HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/16/1998 Kent, Washington
June 16, 1998
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Amodt,
Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, and Yingling, Operations
Director/Chief of Staff McFall, Assistant City Attorney Brubaker,
Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, and
Parks Director Hodgson. Councilmember Woods was excused from the
meeting. Approximately 20 people were in attendance.
PUBLIC Sister City Association International Award
COMMUNICATIONS Winner. JoAnn Schaut of the Kent Arts Commission
and the Sister City Committee, introduced Anna
Slater who has been named one of the ten first
place winners in the International Sister Cities
Youth Art Program. Ms. Slater' s work was dis-
played and Ms. Schaut and Mayor White presented
her with the award and noted that she will also
receive $300 from Sister Cities International.
Ms. Slater noted that her artwork will be dis-
played across the country and that she intends to
attend art school in the future.
American Cancer Society Award. Mayor White
introduced the Chair of Kent's Wellness
Committee, Barbara Ekstrom, and presented the
American Cancer Society Award to her. He noted
that Kent raised $12 , 777 . 58 this year and
challenged other cities to raise funds as well.
Ms. Ekstrom thanked all the employees, their
spouses and friends who helped raise this money.
CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through
CALENDAR I 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 June 2 , 1998 .
SEWER (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
Kent Meridian High School Sanitary Sewer Repair.
The bid opening for this project was held on
June loth with six bids received. The low bid
was submitted by Insituform West, Inc. in the
amount of $53 ,855. 83 . The Engineer's estimate was
$73 , 143 .
The Public Works Director recommends that the
contract be awarded to Insituform West, Inc.
CLARK MOVED that the Kent Meridian High School
Sanitary Sewer Repair contract be awarded to
Insituform West, Inc. for the bid amount of
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SEWER $53 , 855. 83 . Epperly seconded and the motion
carried.
STREETS (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
S. 277th Street Interceptor. The bid opening
for this project was held on June 10 with seven
bids received for Schedule I and Schedule II.
The apparent low bid for Schedule I by itself
and Schedules I and II together was submitted
by Robison Construction in the amount of
$2, 514,956. 63 (Schedule I) and $3,735, 197 . 09
(Schedules I and II) . The Engineer's estimate
for Schedule I was $5, 362, 271. 61 and for
Schedules I and II was $8 , 213, 651.49 .
Wickstrom noted that the City of Kent is acting
as the lead agency for King County Metro, and
that the system services both Kent and Soos Creek
Sewer and Water District. He explained that Soos
Creek recently asked the City to review some
major design changes, and that Metro has been
asked to determine whether they want to recon-
sider before award of the bid. Wickstrom noted
that if revisions are necessary, the bids could
be rejected and the project be rebid.
CLARK MOVED that the Mayor be authorized, upon
concurrence by the Public Works Director, to
reject all bids on the project or to award the
construction contract to the most satisfactory
and responsible bidder for either Schedule I by
itself or for Schedules I and II together.
Epperly seconded and the motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Western Processing Trust Agreement. AUTHORI-
ZATION to allow the Public Works Director and the
City Attorney to finalize the necessary documents
to have the Boeing Company construct an embank-
ment as part of the Western Processing "Cap"
Containment Project. As part of the construction
of the 196th Street Corridor, the City plans to
work with the Boeing Company, as primary trustee
for the Western Processing Trust, to construct an
earthen embankment as part of the "cap" being
built to contain final cleanup on the Western
Processing site. This embankment will support
the west edge of the grade-separated railway
bridge to be constructed for the 196th Corridor.
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TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Transportation Improvement Board Grant - SR 516
at 256th. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign
the TIB grant agreement, accept the grant and
establish a budget for $100, 000, as recommended
by the Public Works/Planning Committee. The
Public Works Department has received a grant of
$100, 000 from the Transportation Improvement
Board for the design and construction of the
Pedestrian Improvements at the intersection of
SR516 and 256th Street.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Transportation Improvement Board Grant_ - 64 Ave.
So to West Valley Highway. AUTHORIZATION for
the Mayor to sign the TIB grant agreement,
accept the grant and establish a budget for
$100, 000, as recommended by the Public Works/
Planning Committee. The Public Works Department
has received a grant of $100, 000 from the
Transportation Improvement Board for the design
and construction of the Pedestrian Improvements
on James Street from 64th Avenue S. to West
Valley Highway.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Transportation Improvement Board Grant - James St
To 4th Ave. So. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to
sign the TIB grant agreement, accept the grant
and establish a budget for $74 , 000, as recom-
mended by the Public Works/Planning Committee.
The Public Works Department has received a grant
of $74 , 000 from the Transportation Improvement
Board for the design and construction of the
Pedestrian Improvements at the James Street
intersection with 4th Avenue South.
RAILROAD (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
FRANCHISE Railroad Franchise Agreements. AUTHORIZATION for
the Public Works Department and the City
Attorney's Office to begin discussions with the
affected railroad companies to enter into new
franchise agreements which will either amend or
repeal the franchise ordinances which are pur-
portedly controlling crossings, as recommended by
the Public Works/Planning Committee. The Public
Works Dept and the City Attorney's Office have
been reviewing railroad mainline and spur cros-
sings within the City.
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COMMUTER RAIL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
(ADDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ORR)
Commuter Rail Site. Council President Orr noted
that the recent decision of Sound Transit and the
location of the station in Kent was discussed at
the Operations Committee meeting today. She said
concern has been expressed by the Councilmembers
in attendance at the Committee meeting as to the
way the decision was handed down. She said she
was asked to prepare a letter to be sent to
Mr. Steven Goldblatt of the Citizens Oversight
Committee. She noted that a version of the
letter was passed by the Committee on a 2-1 vote,
and that after the meeting she and another
Councilmember revised the letter. ORR stated
that copies of the revised letter have been pro-
vided to all Councilmembers and MOVED to send the
letter to Mr. Goldblatt of the Sound Transit
Board, c/o Citizens Oversight Committee.
Brotherton seconded and the motion carried with
Clark opposed.
PLAT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Swan Court II Preliminary Plat #SU-98-5
This date has been set to consider the Hearing
Examiner's recommendation for conditional
approval of an application by Terry Ferguson for
a 12-lot single-family residential preliminary
subdivision. The property is located at the
southeast corner of 112th Avenue SE and SE 240th
Street.
CLARK MOVED to approve the Hearing Examiner's
recommendation of approval with conditions of the
Swan Court II preliminary plat. Orr seconded and
the motion carried.
ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
Horseshoe Acres Annexation. The City has
received a Notice of Intention to Commence
Annexation Proceedings from owners of not less
than 10% in value of property adjacent to Kent.
The proposed annexation is located south of S.
259th Street and between the Green River and the
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
Planning Director Harris showed a map of the area
and outlined the boundaries. He noted that al-
though his memo mentions 42 persons living in the
area, there are probably quite a few less. Upon
Clark's question, Harris stated that none of the
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ANNEXATION area is in the agricultural district and that the
County' s zoning is industrial, as is the City's.
Wickstrom explained for Yingling that there is no
drainage system in the area and that a storage
facility and an outlet to the river will even-
tually be needed. He noted that there is a major
development occurring in the south which will
contain new roads and a drainage system.
CLARK MOVED to accept the 10% annexation petition
and to authorize the circulation of the 60% peti-
tion for the proposed Horseshoe Acres Annexation.
Orr seconded and the motion carried.
Dana Warren, 500 Union Street, Suite 900,
Seattle, representing Opus Northwest, the appli-
cant, explained the history of the project,
noting that discussions were begun with the City
six months ago in an effort to provide water and
sewer availability. He stated that they will
improve the roads and sewer in the area, contri-
bute to traffic mitigation programs, and increase
clearance under the railroad trestle.
ZONING CODE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
Zoning Code Update Phase I. ZCA-98-1. The Land
Use and Planning Board has recommended approval
of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code,
Phase I. Phase I focuses on reformatting the
Code to make it more user friendly" , and ensur-
ing that the Code is consistent with itself,
other sections of the City Code and with recent
changes to State law.
Kevin O'Neill of the Planning Department noted
that this issue was discussed at the Committee of
the Whole meeting on June 2nd. He said that the
second phase will deal with more substantive
issues. He noted that the Land Use and Planning
Board began holding workshops in January, had a
public hearing on May 26, and recommend approval
of the changes indicated in the staff report.
CLARK MOVED to approve the Land Use and Planning
Board' s recommendation of approval of the
amendments to the Zoning Code, Phase I, and to
direct the Attorney's Office to prepare an
ordinance. Brotherton seconded and the motion
carried.
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COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Excused Absence For Councilmember Woods.
APPROVAL of an excused absence from tonight's
Council meeting for Councilmember Judy Woods, as
she will be unable to attend.
POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
Donation of Old VHF Portable Radios to Bremerton
Police. AUTHORIZATION to donate the 14 old VHF
portable radios to Bremerton Police Department
for use by their reserve police officers.
Kent Police Department has 14 Motorola model 350
and 360 VHF portable radios, which are of no
value to the Police Department or any other
department within the City, and would be of no
value at public auction. Bremerton Police
Department has spare parts and accessories for
these models and replacement of the crystals
would be their responsibility.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through May 29 and paid on May 29,
1998 after auditing by the Operations Committee
on June 2 , 1998 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/29/98 200573-200886 $ 335, 041.79
5/29/98 200887-201290 1,808, 036. 72
$2 , 143, 078 .51
Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 1
through May 15 and paid on May 20, 1998:
Date Check Numbers Amount
5/20/98 Checks 227556-227932 $ 271, 834. 38
5/20/98 Advices 65951-66475 771, 911.81
$1, 043 ,746. 19
REPORTS Council President. Orr announced that the
Suburban Cities Association's Board meeting has
been changed to June 24 and asked any Council-
member who is available to attend for Mr. Clark
to contact Ms. Banister.
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REPORTS Orr asked Councilmembers to contact Ms. Banister
regarding the Cornucopia Days Parade.
Orr noted that copies of the letter to Sound
Transit discussed earlier this evening are
available.
Upon Clark's question, it was noted that
information regarding the Gas Tax Option Summit
is available in the Mayor' s Office.
EXECUTIVE At 7: 29 p.m. McFall reminded Councilmembers of
SESSION the Executive Session regarding property negotia-
tion and litigation which had been added to
agenda at the beginning of the meeting. He noted
that it would last approximately 15 minutes, and
the meeting then recessed.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 8 : 08 p.m.
Brenda J,aco er, CMC
City Clem
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