 September 1, 1992 URBAN held for the EIS so that he could comment at the GROWTH appropriate time. He also suggested that thought AREAS should be given to where sixty acres can be found for mitigation for the destruction of the Lower Green River Wetland No. 24 , which is where the impoundment reservoir is proposed to be built. Orr' s motion then carried. COMMUNITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) DEVELOPMENT 1993 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) BLOCK GRANT Program. AUTHORIZATION to set September 15, 1992 as the date for a public hearing to consider the 1993 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Pro- gram. RECYCLING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Procurement Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3066 establishing procedures and programs to encourage and increase the procurement of recycled and recyclable products by the City of Kent Departments and contractors, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) EQUIPMENT Surplus Equipment. AUTHORIZATION to declare surplus a 1965 Crown Pumper and to call for bids in order to dispose of set apparatus to the highest bidder. Apparatus 708, a 27 year old Crown pumper is no longer utilized in the Kent Fire Department as a reserve fire engine. The apparatus is surplus to the Kent Fire Department and staff recommends that it be sold to the high- est bidder, with a minimum bid beginning at $25 , 000 by advertising a call for bids. BUDGET (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F) f City Administrator Ordinance. During the August 18, 1992 Council meeting, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 3065 deleting the position of City Administrator from the General Fund. If vetoed, this ordinance will be submitted for the record and consideration by Council. The Mayor clarified that this ordinance was vetoed on Friday, August 28th, and that it is on the agenda tonight for a possible veto override. 16 September 11 1992 BUDGET JOHNSON MOVED to override the Mayor's veto of Ordinance No. 3065 . White seconded and the motion carried, with Mann and Houser opposed. (OTHER BUSINESS - ADDED ITEM 4F-1) ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT Chief Administrative Officer Position. BENNETT MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3067 creating a new position entitled "Chief Adminis- trative Officer", and amending Budget Ordinance No. 3011, removing the position of Assistant City Administrator, and transferring funds for said position. Johnson seconded and the motion car- ried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ADDED ITEM 4F-3) ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE Contingency Fund. WHITE MOVED for the adoption of Resolution No. 1323 relating to the City' s Contin- gency Fund. Johnson seconded. White read the resolution and noted that this is being offered to give the City some direction toward reestablishing the contingency fund. The motion then carried. MAYOR (OTHER BUSINESS - ADDED ITEM 4F-2) ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE Full-Time Mayor Position. WHITE MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3068 relating to the Mayor's salary and changing the position from part-time to full-time. Woods seconded. White explained that this ordinance will spell out the existing duties of the Mayor and his pay structure; and, it will make the Mayor' s position a full-time position effective January 1, 1994 . He noted that the base salary of the position was left blank for Council debate. Woods inquired as to whether the salary amount should be sent to the Operations Committee. City Attorney Lubovich noted that the salary has to be established by ordinance and recommended that it be included in the ordinance tonight. He noted that the salary can be adjusted at a later date. 17 September 1, 1992 MAYOR White stated that the City's salary structure is very high in comparison to other cities the size noted that man •f Kent. He n y government salaries have gotten out of line and at some point a line must be drawn showing that the City cannot go any further. ' He also noted that he has been a candi- date for Mayor since long before salaries were discussed and that he will continue to be a candi- date no matter whether the position is full-time or part-time or whether the salary is set at $1. 00 a year. He stated that he doesn't feel comfort- able with the salary being any more than $50, 000, and added that figure to his motion. Woods said that she is also concerned about the salaries in the City, but that $50 , 000 seems minimal. However, she accepted the figure for the sake of discussion. Lubovich pointed out that the salary can always be increased later but that it cannot be decreased. Houser suggested salary suggestions be considered at a later time. White noted that the figure can be changed at any time, and that this would simply be a base salary. Orr suggested that this issue be sent to the new Budget Commit- tee for discussion concerning the amount and come back to the Council at a later date. Mann noted that several months ago when this issue was discussed, concern was expressed from the Legal Department that the possibility of a move of this nature may not be legal because of a contract the voters had when they voted for a Mayor who is part-time. Lubovich clarified that this ordinance establishes the position as full-time effective beginning the next term on January 1, 1994 and his concern was changing the position in the middle of a term. White stated that this ordinance is in partnership with the ordinance offered by Bennett. He said there has been enough controversy and disagree- ments and direction is needed as to where the City of Kent is going. He added that the City needs to address the budget crisis and other City business, and this is not meant to generate additional con- troversy. Houser said that she has seen the need for a full- time Mayor for quite a while but objected 18 September 1, 1992 MAYOR receiving ordinances just prior to voting on them. There was no further discussion and the motion then carried. FIRE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) DEPARTMENT 800 MHz Radio System. A contract was signed with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. on December 15 , 1989 for a 800 MHz radio system. The Kent Fire and Police Departments ' recommend the project be accepted based upon the completion of the outstanding items and the letter of agreement to resolve any remaining audio quality problems. Fire Chief Angelo gave a brief summary of this project noting that this was one of the key issues of the bond issue. He noted that Kent Police officers and Firefighters could not communicate and that a proposal was brought to the Council which included the radio system to improve the rate of communication between the Police and Fire departments during emergencies, and which could be expanded to cooperate with the region in case of a disaster. Angelo noted that the letter of agree- ment refers to the fact that the system is not finished, but through Assistant Chief Kearns ' efforts, Motorola has offered to handle a particu- lar problem at Valley Com regarding audio quality, even though they were not required to do this and the City was not charged for it. He stated that the Police and Fire Departments are doing follow- up training now that the system has been fine- tuned to the point where they can translate the information that is needed for them to get their highest functionality. Angelo noted, however, that in order for both departments to operate, the old system is still currently tied to the new sys- tem but that consideration is being given to selling the system to the valley Cam agencies who would share in the cost of operation and mainte- nance. He noted that the City of Kent has one of the best public safety systems in the Northwest, and mentioned that on September 15th there will be an issue on the ballot referring to Public Safety and 800 trunking radio system as a regional wide system. He stated that it is much bigger and 19 September 1, 1992 FIRE different than the system the City has but that DEPARTMENT the bond issue contemplates integrating that system with the one the City has in place, making it possible to communicate County-wide. He also noted that it is through the efforts of the Valley Com Director, Assistant Chief Kearns and both departments that this system will be developed and have a deep, meaningful impact on regionalization of Public Safety communications. MANN MOVED that the Public Safety 800 MHz radio system be accepted and final payment be processed in accordance with the letter of agreement. Houser seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D) East Hill Headquarters Fire Station/Training Center. A contract for construction of the East Hill Headquarters Fire Station/Training Center was signed with MarJon Contractors, Inc. on June 14, 1989. After a period of time to correct punchlist items, the Fire Department has accepted the project as 100 percent complete. The Fire Depart- ment recommends that the project be accepted and _ retainage be released subject to written notice of release by lien holders and other state agencies. Also, with the settlement of the last warranty item on the mutually agreed upon list, staff recommends that the one-year initial warranty period be satisfied. This does not, however, negate the multi-year manufacturer' s warranty. Fire Chief Angelo gave a brief summary of this project and thanked John Kist, brother of the Regional Corporation owner, who has worked with the City of Kent since last June to make things happen. He also thanked the Council and staff for their support. Angelo noted that work will con- tinue because of imperfections in these buildings. He noted that the contractor worked very hard to correct the items on the warranty list, and they have reached a mutual agreement. He also noted that the City has corrected some items themselves. He urged the Council to accept the project and the one-year warranty and to authorize the Fire Department to proceed with the paperwork to make sure that all liens are cleared and then release the retainage. 20 September 1, 1992 FIRE MANN MOVED to accept the East Hill Headquarters DEPARTMENT Fire Station/Training Center as complete, author- ize staff to proceed with the process to release retainage and to accept the first-year warranty period as satisfied. White seconded and the motion carried. PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) RECREATION Kent Memorial Field #1. AUTHORIZATION to accept resources and funding totaling $5, 000 from the new Kent American Legion Baseball Association to fur- ther develop and improve the Kent Memorial Field #1 for 1) hardball dedication, and 2) establishing park to a level which will support sponsorship of advanced playoffs on the high school and American Legion Regional and State Tournament levels. FINANCE Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills received through August 31, 1992 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 3 : 00 p.m. on September 1, 1992 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/15-8/31/92 121722-122215 $1, 167 ,904.22 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/4/92 01176300-01176743 $ 652 ,880. 12 REPORTS Upon a question from Aggie Mauritsen regarding the Saturday Market, the Mayor noted that it was not on the agenda for this meeting, but that someone will meet with her after the meeting and explain when it may come up. Public Safety Committee. Mann announced that the Public Safety Committee will meet on Monday, September 21, at 5 : 30 p.m. at the new Police Sta- tion. Police Chief Crawford noted that the newly remodeled station will be dedicated on September 18 at Noon, and everyone is invited. He added that there will be an open house from 12 : 00 to 4 :00 on Saturday, September 19. 21 September 1, 1992 REPORTS Administrative Reports. Mayor Kelleher commended the Council for developing an alternate adminis- trative arrangement which he feels is workable. He announced that he is appointing Tony McCarthy as Interim Acting Chief Administrative Officer, as well as Chairman of the Executive Committee. He noted that McCarthy will also continue as Finance Director. He directed Human Resources Director Olson to immediately prepare a job description for the newly created position of Chief Administrative Officer and to advertise the position both inside and outside the City. EXECUTIVE At 10: 15 p.m. City Attorney Lubovich requested an SESSION executive session of approximately 10 minutes to discuss potential litigation with respect to the City Administrator. The Mayor noted that he would not be participating in this matter. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 and HOUSER MOVED for the payment of $55, 000 cash to Ed Chow, which would include all entitlements under his current contract, any and all accrued vacation rights, and all accrued benefits that he would be entitled to under his contract, in exchange for a complete release from any and all claims, subject to the city's and Mr. Chow' s attorneys drafting of settlement documents for the same. Orr seconded. The motion carried on a roll call vote, with Bennett and White opposed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting then adjourned. i Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 22