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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/01/1997Kent, Washington July 1, 1997 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Epperly, Houser, Johnson, and Orr, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Director Harris, and Parks Director Hodgson. Approximately 25 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC Introduction of Mayor's Appointee. Mayor White COMMUNICATIONS introduced Pastor Johnny Williams as his appointee to serve on the Human Services Commission. Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Linda Phillips, Planner with the Kent Planning Department, has been chosen as the July Employee of the Month. He noted that Linda is committed to Kent's Downtown Plan and that recently she had secured additional funds from the State for the design of gateways for down- town. The Mayor noted that Linda's long hours are legendary in the City, and he thanked her for all of her dedicated work. He added that she is certainly deserving of the July Employee of the Month award, and then he presented Linda with the plaque. Planning Director Harris noted that it is a pleasure working with Linda, and he also noted that she works very well with the customers, employees, and with other departments in the City. He noted that it is a pleasure to honor Linda for this whole month, and he thanked her for all of the great work she has done. Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager, noted that Linda's long work hours are notorious and that the quality of her work along with her people skills is top-notch. He added that he has enjoyed working with her, and that this award is very well deserved. 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 the Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 17, 1997. 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 TELECOMMUNI- (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A) CATIONS Wireless Telecommunications Facilities. The City has completed its research and analysis of various issues affecting the design, construction and location of wireless telecommunication facilities in the City of Kent. Based on this research, City staff have prepared a zoning code amendment aimed at regulating wireless tele- communications facilities in the City. This ordinance was discussed and amended pursuant to comments made at a Land Use Planning Board workshop on June 9 and at a public hearing on the proposed ordinance held on June 23. At the con- clusion of their June 23 hearing, the Land Use and Planning Board recommended the proposed ordinance with some revisions, all of which have been incorporated. Assistant City Attorney Brubaker explained that there are a few more suggestion modifications to add to the ordinance that is in the Council agenda packets. He noted that a new version of the ordinance has been distributed to the Council for review. He explained that the changes basically deal with substantive changes, clarifi- cations, and added standards so that the Planning Department or Hearing Examiner would have ascer- tainable standards whereby to make their decisions. Brubaker pointed out that a change has been made on Page 5 to clarify that modifications to existing wireless telecommunications facilities are not exempt from this ordinance. He noted that the word "structural" has been deleted on Page 9, Section 4, because it could also be non- structural information the City needs in order to make a decision. He explained that the industry was concerned that the City would be seeking proprietary information, but he stated that it isn't the City's intent to do so although the City does need the ability to get all of the information necessary to make a decision. Brubaker noted that "structural" does not really satisfy as a limiting word so it is his recom- mendation to delete the word altogether. He noted that "Height" Restrictions, on Page 10 (Subsection B), for co -location of towers is a clarification of the original intent, and that Subsection C adds a standard for the Planning PIA Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 TELECOMMUNI- Department where a decision shall be made if CATIONS consistent with the purposes and goals of the chapter. He noted that on Page 12 there is another substantive change that adds the follow- ing language unless the time for determination is extended by agreement of the City and the applicant." He explained that if both parties or either party feels they need more time an agreement can be made under the ordinance. On Page 17, he noted that there is another change which is a clarification of the existing language. Mayor White then declared the public hearing open. There were no comments from the audience. ORR MOVED to close the public hearing. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. EPPERLY MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3353, enacting controls on the issuance of Land Use and Development permits for wireless telecommunica- tions facilities in the City of Kent. Orr seconded and the motion carried. (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2B) Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Moratorium Extension. The City currently has in effect a moratorium on the issuance of Land Use and Development permits for commercial wireless telecommunications facilities, which expires on July 7, 1997. If the City does not enact a zoning code amendment to regulate the design, construction, and location of these facilities by that date, then it will be necessary to consider extending the current moratorium until the City enacts regulations for these telecommunications facilities. Otherwise, the current moratorium will expire before the effective date of the regulatory ordinance. Finally, in order to extend the moratorium, State law requires that the City hold a public hearing on the matter prior to enacting the extension. City Attorney Lubovich explained that the moratorium extension is no longer necessary since the Council adopted the wireless telecommunica- tions ordinance. EPPERLY MOVED that the public hearing on the wireless telecommunications facilities moratorium 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 TELECOMMUNI- extension be cancelled and that the proposed CATIONS motion on the moratorium extension resolution be withdrawn. Orr seconded and the motion carried. FIRE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Emergency Medical Services Levy. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1492 authorizing the County to put an Emergency Medical Services Levy on the November ballot with a levy rate of 29 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. Every six (6) years the public needs to re- authorize the EMS Levy if the delivery of the current level of Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support Services throughout the County is to continue. The Strategic Plan identified a levy rate of 29.5 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation based upon several assump- tions, including the County's Budget Office projections about future potential increases in assessed valuation. Since then the County has revised their projections and now feels the same revenue will be generated by a 29 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation rate. This is an average rate, since over the life of the levy the rate for a given year may change due to inflation, actual demand for allocation of resources and the success of the proposed methods to try to control demand for service. SOUTH KING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) COUNTY South King County Narcotics Task Force Grant NARCOTICS Administration. APPROVAL to take over financial TASK FORCE administration of the grant that partially funds GRANT the South King County Narcotics Task Force effec- tive July 1, 1997. Kent has been a member of the Task Force since its inception in 1988. Renton has been the lead agency for grant administration for the past nine years. During the present fiscal year, however, the Task Force Executive Board made the decision to pass this responsi- bility on to the City of Kent. In July, the City will receive a payment of $6,000 from the Task Force to partially cover additional costs that may be incurred by our Financial Services Division in taking over this responsibility. CURFEW (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2C) Juvenile Curfew and Parental Responsibility. This is the date set for the hearing on the 4 Kent City Council Minutes July 11 1997 CURFEW proposed curfew ordinance to be submitted to the voters as a ballot proposition. The proposed ordinance would repeal the existing curfew law adopted by the voters in April 1995, pursuant to an initiative petition and further add a new chapter to Title 9 of the Kent City Code esta- blishing a new curfew law for the City of Kent. City Attorney Lubovich explained that the pro- posed ordinance is being considered tonight to replace the existing curfew that was enacted by the citizens of Kent in 1995. He noted that the proposed ordinance was drafted at the direction of Council and that he will go over some of the points of the draft ordinance as well as some of the changes proposed with another ordinance drafted and distributed to the Council this evening. He explained that the proposed ordinance, like the current curfew, is a curfew and parental responsibility ordinance that makes it a viola- tion for the juvenile to be out beyond the curfew time, and is a violation for the parent allowing the juvenile to be out at night. He pointed out that the draft ordinance affects juveniles under the age of 18, as does the current initiative, but that the hours in the draft ordinance are 12:01 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily where the current curfew is Sunday through Thursday evenings 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Lubovich explained that the exemptions from violation are as follows: (1) If the juvenile is accompanied by a parent or guardian; (2) The juvenile is traveling to an official school, political, religious, or recreational activity; (3) The juvenile is involved in an emergency; (4) The juvenile is in a motor vehicle engaged in Interstate travel; (5) The juvenile is on the sidewalk of his/her home or that of a neighbor; (6) The juvenile is on an errand pursuant to instructions from the parent or guardian; (7) The juvenile is engaged in lawful employment and traveling directly to and from the place of employment; (8) An additional exemption added: the juvenile is exercising his/her first amendment rights; (9) Another added exemption: if the juvenile is in a lawful establishment and 5 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 CURFEW going to or from that establishment; (10) The juvenile is going to or from the residence of another with the permission or consent of the parent or guardian; (11) Another addition: the juvenile is legally emancipated by statute. Lubovich noted that the ordinance included in the Council packet does not provide for the taking of a juvenile into custody, but that he recommends the new curfew ordinance include it. He ex- plained that when a Police Officer stops to question a juvenile and if the officer believes there is a violation of the curfew then he can take the juvenile into custody. He noted that the first violation for either the parent or juvenile is a warning (written or verbal), the second violation in a twelve month period is a $100 fine, and the third or subsequent violation would be a $250 fine. Lubovich explained the proposed changes to the new ordinance distributed to Council this evening as follows: (1) On Page 7, under Curfew and Parental Responsibility Prohibitions, he clari- fied that it is not a violation if the activity is permitted under the exemptions section in the ordinance; (2) On Page 8, traveling in a motor vehicle engaged in Interstate travel, he recom- mends that it be with the consent of the parent or guardian otherwise juveniles could be driving around all night long; (3) On Page 8 Item 7, he noted that some clean-up language was done to make it clear that it is a recreational as well as religious school or other type activity so that it is not limiting; (4) On Page 9 Item 8, he clarified the language to say "lawfully present within an establishment or turning to or from an establishment." He explained that if the juvenile is on a place of business, like a movie theatre, gas station, store, or doing something lawful and traveling to or from that establish- ment, then it would be exempt from violation. Lubovich also explained that the exemptions in the Bellingham ordinance were too vague and not specific enough to withstand the Court of Appeals. He noted that the courts want the exemptions to be very clear so the juveniles know if that activity is exempt or not; and that a juvenile doing lawful activities should not be 0 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 CURFEW punished as opposed to the juveniles engaged in criminal activities. He noted that the vagueness and nexus issues with the curfew and activities are a real problem. Lubovich noted that juvenile curfew violations, by State Law, are civil infractions and can only be cited as an infraction and not a misdemeanor. He also noted that the State Law does provide for a juvenile to be taken into custody for violating a curfew and that it is his recommendation to follow the State Statute RCW 13.32A. He clari- fied that taking a juvenile into custody is not a mandatory procedure but that if an officer is allowed to direct the juvenile home or take him/ her into temporary custody, it allows the officer some discretion in handling the situation. Lubovich noted that the three areas the Council needs to look at are: (a) Records to establish the need for a curfew for the activity the City is trying to prohibit; (b) 1st Amendment - Freedom of Expression Rights of the juveniles; and (c) More defined exemptions so that the lawful activities are clear for the juvenile to understand. He noted that staff recommends this item be referred to the next Council meeting for further consideration and action in order to meet the September primary. He explained that this is an ordinance that has to be approved by the voters since the original curfew was enacted by the voters, and that only the voters can amend or repeal it. He noted that adoption of this ordinance will send it to the voters to repeal the current ordinance and enact the new one. He also recommended that the Council authorize the City Clerk to start collecting names for interested individuals to write pro and against statements for the voters pamphlet and present them to the Council at the next meeting. Upon Houser's question, Lubovich explained that the City does not want to be transporting juveniles throughout the County or Region, but if the juvenile is in the local area and the officer wants to take the juvenile home that would be okay. He suggested that those juveniles who are from other areas might be taken to the Police Station until the parents or guardian are contacted to come and pick them up. He noted 7 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 CURFEW that one of the other suggestions Council might want to consider, which is not included in the ordinance presented to Council, is that if the parent or guardian does not come to pick up the juvenile then the City could make it a separate violation. He noted that otherwise the juvenile would be directed home, taken to their home, or taken to an extended family member's home. Lubovich noted that there are other options which are set forth in the new ordinance and permitted according to State Statute if a parent or guardian does not pick up the juvenile such as taking them to the Department of Social and Health Services office but it depends on what Council decides to do. Orr noted that part of the discretionary power of the Police Department in deciding whether or not to take the juvenile into custody could be used as a protective device because if a child is in a situation where they are endangered on the streets it could be used to get them out of that situation. Lubovich clarified for Houser that a police officer can currently take a juvenile into pro- tective custody. Mayor White declared the public hearing open. Floyd Bacon, 24311 - 35th Avenue South, Kent, noted that last winter his mailbox was bent completely over and laid down on the street along with other mailboxes that were damaged. He noted that three individuals were seen around 10:00 p.m. in the area but that he wasn't sure if they were involved in this situation so he decided to call the City. He was informed that if a juvenile is going from point A to point B, it is allowed but he questioned the Council as to whether or not the Police, when called, are going to respond and check out situations because there has been vandalism and thefts in his neighborhood which is primarily residential without theaters or businesses close by. HOUSER MOVED to close the public hearing. Orr seconded. E Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 CURFEW Lubovich noted that the real problem with curfew ordinances in the State is that, according to the Courts, juveniles have the same constitutional rights to be out at night as adults and the Courts have recognized that there are some excep- tions to these rights but that they have to be demonstrated which has created the difficulty in dealing with these ordinances. There was no further discussion and the motion to close the public hearing then carried. BENNETT MOVED to put the Kent Police Department Memorandum dated 7/1/97 into the public record. Orr seconded and the motion carried. BENNETT MOVED to schedule this matter for the July 15, 1997, Council meeting for further con- sideration and action on the proposed ordinance. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. BENNETT MOVED to authorize the City Clerk to collect names of interested persons to serve on committees to draft arguments advocating "approval" and "disapproval" statements for the ballot proposition, and to present the names of interested persons to the Council at the July 15, 1997 meeting. Houser seconded and the motion carried. Mayor White thanked the Council and noted that he originally supported the first curfew all the way through. He also expressed that with the con- cerns of the City Attorney, he supports what is being proposed now. Lubovich noted that he will be making adjustments to the proposed ordinance and will include any changes the Council may have. Mayor White encouraged Lubovich to draft the very best possi- ble ordinance that will withstand challenges. Orr agreed with the Mayor and added that as far as giving the officer discretion as to whether or not to take a juvenile into custody, it can work both ways. She noted that it can work for the protection of the child as well as protection of the neighborhood if the child is completely out of control and cant be just urged to go home. She requested that taking a juvenile into custody be included in the proposed ordinance. 9 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) SANITATION Kent Motel. ACCEPT the bill of sale for Kent Motel submitted by Michael Cohen dba M.C. Construction for continuous operation and maintenance of 425 feet of waterline, 512 feet of street improvements, 112 feet of storm sewers and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located in the vicinity of East Valley Highway and S. 224th Street. DOWNTOWN (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) ACTION PLAN Downtown Strategic Action Plan. On June 2, 1997, the Land Use and Planning Board made a recom- mendation to the City Council on the proposed Downtown Strategic Action Plan. The Planning Board held several workshops on the Plan, beginning in January 1997 and culminating in public hearings held on May 27 and June 2, 1997. The Downtown Strategic Plan is an action -oriented subarea plan and integrated environmental impact statement; it outlines a host of land use, infrastructure design, and development actions which help to strengthen the economic and social stature of downtown Kent. Fred Satterstrom, Planning Manager, gave a review of the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. He noted that the City Council and City Administration have felt very strongly about the downtown area since 1966 and that the Downtown Plan is cur- rently listed as the #7 priority on the Council's Target Issues. He explained that the Planning Department had applied for a PERF (Planning and Environmental Review Funding) Grant over a year ago and has now received a $150,000 grant from the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development to do the Downtown Plan. Satterstrom noted that the City Council put in $25,000 to do a market analysis, and that the City received a large share of State monies to conduct the Strategic Plan. He noted that the effort has been so successful along the way, and that the State has been so pleased with the process of it that they also included an additional $10,000 in May to bring their total contribution to $160,000.00 to help the City define the community focal point. He explained that the Strategic Action Plan lists a series of actions and strategies that, if implemented, will achieve 10 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 DOWNTOWN that plan. He noted that the PERF grant ACTION PLAN integrates both the Growth Management and the State Environmental Policy Act, and that it will achieve a relatively stream -lined process for development in Downtown (any development that is consistent with the vision). Satterstrom explained that the Strategic Action Plan does not replace the existing Downtown Plan, the Land Use Plan, or the zoning. He noted that the proposed Strategic Action Plan does modify or does suggest some slight modifications to the Downtown Land Use Plan but that it is mainly concerned with the actions necessary to implement the Plan. He explained that there has been extensive public review and opportunities for input along the way with the kick off starting on July 31, 1996, followed by eight public work- shops, numerous Stake Holder Board Meetings, four Workshops with the Land Use and Planning Board which also held two public hearings, and two workshops with the Council back in January and March to try to keep the Council updated on this process. Linda Phillips, Planner with the Kent Planning Department, thanked all the In -House people, consultants, and the people from the community who took part and gave so much time and effort to this project. She noted that the potential for the downtown area is enormous. She also noted that the Land Use and Planning Board approved the Downtown Strategic Action Plan. Phillips outlined the Land Use & Planning Board recom- mendations to the City Council as follows: (1) Further study of the commuter rail station location alternatives, both north and south; (2) The North Park area east of Fourth Avenue North on the north side of James Street should retain the existing single family residential designation on the Comprehensive Plan map and in the zoning code; (3) The single family residen- tial designated area north of James Street between 4th Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North should be designated mixed use on the Comprehensive Plan Map and in the zoning code as recommended by staff; (4) Eliminate the con- ceptual parking area shown on the plan graphic of the Commons Play Field; (5) Create angle parking on the west side of an improved Fifth Avenue 11 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 DOWNTOWN South adjacent to the Commons Play Field, north ACTION PLAN of James Street, and create a drop off and pick up area for children along this improved right- of-way; (6) Study traffic patterns in North Park for ingress, egress and safety; (7) Study the parking for the uplands playfield located between Meeker Street and Smith Street adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad; (8) Develop realistic costs associated with the plan actions; (9) Develop a gateway area at the Intersection of North Central Avenue and the Valley Freeway (SR 167). Phillips explained that a model of downtown Kent will be provided and changed, to reflect the growth and development of the City. He noted that the model will be a good tool for planners as well as business and community people with a view. She also noted that if the Plan is adopted then a downtown promotional video and a market analysis brochure will be released to tell people what downtown can offer and give a good enthusi- astic view of the potential downtown. She noted that presentation graphics of the downtown vision if it developed to the density and size that is recommended by the Comprehensive Plan, the Downtown Plan, and the Downtown Strategic Action Plan will be available also. Phillips noted that these things will be finalized when the plan is adopted because they are dependent on the makeup of the Plan at the time that it is adopted. ORR MOVED to accept the Downtown Strategic Action Plan as recommended by the Land Use and Planning Board and forward it to the next Planning Committee Meeting on July 15, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. for further consideration. Houser seconded. Upon Mayor White's question, Orr explained that the Plan is to have some public meetings on this, if necessary, and that several individuals have contacted her who want to meet with the Council in a less formal setting than a full Council meeting. She noted that this could be accom- plished better on a Committee level and then make a firm recommendation back to the full Council. The motion then carried. 12 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Green River Annexation. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1493 authorizing an election for the Green River Annexation. The City Council Planning Committee recommends that the area be annexed through a ballot measure. If approved by the Boundary Review Board, the election should occur in either the primary election in September or the general election in November. PLATS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Pacific Terrace Final Plat. SET July 15, 1997, as the date for a public meeting to consider a final plat application by Pacific Industries, Inc. The preliminary subdivision was approved by the City Council, as recommended by the Hearing Examiner, on August 61 1996. The plat is 4.79 acres, consists of 25 lots, and is located at 10605, 10707, and 10717 SE 248th Street in Kent. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Swan Court Final Plat. SET July 15, 1997, as the date for a public meeting to consider a final plat application by Swanson Homes. The pre- liminary subdivision was approved by the City Council, as recommended by the Hearing Examiner, on July 16, 1996. The plat is 4.57 acres, con- sists of 16 lots, and is located south of SE 240th Street between 112th Avenue SE and 114th Place SE if extended. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Country view Estates II Final Plat. SET July 15, 1997, as the date for a public meeting to con- sider a final plat application by Shamrock Development Corporation. The preliminary sub- division was approved by the City Council, as recommended by the Hearing Examiner, on July 16, 1996. The plat is 3.65 acres, consists of 13 lots, and is located at 22600 100th Avenue SE. PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) Surplus vehicles. AUTHORIZATION to declare certain Equipment Rental vehicles no longer needed by the City as surplus and authorize the sale thereof at the next state auction, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. CORRECTED - REFER TO MINUTES OF 8-57-?7 13 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Oil Rebate Grant Funds. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the grant agreement with WSDOT for funds received in the amount of $49,860, and direct staff to establish a budget for same and also authorize said funds to be spent for the Commuter Shuttle Service Demonstration project, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) Meeker Street _and Russell Road Signal. ACCEPT as complete the Meeker/Russell Signalization Improvements project and release of retainage to Mer-Con Inc., upon standard releases from the State, and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The original contract amount was $69,769.15. The final con- struction cost was $82,218.46. The overage on this project was due to an increase in quantities because of the complexity of the project. Adequate funds exist within the project budget to cover this overage. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) 240th/212th Watermain Bridge Improvements. ACCEPT as complete the 240th/212th Watermain- Bridge Improvements project and release of retainage to Frank Coluccio Construction upon standard releases from the State, and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $196,715.17. The final construction cost was $198,012.14. (BIDS - ITEM 5B) Kent Springs Customer Removal Watermains (152nd Avenue S.E. To 156th Avenue S.E.). The bid opening for this project was held on June 18th with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by Kar-Vel Construction, Inc. in the amount of $353,841.28. The Engineer's estimate was $353,754.73. The project consists of removing existing transmission main customers and transferring them over to Water District 111. The Public Works Director recommends awarding the contract to Kar-Vel Construction, Inc. EPPERLY MOVED that the Kent Springs Customer Removal Watermains contract be awarded to Kar-Vel Construction, Inc. for the bid amount of $353,841.28. Orr seconded and the motion carried. 14 Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) Human services Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointment of Pastor Johnny Williams to serve as a member of the Kent Human Services Commission. He currently serves as Pastor of the Word of Praise Ministry. Paster Williams is a long-time Kent resident and his children attended Kent schools. He has also owned his own business in Kent for more than nine years. He is espe- cially interested in helping the homeless and believes strongly in assisting them to be self sufficient. He helps them find employment and has had a good success rate in hiring them to work for his own business. Pastor Williams will represent the religious community and will replace Rev. Ray Morrison, who resigned, and his new appointment will continue until 1/1/99. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. No checks were approved because of committee schedule changes. Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 1 through June 15, 1997, and paid on June 20, 1997: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/20/97 Checks 220414-220749 $ 261,298.67 6/20/97 Advices 46921-47393 657,499.93 $ 918,798.60 REPORTS Plannina Committee. Orr noted that the next Planning Committee will be held on July 15th at 4:00 p.m. Parks Committee. Johnson noted that the Parks Committee would like to have any names for the Golf Task Force submitted to the Mayor's Office by this coming Thursday. Mayor White clarified that this is the group that will review the RFP's and make a recommendation to the Council. Administrative Reports. McFall noted that an Executive Session is scheduled for about 20 minutes and that Council action is anticipated on one of the litigation matters. 0V Kent City Council Minutes July 1, 1997 REPORTS John Duncalf, 41802 53rd Avenue South, Seattle, presented the Council with a 291 signature peti- tion in favor of the continued management and administration by the current contractor of the Riverbend Golf Course. He noted that this is a friendly comment, and that he felt the current management does a super job. He noted that the individuals who signed the petition feel strongly about this issue and that they just wanted to make a statement. ORR MOVED to make this petition a part of the public record. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. EXECUTIVE The meeting recessed to executive session at SESSION 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:34 p.m. LITIGATION HOUSER MOVED that the franchise provision exten- sion agreement with TCI of Washington, Inc. be approved subject to approval of final language by the City Attorney or if no agreement is reached, authorize establishment of a public hearing date to address issues of default under the franchise. Orr seconded and the motion carried, with Bennett opposed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Donna Swaw Deputy City Clerk 16