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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/16/1995 Kent, Washington May 16, 1995 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7: 00 p.m. by Mayor ProTem Johnson. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Clark, Houser, Mann and Orr, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Director Miller, Human Resources Director Viseth. Councilmember Woods was excused from the meeting. Approximately 40 people were in attendance. PUBLIC National Maritime Day. Mayor ProTem Johnson COMMUNICATIONS read a proclamation noting that during World War II more than 250, 000 members of the American Merchant Marine served their country, with more than 6,700 giving their lives, hundreds being detained as prisoners of war, and over 800 ships being sunk or damaged. He declared May 22, 1995, as National Maritime Day in the City of Kent and encouraged all citizens to recognize, honor and appreciate the members of the American Merchant Marine. Harold Schmidt accepted the proclamation and noted that May 22 was designated as National Maritime Day by a joint resolution of Congress passed in 1933 . Edward Ryder, President of the Puget Sound Chapter of American Merchant Marines Veterans, expressed appreciation for the pro- clamation. His Royal Highness Duke of Rent Day. Mayor ProTem Johnson noted that the City of Kent was named after a well-known hop producing area of Kent, England, and that His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent is visiting the City of Kent for the first time in it' s history. He read a proclama- tion declaring May 17, 1995, as His Royal Highness Duke of Kent Day in the City of Kent, and encouraged all citizens to welcome him. Johnson announced that he will present the proclamation to His Royal Highness at 11:00 a.m. on May 17th at Raleigh Bicycle. CONSENT HOUSER MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through N be approved. Clark seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 2 , 1995. 1 May 16, 1995 WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Rent S rin s Transmission Main III. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3327 for the purpose of con emna- CORRECTED • REFER TO tion relating to the Kent Springs Transmission MINUTES OF &-L 6- 95- Main III. The City is presently in negotiations on two parcels of property in conjunction with the Kent Springs Transmission Water Main, Phase III pro- ject. The Public Works Committee has recommended that an ordinance be adopted for the purpose of condemnation on said parcels. Negotiations will, however, continue until such time as condemnation is necessary. SEWERS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) LID 346 - S. 212th Street Sewers. ACCEPT as complete the contract with Aurora Engineering for the LID 346 S. 212th St. Sewer Improvements project and release of retainage after State releases, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract was $195, 595. 12 . The final construction cost was $201,961. 15. STREET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) IMPROVEMENTS LID 327 Segregation. AUTHORIZATION to adopt Resolution No. 1430 which clarifies the language associated with the recent segregation of assessments on LID 327 previously approved by Resolution No. 1415, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) LID 330 Segregation. AUTHORIZATION to adopt Resolution No. 1431 which clarifies the language associated with the recent segregation of assessments on LID 330 previously approved by Resolution No. 1416, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. SIDEWALKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) S. 212th & 42nd Ave. So. Sidewalks. ACCEPT as complete the contract with Kodo Construction for the 212th & 42nd Ave. Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk project and release of retainage after State releases, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract was $20, 000.00. The final construction cost was $21, 635. 38. 2 May 16, 1995 COMMUTER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) RAIL Commuter Rail. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1429 in support of the Commuter Rail System, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The City of Auburn has drafted a resolution in support of the rail system and it is felt that Kent should show their continued support to the Regional Transit Authority by adopting a similar resolution. TRAFFIC (BIDS - ITEM 5D) CONTROL S. 212TH HOV Lanes. The bid opening for this project was held on Monday, May 15th. Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that three bids were received, and recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Gary Merlino Construction, in the amount of $3, 006, 766. 32 , subject to approval by the Transportation Improvement Board. MANN SO MOVED. Houser seconded and the motion carried. FEMA (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) FEMA Floodplain Map Update. ADOPTION of d, Ordinance No. 3328 amending the existing GwRECTED - REFER TO floodplain regulations to incorporate the up- MINUTES OF lam- dated FEMA Floodplain maps as set forth by the 9S Federal Emergency Management Agency, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. RECYCLING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) King County Agreement - Recycling/SD@cial Events. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Recycling/Special Events Agreement with Seattle- King County Health Department and authorization to establish a budget for same, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. This Agreement is for the purpose of holding two city-wide Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Events in the Spring and Fall of 1995. PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Rachael Place Final Plat (FSU-94-4) . AUTHORIZATION to set June 6, 1995 as the date for a public meeting to consider a final plat appli- cation made by Doug Hutchens. The Council approved a recommendation from the Hearing Examiner for the Preliminary Plat (SU-94-4) on 3 May 16, 1995 PLAT September 20, 1994 . The plat is 2 .5 acres, consists of 12 lots, and is located in the southeast corner of 5th Street and Crow Street. COMPREHENSIVE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) PLAN (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR) Amendment Procedures for Comprehensive Plan - ordinance. Orr announced that the Planning Committee was unable to reach a decision on one section of the ordinance. She asked that this item be removed from tonight's agenda and be brought back to Council on June 20th. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Ladum Rezone RZ-94-2. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3226 rezoning four acres from MA, Industrial Agricultural, to MRG, Garden Density Multifamily Residential, as approved by the City Council on May 2 , 1995. ANNEXATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) ZONING Beck Annexation Proposed Initial Zoning (AZ-95-2) . This is the first of two public hearings to be held on the proposed zoning of the Beck Annexation area. At the April 24, 1995, Planning Commission hearing, the Commission recommended approval of Zoning Alternative No. 3 . The second public hearing is set for June 20, 1995 . Kevin O'Neill of the Planning Department pointed out the location of the annexation and noted that it is approximately 200 acres in size. He said development is mostly low density single family, and noted that because of environmental con- straints such as a very steep slope and Garrison and Benson Creeks, development is prohibited in some places. He noted that the Planning Commission's recommendation is that the area west of 94th Avenue be zoned R1-20 and the remainder of the area be zoned R1-7 . 2 , which would be consistent with previous King County zoning. Johnson declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience and ORR MOVED to close the public hearing. Houser seconded and the motion carried. 4 May 16, 1995 PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) RECREATION Rent Memorial Park Relighting Proiect. AUTHORIZATION to release retainage on the Kent Memorial Park Relighting Project to RMA Lighting, Inc. , rather than to JD-21 Engineers, as authorized on April 4, 1995. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) Performing Arts Center. AUTHORIZATION to hold a workshop on June 61 at 6: 00 p.m. for the pre- sentation of the final report on the Performing Art Center by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Committee and Consultants. (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Driving Range Netting Proiect. Bids were received for the Riverbend Golf Complex Netting Project on Friday, May 12th. Parks Director Hodgson noted that five bids were received, and that the lowest qualified bidder was disqualified because he did not submit all the necessary paperwork. He recommended that the second lowest bidder, Driving Range Partners, be awarded the base bid. HOUSER MOVED to award the Riverbend Golf Complex Netting Project to Driving Range Partners for base bid only in the amount of $90, 925, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 5B) Driving Range Field Improvements. Two bids were received for the Riverbend Golf Complex Field Improvement Projects. Golf Landscaping, Inc. was the low bidder and Parks Administration recom- mends that they be awarded the contract at $261, 000 for Items 1 and 2 . HOUSER MOVED to award the Riverbend Golf Complex Field Project to Golf Landscaping, Inc. for Items 1 and 2 in the amount of $261, 000, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 5C) Driving Range/Practice Tee Roof Extension. Four bids were received for the Riverbend Golf Complex Roof Extension Project. Golf Landscaping was the low bidder and Parks Administration recommends that they be awarded the contract at $96, 600, which includes the Base Bid and Alternates 1 & 2 only. HOUSER MOVED to award the Riverbend Golf 5 May 16, 1995 PARKS & Complex Roof Extension Project to Golf RECREATION Landscaping in the amount of $96, 600, which includes Base Bid and Alternates 1 & 2 only, plus Washington State Sales Tax. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) payment of the Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of bills received through April 28 and paid on April 28, 1995. The Operations Committee meeting of 5/10/95 was cancelled. Councilmembers authorized payment by signing A/P check summary. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/15/95-4/28/95 154405-155018 $1, 859,564.01 Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 30, 1995 and paid on May 5, 1995: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/5/95 Checks 202808-203159 $ 254 ,339.74 Advices 23950-24335 473 ,290.08 $ 727, 629 .82 REPORTS operations Committee. Johnson noted that the committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. next Wednesday. EXECUTIVE At 7 : 30 p.m. , McFall announced an executive SESSION session to discuss pending and potential litigation and labor negotiations. LABOR The meeting reconvened at 8: 00 p.m. HOUSER MOVED NEGOTIATIONS to authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year labor agreement with AFSCME Union, to be effective January 1, 1995, through December 31, 1997. Mann seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Brenda Jac er, CMC City Clerk 6