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June 20 , 2000
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order
at 7 : 05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Orr. Present : Councilmembers Amodt,
Brotherton, Clark and Yingling, Government Affairs Manager
Laurent , Deputy City Attorney Brubaker, City Engineer Gill, Parks
Planning & Development Superintendent Flemm, and Assistant Finance
Director Hillman. Approximately 25 people were at the meeting.
CHANGES TO Councilmember Amodt removed Item E from the
THE AGENDA Consent Calendar for discussion.
The following items were added to the agenda under
Continued Communications :
11A. R. E. Hodgin Drainage System Failure
11B. Ardis Johnson Urban Separators
11C. Bill Young Performing Arts Center
11D. Martin Plys Performing Arts Center
11E . Gail Shewey S . 277th Improvements
11F. Ted Kogita Parks Department
11G. Joe Rubio Land Purchases
PUBLIC Introduction of Appointee. Mayor Pro Tem Orr
COMMUNICATIONS noted that the appointment of Ken Mendoza to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is on the agenda
and asked for Council ' s approval .
Hire-A-Veteran Month. Mayor Pro Tem Orr read a
proclamation noting that there are more than
606, 000 veterans in Washington, and that over
64 , 000 veterans have sought employment and
training services from the Employment Security
Department during the last program year. She
stated that Mayor White has proclaimed June 2000
as Hire-A-Veteran Month in the City and urged all
citizens to join in the special observance . The
proclamation was presented to Don Sparks, who
expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council
for assisting the Auburn Office, who had the
highest-volume placement rate in the Puget Sound
area for last year.
CONSENT CLARK MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR S be approved, with the exception of Item E, which
was removed by Councilmember Amodt . Brotherton
seconded and the motion carried.
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MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A)
Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of June 6 , 2000 .
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N)
SANITATION Pacific Heights. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale for
Pacific Heights submitted by Pacific Industries,
Inc . for continuous operation and maintenance of
471 feet of watermain improvement, 740 feet of
sanitary sewer, 1, 197 feet of storm sewer and 613
feet of street improvement and release bonds after
the expiration period, as recommended by the
Public Works Director. The project is located at
S . E. 253rd Street and 121st Place S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60)
Chancellor Parks I . ACCEPT the Bill of Sale for
Chancellor Park Division I submitted by MJF
Holdings, Inc . for continuous operation and
maintenance of 554 . 14 feet of street improvement
and 885 feet of storm sewer and release bonds
after the expiration period, as recommended by
the Public Works Director. The project is located
at S .E. 240th & 132nd Avenue S .E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P)
Chancellor Parks II. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale for
Chancellor Park Division II submitted by MJF
Holdings, Inc . for continuous operation and
maintenance of 494 . 08 feet of street improvement
and 694 feet of storm sewer and release bonds
after the expiration period, as recommended by
the Public Works Director. The project is located
at S .E . 240th & 132nd Avenue S . E.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6Q)
Anderson Site Warehouse. ACCEPT the Bill of Sale
for Anderson Site Warehouse submitted by Benaroya
Company for continuous operation and maintenance
of 24 feet of watermain, 655 feet of street
improvement 32 feet of storm sewer and release
bonds after the expiration period, as recommended
by the Public Works Director. The project is
located at West Valley Highway and S . 238th
Street .
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HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6R)
SANITATION Yellowstone Industrial Park. ACCEPT the Bill of
Sale for Yellowstone Industrial Park submitted by
Sound Ventures, Inc . for continuous operation and
maintenance of 29 feet of watermain improvements,
215 feet of sanitary sewer and 661 feet of street
improvement and release bonds after the expiration
period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The project is located at 18404 72nd
Avenue South.
WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J)
Tacoma Second Supply Project. AUTHORIZATION for
the Mayor to sign the Tacoma Second Supply Project
Agreement upon concurrence with the language by
the Public Works Director and the City Attorney,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee .
SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C)
Sewer Latecomer Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the
Public Works Director to execute a sewer late-
comer agreement for the Benson Short Plat, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee. The
developer for the Benson Short Plat has extended
the sanitary sewer in 104th Avenue S .E. This
provides service to nine lots .
DRAINAGE (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A)
(ADDED)
Drainage System Failure. R. E. Hodgin, 7927 S .
222nd, voiced concerns about the effects of run-
ning water on property owners adjacent to the
Willow Way project . It was determined that the
issue would be referred to the Public Works
Committee and that City Engineer Gill will pro-
vide a report to the Committee .
STREETS (BIDS - ITEM 8C)
SE 256th Street Widening Improvements (116th
Avenue SE to 132nd Avenue SE. The bid opening
for this project was held on June 13th. The City
Engineer Gary Gill explained the project and noted
that six bids were received. He said the low bid
was from Scarsella Bros . in the amount of
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STREETS $4 , 686, 366 . 29, and the Engineer' s estimate was
$5, 026, 633 . 465 . He recommended award of the bid
to Scarsella Bros . , subject to Transportation
Improvement Board approval .
CLARK MOVED that the SE 256th Street Widening
Improvements contract be awarded to Scarsella
Bros . , in the amount of $4 , 686, 366 . 29, subject to
Transportation Improvement Board approval .
Brotherton seconded and the motion carried.
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11E)
(ADDED)
S. 277th Street Improvements. Gail Shewey, 11217
S .E . 274th Street, brought the following concerns
to the Council : 1) Relocation of a speed sign at
116th and Kent-Kangley, 2) Safety Hazard on 114th
Avenue S .E . , and 3) Street Sign on S . 274th.
City Engineer Gill agreed to look at the issues
and make a report to the Public Works Committee
and Mr. Shewey.
URBAN (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B)
SEPARATORS (ADDED)
Rezone/Urban Separator. Ardis Johnson, 24039
146th Place S .E. , stated that the fair sale of her
home and property has been prevented by the denial
of a zoning change to allow homes to be built to
conform to the housing development south and
west of her property. Orr informed Johnson that
this issue will be discussed at the meeting of
July 5th. Johnson provided pictures of her
property and it was determined that the pictures
will be returned to her at the Council meeting of
July 5th.
INTERNET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E)
SALES TAX (REMOVED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER AMODT)
Opposition to Extension of Internet Sales Tax
Moratorium. The Operations Committee has recom-
mended endorsement of the National League of
Cities ' position opposing the extension of a sales
tax moratorium on internet sales and service, as
Congress is currently considering . The House has
adopted a five year extension through 2006, and
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INTERNET the Senate will soon consider the issue . The
SALES TAX National League of Cities has requested that the
City take a position on this issue .
Amodt said she is in favor of the five year
moratorium to allow time to study the impacts of
the sales tax. Brotherton spoke in favor of
extending the moratorium in order to determine
how to develop a fair tax system.
Clark explained the background of this issue and
said that it is an issue of fairness . He said he
is in favor of the motion to endorse the National
League of Cities ' position. Yingling stated that
putting simplified taxes on the internet will not
slow the internet . He said a model of how to pay
taxes on the internet is catalog sales, and that
the way the legislation was brought forward was
unfair. After a lengthy discussion, CLARK MOVED
to endorse the National League of Cities ' position
opposing the extension of a sales tax moratorium
on internet sales and service, as recommended by
the Operations Committee . Yingling seconded. The
motion failed with Clark and Yingling in favor,
and Amodt, Brotherton and Orr opposed.
TECHNOLOGY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D)
Purchase Of Personal Computers. ACCEPTANCE of
the quote of $55, 068 . 89 for the purchase of 34
Hewlett-Packard Pentium III computers from
Unisoft, Inc . , and authorization for the Mayor to
sign a purchase agreement .
As part of the Technology Plan, the City made a
commitment to the creation of an ongoing replace-
ment program for the City' s personal computers . A
request for quotes was published in local and
regional papers and distributed to a number of
companies . Three quotes were received from three
different companies . The lowest quote came from
Unisoft, Inc . for $55, 068 . 89
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M)
Council Absences (Epperly And Woods) . APPROVAL of
excused absences from tonight ' s meeting for
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COUNCIL Councilmembers Epperly and Woods, who are unable
to attend.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G)
RECREATION Interim Comprehensive Park And Recreation Plan.
ADOPTION of the Interim Comprehensive Park and
Recreation Plan to maintain eligibility with the
IAC for grant funding, as recommended by the Parks
Committee.
The Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Plan was
last updated in 1994 . In order to be eligible for
state grant funds from the IAC, the City needs to
have a current plan every six years . Also, the
entire City' s Comprehensive Plan is currently
being updated and in order to plan concurrently
with the rest of the City, an interim plan must be
adopted to meet the IAC deadline of June 23 and to
be eligible for year 2000 grants .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H)
Soroptimist Donation To East Hill Youth Sports
Complex. ACCEPT the Soroptimist donation of
$3 , 750 . 00 and amend the East Hill Youth Sports
Complex project budget, as recommended by the
Parks Committee .
In May 2000, the Soroptimist Club of Kent donated
$3 , 750 . 00 to the East Hill Youth Sports Complex
project Field #1 , (commonly known as Service Club
Ballfields) . This donation will assist in funding
ballfield renovation.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I)
IAC Grant For Chestnut Ridge Park Acquisition.
ACCEPT the IAC grant for Chestnut Ridge Park
property acquisition and amend the Land
Acquisition budget, as recommended by the Parks
Committee .
The Park Planning and Development Division applied
for an IAC neighborhood grant to reimburse 50% of
the Estes property acquisition at Chestnut Ridge
Park. The State legislature approved the
$187, 464 . 00 grant on May 19, 2000 . Funds will
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PARKS & be used for future development of the Chestnut
RECREATION Ridge Park.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K)
Sutlief Donation To Specialized Recreation
ACCEPT the $5, 000 donation from Mr. and
Mrs . Sutlief, and amend the Specialized Recreation
Computer Program budget, as recommended by the
Parks Committee .
In honor of their son Mike, who was a long-time
participant in the Specialized Recreation programs
and graduate of Highline ' s Computer Information
Systems Program, Mr. and Mrs . Sutlief donated
$5, 000 to the Specialized Recreation Computer
Program.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L)
Western States Arts Federation Grant. ACCEPT the
Washington States Art Federation Grant (WESTAF) ,
and amend the Cultural Services budget, as recom-
mended by the Parks Committee .
WESTAF awarded the Kent Parks and Recreation
Cultural Division a grant in the amount of $2 , 500
in the 2000-2001 TourWest Program funding cycle .
Funds will offset the artistic fee of Tibetan
Monks of the Drepung Loseling Monastery for their
Mystical Arts of Tibet residency and performance
in Kent, October 6 - 8, 2000 .
(BIDS - ITEM SA)
Garrison Creek Court Surfacing And Striving The
bid opening was held on June 9, and two bids were
received. Mid-Pac Construction was the low bidder
at $31 , 900 . 00 , plus Washington State Sales Tax.
BROTHERTON MOVED that the Garrison Creek Court
Surfacing and Striping Project be awarded to Mid-
Pac Construction in the amount of $31, 900 , plus
Washington State Sales Tax. Yingling seconded and
the motion carried.
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PARKS & (BIDS - ITEM 8B)
RECREATION Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood Park Development The
bid opening was held on June 9, with nine bids
received. Father and Son Construction Inc . was
the low bidder at $396 , 400 . 00 (base bid) , plus
Washington State Sales Tax. Parks Planning and
Development Superintendent Lori Flemm said that
construction will begin soon.
BROTHERTON MOVED that the Chestnut Ridge
Neighborhood Park project be awarded to Father
and Son Construction, Inc . in the amount of
$396, 400, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Amodt
seconded and the motion carried.
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11C)
(ADDED)
Performing Arts Center. Bill Young, 1005 E.
Guiberson Street, voiced concern about an increase
in the cost of the Performing Arts Center as
stated in a newspaper article . Brotherton pointed
out that the City has not approved any performing
arts center, and Yingling encouraged Young to talk
to the Performing Arts Center Board for details .
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11D)
(ADDED)
Performing Arts Center. Martin Plvs, 3004 S .
256th, said this issue is in the budget, that
$185, 000 has already been spent on studies
regarding the Performing Arts Center, that money
is being spent on a consultant and on monthly
publications, that there is a salary for a
Performing Arts Center director, and that it will
cost the City $200 , 000 a year to operate the
facility. He said the Council wants this issue
on the primary election ballot because more people
will vote at that time .
Brotherton disagreed that $15 , 000, 000 has been
spent on the Center, and emphasized that it has
not been approved. Orr added that the funds from
the water fund are being repaid, and funds are not
being misused. Yingling noted that many truths,
half-truths and untruths have come out and
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PARKS & suggested that Plys and others who are interested
RECREATION ask for a sit down meeting with staff, Council,
and the Performing Arts Committee, to go over the
issue in detail . He added that costs inevitably
change and that nothing underhanded is going on.
It was noted that such a meeting would result in
getting questions answered and getting correct
information. Amodt said she and tonight ' s
speakers have already asked for such a meeting.
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11F)
(ADDED)
Parks Department. Ted Kogita questioned whether
part-time employees are included in the count of
City employees . It was determined that Employee
Services could get that information to him.
Kogita also asked why Parks Director Hodgson is on
the Performing Arts Center Board, and Yingling
said it is most likely for City representation
since the City is a proposed sponsor of the opera-
tions of the facility. When Kogita inquired about
other members of the Board, Orr explained that it
is made up of volunteers .
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11G)
(ADDED)
Land Purchases/Performing Arts Center. Joe Rubio,
S . 248th, expressed concern about the cost of land
purchases for the Performing Arts Center, a
$241, 000 land value donation, the appraisal on the
land, contamination on the land, who will pay for
the cost to clean up the contamination, a $50 , 000
escrow account, and what the final cost of the
Performing Arts Center will be . Upon Orr' s
suggestion, Rubio agreed to provide his questions
to Parks Director Hodgson in written form.
HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F)
Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program. APPROVAL
of the Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program
which provides eligible employees a window of
opportunity to retire from the City. The program
recognizes and rewards the dedication, loyalty and
distinguished service of long-term employees while
providing savings to the City.
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APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6S)
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointment
CONFIRM Council President Orr ' s appointment of
Kent Mendoza to serve as a member of the Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee . Mr. Mendoza is currently
the General Manager of the Hawthorn Suites in
Kent .
Mr. Mendoza is a member of the speakers Bureau of
Make-A-Wish foundation and is a Wish Granter for
that organization. He is a former board member of
the Hospitality & Tourism Programs at Highline
Community College and Lake Washington Technical
College.
He will replace Peter Wynia, who has moved from
the area, and his term will continue until
1/1/2002 .
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B)
Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through May 31 and paid on May 31
after auditing by the Operations Committee on
June 6, 2000 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers :
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/31/00 235383-235644 $1, 108, 298 . 80
5/31/00 235645-236131 2 , 376 , 989 . 51
$3 , 485, 288 . 31
Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 20
and June 5 and paid on May 20 and June 5, 2000 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/20/00 Checks 243769-244093 $ 277, 322 . 66
5/20/00 Advices 95251-95865 937 , 401 . 80
1, 214 , 724 .46
6/5/00 Checks 244094-244467 $ 278, 435 . 64
6/5/00 Advices 95866-95619 895 , 895 . 85
$1, 174 , 331 .49
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REPORTS Council President. Orr announced that, due to the
holiday on July 4th, the next Council meeting will
be held on Wednesday, July 5th at 7 : 00 p.m. She
urged citizens to respect the fireworks laws and
to enjoy the City' s celebration.
Public Works Committee. Clark noted that the
Committee will meet on July 3rd at 5 : 00 p.m.
Planning Committee. Brotherton noted that the
Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on July 3rd.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 15 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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