HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/05/1995 Kent, Washington
September 5, 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, Operations Director/Chief of
Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Manager Satterstrom,
Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Captain
Miller, Parks Director Hodgson, and Finance Director Miller.
Approximately 15 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced
COMMUNICATIONS that Tracey Wickersham of the Cultural Arts
Division of the Parks Department has been selected
as Employee of the Month for September. He noted
that Ms. Wickersham handles such activities as the
Balloon Classic, Canterbury Faire, the Summer
Concert Series and other special events. Lori
Hogan noted that Ms. Wickersham became the
Cultural Program Manager last November and has
since demonstrated leadership and managerial
abilities. She noted that Tracey' s efforts were
largely responsible for the Parks Department
receiving the Suburban Arts and Heritage Grant
from King County. Ms. Wickersham was congratu-
lated and presented with the Employee of the Month
plaque.
Constitution Week. Mayor White read a proclama-
tion declaring the week of September 17-23 , 1995
as Constitution Week in the City of Kent. He
encouraged all citizens to reflect during that
week on the many benefits of our Federal
Constitution and American citizenship. The
proclamation was presented to Peggy Eisaman.
Introduction of Mayor's Appointee. Mayor White
introduced Dr. Mac D. Culver, his appointee to the
Kent Human Services Commission. He noted that
Dr. Culver is the Superintendent of the Rainier
Christian Schools, and welcomed him to the
Commission.
CONSENT HOUSER MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through N 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 August 15, 1995.
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HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
SANITATION Top Food & Drug - Bill of Sale. AUTHORIZATION to
accept as complete the bill of sale and warranty
agreement for Top Food & Drugs submitted by
Supervalu Holdings for continuous operation and
maintenance of 15 feet of water main, 324 feet of
sanitary sewers, 596 feet of storm sewers, and 855
feet of street improvements, and release of bonds
after expiration period, as recommended by the
Public Works Director. The project is located in
the vicinity of S.E. 260th Street and 100th Avenue
Southeast.
PUBLIC WORKS (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
UVRer Garrison Creek Conveyance Improvements
Phase II. Bid opening for this project was held
on Tuesday, August 29th with 8 bids received. The
low bid of $123 , 125. 65 was submitted by M. Liffrig
Construction Co. , Inc. , Lynnwood. The Engineer's
estimate was $116, 162 . 01.
This is the second phase of the Upper Garrison
Creek project. This portion includes channel
improvements from 112th Ave. S.E. to the south of
the Payless Drug Store on 108th Ave. S.E. The
entire Garrison Creek Conveyance Improvements
project will relieve the flooding problem that
occurs in this area during significant rainfall
events.
MANN MOVED that the Upper Garrison Creek
Conveyance Improvements Phase II contract be
awarded to M. Liffrig Construction Co. , Inc. for
the bid amount of $123 , 125. 65 . Bennett seconded
and the motion carried.
(BIDS - ITEM 5D)
Frager Road Guardrail Rehab (Meeker - 212th) . Bid
opening for this project was held on Wednesday,
August 30th with 3 bids received. The low bid of
$65, 059.50 for Schedule I was submitted by
Petersen Brothers, Sumner. The Engineer' s esti-
mate was $75, 124 . 00 .
The project consists of installing 6400 feet of
guardrail with all appurtenances along Frager Road
between Meeker St. & S. 212th St.
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PUBLIC WORKS MANN MOVED that the Frager Road Guardrail Rehab
contract (Meeker - 212th) , Schedule I, be awarded
to Petersen Brothers for the bid amount of
$65, 059 . 50. Houser seconded and the motion
carried.
SIDEWALKS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Downtown Sidewalk Rehabilitation Phase II - Tree
Grate Supoly Contract. After this supply contract
was awarded, staff determined that the lowest bid
was nonconforming and should have been rejected.
In order to achieve the most efficient and
equitable delivery on this contract, staff now
asks Council to reject all bids and authorize the
Public Works Director to obtain written bids
pursuant to Section 1. 1. 04 of the City Procurement
Policy, since it appears that the estimated cost
will exceed $25, 000. 00 but be less than
$50, 000. 00; further, to authorize the Public Works
Director to award the contract to the lowest
bidder.
MANN MOVED that the Downtown Sidewalk Tree Grate
supply contract recently awarded be revoked, that
all bids be rejected, and that the Public Works
Director be authorized to seek written bids and to
award the contract to the lowest bidder, pursuant
to City Procurement Policy. Bennett seconded and
the motion carried.
STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
LID 327 Segregation - Assessment #45. ADOPTION of
Resolution No. 1442 authorizing the segregation of
Assessment #45 in LID 327 to accommodate the sale
of one parcel out of Assessment #45, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Committee. This
property will be paying its designated share of
the LID assessment.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
LID 330 Segregation - Assessment #6. ADOPTION of
Resolution No. 1443 authorizing the segregation of
Assessment #6 in LID 330 to accommodate the sale
of one parcel out of Assessment #6, as recommended
by the Public Works Committee. This property will
be paying its designated share of the LID assess-
ment.
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TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
CONTROL 212th HOV Agreement. APPROVAL to establish a
budget for receipt of $3 ,495,493 in grant funds
for the 212th HOV Lanes Project. Signed agree-
ments have been executed between the City and the
State Transportation Improvement Board for the
construction of S. 212th HOV Lanes project. In
order to clear up an accounting issue, it has been
recommended by the Public Works Committee to
establish a budget for receipt of grant funds in
the amount of $3 , 495, 493 for this project.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
6-Year Transportation Plan. AUTHORIZATION to set
September 19th as the Public Hearing Date for the
6-Year Transportation Plan, as recommended by the
Public Works Committee.
(BIDS - ITEM 5C)
Interurban Trail Signal System at 212th Street.
Bid opening for this project was held on
Wednesday, August 30th with 7 bids received. The
low bid of $11, 100. 00 was submitted by Signal
Electric, Inc. , Kent. The Engineer' s estimate
was $20, 960. 00.
The project consists of installing a traffic
signal system at the intersection of the
Interurban Trail and South 212th Street including
related appurtenances.
MANN MOVED that the Interurban Trail Signal System
at 212th Street contract be awarded to Signal
Electric, Inc. for the bid amount of $11, 100. 00.
Woods seconded and the motion carried.
COMMUNITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
DEVELOPMENT 1996 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
BLOCK GRANT Program. AUTHORIZATION to set September 19, 1995,
PROGRAM as the date for a public hearing to consider the
1996 CDBG Program.
BUSINESS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N)
LICENSES (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR)
Moratorium on Adult Entertainment Businesses.
AUTHORIZATION to set September 19, 1995, as the
date for a public hearing on extension of the
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BUSINESS moratorium on adult entertainment businesses. Orr
LICENSES noted that this had been recommended unanimously
by the Planning Committee today.
HOUSING (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
(ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. Orr
said she recently learned that the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program was about to be dis-
banded by the federal government, and that a
substantial number of area residents receive
assistance from that program to heat their homes
during the winter months. She said that the
Planning Committee voted unanimously today to send
a letter with the Mayor' s signature in support of
the program.
SHE MOVED that a letter of support for the Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program be sent to
elected officials in Washington D.C. Houser
seconded and the motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
Kent Human Services Commission. CONFIRMATION of
the Mayor' s appointment of Mac D. Culver, Ph.D. to
serve as a member of the Kent Human Services
Commission. Dr. Culver is an ordained minister
and currently serves as Superintendent of Rainier
Christian Schools. He is Chairman of the North
West Regional Accreditation Commission of
Christian Schools International and formerly
served as a member of the Human Services
Commission in the Municipality of Anchorage,
Alaska. Dr. Culver will replace Mark Moder, who
resigned, and his term will continue to 1/1/96.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
RECREATION Riverbend Driving Range Turf & Target Greens
Project. ACCEPTANCE of Riverbend Golf Course
Driving Range Turf and Target Greens Installation
Project as complete, and release of retainage to
American Turf, upon receipt of State releases.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
Turnkey Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project.
ACCEPTANCE of the Turnkey Park Tennis Court
Resurfacing Project as complete, and release of
retainage to MID-PAC Inc. , upon receipt of State
releases.
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POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
DEPARTMENT Drinking Driver Countermeasure Program Grant.
APPROVAL to accept a State grant, approval of a
budget change to increase the grant to $28, 012 for
the period of July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996,
and approval of a budget change to decrease the
City's share of funding to $50, 898 to cover the
period of January 1, 1995 through December 31,
1995, as requested by the Police Department.
The Kent Drinking Driver Countermeasure Program
has received a grant in the amount of $28, 012 from
the Washington Traffic Safety Commission to be
used for wages, benefits, and project expenses,
effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996.
This is the 13th consecutive year that the City of
Kent Highway Safety Program has received state
funding, and the amount awarded this year repre-
sents a slight increase over the 1994/95 grant.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Dare Funds - Carry over. AUTHORIZATION to carry
forward the balance of DARE funds from 1994 to
1995, to establish a budget for 1995, and to
solicit donations to be used for funds to augment
the DARE program costs for 1995, as requested by
the Police Department. The amount to carry
forward from 1994 is $323 , and the amount of
revenue for 1995 is approximately $8, 000.
FIRE (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
DEPARTMENT Aerial Ladder Apparatus. This is the second
bidding for a replacement aerial ladder truck.
This apparatus is being replaced in accordance
with the approved apparatus replacement program.
Two bids were received: "Emergency One" in the
amount of $468 , 336 . 00, and "Smeal Fire Apparatus"
in the amount of $416, 690. 00. Both bidders took
exceptions. The City could accept many of the
substitutions, however for reasons of functiona-
lity, durability and enhanced safety, required
the vendor to add back the cost for the items
that could not be granted an exception.
Subsequently, the low bidder will be "Smeal Fire
Apparatus" with the cost of $423 , 494 . 00. This bid
is $23 , 000 lower than the bid received in the
first bidding process.
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FIRE BENNETT MOVED that the bid for the aerial ladder
DEPARTMENT truck be awarded to Smeal Fire Apparatus in the
amount of $423 , 494 . 00, which does not include
Washington State sales tax. Houser seconded.
Upon Chief Angelo' s request, Bennett amended his
motion to include authorization for the Mayor to
sign a contract after approval as to form by the
City Attorney. Houser agreed to the amendment,
and the motion as amended carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through August 15 and paid on
August 15, 1995 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on August 23 , 1995.
Approva.1 of checks issued for vouchers:
-�— Date Check Numbers Amount
CORRECTED • REFER TO
g-�9- 9S 8/15/95 158304-159201 $2 , 670, 422 . 23
MINUTES OF
Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 1
through August 15, 1995 and paid on August 18,
1995:
Date Check Numbers Amount
8/18/95 Checks 205468-205827 $ 281, 670. 27
Advices 26709-27103 $ 515, 179 . 24
$ 796, 849 . 51
REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that the Suburban
Cities Association meeting will be held in SeaTac
on September 13th and suggested that attendees
bill only a portion of the price of lunch to the
city.
Operations Committee. Johnson noted that
the Committee will meet at 9 : 30 a.m. on
September 13th.
Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next
meeting of the Committee will be on September 19
at 4 : 00 p.m.
Parks Committee. Houser noted that they have had
a report from the Skateboard Committee and hope to
have a place to skateboard soon.
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REPORTS Administrative Reports. Fire Chief Angelo
reported on the storm which occurred over the
weekend, noting that three buildings were struck
by lightning. He said there were also automobile
accidents, water over roadways, and disabled
people who had to be helped from their residences.
He commended the Police Department, the Fire
Department and the Public Works Department for
their efforts. He urged citizens to call the
Public Works Department for drainage problems, the
Fire Department for non-emergencies, and 911 for
emergencies.
Parks Director Hodgson announced that the depart-
ment is third on a list of 69 to receive IAC grant
funds in the amount of $489 , 000 to pay off half of
the Morrill property. He commended Helen
Wickstrom for her efforts.
EXECUTIVE At 7 : 25 the Mayor announced an executive session
SESSION of approximately 15 minutes.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 7 : 35 p.m.
Brenda J cob r, CMC
City C1 rk
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