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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/04/1998 Kent, Washington October 6 , 1998 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 05 p.m. by Mayor White . Present : Councilmembers Amodt, Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods and Yingling, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall , City Attorney Lubovich, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Director Miller and Employees Services Director Viseth. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC Introduction of Municipal Exchange Employee. COMMUNICATIONS Finance Director Miller introduced Xu Jing, the City' s municipal exchange employee from Yangzhou, China. She noted that Ms . Xu works in the Foreign Affairs Office and has been the interpreter for the City when a group visited China to select the land for the park, and again last year when a group returned to dedicate the garden for the Sister City. Miller expressed that she was very pleased Xu Jing was chosen to come and learn more about the United States, and that she will be in the City of Kent for three months . She also noted that Ms . Xu will be learning more about the City, about its manage- ment, about its functions, and especially about technology. Miller noted that Xu Jing graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University in 1995, earned a degree in English, Language, and Culture in International Studies, won prizes in an English recital contest , and translated an academic thesis and a portion of a book. She noted that Xu Jing often accompanies delegations from the Foreign Affairs Office and has been the transla- tor in Australia, New Zealand, at trade shows, Germany, The Netherlands , various U. S . cities, and has been here with the City' s TV crew and an art delegation. Xu Jing said that it is an honor to be in the City of Kent . She thanked the City for the invitation to come, for showing her around the different departments, and especially the Yangzhou Sister City Committee for applying for 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC the Eisenhower Scholarship which paid for most COMMUNICATIONS of her tuition at Highline Community College . She also expressed thanks to the various host families for their hospitality and kindness, and to everyone who has been so friendly and treated her like one of their own. She noted that this is her fourth visit to Kent , but the first time to experience the real American life which she has found very interesting, a real learning experience, and enjoyed very much. She explained that yesterday was Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival which is similar to the American Thanksgiving Day. She explained that the Moon Festival is a special holiday for the family members to get together and the bright full moon in the sky symbolizes the family unity so she wished everyone in the City of Kent a close and happy family relationship . Mayor White noted that Xu Jing works very hard at interpreting and she has accompanied him several times during his visits to China. He noted that Ms . Xu has, on occasion, sat between himself and the Mayor of Yangzhou interpreting as they ate . He expressed appreciation to Ms . Xu for all of her help and said she has been a real delight to work with. Introduction of Mayor' s Appointees . Mayor White announced the appointment of the following people to serve as members of the Diversity Advisory Board: Doug Easter, David Daniels, Steven Kato, Lawrence Lombard, Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines . He thanked these individuals for agreeing to serve . Norway Sister Cities Update. Mayor White introduced Alana McIalwain, Chair of the Norway Sister Cities Committee . McIalwain noted that a delegation visited Norway and the four communes (Fjord, Naustdal , Jolster & Gaular) on June 19, 1998 . She noted that the delegation included Mayor White and his wife, Edna; their daughter, Kathy; Councilmembers Woods and Clark; the 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC Sister Cities Committee members; and her COMMUNICATIONS husband, Dan. McIalwain noted that more pro- grams and international relations are being discussed as a result of this trip. She explained that the Committee is looking at a potential artist exchange, student programs in art and education, the sharing of educational resources, Internet and E-mail connections between the communes and the City of Kent . She expressed that wonderful hospitality was ex- tended to the delegation during their official visit to Norway, that the Norwegians are extremely proud of their heritage, and are very proud to be a Sister City to the City of Kent . She noted that the Sister Cities relationship is all about sharing the love of family, a deep sense of responsibility to their communities, and individuals who want to truly make the world a better place . She noted that elected officials are absolutely needed who will cement the different relationships and create new oppor-tunities for the youth and for the elderly population. McIalwain noted that the Mayor of each commune gave the delegation a warm welcome which resulted in a wonderful experience and a wonder- ful trip . She noted that the delegation visited the World College, a college for young people to exchange cultures and provide medical assistance to the disabled; a hospital where the emergency system is much like the U. S . ; and various schools demonstrating the children' s artwork and the ways in which they express themselves . She thanked the Council for the opportunity to present this brief report , and expressed appreciation for their willingness to extend a hand of friendship to a country that has many of its people living in Kent . She promised to bring her diary and scrapbook of the trip, at a later date, to the City of Kent . She encouraged the elected officials to continue their support of the Sister Cities program. 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 PUBLIC Mayor White thanked Ms . McIalwain for all of her COMMUNICATIONS hard work in making this possible . Green River Natural Resources Area - Public Works Award. Mayor White thanked all the councilmembers for being at the dedication of the Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area yesterday. He noted that this project has won "The Project of the Year" award in public works projects . Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that without the Mayor and Council ' s support there wouldn' t have been a project . He explained that the "Green River Natural Resources Enhancement Area Project" was submitted for an award, by the City, to the American Public Works Association in the category of environ- mental projects between $2 million and $10 million and it won the project of the year. He noted that this area was an old sewer lagoon area which, combined with some adjacent property, was converted into a storm water detention facility that protects the Valley industrial area from flooding. He noted that it also treats the water so it enhances the water quality in Mill Creek, and it provides 300 acres for observing wildlife in their natural state . He noted that this project has the advantage of only getting better with time as the uplands grow and the forest takes over. He noted that it will be just a magnificent asset to the City and everyone should be proud of it . He then presented the Mayor with the American Public Works Association plaque . Mayor White thanked the entire Public Works staff for all of the hard work that has gone into this project . Employee of the Month. Mayor White noted that the Employee of the Month recognition will be postponed until the next Council meeting because the employee selected had a scheduling conflict . 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC Arts and Humanities Month. Mayor White read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation declaring October, 1998 as Arts and Humanities month in the City of Kent . He noted that the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including the economy, social problem solving, job creation, education, creativity, and community livability. He also noted that the City of Kent and the Kent Arts Commission are recognized as leaders in the arts and humanities . He then encouraged all resi- dents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches our community has to offer. The Mayor then presented the proclamation to Ms . Charlene Shaw from the Kent Arts Commission. Head Injury Awareness Month. Mayor White read a proclamation declaring October, 1998 as Head Injury Awareness Month in the City of Kent . He noted that more than one million Americans suffer a head injury and that approximately 14 , 655 Washington citizens suffer traumatic brain injury each year . He also noted that the majority of all victims are between the ages of 15 and 24 . He encouraged all citizens to join in recognizing the importance of this observance by educating themselves, and taking the neces- sary precautions to ensure their own safety and that of their loved ones . Mayor White then presented the proclamation to Councilmember Epperly who is working on a project of bicycle helmets for the youth of the community. Epperly thanked the Mayor and the City of Kent for making everyone aware of head injuries . She noted that a program has been put together working with the Police and Fire Departments to develop a bicycle helmet law which will be a positive one . She noted that the Council is very much in favor of this law. She noted that at the next Public Safety meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 5 : 00 p .m. , the Police and Fire Departments will be discussing what they want to see included in this law and everyone is welcome to attend. 5 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC Fire Prevention Week. Mayor White read a COMMUNICATIONS proclamation declaring October 4-10, 1998 as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Kent . He noted that smoke and poisonous gasses are the leading causes of death in fires, and can kill long before the flames reach victims . He also noted that early warning signs of fire must be taken seriously, and a quick, decisive response is often what makes the difference between life and death in a fire . The Mayor noted that this year' s Fire Prevention Week theme, "Fire Drills : the Great Escape" emphasizes the importance of escape planning at home and in public settings . He encouraged residents to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school, and to heed the message : "fire drills : the great escape . " Mayor White then presented the pro- clamation to Fire Chief Angelo. Chief Angelo noted that if he could change the name of this week it would be called "Fire and Life Safety Week and Disaster Preparedness Week" . He thanked the Mayor for this proclamation and noted that the Fire Department cannot do this by themselves and that they rely on the community. He encouraged citizens that, whether it is an earthquake, an auto accident , a head injury, or a fire, the only way to beat out this evil enemy is through cooperation, education and together preparing to deal with these unavoidable disasters . CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR S, with the exception of E and R, be approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 15, 1998 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 30) SANITATION Stillwater Shadows. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Stillwater Shadows submitted by 6 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 HEALTH & Finkbeiner Development , Inc . for continuous SANITATION operation and maintenance of 937 feet of sanitary sewer, 1, 146 feet of street improve- ments and 1, 915 feet of storm sewer and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 13121 SE 261st Place . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3P) Swan Vista 1 And 2 . ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Swan Vista I & II submitted by Swanson Homes for continuous operation and maintenance of 658 feet of waterline, 800 feet of sanitary sewer, 460 feet of street improvements and 995 feet of storm sewers and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director . The project is in the vicinity of 100th Avenue South & Southeast 240th Street . WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3N) Sodium Fluoride Contract. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Sodium Fluoride Contract with Van Waters & Rogers for the City' s water supply system, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . The City purchases the sodium fluoride on an annual basis . (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Garrison Creek Reservoir Seismic Upgrade. The bid opening for this project was held on October 1st with two bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by Able Wright & Company in the amount of $49, 798 . 53 . The Engineer' s estimate was $65, 160 . The Public Works Director recommends that this contract be awarded to Able Wright & Company. CLARK MOVED that the Garrison Creek Reservoir Seismic Upgrade be awarded to Able Wright & Company for the bid amount of $49, 798 . 53 . Woods seconded and the motion carried. 7 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5B) 1998 Miscellaneous Water Main Improvements The bid opening for this project was held on September 30th with 11 bids received. The apparent low bid for Schedule III of this contract was submitted by Kar-Vel Construction in the amount of $45, 158 . 05 . The Engineer' s estimate for Schedule III was $53 , 436 . 63 . The Public Works Director recommends that Schedule III of this contract be awarded to Kar- Vel Construction and also recommends that Schedules I and II be awarded to Kar-Vel Construction if the City obtains the necessary right-of-way and utility easements within a feasible time frame, as determined by the Public Works Director. CLARK MOVED that the 1998 Miscellaneous Water Main Improvements, Schedule III be awarded to Kar-Vel Construction for the bid amount of $45, 158 . 05 and also approve the award of Schedules I and II to Kar-Vel Construction if the City obtains the necessary right-of-way and utility easements within a feasible time frame, as determined by the Public Works Director. Epperly seconded. Upon Brotherton' s question, Wickstrom explained that Kar-Vel was the overall low bidder for the entire contract . The motion then carried unanimously. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK) LID 340, 196/200 Street Corridor. Direct the Kent City Council Public Works Committee to hold and conduct the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 340 and set November 16, 3 : 30 p.m. , as the LID 340 Final Assessment Roll public hearing. 8 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 STREETS Clark explained that he wanted to apprise the Council that the final assessment roll public hearing for LID 340 has been set for November 16th in the Council Chambers . He noted that this LID assessment will be a difficult one to deal with and the Council needs to be aware of the date for the public hearing. CLARK THEN MOVED for approval of Item E on the Consent Calendar. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) S. 277th Street Corridor. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3422 authorizing condemnation by eminent domain proceedings for property necessary for construction of the 277th Corridor. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) CONTROL Six Year Transportation mr>rovement Plan. SET October 20th as the public hearing date for the Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan and adopt the ordinance reflecting same, as recom- mended by the Public Works/Planning Committee. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Truck Use On 92nd Avenue South, DIRECT Administration to install signs along the arterials leading to 92nd Avenue South limiting trucks to 10, 000 lbs . gross weight, as recommended by the Public Works/Planning Committee. PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Surplus Vehicles DECLARE certain City vehicles and equipment which are no longer needed or cost effective as surplus and sell at the next public auction, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M) Green River Natural Resource Area Nursery. ACCEPT the Green River Natural Resource Area Nursery Site contract as complete and release 9 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS retainage to R. W. Scott Construction upon standard releases from the State and, release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works/ Planning Committee . This is the nursery site to grow wetland plants for the lagoon facility. The original contract amount was $200, 491 . 35 . The final construction cost was $262, 252 . 42 (30 . 8% over) . (After committee recommendation of award of project at 28% over, an item was found to be unpaid which was required in the bid. ) The cost overruns were due to increased quantities in the crushed surfacing top course and gravel borrow bid items . Additionally, over-excavation was required due to the sub-base material not compacting. PERMIT PROCESS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Multi-Departmental Permit Process Study. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign a consultant services contract with Zucker Systems in the amount of $25, 000 to conduct an organizational evaluation of the City' s multi-departmental permit process . PLATS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Alvin' s Pond Preliminary Plat. SET October 20, 1998, as the date for a public meeting to con- sider the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions for preliminary plat application of Alvin ' s Pond Preliminary Plat SU-97-3 by Poe Engineering, Inc . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3Q) Lana Final Plat FSU 96 25 SET October 20, 1998, as the date for a public meeting to con- sider the application submitted by Lang Plat LLC, for the Lang Final Plat . The City Council approved the preliminary plat with conditions on September 2, 1997 . 10 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) DEVELOPMENT Kentview Planned Unit Development - PUD 98 1 (PUD) The Hearing Examiner has recommended approval of the Kentview Planned Unit Development with conditions . Matt Jackson, Kent Planner, noted that the application by Polygon Northwest proposes to develop 210 . 7 acres with 680 units of attached and detached residential units . He noted that the site is located west of Frager Road and south of 216th. He explained that the site has two zoning designations with 178 . 5 acres zoned SR3 , single-family residential with a maximum density of 3 . 63 units per acre and the remaining 32 . 2 acres zoned A-1, agricultural with a maxi- mum density of one unit per acre . He noted that this project is coming forward as a Master Plan PUD and that the zoning code sets forth a process for allowing a large scale phase project . He noted that the City will set peri- meters overall as to how this project evolves over a 5-year period. He noted that the pro- posal is to develop nine separate residential pods which will come through individually for administrative review once the perimeters are set . He explained that the Master Plan process sets the framework followed by a multi- departmental additional review on each pod that comes through for approval . Jackson explained that in 1997 Council approved a zoning code amendment to once again allow PUD ' s in the single-family zoning districts with two condi- tions : 1) Projects had to exceed 100 acres in area, and; 2) any attached units had to be condominiums . He noted that the applicants propose 134 single-family detached units with the remainder of the 680 as attached medium to low-density condos and carriage houses but that all would be required to be condominiums to meet the zoning code standards . 11 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Jackson noted that this project went through an DEVELOPMENT extensive environmental review, and that a (PUD) revised mitigated determination of nonsignifi- cance was issued on July 21, 1998 . He noted that a public hearing was held before the Hearing Examiner on August 5, 1998 and, at that time, there was considerable concern from the neighbors about the traffic impacts . He noted that there are going to be 680 units built in a short period of time into an area that does not have an extensive street system, and is a very rural area even today. He explained that originally there was an appeal of the SEPA Determination but additional work was done on it resulting in no appeal on the final determina- tion that came out in July. He noted, however, that the Hearing Examiner wanted to give those present at the public hearing an opportunity to look at the environmental documents with approximately fourteen pages of conditions to improve the street, sewer, water, and storm drainage systems to allow this development so the public hearing was held open until August 12 for additional comments of which only one was received. He noted that on September 2 , 1998 the Hearing Examiner recommended conditional approval of this PUD. Jackson pointed out the main issues of the pro- ject and noted that the PUD allows for a larger look at a big piece of property. He explained that 210 acres were owned by the City of Seattle and that some of it is encumbered by signifi- cantly steep slopes with wetlands . He noted that the PUD allows for the increase of the development on the buildable areas of the pro- perty while protecting the areas that are not suitable for building. He noted that the PUD only allows a density which matches the under- lying density so the 680 units are not exceeding the underlying density of the SR-3 and A-1 zones . He noted that there will be an increased density within the development pods but 110 12 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT acres will be preserved for open space and DEVELOPMENT recreational areas . (PUD) Upon Brotherton ' s question, Jackson noted that condition #5 is a misprint and should say: "Construction practices of any kind shall take Place outside of the areas designated to be retained in native vegetation" . He explained that during the development process there will be a clearing plan which will set perimeters of where development can take place and this item will be corrected. Jackson noted for Clark that the environmental document lists many conditions and that a light will be placed at 212th and Orillia, and also on 42nd Ave . to control the traffic in and out of this project . He also noted that improvements on 42nd will be determined by Public Works with the possibility of acquiring more property, if needed. He pointed out that condition 49 was added by the Hearing Examiner which gives the Public Works Director the authority to ask for additional mitigation. Public Works Director Wickstrom explained for Clark that the safety issue would have to be addressed at 212th and 42nd for this many units to exit out of only one area. He noted that the only access to the valley will be from 212th, but in the long term, with the 6-year plan, the 224th Corridor will run to the end of 228th, cross the river and tie all the way to Military Road which will eventually relieve 216th Street from traffic impacts . Wickstrom noted for Yingling that the one entrance to this 680 unit development is off of South 216th Street and 42nd Avenue South but eventually provisions will be made for connec- tion to the 224th Street Corridor which will be on the south side of this development, abutting the property. He clarified for Yingling that as additional units are built there will be another entrance and exit to this development . Wickstrom reiterated that the 224th Corridor project is included in the City, s 6-year 13 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Transportation Improvement Plan and that with DEVELOPMENT the mitigation agreement people have already (PUD) been notified that they need to start paying for this corridor project . He noted that this pro- ject is part of the Growth Management Plan but there may be a time where 212th will be the only outlet . Upon Yingling ' s question, Jackson explained that there really aren' t any services available adjacent to this project and that this area is already zoned for residential develop- ment but the City cannot require the applicants to put in for or apply for a commercial rezone even though there is merit to having some small scale retailers in the area . He noted, however, that Council could consider rezoning other property near this area for more services in the future . Jackson noted that Frager Road is classified as a scenic and recreational road so direct traffic onto it is not allowed which is why the PUD development is restricted on its access . He noted that another significant mitigation is that the applicant will be required to provide or pay for an aid car for a whole year to miti- gate impacts on fire safety in this area . Eric Wells, Polygon Northwest Company, noted for Epperly that the BMX Bike Park was moved from its original proposed area because of wetlands and will be relocated in Pod H which has been designated as a recreation area. He explained that Pod H has potential for a future school site with 13 acres available, 10 acres for an elementary school and 3 acres for a park area where the BMX Park will be located. He ex- plained that the pedestrian access bridge will be coming across the Green River real close to that vicinity and coming off of Frager Road, a recreational corridor, would be a good place to put the bike track. Jackson explained for Brotherton that there are no particular traffic calming devices, like speed bumps, required in this PUD but there will 14 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT be one main public road with the remainder of DEVELOPMENT the roads private that will be serving the (PUD) different pods . He noted that if there are any major revisions, another public hearing will have to be held and additional approval received from the City Council . He noted that the developers are planning to build Pods A and D first so there will be phasing as far as the requirements for the road. Upon Mayor White ' s question, Wickstrom noted that the roads are anticipated to be a collector arterial equiva- lent to a 3-lane road that will eventually tie to 224th and be at least 36 feet in pavement width (with potential of 44 ft . for this class of road) because of connecting to the arterial and connecting to 212th which will be used heavily. He explained that the projected volumes will be dictating the width of the road, and that intersection work will probably be required at 216th and 42nd because of some curves on 216th which create a neck in the road. Wickstrom noted that 42nd Street will have to be widened to at least 24 feet to provide at least two lanes and, because of wetlands, the paved shoulder would have to be widened for pedes- trians and bike lanes through the area. Orr expressed concern for a development of this size with an access that could potentially be blocked by an accident, and noted that there needs to be an emergency way in and out until there is access from both ends of the development . Epperly noted that many residential neighbor- hoods throughout the City have roads that are huge with no lines on them and opined that some of the roads need to be reduced in size so just two cars can pass leaving little room for racing. Brotherton noted that the Council would like some ideas from the developers on how to slow the cars down and still provide the volume needed to handle growth in the area. He added that the City is trying to make the roads bicycle and pedestrian friendly. 15 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT CLARK MOVED to approve the Hearing Examiner ' s DEVELOPMENT recommendation of approval with conditions of (PUD) the Kentview Planned Unit Development . Epperly seconded. Upon Orr ' s question, Clark agreed that the motion would include condition #5 as amended by Matt Jackson. Woods noted for the public record that, "If this development is as nice as the Lakes, there will be another wonderful amenity in the City of Kent . " She noted that Polygon has done a wonderful job with the Lakes Development even though several people felt that piece of pro- perty would never culminate in any kind of development . She added that it is a hidden blessing in the City of Kent . Brotherton encouraged the Planning Department to give suggestions to the Council on which areas could be rezoned for neighborhood commercial . Clark explained for the newer councilmembers that this project has been underway for some time and that Council has had some real concerns in preserving and protecting the uniqueness along Frager Road. He noted eventually the 224th corridor will create a great release in the area because it gives instant access and will also reduce the stress coming off of 216th. He noted that it will be a double win for the City once the whole road and the bridge con- nection are completed. He noted that this development is aimed at providing a stable community in the area with slow development that will accommodate those unique needs . Clark noted that with the potential for Boeing putting their aerospace land up for some other type of developments, it can conceivably create an avenue for release of some of that demand. He noted that Polygon was very sensitive to and has provided a great deal of thought, in trying to make a development that would work in the community. 16 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Karen Tiffany, 4807 S . 216th, noted that she is DEVELOPMENT one of the neighboring residents who will be (PUD) very impacted by the Polygon project . She noted for Yingling that the only services available for this large project are on top of the hill at 216th and Pacific Highway. She stressed that everyone will be going up the long, windy hill with the hairpin turn and, that the traffic is of grave concern to the residents in this area. She noted that currently there are approximately 4500 vehicles coming down the hill and turning onto 42nd Avenue, but with Polygon' s new project it is estimated that an additional 6, 494 daily trips will be added which is over 2 1/2 times what the traffic is now. She asked the Council to seriously consider the impacts on the resi- dents in that area who are normal commuters . She noted that the speed limit on 216th Street is zoned 35 mph but many vehicles top speeds of 45-50 mph. She also noted that many of the residents are very concerned about their personal safety because several are runners, joggers, bicyclists, and pedestrians . She noted that the single main entrance for this new development, adequate storm water drainage, flooding, and contamination to the common well water are some of the great concerns of the residents . She noted for the public record that the residents do hold the City responsible and liable if there is contamination to the well water because the residents are being told that everything is going to be O. K. She noted that recommendation #9 reads that "traffic and storm- water analyses shall be performed after each of the three major phases of development to determine what the actual impacts are on the neighborhood and environment from completion and occupation of each development phase . " She strongly requested that the City do this step and that a reassessment be done after the first two pods are completed. Jere Thornton noted that she is one of four property owners at the corner of 216th and 42nd 17 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT Avenue South. She noted support for the pro- DEVELOPMENT posed Kentview Development because the land (PUD) where this development is being proposed has, for the last 30 years, been a sad, neglected piece of land where people have dumped their garbage or raced down 216th shooting out of their car windows . She explained that even though she doesn ' t currently live in the area, she and her husband have hopes of one day living on part of the land so there is a big interest in what happens to the neighborhood. She pointed out that when Frager Road was turned into a bicycle, pedestrian place the long time residents were not pleased but it was accepted. She noted that currently busses travel four blocks north of the proposed development but perhaps more busses and routes could come closer to this development taking traffic off of the road. She also pointed out that this area is close to shopping, the airport, and Boeing resulting in cars on the road for shorter periods of time which is an asset to solving traffic problems . She noted that it is better to have people living in houses they own, care about, and will keep up then having tents pitched down on the river or people living in the back of trucks or campers as they have done in the recent past . Jack Dodge, principal planner for the City of SeaTac, noted that the City of SeaTac supports the Hearing Examiner ' s recommendation for this project . He thanked the City of Kent staff and Polygon Corporation for working with the City of SeaTac ' s staff in resolving the issues concerning the City of SeaTac . Orr reassured Ms . Tiffany that the City Council will be very interested in the flooding, well and other issues that concern her. She also noted that when it comes to Phase II and Phase III , if the requirements are not being met, the developers will hear about it so every pre- caution will be taken and it will be monitored 18 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 PLANNED UNIT closely. Mayor White noted that the motion DEVELOPMENT before the Council is to approve the Hearing (PUD) Examiner ' s recommendation of approval with conditions of the Kentview Planned Unit Development . The motion then carried unanimously. ECONOMIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) DEVELOPMENT EDC Planning Jurisdictional Approval. FACILITY ADOPTION of Resolution No . 1514 authorizing the issuance of non-recourse bonds to finance an economic development facility for Schober, Inc . /Vectra, LLC . The Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) passed resolutions relating to the issuance of non- recourse revenue bonds for this project ; however, it is the policy of WEDFA to obtain the prior approval of the municipality where the proposed industrial development facility lies . Adoption of the proposed resolution would grant such approval allowing WEDFA to proceed with the issuance of non-recourse revenue bonds to finance this project . DIVERSITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3R) ISSUES (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER YINGLING) Diversity Board Appointments. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointments of Doug Easter, David Daniels, Steven Kato, Lawrence Lombard, Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines to serve as Boardmembers, in accordance with Ordinance No . 3414 , which established the Kent Diversity Advisory Board. As specified in the ordinance, the terms of office of the appointed members shall commence on October 1, 1998 , and shall be staggered as follows : two members for one-year terms; two members for two year terms and three members for three-year terms . Thereafter, all terms will be for three years . 19 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 DIVERSITY Doug Easter and David Daniels are appointed to ISSUES serve one-year terms which will be in effect until September 30 , 1999 . Steven Kato and Lawrence Lombard are appointed to serve two-year terms which will be in effect until September 30 , 2000 . Jeffrey Pang, Joan Stolt and Anna Ximines are appointed to serve three-year terms which will be in effect until September 30, 2001 . Yingling thanked Mayor White for appointing such a capable group as he had worked with most of them on the Multicultural Task Force . He also thanked the individuals chosen for accepting the appointments . He noted that they have a big, tough and important job to do and he is looking forward to their recommendations for Council . YINGLING MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Item 3R. Orr seconded and the motion carried. REGIONAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) PUBLIC ACCESS Public Access Studio. AUTHORIZATION for FACILITY Administration to establish a meeting with representatives of the cities of Renton, Tukwila and Auburn, as well as other interested South King County jurisdictions and including public policy makers/public officials, to discuss policies and approaches regarding the creation of a regional Public Access Facility. GOLF COURSE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BROTHERTON) Riverbend Golf Course. Brotherton explained that recently S . S .M.D. briefed the City on fiscal results for 1998 . He noted that the Golf Course did not make enough money to pay its bond payment this year and that the City is being asked to contribute money from the General Fund to make the payment . He noted that about 10 years ago the City sold a bond issue to finance construction of the golf course which was 20 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 GOLF COURSE refinanced in 1992 . He noted that the golf course was able to make the debt payment at that time and that it actually made money up until 1994 but since 1994 has lost money every year. He explained that the City operated the golf course up until June, 1993 when S . S .M.D. was awarded the contract to manage it but since 1994 the golf course has lost over $1, 000, 000 . He noted that Riverbend had the only driving range in the area for quite a while but now there are many competitors . Brotherton noted that this issue was discussed earlier today in the Committee of the Whole meeting. He explained that the effect from some of the referendums have made it very murky as to whether or not it is better to have the golf course back on the tax rolls, whether the City should keep paying for it until the bonds are paid, and whether or not it will have a positive cash flow. He noted that since the City Council is the chief fiscal steward for the City, it is their duty to manage Kent ' s assets to the best of their ability and a continual loss every year is not necessarily in the best interest of the citizens . He expressed that every option available for the City and the long term fiscal analysis should be looked at to see whether or not it is in the City' s best interest to own this golf course . He noted that the City does profit to have a golf course and that it should probably remain in the area but whether or not the City should own it is of concern to him. BROTHERTON THEN MOVED that Administration pre- pare a list of possible City actions for Riverbend Golf Course, including taking no action as well as selling all or part of the golf course, with a revisal that a reaction must keep the 18-hole golf course a public golf course; and that the options be delivered to the Council for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting along with a long term 21 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 GOLF COURSE financial analysis of these options . Yingling seconded the motion. Amodt noted that she would like more time to consider and review this issue because she is indecisive right now. She noted that she has just begun looking into the golf course issue and that she doesn' t feel comfortable making a decision. Mayor White withdrew the vote on this motion for the time being. Woods noted that the Parks Committee has been independently going through the process of trying to come up with some kinds of recommendations as to how to balance the books by December. She noted that several meetings have been held and a great deal of attention has focused on this issue . She noted that this is not an easy issue and that the Parks Committee is trying to come up with as many options as possible to balance the books . She noted that there are no recommendations at this time nor will there be any coming to the Council in October from the Parks Committee. She further noted that the Parks Committee will continue to go through their process independent of anything that would occur with respect to the motion before the Council this evening. CLARK MOVED to amend by substitution that this be brought up for consideration the first meeting in November. Amodt seconded. Clark explained that the intent of his motion is, with the Parks Committee already working through this issue, for Council not to get ahead of itself . He noted that the Parks Committee is already grappling with the issue and to suddenly jump ahead of them would be taking it out of their hands . Orr noted that Brotherton' s motion is a long range look not an immediate, this year, balancing of the budget . She noted that the Parks Department is working on getting through this year but Brotherton ' s suggestion is more of a long range look at how the City is going to 22 Kent City Council Minutes October 6 , 1998 GOLF COURSE handle this issue in the future . She noted that the City can' t continue to go on with an un- balanced budget for the golf course and that the City does need both things to happen. She noted support for Clark' s motion to hold off on a vote for what talk is proposed. Woods agreed with Orr that the Parks Committee is working on a short-term approach and that Brotherton is sug- gesting something longer ranged so his motion is not in conflict . Woods clarified for Amodt that the issue the Parks Committee is addressing is how to reconcile a deficit at the end of December. Mayor White noted that his under- standing of Brotherton' s motion is to direct Administration to look at long term solutions whereas the Parks Committee is looking at some immediate things . The Mayor stated that the motion before the Council is the substitute motion. The motion carried, with Brotherton and Yingling voting nay. McFall explained that to implement Mr. Clark' s motion, this item will be on the Council agenda for the first meeting in November; Mr. Brotherton' s motion will be on the Council meeting agenda for the first meeting in November. LODGING TAX (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3S) Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Appointments. APPOINTMENT by the City Council of the following individuals with their corresponding terms to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, Pursuant to Kent City Code 2 . 54 . 020 : 1 . One year terms - Tom Inman, Linda Johnson 2 . Two year terms - T. James Begin, Don Campbell 3 . Three year terms - Scott Brown, Carol Voss FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15, after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 15, 1998 . 23 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 FINANCE Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/15/98 205650-205886 $ 612, 951 . 68 9/15/98 205887-206237 1 , 708 , 074 . 58 $2 , 321 , 026 . 26 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 18, 1998 : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/18/98 Checks 230396-230711 $ 266 , 738 . 34 9/18/98 Advices 70340-70898 784 , 164 . 04 $1, 050 , 902 . 38 (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) 1999 Operating And Capital Budget. SET October 20 , 1998, for a public hearing on the annual 1999 Operating and Capital budget . REPORTS Council President. Orr reminded the council- members of the bus tours scheduled for 8 : 00 a.m. on Saturday morning from the East Hill Fire Station. She also reminded the Council of the Suburban Cities dinner on October 14th and asked them to let Jackie know if they will be attending so that reservations can be made . Orr encouraged everyone to make a point of visiting the Green River Natural Resources Area which will be open to the public tomorrow. She noted that this project is a tremendous asset to the City of Kent and that she is pleased that the Public Works Department received the award for this project . Operations Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20th at 3 : 30 p.m. and that the budget will be the primary subject of that meeting . 24 Kent City Council Minutes October 6, 1998 REPORTS Woods noted that Wickstrom had the vision, fortitude and the skill to bring the Green River Natural Resources Area project together and that he makes it easy for the Council to support these types of projects because they know when it ' s finished it will be well-done . She thanked him for what he ' s done for the City of Kent . Public Safety Committee. Epperly noted that the next meeting will be held on October 13th at 5 : 00 P.M. Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 4 : 30 p.m. EXECUTIVE At 8 : 26 p.m. , McFall reminded Councilmembers of SESSION an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss property acquisition. The meeting reconvened at 8 : 36 p .m. PROPERTY WOODS MOVED for approval of the expenditure of ACQUISITION $120, 000 plus closing costs for the acquisition of the Pritchard-Sand property for future development of Resource Center parking lot expansion. Epperly seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8 : 37 p.m. �C!/AYL✓!.Q ..GK��cJ Donna Swaw Deputy City Clerk 25