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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/01/2000 Kent, Washington August 1, 2000 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Orr. Present : Councilmembers Amodt, Clark, Epperly, Woods and Yingling, Chief Administrative Officer McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Manager Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, and Parks Director Hodgson. Councilmember Brotherton was excused from the meeting. Approximately 40 people were in attendance. CHANGES TO Orr added Item J to the Consent Calendar and THE AGENDA Employee of the Month to Public Communications . Yingling added Item B to Other Business . At the request of Martin Plys, Item A was added to Continued Communications . PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem Orr COMMUNICATIONS announced that Jan Burley and Carol Ryckman of the Resource Center have been chosen as August Employees of the Month. She noted that they make an exceptional team, and balance each other beautifully to ensure that the Resource Center runs smoothly. Each was presented with an Employee of the Month plaque . Facility Manager Cheryl Fraser said that both Jan and Carol are well-respected by their co-workers, are extremely resourceful, and are very hard workers . She added that they are courteous, accurate and informative to callers . Kent/Yangzhou Students. Finance Director Miller introduced Kent students Colby Wolfley and Kali Drake who have just returned from three weeks in Yangzhou, and Chinese students Li Pingting and Fu Fei who hosted them in China. Li Pingting and Fu Fei expressed appreciation for this opportunity to live in Kent and learn different customs . Wolfley and Drake outlined what they had seen and learned in China, expressed thanks to the City and the Sister City Association, and suggested a teacher exchange in the future. Orr thanked the returning students and welcomed the visitors . 1 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 PUBLIC Kent Meridian Grand 2000 Reunion. Orr read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation noting that education brings friendships and memories that last a lifetime and that Kent has a nationally acclaimed school district . She announced that the Mayor has proclaimed August 19, 2000, KM Grand Reunion 2000 Day and encouraged all citizens to support this celebration honoring Kent ' s rich heritage of education and nationally acclaimed school system. Patty Wood and Susan Stroomer accepted the pro- clamation and thanked everyone for their support . National Night Out. Judy Mauhl, Community Services Specialist with the Police Department, noted that 35 events are planned this year and provided Councilmembers with National Night Out caps . Clark and Orr told of Block Watch and crime prevention experiences in their neighborhoods and encouraged those interested in forming a Block Watch to contact the Police Department . Introduction of Appointees. Orr introduced Pamela R. Roberts, the Mayor' s appointee to the Human Services Commission. CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR J be approved. Clark seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 18 , 2000 . TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. SET August 15th as the Public Hearing date for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) 196th/East Valley Highway Condemnation Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3520 which provides the authority to commence eminent domain proceedings on portions of two properties located generally east of the intersection of South 196th Street 2 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 TRANSPORTATION with East Valley Highway, if the City is unable to negotiate with the owners to purchase the needed property, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . The property is needed primarily for additional right-of-way, storm drainage and access purposes . STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) 196th Street Corridor/200th Street Improvements. ACCEPT the 196th Street Corridor/200th Street Improvements contract as complete, authorize budget adjustments accordingly, and authorize release of retainage to Scarsella Brothers upon standard releases from the State and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The original contract amount was $3, 242 , 543 . 00 . The final construction costs were $5, 246, 547 . 63 . This has been a County project and they have been involved in the decisions leading to this final project cost and have taken responsibility for same. (BIDS - ITEM 8A) S. 272nd/277th Street Corridor - Wetland Mitigation Site Improvements and Overflow Structures. The bid opening for this project was held on July 25th with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by Scarsella Brothers in the amount of $397, 077 . 55 . The engineer' s estimate was $371, 541 . 25 . The Public Works Director recommends award of this contract to Scarsella Brothers . CLARK MOVED that the South 272nd/277th Corridor Wetland Mitigation & Overflow Structures contract be awarded to Scarsella Brothers for the amount of $397, 077 . 55 plus applicable tax if any. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. COMMUNITY (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5A) DEVELOPMENT 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program. BLOCK GRANT The proposed 2001 CDBG program is estimated at $550, 114 . Capital funding for the City' s Home 3 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 COMMUNITY Repair Program and the rehabilitation of DEVELOPMENT Titusville Station is proposed. Public Service BLOCK GRANT funding is on-going for agencies that provide health care, food and transitional housing for victims of Domestic Violence. Part of the allocation also includes funding for planning and administration costs of the program. The Parks Committee has recommended that the proposed Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program, including the contingency plan, be accepted and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate contracts, as adopted. Carolyn Sundvall , CDBG Coordinator, outlined the program. Orr opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience, and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. WOODS MOVED that the proposed Year 2001 Community Development Block Grant Program, including the contingency plan, be accepted and adopted, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the appropriate contracts . Yingling seconded and the motion carried. CITY PROPERTY (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) (ADDED ITEM) Property at 12525 S.E. 248th. Martin Plvs, 3004 S . 256th, stated that the City of Kent purchased two parcels of land at 12525 S .E. 248th Street from Columbia Greenhouse, and asked whether Columbia Greenhouse is using the 10, 000 gallon diesel tank which the City built on the property. He noted that Columbia Greenhouse had the old underground tanks removed at their own expense . McFall explained that the City purchased the pro- perty for future use as a maintenance facility, that the facility is now being designed, and that an agreement whereby the tanks were removed at the expense of the seller was a part of the negotia- tions. He added that the City provided for a 10, 000 gallon storage tank, which is being used by Columbia Nursery at this time, as part of the negotiations as well . He offered to meet with 4 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 CITY PROPERTY Plys and provide more detailed information if so desired. PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) COMMUNITY King County Work Summer Training Grant for SERVICES Specialized Recreation. ACCEPT the $19,200 grant from King County Community Services for the Specialized Recreation Summer Work Program and amend the budget, as recommended by the Parks Committee. The King County Community Services Division awarded the Kent Parks and Recreation Specialized Recreation Division funds for staff, supplies and related expenses to jointly operate an integrated learning project this summer. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) King County Landmarks And Heritage Grant for Neely House. ACCEPT the King County 2000 Cultural Facilities Program Landmarks and Heritage Commission grant for $38, 000 to support the restoration of the Neely Soames Home and Garden and amend the budget, as recommended by the Parks Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Reclamation Art Project at Turnkey Park. ACCEPT the proposed art project for Turnkey Park, as recommended by the Parks Committee. As part of the approved Millennium Public Art Project, members of the Kent Police Youth Public Art Project and members of the Kent Police Youth Board will work with artist Tina Hoggatt to design and fabricate public artworks for the park. The total project cost is $17, 825 . The City' s Art Fund will contribute $1000 to the project and the remaining funds will come from community grants. CIVIC & (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) PERFORMING Civic and Performing Arts Center, Appointment of ART CENTER Committees. Participation in the King County Voters ' Pamphlet for an election authorizing the sale of $14 million of long-term General 5 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 CIVIC & Obligation voter-approved bonds for a Civic and PERFORMING Performing Arts Center requires Council appoint- ART CENTER ment of two committees of three members each to prepare for and against statements on the initia- tive for the voters' pamphlet . Mayor Pro Tem Orr recommended that Don Campbell, Patricia Curran and Dale Smith serve on the committee for approval, and that Ted Kogita, Martin Plys and Joe Rubio serve on the committee for rejection. WOODS MOVED for approval of the individuals recommended by Orr. Clark seconded. Orr informed the committee for rejection that an additional name was sub- mitted and that they may want to contact that person. She also pointed out that the name of the committee spokesperson must be submitted to the City Clerk, and that information on preparing and taping their presentations is available . The motion then carried. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) Excused Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence from tonight ' s meeting for Councilmember Brotherton, as he is unable to attend. APPOINTMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) Human Services Commission Appointment. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Ms . Pamela R. Roberts to serve as a member of the Kent Human Services Commission. Ms . Roberts is a Kent resident and is employed by Chesterfield Health Services . She belongs to the Totem Council of Girl Scouts of America, is an ordained missionary, is financial administrator and also serves on the Board of Trustees of her church. She received her BA in Public Administration in 1992 and her MBA in March of this year. Ms . Roberts will fill the User of Services category and will replace Stephanie Howell, who resigned. Her term will continue until 1/1/03 . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through June 15 and paid on 6 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 FINANCE June 15, after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 18, 2000 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/15/00 236132-216413 $ 757, 972 .46 6/15/00 236414-236839 1, 355, 389 . 56 $2, 113, 362 . 02 APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through June 30 and paid on June 30, after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 5, 2000 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/30/00 236840-237112 $ 868, 517 .43 6/30/00 237113-237582 2, 193 , 867 .25 $3 , 062, 384 . 68 APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through July 14 and paid on July 14 , after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 18, 2000 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 7/14/00 237583-237854 $ 767, 583 .21 7/14/00 237855-238223 749, 578 . 93 $1, 517, 162 . 14 Approval of checks issued for payroll for July 1 through July 15, and paid on July 20, 2000 : Date Check Numbers Amount 7/20/00 Checks 245217-245588 $ 307, 637 . 67 7/20/00 Advices 97799-98423 955 , 035 . 51 $1, 262, 673 . 18 (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) (ADDED ITEM) Prevavment for City Property LID 351. Finance Director Miller explained that the assessment for three City-owned properties within LID 351 is 7 Kent City Council Minutes August 1, 2000 FINANCE $306, 409 .20 and that there are two payment options . She recommended prepaying the assessment using CIP excess sales tax revenue rather than making yearly payments for 15 years . She added that prepaying would save approximately $6, 000 in interest . YINGLING MOVED to budget and prepay the City' s LID 351 assessment of $306, 409 .20 using CIP excess sales tax revenue . Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Council President. Orr thanked the Operations Committee for their cooperation regarding tonight ' s five o ' clock meeting and the Police Department for their escort to the National Night Out activities. Public Works. Clark noted that the Committee will meet at 5 : 00 p.m. on August 7 and 21 . Planning Committee. Clark noted that the Committee will meet at 4 : 00 p.m. on August 21 . Parks Committee. Woods announced that the Parks Committee will not meet this month. Administrative Revorts. McFall announced that Neighborhood Traffic Control Manager Joe Mitchell has accepted the position as Permit Center Manager. He also reminded Councilmembers of the Executive Session on negotiations for property acquisition. EXECUTIVE At 5 :45 p.m. the meeting recessed to Executive SESSION Session for approximately twenty minutes. The meeting reconvened at 6 : 15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT WOODS MOVED to adjourn at 6 : 15 p.m. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jaco r, CMC City Clerk 8