HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/03/1995 Kent, Washington
January 3 , 1995
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett,
Clark, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, Planning Director
Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Chief Crawford,
Fire Chief Angelo, Finance Division Director Miller, Human
Resources Division Director Viseth, and Parks Director Hodgson.
Approximately 30 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Introduction of Yangzhou, China, Exchange
COMMUNICATIONS Employees. Mayor White introduced May Miller
and Jan Toolson, who have been chosen to go to
Kent's Sister City, Yangzhou, China, under the
terms of an agreement signed by both mayors and
adopted by the City Council. He noted that they
will depart for Yangzhou on or about April 1st
for 30 days.
Ms. Miller thanked the Mayor and Council for the
opportunity to represent Kent and said she is
looking forward to visiting Yangzhou' s parks and
lace factory, and to studying their history and
art. She also spoke about the importance of
economic development, which creates a strong tax
base.
Ms. Toolson also thanked the Mayor and the
Committee and said she understands being a dip-
lomat, after having traveled extensively with
the military. She said that she is very honored
and will do her best to lay the groundwork for
future exchanges.
The Mayor noted that Mr. Tong, the municipal
employee from Yangzhou, will arrive on or about
February 12 , and will be in Kent for ninety
days.
Employee of the Month. Mayor White introduced
Kevin O'Neill, Senior Planner, who has been
selected as Employee of the Month for January.
He noted that Mr. O'Neill coordinated the work
of fellow employees, City departments and
several consultants on the Draft Comprehensive
Plan. He added that O'Neill is professional in
his conduct, is a diligent worker and consis-
tently demonstrates a strong work ethic.
Planning Director Harris commended O'Neill for
his work on the Growth Management Plan and
offered his congratulations. The Mayor pre-
sented O'Neill with a plaque.
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PUBLIC Regional Justice Center Update. Wendy Keller
COMMUNICATIONS showed aerial photographs of the site before
and after the buildings were removed, and noted
that they are ready to go to bid on January 19,
if approved by the King County Council on
January 6. She added that, if all goes as
planned, the bids will come in early in March,
be awarded by the end of March, and construction
will begin in April. She also noted that the
second phase of preload will begin next week.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through K be approved. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes
of the regular Council meeting of December 13 ,
1994 .
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
SANITATION The Lakes. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of
sale for The Lakes submitted by University
Savings Bank for continuous operation of 1,465
feet of water main extension, 1,540 feet of
street improvements and 1, 640 feet of storm
sewer, and release of bonds after expiration
period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. This project is located at Lakeside
Blvd. West.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Cascade Federal Credit Union. AUTHORIZATION to
accept the bill of sale for Cascade Federal
Credit Union for continuous operation of 58 feet
of water main extension, 134 feet of sanitary
sewer, approximately 400 feet of street improve-
ment, 20 feet of storm sewer and release of
bonds after expiration period, as recommended by
the Public Works Director. This project is lo-
cated at 18020 80th Ave. South.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
Plat of Lindental. Phase I. AUTHORIZATION to
accept the bill of sale for Phase I Plat of
Lindental for continuous operation of 1, 280 feet
of water main extension and 1, 665 feet of sani-
tary sewer and release of bonds after expiration
period, as recommended by the Public Works
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HEALTH & Director. This project is located at 116th Ave.
SANITATION SE & Kent Kangley Road.
PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
R.V. Parking/Naden Avenue. AUTHORIZATION to
accept as complete the contract with Lakeridge
Paving Company for the Naden Avenue R.V. Parking
Lot project, and release of retainage after re-
ceipt of State releases, as recommended by the
Public Works Director. The original contract
was $19,796. 60. The final construction cost is
$17, 910.28.
REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2. AUTHORIZATION to set
January 17, 1995 as the date for a public
meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation of approval for a rezone appli-
cation by Larry and Jacqueline Ladum. The
property is located at approximately 6300 S.
236th Street.
SUBDIVISION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
CODE subdivision Code Amendment #SCA-94-1.
ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3206, amending Section
12 . 04 .420 (C) (5) relating to submission of title
reports for subdivisions, as recommended by the
Planning Committee.
COMPREHENSIVE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
PLAN Council Workshop on Comprehensive Plan.
AUTHORIZATION to set January 17, 1995, at
5: 30 p.m. as the date and time for a Council
Workshop on the Kent Comprehensive Plan.
ANNEXATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
ZONING RamsteadJEast Hill Annexation Zoning AZ-94-2 .
This public hearing is the second of two hear-
ings to be held by the City Council on the
proposed initial zoning of the Ramstead/East
Hill annexation area. The first hearing was
held on November 15, 1994. The Planning
Commission has recommended approval of the
proposed initial zoning designation as outlined
in Attachment A for the Ramstead/East Hill
Annexation Area.
Lyn Keenan, Planning Consultant, pointed out
the area on a map and explained the zoning
recommendations.
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ANNEXATION The Mayor declared the public hearing open.
ZONING
Frankie Keyes, 10216 S.E. 267th, expressed
concern about property located at 26461 104th
Avenue S.E. , which was previously zoned RM2400
by the County. She requested that the property
be zoned either RM2400 or Commercial. She noted
that in an RM2400 zone, as many as sixteen units
can be built on the property, and that uses such
as medical services would be allowed. She ex-
plained that the property is now vacant, and
activity has been held off until the zoning is
determined. She noted that there has been no
interest in leasing the property for residential
use, and said that citizens have suggested using
the property for a restaurant, gift and/or
boutique shops, bed & breakfast, real estate
brokerage, day care, or medical facilities. She
added that the property is one acre in size.
Upon the Mayor's question, Planning Director
Harris explained that the City-wide Comprehen-
sive Plan will be presented to the Council at a
workshop on January 17th, and that this property
could be discussed by the Council at that time.
Sylvia Hicks, representing a group of property
owners, reiterated their concurrence with the
recommendation at the last meeting to approve
Plan C with a small MRG addition adjacent to
Sequoia Junior High School. She noted that the
property Ms. Keyes spoke about buffers onto the
wetland area and the main storm drainage area,
and that the area should be kept as natural as
possible. She discouraged further multifamily
uses because of the existing infrastructure.
Russ Segnor, representing Charlotte Norder who
owns property at 264th and 104th, endorsed the
MRD zoning in Alternative 1. He noted that the
preservation of open space must be balanced with
the accommodation of growth. He said that
Norder's property would be developed with some
density at the northerly end of the 4 . 5 acre
tract, and that the balance would be left open.
Karen Rehkoo, owner of a convenience store at
11701 Kent-Kangley Road, noted that the store
has served the community well for 58 years, and
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ANNEXATION asked that the Council recognize the use of that
ZONING property.
There were no further comments from the audience
and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing.
Orr seconded and the motion carried. ORR MOVED
to modify the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tion of approval of the proposed initial zoning
designation as outlined in Attachment A for the
Ramstead/East Hill Annexation Area (AZ-94-2) as
follows: change the zoning designation for Tax
Lot #92 in Section 28-22-5 (commonly known as
the Totem Pole Grocery property) to Neighborhood
Convenience Commercial; all other Planning
Commission recommendations would remain as
shown; and direct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary ordinance. Houser seconded.
Orr said the reason she recommended the change
for the convenience store property is the fact
that it has proven to be an important part of
the neighborhood for many years. Bennett
pointed out that having the grocery store in
the neighborhood reduces traffic. Orr also said
she recognizes Ms. Keyes' dilemma and asked the
Council to consider a bed and breakfast zoning
for the City. Mayor White concurred. The
motion then carried.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
RECREATION Reclamation Art Project. APPROVAL of Ruth
Tomlinson as the artist to be commissioned for
the Reclamation Art Project, as recommended by
the Kent Arts Commission and the Selection Jury.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
1995 Art Plan Budget and Five Year Plan (1999—
1229) . ACCEPTANCE of the 1995 City Art Plan and
budget, including acceptance and dispersement of
the Reclamation Art Grants from King County Arts
Commission and Kent Rotary Club, as recommended
by the Parks Committee. The Five Year Art Plan
is included in the budget.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) payment of the
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of
bills received through November 30 and paid
on November 30, 1994 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on December 28, 1994 .
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FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/30/94 149458-149871 $1,709, 971.89
Approval of checks issued for payroll for
November 16 through November 30, 1994 and paid
on November 28 and December 5, 1994 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/28/94 Checks 199502-199548 $ 25,390.97
Advices 19918-19955 20, 941.95
12/5/94 Checks 199459-199921 $ 308,378.54
Advices 19956-20402 505 .452 . 93
$
860, 164 . 39
Note: Payroll includes Teamsters Settlement
11/28/94 and Police Holiday BuyBack.
APPROVAL of payment of the bills received
through December 15 and paid on December 15,
1994 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on December 28, 1994 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/15/94 149872-150347 $2 ,499,747 .41
Approval of checks issued for payroll for
December 1 through December 15, 1994 and paid on
December 20, 1994:
Date Check Numbers Amount
12/20/94 Checks 199922-200214 $ 273 ,324.77
Advices 20403-20777 473 ,282 .53
$ 746, 607 .30
REPORTS Council President. Woods asked Councilmembers
to inform Jan Banister as to whether they
plan to attend the Suburban Cities meeting in
Woodinville next Wednesday evening.
operations Committee. Johnson noted that the
committee will meet next Wednesday at 9: 30 a.m.
EXECUTIVE At 7:40 p.m. , McFall announced an executive
SESSION session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss
labor negotiations.
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LABOR The meeting reconvened at 7:52 p.m. BENNETT
NEGOTIATIONS MOVED that the Mayor be authorized to sign a
labor agreement with Corrections Officers for
1993 , 1994 and 1995. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7 : 55 p.m.
Brenda Jac er, MC
City Clerk
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