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January 16, 2001
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order
at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White . Councilmembers present : Amodt,
Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods and Yingling. Others
present : Chief Administrative Officer McFall, City Attorney
Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Deputy
Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Martin, Public Works
Director Wickstrom, and Planning Manager Satterstrom.
Approximately 50 people were at the meeting.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Mayor White added a proclamation as Public Communica-
tions Item 4B.
2000 Comprehensive Plan Amendments. BROTHERTON MOVED to
send the 2000 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Other
Business Item 7B) to the Planning Committee . Woods
seconded and the motion carried. It was noted that
changes have occurred and that the matter may be
discussed at the next Planning Committee meeting on
February 5th, or a special meeting may be held. Mayor
White explained that notices would be mailed and the
meeting date would be broadcast on the government TV
channel .
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayors State of the City Address. Mayor White gave his
annual State of the City address, noting that Kent is in
excellent financial condition and continues in its role
as a leading city in the county and state. He said the
process of redevelopment of the downtown will soon
begin, that transportation will be emphasized, including
neighborhood traffic control , the Shopper Shuttle, side-
walk improvements and commuter rail service, and that
the agreements necessary to allow initial construction
of the second supply pipeline project are close to being
finalized.
Mayor White stated that public safety continues to be
one of the highest priorities, and noted that a number
of staff have taken intense emergency management
training. He noted that Riverbend Golf Complex is now
profitable and that the park system has been expanded
with construction of the new Morrell Meadows and
Chestnut Ridge parks . He added that the property around
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Clark Lake on East Hill will be developed into a
natural , passive park of regional significance.
The Mayor explained that significant investments in
technology have been made and that there have been over
16, 000 visits per month to the City' s attractive and
popular web site. He concluded by thanking the Council
for their past and continued support .
Toastmasters Week. Mayor White read a proclamation
declaring January 28-February 3 , 2001 as Toastmasters
Week in the City of Kent . He noted that the ability to
speak in a clear and effective manner is a powerful and
important skill, and that Toastmasters International has
more than 3 , 400 members in Washington State . A repre-
sentative accepted the proclamation and noted that there
are three Toastmasters Clubs in Kent .
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through U,
with the exception of Item D. Woods seconded and the
motion carried.
MINUTES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of January 2 , 2000 .
HEALTH & SANITATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F)
Bower Short Plat Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for the Bower Short Plat submitted by Richard Melchior
for continuous operation and maintenance of 82 feet of
sanitary sewers, 223 feet of storm sewers, and 128 feet
of street improvements and release bonds after the
expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The project is located at 25308 113th Avenue
S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G)
Woodridge Estates Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for Woodridge Estates submitted by Morgan Llewellyn for
continuous operation and maintenance of 737 feet of
watermains, 180 feet of sanitary sewers, 955 feet of
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storm sewers, and 658 feet of street improvements and
release bonds after the expiration period, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Director. The project is
located at Woodland Way South and 5. 262nd.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H)
Wilson Apartments Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for Wilson Apartments submitted by Schneider Homes, Inc.
for continuous operation and maintenance of 716 feet of
watermains, 308 feet of sanitary sewers, 634 feet of
storm sewers, and 150 feet of street improvements and
release bonds after the expiration period, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Director. The project is
located at 10227 SE 248th Street .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I)
Highridge Townhomes Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of
Sale for Highridge Townhomes submitted by Highridge
Development, Inc . for continuous operation and mainte-
nance of 218 feet of watermains, 96 feet of sanitary
sewers, 218 feet of storm sewers, and 200 feet of street
improvements and release bonds after the expiration
period, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
The project is located at 26404 103rd Avenue S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J)
Harrell Short Plat Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of
Sale for Harrell Short Plat submitted by James R.
Harrell, Doris W. Harrell and Robyn S . Harrell for
continuous operation and maintenance of 308 feet of
sanitary sewers, 165 feet of storm sewers, and release
bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the
Public Works Director. The project is located at 25322
38th Avenue South.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K)
Tacoma Screw Products Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of
Sale for Tacoma Screw Products submitted by Tacoma Screw
Products for continuous operation and maintenance of 20
feet of watermains, 118 feet of storm sewers, and 190
feet of street improvements and release bonds after the
expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The project is located at 21821 84th Avenue
South.
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HEALTH & SANITATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L)
Central Commerce Building Phase I (A & B) Bill of Sale
ACCEPT the Bill of Sale for Central Commerce Building
Phase I submitted by Central Commerce Center, LLC for
continuous operation and maintenance of 15 feet of
watermains, 17 feet of sanitary sewer, 54 feet of storm
sewers, and 258 feet of street improvements and release
of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by
the Public Works Director. The project is located at
1000 Central Avenue South.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M)
Stonegate Knolls/Highland Crossing Bill of Sale. ACCEPT
the Bill of Sale for Stonegate Knolls/Highland Crossing
submitted by Centex Homes for continuous operation and
maintenance of 2 , 907 feet of watermains, 1, 851 feet of
sanitary sewer, 3 , 330 feet of storm sewers, and 3, 530
feet of street improvements and release bonds after the
expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The project is located at SE 244th Street &
118th Avenue S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N)
Winward Cove at The Lakes Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill
of Sale for Windward Cove submitted by Windward Cove,
L.L. C. for continuous operation and maintenance of 1, 890
feet of watermains, 1, 271 feet of sanitary sewer, and
release bonds after the expiration period, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Director. The project is
located at the southeast corner of Lakeside Blvd &
S . 228th Street .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60)
Bayberry Crest Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for Bayberry Crest submitted by Bayberry Crest, L.L.C.
for continuous operation and maintenance of 1, 681 . 50
feet of street improvements and 4, 013 feet of storm
sewers and release bonds after the expiration period, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. The project
is at located SE 256th Street & 129th Avenue S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P)
Benson Highlands Bill of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for Benson Highlands submitted by RKL Construction,
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L.L.C. for continuous operation and maintenance of 735
feet of watermains, 1, 100 feet of sanitary sewers, 550
feet of storm sewers and 466 feet of street improvements
and release bonds after the expiration period, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Director. The project is
located at SE 244th Street & 114th Avenue S.E.
SEWER
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6Q)
118th Avenue SE Sanitary Sewer Extension Charge in Lieu
of Assessment. AUTHORIZATION for the Public Works
Director to establish a charge in lieu of assessment for
the recently constructed 118th Ave SE Sanitary Sewer
Extension project, for the total amount of $40, 000, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee .
STREET VACATION
(PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5A)
Street Vacation, Portion of 155th Avenue S.E. , Generally
Known as 154th Avenue S.E. (STV-2000-2) . Resolution
No. 1580 established January 16, 2001, as the public
hearing date for the application by DFM, LLC, to vacate
a portion of 155th Avenue S .E. , generally known as 154th
Avenue S .E. A staff report recommends approval with
conditions .
Planning Manager Satterstrom pointed out the location of
the vacation and explained that the proposal is to
shorten the residential road by about 951 , so that the
property can be added to an existing commercial develop-
ment along 272nd Avenue.
Mayor White declared the public hearing open. There
were no comments from the audience and ORR MOVED to
close the public hearing. Woods seconded and the motion
carried. BROTHERTON MOVED to approve the staff ' s recom-
mendation of approval with conditions of the application
to vacate a portion of 155th Avenue S .E. , generally
known as 154th Avenue S .E. , as referenced in Resolution
No. 1580, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions
of approval . Orr seconded and the motion carried.
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STREETS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM GE)
Lid 354, Washington Ave. HOV Lanes and Meeker Street
Widening Improvement. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3540
approving the formation of LID #354 - Washington Avenue
HOV Lanes and Meeker Street Widening Improvement .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6S)
S. 196th Street/Russell Road Improvements. ACCEPT the
S. 196th Street/Russell Road Improvements contract as
complete and release retainage to Scarsella Brothers
upon standard releases from the State and release of any
liens . The original contract amount was $2, 491, 790 . 16,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee . The final
contract amount was $3, 053 , 340 . 57 . Adequate funds exist
within the project budget to cover this overage.
SPEED LIMITS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6R)
Vehicular Speed Limits Resolution. PASSAGE of
Resolution No. 1582 relating to vehicular speed limits
within the City limits of Kent, as recommended by the
Public Works Committee.
ECOLOGY
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6T)
Coordinated Prevention Grant No. G0000139, Amendment
No. 1. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign Amendment
No. 1 to Ecology Grant No. G0000139, direct staff to
accept the grant in the amount of $19, 058 and establish
a budget for same, as recommended by the Public Works
Committee.
REZONE
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A)
Kent Retail Center Rezone RZ-2000-1. This proposal is
to rezone approximately 4 . 35 acres of property from
O-MU, Office-Mixed Use, to CC-MU, Community Commercial-
Mixed Use. The property is located on Benson Highway at
SE 253rd Street . A public hearing was held before the
Hearing Examiner on December 20, 2000 and the Hearing
Examiner recommended approval of the proposed applica-
tion on December 29, 2000 .
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Kurt Hanson of the Planning Department explained that
the current zoning would permit a maximum of 25% of any
development to be retail, and under the proposed rezone
100% of the site could be retail with some restrictions.
He displayed the location on a map and emphasized that
this is a non-project rezone. Hanson and Wickstrom then
responded to Brotherton' s concerns regarding adjacent
properties and mixed use development, as well as traffic
and using the money for the 277th corridor.
BROTHERTON MOVED to accept the findings, conclusions and
recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Kent
Retail Center rezone application and to authorize the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance . Woods
seconded. Brotherton encouraged staff to look for real
traffic mitigation and clarified that his concern is to
get residential zoning in the area in an effort to mini-
mize the traffic impact . Yingling opined that any
mitigation funding should be used for Benson rather than
277th. The Mayor reminded Councilmembers that they are
committed to funding the 277th corridor. Brotherton' s
motion then carried.
LEASE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6U)
Voicestream Lease Agreement. AUTHORIZATION to enter
into an agreement with VoiceStream PCS III Corporation
to lease a portion of the Centennial Office Building.
VoiceStream PCS III Corporation wishes to lease a
portion of the roof and a portion of the interior space
of the Centennial Office Building commencing March 1,
2001 and ending March 1, 2006 . VoiceStream wants to
place nine (9) antennas, related cabling and other
related equipment on the building for a monthly fee of
$12so . 00 .
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C)
Kent Arts Commission 2001 City Art Plan & Five-Year City
Art Plan. ACCEPT and budget the 2001 City Art Plan and
five-year Art Plan, as recommended by the Arts
Commission.
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The Kent Arts Commission has developed and approved a
City Art Plan for the year 2001 and a Five-Year Art Plan
for the years 2001 through 2005 . The City Art program
and fund was established in accordance with Ordinance
No. 2552 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D)
(REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMODT)
IAC Youth Athletic Facilities Grant. The Parks Planning
and Development Division applied for and received a
Youth Athletic Facility Grant in the amount of
$24 , 304 . 00 from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation to make improvements to Fields No. 2 and
No. 3 at Kent Memorial Park.
Amodt asked for a brief description and update for
citizens, and noted that the project will be a great
benefit . McFall explained the work which has been done
and noted that the grant would allow improvements to the
two fields which are used primarily for youth programs .
He added that the fields will then be safer and require
less maintenance.
AMODT MOVED to accept the IAC Youth Athletic Facilities
grant. Epperly seconded and the motion carried.
FINANCE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B)
Approval of Bills . Nothing for approval, as the
Operations Committee meeting was cancelled.
Approval of checks issued for payroll for December 1
through December 15 and paid on December 20, 2000; as
well as payroll of December 16 through December 31 and
paid on January 5, 2001 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/20/00 Checks 248645-248934 $ 268, 173 . 85
12/20/00 Advices 104524-105159 988 , 788 . 76
$1, 256, 962 . 61
1/5/01 Checks 248935-249228 $ 241, 620 . 62
1/5/01 Advices 105160-105852 934 , 501 . 02
$1, 176, 121 . 64
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REPORTS
Council President. Orr noted that a date has tenta-
tively been set for the annual retreat and asked
Councilmembers to confirm their attendance with the
Council Secretary.
Public Worka Committee. Clark noted that the committee
will meet on January 22nd at 5 : 00 p.m.
Planning Committee. Brotherton noted that the next
meeting will be at 4 : 00 p.m. on February 5th and that
the Comprehensive Plan Amendments may be discussed at
that time .
Administrative Reports. McFall noted that the Kent
Commuter Rail Station will open on Monday, February 5,
and that there will be an opening ceremony on Saturday,
February 3rd. He invited anyone interested in taking a
22-minute special train ride to the King Street Station
on the 5th to contact the Mayor' s Office .
Mayor White asked Councilmembers to put the 196th
Corridor on their calendars for February 23rd.
ADJOURNMENT
ORR MOVED to adjourn at 7 :40 p.m. Woods seconded and
the motion carried.
Brenda Jacob r, CMC
City Clerk
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