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October 3 , 1995
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Woods. Present: Councilmembers
Bennett, Clark, Houser, Johnson, 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, Finance Director Miller, and Parks
Director Hodgson. Mayor White was not in attendance.
Approximately 20 people were at the meeting.
PUBLIC Rent Arts Commission 20th Anniversary Month.
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Woods noted that the Kent Arts
Commission was established 20 years ago this
month to initiate, sponsor or conduct programs to
further public awareness of and interest in the
visual and performing arts. She read a proclama-
tion declaring October, 1995, as Kent Arts
Commission 20th Anniversary Month in the City of
Kent and encouraged all citizens to continue to
support the Arts Commission. She recognized the
members of the Arts Commission and presented the
proclamation to Grace Hiranaka.
Employee of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem Woods
announced that Assistant City Attorney Laurie
Evezich has been selected as Employee of the
Month for October. She noted that Ms. Evezich
was nominated for her outstanding commitment to
quality and her tireless work ethic. City
Attorney Lubovich stated that Ms. Evezich is
organized, dependable, thorough, pleasant and is
a team player. Evezich was then presented with
the Employee of the Month plaque.
Yangzhou Student Exchange Program Report. Mayor
Pro Tem Woods introduced Jason Martin and
Jennifer Castle, exchange students who visited
Kent' s Sister City Yangzhou, China, this summer.
Councilmember Clark explained the exchange pro-
gram and how the students were selected. He also
expressed appreciation to the host families.
Ms. Castle thanked the City and the people of
Kent for their support, and told of her experi-
ences in China. Mr. Martin showed photographs he
had taken and explained family life in China.
The students then presented Mr. Clark with paper
cuttings and the City with a cork carving in a
laquerware frame. Woods commended all involved
in the exchange, and expressed hope that it will
continue.
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PUBLIC Yangzhou, China Visitor. Mayor Pro Tem Woods
COMMUNICATIONS introduced Mr. Chen who is Deputy Manager of the
Foreign Affairs Office of Yanghou and is here
planning and preparing for other delegates who
will be arriving. She added that Mr. Chen was
very helpful to her and the Mayor when they were
in China.
CONSENT JOHNSON MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through G 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 September 19 , 1995
with the following corrections:
Item 3A - Check numbers 158460-159021
Should read 158304-159021
Item 3B - Check numbers 159022-159851
Should read 159022-159581
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
SANITATION Turner Condominiums Aka Crestwood Estates.
AUTHORIZATION to accept the Bill of Sale for
Turner Condominiums for continuous operation and
maintenance of 40 linear feet of sanitary sewers,
25 linear feet of street improvements, 80 linear
feet of storm sewers and release of bonds after
expiration period, as recommended by the Public
Works Director. The project is located at SE
261st Street and 114th Avenue SE.
WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
Kent Springs Water Transmission Main Repair
(180th Avenue SE to 204th Avenue SE) .
Bid opening for this project was held on
September 28, 1995 with 13 bids received. The low
bid was submitted by Frank Coluccio Construction
Company in the amount of $895,871. 10. The
Engineer's estimate was $1, 383 , 626.98. The pro-
ject consists of installing approximately 8, 000
LF of 24" ductile iron water main pipe and
various related appurtenances in accordance with
the plans and specifications. MANN MOVED that
the Kent Springs Water Transmission Main Repair
(180th Avenue SE to 204th Avenue SE) be awarded
to Frank Coluccio Construction Company in the
amount of $895, 871. 10. Bennett seconded and the
motion carried.
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SIDEWALKS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
LID 345 S. 218th Street Sidewalks, East Valley
Highway to SR 167. This issue was referred to
the Public Works Committee at the September 19th
Council meeting. As explained in the Public
Works Director's memo, the deletion of the
southerly sidewalk would not only result in an
increase of the property owners' assessments, but
would also place the burden of constructing the
sidewalk on the fronting property owner os upon
re-
me, the
development of the property.
BasedCommittee recommended no change in the design.
Public Works Director Wickstrom explained that
one issue at the Public Works Committee meeting
was showing the property owner what the potential
increase in the assessment would be. He noted
that the Rust's increase due to sidewalk deletion
would be $229 .48 . He explained that the City is
contributing to the project for widening the road
to full width and adding curb and gutter and pay-
ing for the sidewalk. He noted that the City's
money would therefore be reduced and it would not
affect the assessments other than there would be
less City money to lower the assessments, so the
assessments would have to go up.
He at
at the Committee meeting some of the property
owners realized that those who fronted on the
south side would have to build the sidewalk upon
redevelopment of the property, and that the
property owners decided no change to the design
should be warranted. Upon Orr's question,
Wickstrom explained that originally the LID was
paying 100$ of the costs and that when the City's
contribution was deducted, the assessments were
reduced by 14%, but that because less money was
taken out because deleting the sidewalks amounted
to 1.5%, the assessments would go up 1.5% higher
than they would have if all City money were kept
in the project. Woods noted that the City had
committed funds to help pay for the second side-
walk, and that if the second sidewalk is not
funded, that money would be withdrawn but the
rest of the LID goes on. Wickstrom explained
that property owners assessments are going down,
but not as much as originally anticipated.
Wickstrom clarified for Clark that the figure of
$166, 000 was the cost of widening the road,
adding curb and gutter and sidewalks, and there
was an equivalent amount of drainage work the
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SIDEWALKS City could participate in. He noted that if the
sidewalks are deleted, the City will get the
reduction on it' s funds, and that property owners
will be faced with building those improvements
on a piecemeal approach as they redevelop.
Wickstrom noted for Orr that the City's standards
call for sidewalks on both sides of streets, and
that this is an industrial area and eventually
sidewalks will be needed on both sides of the
street. Orr voiced concern about raising the
costs to property owners. Clark noted that this
has been discussed in detail by the committee,
and said the Council has approved this improve-
ment. He noted that curbs must be put in on both
sides, and that a major concern was a loss of
parking on the south side. Houser said that the
reason for making the change was because the
assessments seemed high, and that now this would
raise the assessments. Wickstrom responded that
the assessments will go down, but not as much as
previously expected. He added that because there
would be sidewalks on one side but not the other,
the assessments would have to be redistributed
since one side receives the benefit of sidewalks
and will have to pay for it, while the other side
will not receive the benefit and will not have to
pay for it. Bennett thanked the Councilmembers
for sending this back to committee, and said it
makes no sense to have two sidewalks on a dead
end street which has no pedestrians.
Elsie Rust, 8619 S. 218th, asked why the money
would be deleted from property owners rather than
from the city. Wickstrom stated that he has ex-
plained the logic of why the City contributed to
the project, and noted that Council can stray
from that logic.
MANN MOVED that the Public Works Committee's
recommendation not to change the design be
accepted. Clark seconded. Mann noted for Orr
that he believes this is what the property owners
want to do, according to staff. Bennett stated
that the discussion on this issue has been con-
fusing. On a roll call vote, the motion to
accept the Public Works Committee' s recommenda-
tion not to change the design carried with Clark,
Johnson, Mann and Woods in favor and Bennett,
Houser and Orr opposed.
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TRAFFIC (ADDED ITEM)
CONTROL Traffic Control. Cliff Norton, 10020 S.E. 246th
Place, expressed concern about the traffic pat-
tern in his neighborhood. He said it was his
understanding that S.E. 244th would not be cusaid
through, but it appears to be happening. H
he is also concerned about the safety of children
in the area of So. 100th Street because although
the traffic is not heavy, it is extremely fast.
He said it appears that S.E. 100th may also be
cut through, and noted that it is near a school.
He asked that the City explain their plan for
those streets. Woods noted that this issue is
scheduled for the Public Works Committee meeting
of October 23rd, and said nothing will happen
without considering the residents. She added
that the meeting will begin at 4: 30 p.m. in City
Hall and invited him and other interested citi-
zens. Mr. Norton stated that he will notify the
homeowners in the area of the meeting. Dennis
Ryerson, 10012 S.E. 244th Court, noted that two
petitions on this issue had been presented
previously, that meetings on this subject were
rescheduled several times, and in the meantime
the road continued to go through. He expressed
frustration and the feeling that this neighbor-
hood does not matter. He explained that they had
suggested speed bumps or break-away barriers, but
have not received a response. Woods stated that
Mr. Ryerson's concerns should be mentioned at the
meeting on the 23rd, and explained that the
meeting was rescheduled once because none of the
regular committee members would be in attendance
and the City preferred not to have other council-
members stand in when this issue was being
discussed. She apologized for the inconvenience
and said that this Council takes citizens' con-
cerns seriously, adding that the Committee will
be receptive to their suggestions, as they have
been in other areas of the City. Orr stated that
it was her understanding that the road was not
going through and the issue had been resolved.
Wickstrom explained that one of the petitions
relates to 100th Avenue from 244th north to Fred
Meyer, that that is not being built, and that a
developer is building a trail along 100th for
school children to use. He explained that 244th
Avenue is a condition of the plat and that al-
though work has proceeded, the plat has not been
finalized. He noted that the Council has full
authority to close the road if they so desire.
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TRAFFIC He also noted that alternatives will be looked at
CONTROL during the October 23rd meeting. Norton reiter-
ated that at the present time 244th appears to be
cut through, and that their concern on 100th is
the traffic speed.
ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
ZONING Meridian Annexation Zoning Az-95-3. AUTHORIZA-
TION to set October 17, 1995 and November 21,
1995 as public hearing dates to consider the
initial zoning for the Meridian Annexation area.
ZONE CODE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
AMENDMENTS Accessory Housin Zoning Code Amendment ZCA-95-3.
The Planning Commission has recommended that the
Council consider a Zoning Code Amendment allowing
accessory housing in Kent, as outlined in the
draft accessory housing regulations.
Betsy Czark of the Planning Department explained
that accessory housing is basically mother-in-law
apartments, separate independent units, and that
the proposed ordinance allows accessory housing
in all single family homes as long as one of
the units is owner-occupied. Clark noted that
Section 8 states that one offstreet parking space
per accessory unit is required, and asked about
the impact in regard to current zoning and
clustering. Czark said she is not aware of the
need for a variance, and that the regulations
were drafted so that if the parking requirements
were changed, the accessory housing ordinance
would not have to be revised.
Orr noted that she has some concerns which she
was unable to discuss with staff before this
meeting, and asked that this item go to the
Planning Committee meeting on October 17 for
resolution of her questions and be brought back
to Council on November 7 . There were no objec-
tions and it was so ordered. Orr noted that in
the meantime, anyone who presently has one of
these units can continue as they have been.
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
Single Family Development Standards Zoning
_ Code
Amendment ZCA-95-8. On June 26, 1995, the
Planning Commission recommended that Council
adopt a Zoning Code Amendment regarding Single
Family Residential Development Standards.
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ZONE CODE Linda Phillips of the Planning Department noted
AMENDMENTS that the revisions are proposed to implement the
goals and policies of the adopted Kent Comprehen-
sive Plan, and that various provisions assist in
providing opportunities for affordable housing
and flexible site design. She explained that
Kent's and other cities Codes were reviewed, a
forum was held with residents, a forum was held
with development interests, and that after pro-
posals were made to the Planning Commission, they
held a public hearing. She outlined the proposed
densities and dimensions, and noted that the
provisions proposed for change are minimum lot
width, minimum street setback, maximum height,
maximum building coverage, maximum impervious
surface, and minimum lot size. She noted that
the Planning Commission's recommendation is to
draft an ordinance adopting the recommendation.
Orr requested that this issue go to the
Planning Committee for review and fine-tuning
on October 17, and be brought back to Council on
November 7 . There were no objections and it was
so ordered.
PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
RECREATION Riverbend Golf Complex Protective Net Project.
ACCEPTANCE of Riverbend Golf Course Protective
Net Project as complete, and release of retainage
to Driving Range Partners, upon receipt of State
releases.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through September 15 and paid
on September 15, 1995 after auditing by the
Operations Committee on September 28 , 1995.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/15/95 159582-160045 $3 , 046, 252 . 05
Approval of checks issued for payroll for
September 1 through September 15, 1995 and paid
on September 20, 1995:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/20/95 Checks 206162-206460 $ 264,463 .45
Advices 27507-27910 529 .718. 06
$ 794, 181.51
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FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) AUTHORIZATION
1995 Annexation Budget Chance.
to approve the 1995 Annexation Budget for the
Meridian Annexation, as recommended by the
Operations Committee at their September 27th
meeting. This change is necessary to provide the
initial staff needed for the Meridian Annexation
to take effect January 1, and includes to public
safety officers and other support staff needed to
provide the census and utility billing and human
resource hiring of the positions. The funding
from Regional Justice Center sales tax and excess
1995 sales tax are primarily the sources used to
fund the budget change.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
(ADDED BY CHIEF OF STAFF MCFALL)
1996 Budget Workshop. AUTHORIZATION to set
October 17, 1995, at 5: 30 p.m. as the date and
time for a Council workshop on the Mayor' s pro-
posed budget for 1996.
(REPORTS - ITEM 7G)
Administrative ReRorts. Finance Division
Director Miller explained that due to a change in
State law, an update on the budget must be pre-
sented to Council in early October. She stated
that no tax increases are planned for 1996, and
distributed a handout. She outlined the sales
tax revenue, noting that it is currently 5% above
budget. She reported that overall revenue is
approximately $700, 000 over what was budgeted
last year and she expects to end the year with
$919, 00o going toward the fund balance next year.
Miller noted that next year's revenue will come
mostly from taxes, and explained that cities
receive only 10% of the sales tax money paid into
the State and 22% of the property tax. Miller
noted that 72% of expenditures is for salaries
and benefits, 58% of which is for public safety.
She noted that in 1994 , $1, 100, 000 was used to
balance the budget, that last year $708, 000 was
budgeted, and that this year it is down to
$296, 000, and that the fund balance is steadily
increasing. She noted that the preliminary bud-
get to be presented on October 17th will include
the annexation as well as the basic budget for
the City.
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REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that the
Suburban Cities Association meeting will be
held on October filth in Redmond and that Police
Chief Crawford will be the speaker. She
encouraged interested Councilmembers to contact
Ms. Banister.
Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next
meeting will be held on October 17 at 4: 00 P.M.
She also explained that she inadvertently
referred to the Planning Commission in her com-
ments at the last Council meeting regarding CDBG
funding and that the Human Services Commission
should be credited.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 25 p.m.
Brenda J obe , CMC
City Cl rk
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