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November 7 , 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, Chief
Administrative Officer McFall , City Attorney Lubovich, Police
Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Public Works Director
Wickstrom, Planning Manager Satterstrom, Parks Director Hodgson,
and Finance Director Miller. Approximately 75 people were at the
meeting.
FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Webelos Pack 407 .
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
McFall requested the addition of Other Business Item 7A.
Continued Communications Items 11A, 11B and 11C were
added at the request of Marty Plys, Maureen Fors, and
Gail Shewey.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Honored Employee Presentation. Councilmember Clark
noted that the 277th Corridor was opened last spring
after being underway for twenty years, and that the
bridge in the project was named after Public Works
Director Don Wickstrom. On behalf of the elected
officials of Kent, Clark presented Wickstrom with a
commemorative photograph of the Don E. Wickstrom Bridge
and commended him for his vision, hard work, long term
commitment and personal sacrifice .
Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that John
Sizemore, Maintenance Worker 3 in the Water Department,
has been selected as November Employee of the Month. He
noted that Sizemore does everything in his power to see
that projects run smoothly and disturbances to the
public are limited. He congratulated John on being
chosen Employee of the Month.
National Young Readers Day. Mayor White read a pro-
clamation noting that National Young Readers Day was
created a decade ago for schools and communities across
the nation to celebrate reading and encouraging all
schools and student to recognize this day. He
proclaimed Wednesday, November 8, 2000, as National
Young Readers Day, and presented the proclamation to
Terry Schmelebeck, PTA President at Springbrook
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Elementary. Schmelebeck expressed thanks and pleasure
that the community has a very strong reading community.
Human Services Month. The Mayor read a proclamation
declaring the month of November 2000 as Human Services
Month and noting that population growth and the increas-
ing complexity of pressures that impact individuals and
families continue to present human service needs which
far surpass the capacity to provide support . He
encouraged all citizens to learn about the issues
affecting youth and programs to provide support, and
presented the proclamation to Reverend John Jendreson,
Chair of the Human Services Commission. Reverend
Jendreson expressed thanks for the proclamation and for
the vision for human services . The Executive Director
of Kent Youth and Family Services expressed gratitude
and appreciation on behalf of the service providers .
Employee United Way Food Bank Donation. Mayor White
explained that a flower sale was held by city employees
and that $1, 174 . 00 was raised. He presented a check in
that amount to Mary Lou Becvar of the Food Bank, who
expressed thanks to the employees and noted that the
funds will be used for Thanksgiving baskets .
Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Award. Parks
Director Hodgson introduced Pam Earle, Regional Director
of the National Recreation and Parks Association, who
presented the Stewpot Theater with the National Arts and
Humanities Award. She explained that the award is to
demonstrate excellence and to inspire others to develop
new ideas . Janet Hasselblad of the Parks Department
explained the theater, commended those who were
involved, and invited everyone to attend their musical
production in June 2001 .
Tyler Warren Day. Mayor White noted that eight-year-old
Tyler Warren received the Bishop ' s Cross Award at St .
Columba' s Episcopal Church in Kent because of his
efforts to help the homeless and to have an annual "Help
the Homeless Day" . He proclaimed November 16, 2000,
(Tyler' s ninth birthday) as Tyler Warren Day and
encouraged all citizens to recognize his caring,
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thoughtfulness and dedication. Tyler thanked the Mayor
for the proclamation and for declaring Tyler Warren Day.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through L be
approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
MINUTES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A)
Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of October 17, 2000 .
HEALTH & SANITATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I)
Dale Schneider Short Plat Bill Of Sale. ACCEPT the Bill
of Sale for Dale Schneider Short Plat submitted by Dale
Schneider for continuous operation and maintenance of
499 feet of watermain extension 1, 021 feet of sanitary
sewers, 292 feet of street improvements, 352 feet of
storm sewers and release bonds after the expiration
period, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
The project is located at 23051 96th Avenue South.
WATER
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G)
Water Pressure Enhancing Assistance Program.
AUTHORIZATION for the Public Works Department to
establish a Water Pressure Enhancing Assistance Program
following the guidelines of the Public Works Directors ' ,
October 16, 2000, memo to the Public Works Committee,
whereby the City would provide assistance to residents
with low water pressure problems, and to authorize
funding of same within the annual capital budget for
Miscellaneous Water Improvements fund starting in 2001,
as recommended by the Public Works Committee .
EASEMENT
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11C)
(ADDED)
Shewev Contract. Gail Shewev stated that he lives on
the S . 277th Corridor and that the City acquired part of
his property for the new road. He noted that part of
the contract has not been completed and submitted a
proposal to settle the current problems . Orr asked the
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legal department to research this issue and report back
to Council .
STREET VACATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C)
71st Avenue South Street Vacation. PASSAGE of
Resolution No. 1578 setting December 12 , 2000, as the
date for a public hearing date on the 71st Avenue South
Street Vacation (#STV-2000-1) . A petition for this
street vacation was filed on October 16, 2000 .
277TH CORRIDOR
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J)
277th Corridor Condemnation. ADOPTION of Ordinance
No. 3529 authorizing the condemnation of the necessary
right-of-way within Kent ' s City limits and authorizing
the City of Auburn to act as Kent ' s agent in condemning
the right-of-way.
The City is cooperating with the City of Auburn on its
construction of S . 277th Street between Auburn Way North
and SR 167 . A portion of the right-of-way that Auburn
requires for this project lies within the corporate
limits of the City of Kent .
URBAN SEPARATORS
(PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5A)
Moratorium On Urban Separators. On October 3 , 2000,
the City Council passed Resolution No. 1576 imposing a
moratorium on the acceptance of applications for any
land use permit or approval for subdivisions, short
plats, or any other similar application that increases
the number of lots and/or density on property located
within the urban separators in the City of Kent, as
identified by King County plans, and in areas proposed
for inclusion as an urban separator in the City of Kent .
State law authorizes cities to adopt moratoriums, pro-
vided a public hearing is held within sixty days of
adoption. This date has been set as the date for a
public hearing on this matter. After making findings,
the Council may either continue the moratorium for the
full six-month term or terminate the moratorium.
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The City Attorney explained the history of the issue and
what the moratorium is on, and pointed out that this
hearing is not about the urban separator itself .
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Joe Miles, 24639
156th Avenue SE, stated that the moratorium should
remain in place until a final decision is made . Bob
Nelson, 24048 156th Avenue SE, also urged the Council to
continue the moratorium, as not doing so may increase
the City' s liability. Rita Bailey, 20607 101st Avenue
SE, expressed appreciation for the moratorium and said
it is vital to study these areas . She urged the Council
to keep the moratorium in effect . Joe Rubio, 3831 S .
248th, said this boils down to private property rights
and that the moratorium holds people hostage. Louise
Lee, 12605 SE 282nd Street, said that Kent is addressing
urban separators at the urging of the King County
Executive. She said that by adopting the moratorium in
support of urban separators, Kent is being influenced by
King County. She urged the Council to discontinue the
moratorium. Mayor White clarified that the City, not
King County Executive Sims, initiated this . Mark Imlay,
24625 148th Avenue SE, spoke in favor of continuing the
moratorium until this issue is settled. Elizabeth
Miles, 24639 156th Avenue SE, encouraged the Council to
continue the moratorium, and stated that the moratorium
has nothing to do with property rights . Tom Sharb,
24254 143rd Avenue SE, said the moratorium should be
continued, and that the solutions proposed by the Land
Use Board will solve everyone ' s problems . There were no
further comments and ORR MOVED to close the public
hearing. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
BROTHERTON MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1577 adopting
Findings of Fact and continuing the moratorium
established pursuant to Resolution No. 1576 on the
acceptance of applications for any land use permit or
approval for subdivisions, short plats, or any other
similar application that increases the number of lots
and/or density on property located within the urban
separators and in areas proposed for inclusion as an
urban separator in the City of Kent . Clark seconded.
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Orr noted that this is a complicated issue and the
moratorium provides time to study it further. She also
stated that this will most likely not be resolved by the
end of the year. Clark said there is no rush to do
anything right away. Amodt also spoke in support of the
moratorium so that the Council can study the issues and
find the best solution for land owners and Friends of
Soos Creek.
Brotherton' s motion then carried.
PLAT
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A)
(ADDED)
Andrews Landing (Pat' s Place) FSU-99-5 . This item was
added to consider the final plat application submitted
by Rich Enfield for the Andrews Landing Final Subdivi-
sion. The Hearing Examiner issued the findings with
conditions on the preliminary plat on September 1, 1999 .
Planning Manager Satterstrom noted that all of the
conditions have been met and recommended approval .
BROTHERTON MOVED to approve the staff ' s recommendation
of approval with conditions of the Andrews Landing Final
Subdivision and to authorize the Mayor to sign the final
plat mylar. Amodt seconded and the motion carried.
ANNEXATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L)
DeMarco Annexation. SET November 21, 2000 for a public
meeting with petitioners to consider the acceptance of
the 10 percent petition for the DeMarco annexation
(#AN-2000-1) . The boundaries of the proposed area are
between 116th Avenue SE and 132nd Avenue SE and
approximately between SE 232 and SE 240th.
DOWNTOWN PROJECTS
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A)
(ADDED)
Correction. Martin Plvs stated that at the
September 4th Council meeting he erroneously stated that
Tom Woods was a campaign officer in Judy Woods ' campaign
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in the 90 ' s, and corrected the error by stating that he
was not .
Downtown Proiect. Martin Plys voiced concern about the
City using public funds to fund any new private enter-
prise in downtown Kent . He said the Washington State
Department of Ecology has stated that the Borden
property is a Level One contamination, and said the
taxpayers should not be asked to clean up that property.
He voiced opposition to a 14-screen movie theater being
built on the site . He asked that a committee be formed
to look into all options .
OFFICE HOURS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F)
Office Hours Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3528
amending KCC 2 . 77 . 010 relating to office hours in order
to comply with RCW 35 . 21 . 175, which requires that all
city and town offices be kept open for the transaction
of business during such days and hours as the munici-
pality shall prescribe by ordinance . KCC Section
2 . 77 . 010 currently states that all offices of the City
of Kent shall be open to the public from 8 : 00 a.m.
through 5 : 00 p.m. ; however, not all offices of the City
are open to the public during these hours .
POLICE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D)
Mobile Data Computers, Radio Modems And Software
Purchase. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the con-
tract with Datec, Inc . for the purchase of the Panasonic
Toughbooks in the amount of $175, 587 . 20 under the City
of Tacoma contract, and a contract with Motorola as a
sole source provider for the purchase of the VRM 650
radio modems and Tx Messenger software in the amount of
$125, 853 . 00 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E)
Sole Source Police Department Range Equipment.
AUTHORIZATION for Sole Source procurement of range
equipment and authorization to transfer monies from the
seized asset account to a project account . This is to
procure equipment to repair and refit the police shoot-
ing range by purchasing equipment from the original
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supplier (sole source) and to transfer $38 , 000 from the
seized asset account to a special project account .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K)
Corrections Annex Renovation Project Budget Chance.
APPROVAL of a budget change for $132 , 794 of unbudgeted
MDT revenue received to be used for the Police
Correction Annex Renovation Project, as recommended by
the Operations Committee . The funds were from the sale
of no longer needed Mobile Data Terminals and will be
used for the Police Correction Annex Renovation Project .
BUDGET
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H)
2001 Budget And Tax Levy. SET a Public Hearing date of
November 21, 2000 for the annual 2001 Operating and
Capital Budget and the 2001 Tax Levy Ordinance.
FINANCE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B)
Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills
received through October 16 and paid on October 16 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on October 17,
2000 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers :
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/16/00 502807-503103 $1, 745, 107 . 12
10/16/00 503104-503548 3 , 335 , 527 . 86
$5, 080, 634 . 98
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B)
(ADDED)
Domestic Violence Funding. Maureen Fors, 18852 SE 269th
St . , Trish Karn, Robin, Kendra Tapo, and Andrea Gray,
who was speaking for a friend, spoke about the impor-
tance of confidentially in domestic violence situations
and expressed concern about the recent funding cut to
DAWN. The Mayor and City Attorney explained that the
City' s commitment to domestic violence has not dimin-
ished, that the provider has simply been changed on its
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advocacy program, and that DAWN is still being used for
sheltering and other issues .
Mayor White stated that staff will prepare a report on
this issue which will be provided to the Council, and
noted for Yingling that it will address confidentiality.
It was noted that anyone who is interested to contribut-
ing to DAWN should contact the Human Services Department
at 253-856-5070 .
REPORTS
Public Safety Committee. Epperly noted that the next
meeting will be at 5 : 00 p.m. on November 14 .
Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will
be at 4 : 00 p.m. on November 14 .
Administrative Reports. McFall requested the addition
of potential litigation to the executive session.
City Attorney Lubovich distributed copies of a history
of litigation against the City, and explained the dis-
position of the cases noting that fourteen of the
sixteen have been dismissed. Mayor White commended the
legal staff for a fine job protecting the interests of
the City.
Shoppincr Carts. The Mayor announced that he will be
sending a letter to store managers asking them to pick
up shopping carts which have been taken off premises .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed into executive session at 8 :20 p.m.
and reconvened at 9 : 18 p.m.
Property Acquisition. WOODS MOVED to authorize the
Mayor to sign documents to acquire the Inez Morthorst
Estate property at Clark Lake between 248th and 240th
for a park and establish a budget using $750 , 000 from
the park acquisition fund, $250, 000 from the East Hill
fee in lieu fund, and borrow $4 , 200 , 000 from the Water
Pipeline Project for up to 36 months with interest and
declare intent to bond from other sources to reimburse
this loan. Epperly seconded.
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Woods noted that this has been a long-term project,
and Mayor White said that in the future citizens will
commend the City Council for their wisdom and foresight .
The motion then carried.
ADJOURNMENT
EPPERLY MOVED to adjourn at 9 :20 p.m. Woods seconded
and the motion carried.
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Brenda Jacobe MC
City Clerk
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