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June 6, 1995
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Clark, Houser,
Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, Operations Director/Chief of Staff
McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public
Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Parks Director
Hodgson, Information Services Director Spang and Finance Director
Miller. Councilmember Bennett was excused from the meeting.
Approximately 40 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Property Acquisition. McFall noted that the
COMMUNICATIONS Executive Session scheduled to discuss property
acquisition is no longer necessary and asked that
it be removed from the agenda.
Employee Team of the Month. Mayor White
announced that the Meridian Annexation Team
consisting of Carol Storm, Barbara Carrier,
Kurt Palowez , Marty Mulholland, Brenda Jacober,
Margaret Porter and Tom Brubaker has been
selected as Employee Team of the Month for June.
He commended the team for their efforts to
organize and finalize the Meridian Annexation
petition effort. Certificates of Appreciation
were presented to team members by Operations
Director McFall.
Introduction of Pavilion Construction Team from
Yangzhou, China. Mayor White noted that the City
of Yangzhou has presented the City of Kent with a
Friendship Pavilion. Arthur Martin, Coordinator
for the project, introduced the construction team
and their interpreter, and invited all citizens
to visit the Pavilion at the corner of Railroad
Avenue and Smith Street. The Mayor announced
that the Pavilion will be dedicated at 5: 00 P.M.
on June 14th and that the Mayor of Yangzhou will
be present.
Mr. Zhou, leader of the delegation, said they
were warmly welcomed by the City of Kent, and
commended Mr. Martin for making all the arrange-
ments, for providing transportation every day,
and for seeing that construction problems were
solved and the project progressed smoothly.
He
said the Pavilion represents friendship between
the two cities, and thanked Mayor White for his
encouragement and attention. He expressed
appreciation for this opportunity to visit and
work in Kent, and thanked everyone on behalf of
the construction delegation.
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PUBLIC Mayor White said the Pavilion is a work of art,
COMMUNICATIONS and it will greatly enhance International Park.
Kent Lions Club Day. The Mayor read a pro-
clamation stating that the Kent Lions Club has
many programs that benefit the citizens of Kent,
and that members have also worked to benefit
programs extending beyond the boundary of Kent to
foster goodwill. He noted that Kent Cornucopia
Days is their largest project, and that it has
been an annual festival for approximately 24
years. He proclaimed June 10, 1995 as Kent Lions
Club Day in the City and urged all citizens to
honor members of the Kent Lions Club for their
many contributions to society. The Mayor thanked
the members of the club and expressed pride in
the Cornucopia Days festival.
Kent Community Foundation Month. Mayor White
proclaimed June 1995 as Kent Community Foundation
Month in the City and encouraged all citizens to
recognize and appreciate the outstanding con-
tribution that the Foundation makes to the City
through its many generous donations of time,
money and services. He explained that this past
year the Foundation provided over $17 , 000 to
various school programs, and that each year since
its inception, the Foundation has distributed
$2500 in scholarships to Kent School District
students. He presented the proclamation to Brad
Bell, who expressed appreciation for this honor.
Hire A Veteran Week. The Mayor introduced Gene
Wiley of the Job Service Center, and read a
proclamation declaring June 18-24 , 1995, as Hire
A Veteran Week in the City of Kent. Mayor White
noted that veterans face challenges as they
return to civilian life, and that the State of
Washington and the Employment Security Department
support the Veterans' Bill of Rights and the
development of employment and training oppor-
tunities to improve the quality of life for
veterans and their families. Mr. Wiley stated
that their goal is to place 1, 000 veterans this
year and thanked the City for their help.
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PUBLIC Flag Dam. Mayor White noted that the first
COMMUNICATIONS official flag of the United States was adopted on
June 14, 1777, and that by Act of Congress dated
August 3 , 1949, June 14th of each year was
designated "National Flag Day" . He declared
June 14, 1995, as Flag Day in the City of Kent
and urged all citizens to pause at 7 :00 p.m. EDT
on this date for the fourteenth annual Pause
for
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, a
nd to
join all Americans in reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance to our Flag and Nation.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR M be approved. Orr seconded and the motion
carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of May 16, 1995, with
the following corrections:
1. Kent S rin s Transmission Main III.
Ordinance No. should read 3227 rather than
3327 .
2 . FEMA Floodplain Map Update. Ordinance No.
should read 3228 rather than 3328.
WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
98th Avenue South Regional Treatment/Detention
Pond. The bid opening for this project was held
on Friday, June 2 . The Public Works Director
noted that the low bid was submitted by Scoccolo
Construction in the amount of $1,487 ,750. 27 and
recommended acceptance. MANN MOVED that the 98th
Avenue Regional Treatment/Detention Pond project
be awar$1,4487,750.27. Housernsecondedn in the amount
and the motion
of $1, ,
carried.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
Kent School Site No. 21. AUTHORIZATION to accept
the Bill of Sale for Neely-O'Brien Elementary
(Kent Elementary School Site #21) submitted by
Kent School District No. 415 for 1,938 feet of
water main extension and 475 feet of sidewalk
improvements and release of bonds after expira-
tion period, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The project is located at 6300 South
236th Street.
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TRAFFIC (PETITION)
CONTROL Vicinit of tooth Avenue SE and 244th BE. Vonda
Finseth, 10006 SE 244th Court, submitted a
petition opposing the future extensions of 100th
Avenue SE from SE 244th to SE 240th, and SE 244th
Street from 100th Avenue SE to 104th Avenue SE.
WOODS MOVED to make the petition a part of the
tion carried.
record. Orr seconded and the mo
The petition was referred to the Public Works
Committee, with a request that all signers be
notified of the Committee meeting date.
PUBLIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
WORKS Lake Fenwick Aeration. ACCEPT the contract with
McClure & Sons, Inc. for the Lake Fenwick
Hypolimnetic Aeration project as complete and
release retainage after State releases, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. The
original contract was $184 ,405.26; the final
construction cost was $176, 386 . 43 .
SURPLUS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
VEHICLES Surplus Vehicles. AUTHORIZATION to declare
certain Equipment Rental vehicles no longer
needed by the City as surplus, authorization to
sell them at the State of Washington auction, and
authorization to sell Police patrol cars which
are being replaced at a fair market price to
other rural Police Departments, as recommended by
the Public Works Committee.
PLATS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Kin stone preliminary Plat mimeroveeasone-year
SU-94-11. AUTHORIZATION to app
extension of the Kingstone Preliminary Plat
#SU-94-11 to April 13 , 9 a ended by
the Planning Committee onMay16, 1995
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Rachael Place Final Plat FSU-94-4. This date has
been set to consider an application for the
Rachael Place Final Plat. This property is 2 . 5
acres in size and is located in the southeast
corner of 5th Street and Crow Street. The
Council approved the Rachael Place preliminar
plat on September 20, 1994. ORR MOVED to approve
the Rachael Place Final Plat No. FSU-94-4 with 18
conditions, as recommended by staff. Houser
seconded and the motion carried.
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GROWTH (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
MANAGEMENT 1994 GMA Grant Funds. AUTHORIZATION for the
City to accept 1994 Growth Management
r Act
grant
dollars in the amount of $55,754 ,
to e the
overstated budget for 1993 by $18,451, and to
establish a budget for 1995 in the amount of
$37 , 303 . The Planning Committee made this
recommendation on May 16, 1995.
ZONING CODE (OTHER BUSINESS - 4B)
AMENDMENT MA Industrial A ricultural Zonin District
Change ZCA-95-4. The Planning Commission has
recommended a Zoning Code Amendment to allow
(Industrial
recreational vehicle parks in the MA
Agricultural) zone. The Planning Commission
hearing was held on May 2 , 1995. ORR MOVED to
adopt ordinance No. 3231 amending the Zoning and
Recreational Vehicle Park Codes to allow re
ial
creational vehicle parks in the MA
Agricultural) zone. Woods seconded and the
motion carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Sale and Dischar a of Fireworks. ADOPTION of
Ordinance No. 3229 relating to the sale and
discharge of fireworks.
The City, through Chapter 13 . 05 of the Kent City
Code, has restricted the sale of fireworks to the
period from June 28 through July 4 , and has
restricted the discharge of fireworks to July 4 .
The State Legislature, through Substitute Senate
Bill 5997 , has authorized New Year' s as an addi-
tional season for the discharge of fireworks.
Pursuant to the legislation, the City may pro-
hibit the sale or discharge of common fireworks
on New Year's by enacting an ordinance pro-
hibiting such within 60 days of the effective
date of the legislation. The effective date of
the legislation was April 17 . As a result of
this legislation, this ordinance was drafted
amending the Code to prohibit the sale and
discharge of fireworks during New Year' s and to
make other related modifications.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) ADOPTION of
Interference at Public Events.
Ordinance No. 3239 relating to criminal activity
at public events.
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PUBLIC SAFETY The City believes that Cornucopia Days, as well
as other civic events, should remain a family
event -- secure, and absent the fear and intimi-
dation which has resulted in recent years from
crowd behavior. This ordinance was created in
response to concerns related to this type of
behavior, and the Police Department' s inability
to remove or ban persons previously arrested from
a public place/event. It contains a trespass
provision and creates a criminal offense for
interference with public events.
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
(ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS)
Council Absence. APPROVAL of an excused absence
for Councilmember Bennett, who could not be in
attendance tonight.
HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
GraphicslCable TV Position. AUTHORIZATION for a
. 5 FTE and budget change necessary for CATV
character generation and graphics, including
ads.
funds for temporary help during p
eak Staffing for the City's central graphics, cable
tv and printing functions has been reduced in
recent years. Meanwhile, the workload has
increased in graphics and cable tv, causing
excessive overtime.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Finance Position. AUTHORIZATION for an AFSCME
Administrative Assistant position in the Finance
Department, as recommended by the Operations
Committee at their May 24, 1995 meeting. Finance
is still down seven full time positions since the
budget cuts during 1991 and 1992 . This position
will be critical to the Finance Management staff
as the City begins to prepare for the growth from
the annexation and Capital Facility Plan update.
No budget change will be required as salary
savings from the Budget Analyst position vacant
from January to April and other Finance Division
savings will provide funding.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
RECREATION Kiwanis Tot Lot #1. ACCEPTANCE of the Kiwanis
Tot Lot #1 Project as complete and release of
retainage to Parkwood Services, Inc. , upon
receipt of State releases.
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PARKS & (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
RECREATION Kiwanis Tot Lot No. 2. Parkwood Services was the
only bidder on the Kiwanis Tot Lot #2 Project.
Staff recommends that they be awarded the con-
tract at $48, 676.54 , plus Washington State Sales
Tax, for Base Bid and Alternates 2 and 3 . HOUSER
MOVED to award the Kiwanis Tot Lot #2 Project to
Parkwood Services for Base Bid and Alternates
2 and 3 in the amount of $48, 676.54 ,
plus
Washington State Sales Tax. Woods seconded and
the motion carried. Mayor White noted that the
Kiwanians have planted flowers at Willis and
First, and said it looks very nice.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) of the
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment
bills received through May 15 and paid on May 15,
1995 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on May 24 , 1995.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/15/95 155019-155557 $1, 635, 501.72
Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 1
through May 15, 1995 and paid on May 19 , 1995:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/19/95 Checks 203160-203519 $269,838. 03
Advice 24336-24716 491 238. 63
$761, 076. 66
REPORTS Planning Committee. Orr announced that the next
meeting will be held on June 20, at 4 : 00 P.m.
Orr requested an audit of cellular phone usage.
She asked for information as to who has cellular
phones and how much calling has been done in the
last six months. The Mayor said a report will be
available soon.
Orr then introduced her father and sister who are
visiting from Montana.
Administrative Reports. McFall noted that the
City has been working with the Kent Downtown
Partnership on the possibility of acquiring a
more permanent location for the Saturday Market.
He said a purchase and sales agreement has
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REPORTS tentatively been entered into, and that some
funds must be expended to determine the final
feasibility recommendation for consideration by
the Council. He requested that the Council
authorize $10, 000 for that purpose. HOUSER MOVED
that a capital project budget be authorized for
the Saturday Market Facility Project, and that
$10, 000 be appropriated from the CIP fund balance
to fund preliminary feasibility studies for said
project. Woods seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7 : 40 p.m.
Brenda J obe , CMC
City Cle k
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