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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/16/2000 Kent, Washington May 16, 2000 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White . Present : Councilmembers Amodt, Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods and Yingling, Operations Director McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Fire Chief Angelo, Deputy Police Chief Miller, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Information Services Director Mulholland, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Director Miller, and Employee Services Director Viseth. Approximately 100 people were at the meeting. CHANGES TO Mayor White stated that he has served on the City THE AGENDA Council for ten years and as Mayor for six years, and that during that time, and prior to that time, the Council has operated under the procedures of either Reed' s or Robert ' s Rules of Order, but also with an informality that permitted citizen involvement and input . He said Council has always been comfortable with that approach and unless directed otherwise by Council , he will continue to chair Council meetings in that manner. He noted that an objection has been made regarding his action as chair to adjourn the Council meeting of May 2nd, and asked that Council take up the matter of Councilmember Amodt ' s objection as Item 7D, if there is no objection. Mayor White stated that there has been a great deal of discussion and media coverage of a temporary anti-harassment order sought and obtained through the Aukeen District Court by Councilmember Epperly. He noted that this is a private matter and that the City of Kent is not involved in the issue. He added that the issue is before the Court and therefore no discussion by Councilmembers or the public will be entertained. Councilmember Orr added Item 7E, Golf Equipment Lease, which was discussed by the Operations Committee earlier today. Item 11A was added at the request of Kevin Ruoff . Ted Koaita, 25227 Reith Road, asked to address McFall ' s personal attacks against a citizen. Brotherton said he doesn' t feel it is appropriate. 1 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 CHANGES TO AMODT MOVED to add Kogita ' s item to the agenda. THE AGENDA The motion died for lack of a second. Martin Plvs, 3004 S . 256, Kent, asked to add the issue of the Public Market, the status of the ordinance governing expenses for meals, and the S . 277th Street bridge . Councilmembers agreed to add Plys ' issues as Item 11B. PUBLIC Kent Kiwanis 70th Anniversary Week. Mayor White COMMUNICATIONS read a proclamation noting that May 16, 2000 is the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Kiwanis Club of Kent and of service to the community. He proclaimed this week as Kent Kiwanis 70th Anniversary Week and presented the proclamation to Kiwanis Club President John Hodgson. Hodgson thanked the Mayor and Council for this recognition and noted that the members really give to the community. Public Works Week. Mayor White read a proclama- tion noting that public works services are an integral part of citizens ' everyday lives, and that the quality and effectiveness of these facilities is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials and public works staff . He declared the week of May 21-27, 2000 as Public Works Week and presented the pro- clamation to Public Works Director Wickstrom. The Mayor pointed out that the bridge on the new S . 277th Corridor has been named the Don E. Wickstrom Bridge in honor of his 30+ years of service . Mental Health Month. The Mayor noted that mental illness is the most prevalent health problem in America today and that Mental Health Month is observed to raise awareness of mental health, mental illnesses, and insurance discrimination against people with mental illnesses. He pro- claimed the month of May 2000 as Mental Health Month, and presented the proclamation to Marilyn LaCelle and Connie Epperson of Valley Cities Mental Health, who thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and presented them with cards and bookmarks . 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 PUBLIC Peace Officer Memorial Week. Mayor White read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation noting that police officers work devotedly and selflessly on behalf of the people of Kent, giving our city internal freedom from fear of the violence of civil disorder, and noted that several officers have given their lives in service to the state, county and city. He declared the week of May 14-20, 2000 as Peace Officer Week in the City of Kent and presented the proclamation to Sgt . Tracey Church, Officer Tim Barber and Officer Kenneth Hensen. Sgt . Church distributed blue ribbons to the Councilmembers and explained that they are to be tied to car antennas to remind citizens of fallen officers. Emergency Medical Services Week. The Mayor pro- claimed the week of May 14-20, 2000 as Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Kent, noting that it is a vital public service whose teams consist of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, paramedics, firefighters/emergency medical technicians, educators, administrators, and others . Fire Chief Angelo accepted the proclamation and noted that the system depends upon the citizens of the community. Lt . Pawlak then explained two instances in which citizens administered CPR until firefighters and medics arrived, saving the lives of two other citizens . Certificates in recogni- tion of life-saving efforts were then presented to Mr. Jarrett Houser and Mr. Ken McAlister. Lt . Pawlak added that Mr. Chad Fairchild, and Mr. Smith, who are not in attendance, also performed CPR on victims until firefighters and medics arrived, and noted that both of the patients are doing well, and that Fairchild and Smith will receive Certificates of Honor as well . ChemCentral Presentation. Fire Chief Angelo noted that a fire occurred last September which was visible to the public for over 18 hours . He said the incident continued for over two weeks, during which time heavy cooperation was required. He explained that ChemCentral had previously 3 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 PUBLIC worked with the Fire Department to do pre- COMMUNICATIONS planning, to exchange information, and to see that the chemicals were in the best possible storage location. He added that Mercer Island, Bellevue and Kirkland Fire Departments assisted, as well as The Boeing Company. The Fire Chief stated that claims were submitted and that ChemCentral submitted a check to the City in the amount of $131, 000, and asked that some of the funds be used to further protection within the Kent community. He said the Fire Department will use the funds for another aid car, for a bicycle helmet program, and for emergency training. Mr. Terry Wells of ChemCentral expressed apprecia- tion for the teamwork and camaraderie, and thanked the fire departments for their support . He noted that ChemCentral has been in business since 1926 and has been in Kent for 35 years . Angelo pointed out that ChemCentral will rebuild in Kent, and that not only will the new facility be sprinklered, but every one of their buildings nationwide will be retrofitted with sprinklers . He applauded them for their leadership in that area. Funds were then distributed to the following: Tukwila Fire Department, Renton Fire Department, Auburn Fire Department, King County Fire District #40, Boeing Fire Department, King County Medic One, Eastside Fire & Rescue. The Fire Chief expressed appreciation to all who participated in the incident . (ADDED CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) Commendation. Kevin Ruoff, 24517 129th Place SE, noted that Kent ' s population is over 75, 000 and that most of those people are happy with what the Mayor and Council have done, and the direction of the city, and do not see a conspiracy behind every decision that ' s made. He thanked the Mayor, Council and staff for their work, especially on the S . 277th corridor, and expressed support for the Performing Arts Center. Ruoff commended 4 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 PUBLIC Councilmember Epperly for her endeavor to find COMMUNICATIONS work within the city, so that citizens can approach her, and said he trusts that this work will not become a conflict of interest . He urged the Mayor and Council to continue to focus on the issues and the facts, and thanked them for their time, efforts, and dedication. (ADDED CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B) Martin Plvs stated that he served this country as a soldier for twenty years, but that he would not stand during the Pledge of Allegiance because the City of Kent denies freedom of speech to its citizens. He said he served two tours in Berlin, Germany, where he witnessed people being arrested for speaking or assembling. He said he will not be silenced from questioning the Mayor and Council on matters of public interest . CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Item A through I CALENDAR be approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried with Amodt opposed. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 2 , 2000 . WATER (BIDS - ITEM 8A) Lindental Pump Station. The bid opening for this project was held on April 25th with five bids received. The low bid was submitted by Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc . , in the amount of $1, 451, 601 . 90 . The Engineer' s estimate was $1, 255, 416 . 00 . Public Works Director Wickstrom recommended award even though the low bid is over the estimate, noting that the entire project can still be built within budget . He pointed out that the committee concurred. CLARK MOVED that the Lindental Pump Station contract be awarded to Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc . , in the amount of $1, 451, 601 . 90 . Yingling seconded and the motion carried. 5 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) LID 351, S. 277th Corridor, Final Assessment Roll. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3509 establishing the final assessment roll for LID 351, S . 277th Street Corridor, as recommended by the Public Works Committee Board of Equalization. (ADDED CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B-1) S. 277th Street Corridor Proiect. Plys asked about the final figure for cost overrun, whether the Mayor signed the check for the additional work done on the bridge, and whether a bid was sent out to complete that work. PLANNING (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) SeaTac Air Flight Traffic Study. The proposed resolution supports the existing south flight patterns for operations at SeaTac Airport and opposes implementation of the South Flow Two Tracks alternative or the South Flow Three Tracks alternative flight patterns as set forth in the SeaTac Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study. The Part 150 Study was conducted to evaluate programs to reduce the impact of aircraft noise in neighborhoods impacted by aircraft operations at SeaTac Airport . BROTHERTON MOVED to pass Resolution No. 1571 supporting the existing south flight patterns for operations at SeaTac Airport . Orr seconded. Clark spoke in favor of the resolution, and Orr commended staff for their efforts . Brotherton pointed out that a Port Commission meeting will be held on May 18, and urged anyone interested to attend. His motion then carried. SUBDIVISION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) CODE Subdivision Code Amendment. On April 24 , 2000, the Land Use & Planning Board recommended approval of proposed amendments to the Kent Subdivision Code. These amendments address only procedural requirements related to subdivisions, short subdivisions, and lot line adjustments; sub- division standards will be addressed in a later 6 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 SUBDIVISION phase of review. The proposed procedural amend- CODE ments are aimed at modernizing the code and integrating recent changes in state subdivision law. Deputy City Attorney Brubaker distributed a sheet showing three insertions to the code providing for minor alterations after the recording process. Clark requested that sprinkling be addressed by the Land Use and Planning Board. BROTHERTON MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3511 updating the Subdivision Code and related Kent City Code provisions, as amended. Woods seconded and the motion carried. COMMUNITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) DEVELOPMENT Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant BLOCK GRANT Funding Levels. APPROVAL of the 2001 Community Development Block Grant Funding, as recommended by the Planning Committee, as follows : 1) Accept the year 2001 Pass Through funds; 2) Allocate the City' s maximum available year 2001 CDBG funds for Public (Human) Services ($85, 539) ; 3) Allocate the City' s maximum available year 2001 funds for Planning and Administration ($78 , 986) ; and 4) authorize the Mayor to sign the County form indicating the City' s desire for distribution of year 2001 funds . ECONOMIC (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7C) DEVELOPMENT Pacific Coast Feather Company Non-Recourse Revenue Bonds. On April 27, 2000, the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority approved a resolu- tion relating to the issuance of non-recourse revenue bonds wherein the proceeds would be loaned to Pacific Coast Feather Company for the purchase and installation of pillow manufacturing equipment in the City of Kent . It is a policy of the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority to obtain approval of the city within whose planning jurisdiction the proposed industrial development facility lies prior to approval of the 7 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 ECONOMIC issuance of the revenue bonds . The proposed DEVELOPMENT resolution, if passed, would provide the required approval . City Attorney Lubovich explained that approxi- mately $2 . 85 million is being invested in the project and recommended approval of the resolution. YINGLING MOVED to pass Resolution No. 1572 approving the issuance of tax exempt non-recourse economic development revenue bonds by the Washington Economic Development Finance Authority for the purpose of financing the purchase and installation of pillow manufacturing equipment by Pacific Coast Feather Company. Orr seconded and the motion carried. PUBLIC MARKET (ADDED CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B-3) Kent Public Market. Plys said that the City gave KDP $32 , 000, and questioned how City workers can be dispatched to work at the Kent Market if the City has no ties except "an interest to the Kent Market" . He also asked whether City maintenance workers removed asbestos tiles from the facility in the last six months . Plys voiced concern about the KDP losing money, and said it is his opinion that Epperly is working at the Market illegally. PUBLIC SAFETY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) VallevCom PDA. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3510 creating a Public Development Authority ("PDA" ) , which will be the financing and repayment instrument for the construction of the new Valley Communications Center facility in Kent and which can also act to finance other significant Valley Com capital improvement investment programs as they arise in the future. The City of Kent will be the enacting City for this PDA, but all Valley Communications Member Cities have adopted ordi- nances agreeing to own equally and share equally in the PDA' s bond repayment responsibility. 8 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 PARKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) DEPARTMENT Security System Agreement With Honevwell. APPROVAL to enter into an agreement with Honeywell, a single source provider, for $46, 825, plus Washington State Sales Tax, to supply and install a security card system at City Hall and the Centennial Center, as recommended by the Parks Director. This agreement includes equipment, labor, and training. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) Art Project At Clark Lake By Ruth Tomlinson. APPROVAL of the proposed art project by Ruth Tomlinson at Clark Lake Park, as recommended by the Parks Director. The art project at Clark Lake proposed by Ruth Tomlinson, consists of area pavers with etched topography lines, a wall with etched nature designs, seating, and stairs of rock etched with a trail of ants . Total project cost is $32 , 250 . 00 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Green River Nursery/Greenhouse/Hoonhouse. ACCEPT the Green River Nursery/Greenhouse/Hoophouse contract as complete and release retainage to R.L.Bates Construction, Inc . upon standard releases from the State and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $119, 460 . 00 . The final construction cost was $133 , 671 .48 . Adequate funds exist within the project budget to cover this overage . (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7E) Golf Equipment Lease. Parks Director Hodgson explained that a consultant provided a number of options dealing with issues at the Riverbend Golf Course, one of which was to take the equipment currently in the Equipment Rental program and transfer it into a municipal lease program. He noted that this would save $32 , 000, and that this issue was considered by the Operations Committee today. He noted there is the potential that 9 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 PARKS interest rates on the lease could go up, and urged DEPARTMENT approval . YINGLING spoke in support and MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a lease agreement with Bank of the West/Interlease Equipment Lease for golf maintenance equipment, subject to final review of the City Attorney. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Hodgson noted that membership is up, that three new food services are taking place, and that things are going well . (BIDS - ITEM 8B) Nursery Fencing. The bid opening for this project was held on May 9, 2000 . Parks Director Hodgson distributed a bid tab, explained the project and recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder, F&H Fence in the amount of $36, 974 .21 plus Washington State Sales Tax. WOODS SO MOVED. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 8C) Chestnut Ridge Structure (s) Demolition. The bid opening was held on April 24 , 2000 , with thirteen bidders . The low bid for each structure was : J. Harper Contractor, Inc . for the house at $7, 030 . 00; Duchess Construction for the cabin at $2 , 642 . 98 ; and Virginia Ashmore for the barn at $2 , 100 . 00 . Hodgson noted for Yingling that separating the items resulted in a better bid. WOODS MOVED to award the bids and approve entering into agreements with three separate bidders to demolish and remove the three surplused structures on the City-owned property at 20403 100th Avenue SE (Chestnut Ridge) , as presented. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) DEPARTMENT ChemCentral, Recovery of Funds. AUTHORIZATION to distribute funds recovered from the ChemCentral emergency, as recommended by the Operations Committee. 10 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 FIRE ChemCentral and their insurance company have DEPARTMENT been extremely supportive of processing the City' s claim for costs related to the large incident last September. Fire Administration and ChemCentral have asked that the City consider using the funds for uses that would further benefit the overall community. Fire Administration recommends the following: 1 . $30, 000 to assist in the purchase of an aid car that will be partially purchased by a developer. 2 . $5, 000 one time funding of bike helmets to be distributed by Fire & Police . 3 . $11, 000 for additional costs related to IEMC Disaster training at FEMA 4 . $20, 000 to establish a project account for a statewide consortium of cities dealing with the Olympic Pipe Line franchise agreements . This account would be established under City Administration under the Control of Mr. McFall . 5 . $25, 749 . 74 would go back to the General Fund. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Amroyal of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through April 28 and paid on April 28, 2000, after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 2 , 2000 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 4/28/00 233888-234137 $ 288, 341 . 00 4/28/00 234137-234647 2 , 853 , 194 . 10 $3 , 141, 535 . 10 Approval of checks issued for payroll of April 15 and paid on April 20 , 2000 : Date Check Numbers Amount 4/20/00 243147-243444 $ 267,495 .41 4/20/00 93974-94587 927 , 478 . 76 $1, 194, 974 . 17 11 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 FINANCE (ADDED CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B-2) Kent Reporter. Plys suggested withholding funds to the Kent Reporter if they are printing false information. Meal Expenses. Plys said the Councilmembers are eating at the expense of the City, and requested the ordinance regarding these expenses . Mayor White suggested to Plys that if he believes the administration of the City or the Council is acting improperly, that he go to the State Attorney General or the State Auditor' s Office. CONDUCT OF (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7D) MEETINGS Amodt Obiection, Conduct of Meetincrs. Councilmember Amodt explained that she was unaware that this would be on tonight ' s agenda and asked that the issue be tabled until the next Council meeting. BROTHERTON MOVED to table. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Public Works Committee. Clark noted that the time of the meeting on June 5th has been changed to 5 : 00 p.m. , and that the Planning Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. that day. Parke Committee. Woods noted that there will be a special meeting on Tuesday, May 23, at 4 : 00 p.m. , for a public hearing on the Interim Parks Comprehensive Plan. Administrative Reports. McFall reminded Council of a brief executive session regarding negotiation on property acquisition. EXECUTIVE At 8 : 05 p.m. , the meeting recessed into Executive SESSION Session for approximately fifteen minutes . The meeting reconvened at 8 : 13 p.m. Property Acquisition. WOODS MOVED to approve the purchase of the Herman Property, authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement, 12 Kent City Council Minutes May 16, 2000 EXECUTIVE and amend the budget to provide $85, 000 from the SESSION IAC grant reimbursement toward acquisition and associated engineering. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. Property Acquisition. WOODS MOVED to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with Llewellyn Real Estate to acquire certain properties for municipal purposes . Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 8 : 15 p.m. , EPPERLY MOVED to adjourn. Orr seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jaco er, CMC City Clerk 13