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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/06/1999 Kent, Washington July 6, 1999 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, Woods and Yingling, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Parks Director Hodgson and Finance Director Miller. Approximately 35 people were at the meeting. CHANGES TO (LAKE MERIDIAN PARKING ISSUE) THE AGENDA Sara Boyer, 26931 150th Place SE, noted that she lives just east of Lake Meridian Park where "No Parking Signs" have been placed in the last two weeks . She explained that the signs cover about five blocks and apply from 12 : 00 noon to 8 : 00 p.m. She noted that most of the neighbors are unhappy with these signs and that a petition has been submitted to the Mayor for reconsideration. She requested that a meeting be scheduled at a fire station close to the neighborhood in the evening so that those interested can share their concerns and an agreement can be reached on a parking situation that would be acceptable to all concerned parties . Upon Council concurrence, Mayor White referred this issue to the Public Works/Planning Committee for discussion at their next meeting on July 19th. Charlotte Peery, 45) 21740 84th Avenue South, noted that she is present tonight to address an ordinance that was recently passed regarding the Lake Meridian parking. She explained that the residents are appreciative of the Council ' s rapid response to the parking problems in this area but that it has created a problem for them when visitors come . She noted that the residents would like to have parking permits issued for which they would then be responsible for any visitors who come to visit . Mayor White reiterated for Ms . Peery that a Public Works/ Planning Committee is being set up to address this issue . 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 CHANGES TO (RIVERBEND GOLF COURSE) THE AGENDA Joseph Drake, 13476 SE 242nd Street, thanked the Council and Administration for their past support of Riverbend Golf Course and S .S.M.D. ' s manage- ment operation. He noted that about a year ago Councilmember Brotherton questioned whether Riverbend was a golf complex operated as a business or a complex operated as a park and no answer has been given. He requested that the Council and Mayor address that issue. He noted that a consultant, who had been hired by the City, submitted a report and recommendations to the City and that those recommendations should be con- sidered. Mayor White thanked Mr. Drake for his comments . PUBLIC Introduction of Kent School District COMMUNICATIONS Superintendent. Mayor White introduced the new Superintendent of the Kent School District, Dr. Barbara Grohe . Dr. Grohe noted that before she made the decision to move across country, she investigated the Kent community and that one of the areas that is very important to her is the value communities place on public education and the investment it is willing to place in its children. She noted that it was very clear that the reason the Kent Schools enjoy such a fine reputation is the work of many people including the City Council . She noted that there are many partnerships between the School District and the City of Kent and that these partnerships can be expanded to make this an even better place for young people to live, grow and learn. She expressed her excitement about being in Kent and the possibility of generating additional projects that will help the young people become even better citizens of their communities . She noted that it is a pleasure to be here and that she looks forward to many years of working with the City of Kent . Emloyee of the Mouth. Mayor White announced that Jane Potocki of Employee Services has been selected as July Employee of the Month. He noted 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 PUBLIC that Jane has been involved in many employee COMMUNICATIONS programs including the City Central Newsletter and the United Way Program. He also noted that she put together the successful Admin Lunch and Learn team and has been selected as the Wellness Program Chairperson for 1999 . He noted that Jane ' s dedication is a positive reflection on the Employee Services Department, the City of Kent, and the community as a whole . He then con- gratulated her for being chosen July Employee of the Month and presented her with a plaque. Jed Aldridge, Employee Manager, noted that Jane has a very contagious, outgoing personality and is a "can do" individual who represents the "Kent Cares" attitude . He also noted that she goes the extra mile in customer service. He congratulated her on being chosen employee of the month. CONSENT ORR MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through Q, CALENDAR with the exception of D, be approved. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Avyroval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 15, 1999 . HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M) SANITATION Foxhall Short Plat Subdivision ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for the Foxhall Short Plat Subdivision submitted by Suncrest Homes, Inc. for continuous operation and maintenance of 185 feet of street improvements and 185 feet of storm sewers and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 27313 135th Avenue S .E. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N) Marina Pointe Two Condominiums ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Marina Pointe Two Condominiums submitted by Marina Point II L.L.C. for continuous operation and maintenance of 2 , 044 feet of watermain, 1, 698 feet of sanitary sewer, and 1, 934 feet of storm sewers and, release of bonds after 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 HEALTH & the expiration period, as recommended by the SANITATION Public Works Director. The project is located at 5200 234th South Place . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60) Promenade Two Condomnini t ms. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Promenade Two Condominiums submitted by Promenade II L.L.C. for continuous operation and maintenance of 977 feet of water- mains, 959 feet of sanitary sewer, and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located south of S. 228th Street between 53rd Place South and Lakeside Blvd. East . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P) Village one Condominiums. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Village One Condominiums submitted by Village I L.L. C . for continuous operation and maintenance of 2 , 982 feet of watermain, 2 , 513 feet of sanitary sewer and 1, 609 feet of storm sewer and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located in the vicinity of 53rd Place South, south of 228th Street . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6Q) Village Two Condominiums ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Village Two Condominiums submitted by Village II L.L.C. for continuous operation and maintenance of 1, 218 feet of watermain, 808 feet of sanitary sewer and 783 feet of storm sewer and, release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located in the vicinity of S. 228th Street and Lakeside Blvd. East . STREET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5A) VACATIONS 32nd Avenue South Street Vacation STV-99-4 Resolution No. 1542 established July 6, 1999, as the public hearing date for the application by Highline Water District, to vacate a portion of 32nd Avenue South, a dedicated, unopened street, lying generally north of that street' s inter- section with South 240th Street . 4 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREET Planning Director Harris noted that staff is VACATIONS recommending denial of this street vacation because there would be problems with the pro- perties which lie just north of the proposed vacation. He noted that the properties in the proposed vacation area have double frontage and that when a vacation only goes up to a certain point but doesn' t go all the way through, it becomes an Ad Hoc vacation for the rest of the area because it blocks any access from 240th north past the end of the proposed vacation. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Keith Harris, Manager of Construction and Planning for the Highline Water District, explained that the reason for requesting a street vacation is because this area is one of the higher crime areas in the City. He noted that when the new building was constructed, Highline Water District requested permission to build a fence across the inter- section with a gate, but the City of Kent rejected the request because it was still a public right- of-way. He noted that the only interests in this vacation are from the Highline Water District and the Midway Sewer District and that by doing the vacation they would be able to better secure their backyard area and keep it from being a haven for drug dealers, addicts and prostitutes . Upon Brotherton' s question, Keith Harris explained that Highline Water District owns property on both sides of 32nd Avenue and that a parcel across from the World' s Greatest Books store has been con- demned but that anyone could get in there and cut the fence so it would be safer to gate 32nd Avenue at South 240th Street . There were no further comments from the audience. ORR MOVED to close the public hearing. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. Mayor White requested City Attorney Lubovich to review for the Council the legal ramifications of vacating this portion of street . Lubovich noted that if both ends of the street are vacated, the 5 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREET City would have no access to its street . He VACATIONS emphasized that this street is a public road and if a vacation is granted, it needs to be for the entire street . Upon Amodt ' s question, Lubovich explained that last year the Council granted a street vacation to a portion of 32nd Avenue but that the vacation has not been consummated yet and granting the City a right-of-entry for this por- tion of the street would not be adequate unless the entire street is vacated. Lubovich explained for Amodt that this area could be closed for use as a road and used as an easement, the City could close the road and vacate that portion and if the City had a right-of-entry, it could be used as an unopened right-of-way but the problem is the road is paved and operating as a public right-of-way. He also mentioned that perhaps the adjoining property owners don' t understand that this vacation would close off the road. Planning Director Harris explained for Brotherton that the road is paved up to the north side of the Water District property with a dirt road further north. CLARK MOVED to approve the Planning Director' s recommendation of denial for the application to vacate a portion of 32nd Avenue South, a dedi- cated, unopened street, lying generally north of that street ' s intersection with South 240th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1542 . Brotherton seconded. Clark explained that, as a public safety matter, for security this is one of the access points so the City actually slows down its ability to police the area and that is why he is asking the Council to approve the Planning Director' s recommendation for denial of this street vacation. Amodt suggested that if the street vacation is not approved perhaps it should be sent to the Public Safety Committee for resolve. Yingling noted that he will vote against the motion because there is not much of a street in this location and that there are legal avenues that can be taken to 6 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREET protect whatever interests the City may have on VACATIONS this small street . He noted that there are major problems but there is a property owner who is willing to put in the work to help clean up that area. Upon a roll call vote, the motion failed with Clark, Orr and Woods in favor, and Amodt, Brotherton, Epperly and Yingling opposed. CLARK THEN MOVED to disapprove the Planning Director' s recommendation of denial for the application to vacate a portion of 32nd Avenue South, a dedicated, unopened street, lying generally north of that street ' s intersection with South 240th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1542 ; and MOVED to vacate that street . Yingling seconded. Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that Midway Sewer District has a sewer utility in that right- of-way so there needs to be a reserve of an easement where the City can transfer the right to them. He also noted that money would be needed which is the usual value that would go into the pedestrian/sidewalk fund around school areas . Lubovich suggested that the City also reserve a right-of-access because the City would have absolutely no legal access to that street, if the vacation is approved. Mayor White suggested that this item be sent back to the Public Works/ Planning Committee to clean up the language. Clark then withdrew his motion. Brotherton seconded. The Council unanimously agreed to have this issue sent back to the Public Works/Planning Committee meeting. (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5B) 40th Avenue South Street Vacation STV-99-3 . Resolution No. 1540 established July 6, 1999, as the public hearing date for the application by Kentview L.L.C. to vacate a portion of 40th Avenue South, a dedicated street lying generally south of that street ' s intersection with 37th Place South and 40th Place South. 7 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREET Planning Director Harris explained that this VACATIONS street vacation is interesting because one of the conditions of the mitigated declaration of non- significance for the Kentview Planned Unit Development was that the applicant seek vacation for a part of this street and that a cul-de-sac be constructed. He noted that staff is recommending approval of the street vacation with three conditions as follows : (1) The applicant shall deed to the City the necessary right-of-way for a cul-de-sac turnaround located at the southerly terminus of the remaining portion of 40th Avenue South; (2) The applicant shall construct said cul- de-sac turnaround to City standards including pavement, curb, gutter, cement concrete sidewalks, street lighting and drainage system; and (3) The applicant shall compensate the City for the value of the right-of-way in accordance with State Law and City Code. Said cul-de-sac shall be based on the net area of property exchanged (net area=vacated area minus cul-de-sac right-of-way) . Any monies received will go into the City' s School Pedestrian Walkway fund (R36) . Harris noted for Yingling that the purpose of the street vacation is so that the Kentview Planned Unit Development can develop the area and not have the right-of-way go right through the middle of their project . He noted that they have an interior street system that will curve around and also serve some large lots that Kentview PUD doesn' t own. Harris further explained for Yingling that the Jolly Rogers Motorcycle Club had access to the motorcycle raceway by going down this road. Upon Brotherton' s question, Harris noted that the large structures along this street are privately owned homes, but any other structures will be replaced by Kentview PUD when they build out . Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and ORR MOVED to close the public hearing. Woods seconded and the motion carried. 8 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREET CLARK MOVED to approve the Planning Director' s VACATIONS recommendation to approve with conditions the application to vacate a portion of 40th Avenue South, a dedicated, open street lying generally south of that street ' s intersection with 37th Place South and 40th Place South, as referenced in Resolution No. 1540 ; and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval . Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) 125th Place SE Street Vacation The Council held a public hearing regarding this matter on June 15th. After closing the Public Hearing, Council tabled the issue and asked that it be discussed at this meeting. CLARK MOVED to approve the Planning Director' s recommendation to approve with conditions the application to vacate a portion of 125th Place SE, a dedicated, unopened street, lying immediately north of SE 270th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1538; and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval, which conditions shall include without limitation reserving to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director, the necessary utility and construction easements over the northern portion of the pro- perty as requested by the Public Works Director at the June 15th meeting. Woods seconded and the motion carried. TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) CONTROL Neighborhood Traffic Control Program. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1546 establishing the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program, as recommended by the Public Works/Planning Committee. STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) 272nd Corridor Interim Financing. APPROVAL and AUTHORIZATION of APPROPRIATE budget changes for interim financing of the 272nd Corridor, as reflected in the memorandum of the Public Works 9 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 STREETS Director dated June 21, 1999, using the street fund balance with intent to issue bonds for the project at a later date . By deferring the formation of LID #351 to the beginning of next year, interim funding is necessary to pay for the work presently under contract . In addition, deferring the LID forced a review of the entire project budget forecast to determine what changes therein may also be necessary to either minimize the cash flow re- quirement or to address cost increases which would have otherwise been addressed via the regular budget cycle . SEWER (BIDS - ITEM 8A) Del Webb Pumv Station. The bid opening for this project was held on June 30th with six bids re- ceived. The apparent low bid was submitted by Tri-State Construction in the amount of $2 , 032 , 380 . 15 . The Engineer' s estimate was $2 , 107, 285 . 53 . The Public Works Director recommends awarding this contract to Tri-State Construction. CLARK MOVED that the Del Webb Interceptor Relief Sewer Pump Station contract be awarded to Tri- State Construction for the bid amount of $2 , 032 , 380 . 15 . Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. WATER (BIDS - ITEM 8B) 3 .5 Million Gallon Water Tank Safety & Painting Improvements. The bid opening for this project was held on June 30th with four bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by Coatings Unlimited in the amount of $212 , 584 . 50 . The Engineer' s estimate was $233 , 082 . 75 . The Public Works Director recommends awarding the contract to Coatings Unlimited. CLARK MOVED that the 3 . 5 million gallon water tank safety & painting improvements contract be awarded 10 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 WATER to Coatings Unlimited for the bid amount of $212 , 584 . 50 . Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. PARKS & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) RECREATION Miscellaneous Grants. ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE a total of $26, 735 in grants from King County, Boeing Employees, and King County Arts Commission for recreation, cultural and youth employment activities in Kent . The Recreation and Cultural Division has received a variety of grants to provide services in Kent . They include $13, 000 from King County for youth employment programs, $7, 110 from Boeing Employees for specialized recreation uniforms and equipment, $3 , 000 for Canterbury Faire from the Kent Community Foundation, and $6, 625 from the King County Arts Commission for Kent Arts Commission activities, including summer concert series, spotlight series and Kent Kids Art Day. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) Bereiter House Renovation Grant. ACCEPT and APPROPRIATE the $25, 000 Landmarks and Heritage Grant from King County for painting and renovation of the historical Bereiter House . Parks Planning and Development staff applied for and won a $25, 000 grant from the King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission for exterior painting and restoration of the historical Bereiter House . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) Street And Park Tree S2ecies List. ADOPTION of the official street and park tree lists and AUTHORIZE the Director of Parks and Recreation to add or remove trees from the approved lists. The official tree planting list was adopted in March 1971 and is outdated. Staff is requesting approval to use the attached list recently 11 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 PARKS & developed with the assistance of Sound Urban RECREATION Forestry and city staff . HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Human Services Roundtable Xembership Termination. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1545 terminating Kent ' s membership in the Human Services Roundtable, as recommended by the Public Works & Planning Committee on June 21, 1999 . POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) DWLS Inipound Ordinance. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3464 which repeals the City of Kent ' s existing ordinance and creates a new comprehensive ordinance relating to the towing of vehicles. This ordinance will also permit police officers to order the impound of vehicles driven by persons who have a suspended or revoked license. The vehicle would be held for a period of time depend- ing upon the number of prior similar offenses that the driver has committed. In general, a person will be able to redeem their vehicle from the tow company only after he or she obtains a valid driver' s license and pays towing and storage fees . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER EPPERLY) Bicycle Helmets. The proposed ordinance requires that : (1) any person riding a bicycle, or a passenger on a bicycle, wear an approved bicycle helmet; (2) the parent or guardian of a child, under the age of sixteen ensures that the child wears an approved helmet; (3) any person organiz- ing a bicycle race or other related event include notice of the helmet requirement on promotional materials; (4) any person who is in the business of renting or leasing bicycles provide an approved helmet to those who rent or lease; and (5) any person who is in the business of selling bicycle helmets sell only helmets that meet specific safety standards . Kevin Vandehev, 6201 S . 250th Place, Kent, noted that some rights and freedoms are guaranteed such as the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of 12 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 POLICE happiness . He noted that people are guaranteed these rights as long as they don' t impinge on the rights of or harm others . He expressed that rights are taken away by piecemeal, one at a time, because a person cannot be trusted to do this, trusted with his freedom, or trusted to make decisions that have nothing to do with anyone else. Vandehey noted that if he chooses to ride a bicycle with the wind blowing through his hair, he should have the right to do so because he is not hurting anyone . He asked the Council to restrain from voting on this issue and voiced concern as to where this kind of legislation would stop. He noted that it may be for the bicycle helmet law today, being out in the sun without sunscreen tomorrow, or eating bad food. He encouraged the Council to not overlook the basic freedoms and rights of individuals to live their lives without a heavy hand of government over them. Epperly noted that this issue was brought to the Public Safety Committee by her. She also noted that the issue was very important to the Committee and that the strongest supporters were those who have been involved in a head injury or have had one of their family members involved. She ex- plained that these are people who thought nothing would ever happen to them but when it does they come to the City for help. She noted that many parents supported this issue because they know that when children go around the corner, the helmets go on the handlebars . She explained that the ordinance is a second set of eyes for the parents and that not many people realize the millions of dollars, tax and insurance, that are spent in taking care of head injury victims which become a life-long care. She encouraged her fellow councilmembers to support this issue for Public Safety. EPPERLY MOVED that a bicycle helmet ordinance be passed for the City of Kent as written; and that Ordinance No. 3465 be adopted. Orr seconded. 13 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 POLICE Yingling thanked Kevin for his comments and noted that he greatly supports all of Connie ' s efforts. He noted, however, that he has a problem with the way this particular ordinance is written because it seems a little heavy-handed, and that he does not want another government intrusion into his life. He noted that he was going to vote against this motion. Orr noted her support of this motion and that Connie ' s efforts are appreciated. She reiterated that the costs to the community are tremendous when one of these accidents happens because the insurance premiums go up and everyone pays. She noted that even if one person is saved from an accident or injury, it is worth it . She noted that it ' s more about education than writing a ticket and the way the ordinance is written, if a receipt is provided showing the purchase of a proper helmet, no one will be fined. Brotherton thanked Kevin for his comments . He noted that he shares the same concerns but that helmets are very important and this is a very beneficial law that he will support . Clark thanked Kevin for his input . He noted, however, that reality is by abusing a particular freedom the rights of the community are impinged upon because the community pays the taxes to pick up the bill on those who suffer brain damage from bicycle accidents . He noted that he will also be supporting Epperly' s motion. Amodt noted appreciation to Kevin for coming out to speak on this issue . She explained that she agrees children should wear helmets but adults should have the right to choose if they want to harm themselves or not . She noted that even though she partially agrees with the ordinance, she will support it . Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt a bicycle helmet ordinance (Ordinance No. 3465) for 14 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 POLICE the City of Kent, as written, passed with Yingling opposed. GOLF COURSE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) Riverbend Golf Cozwlex Qparational Options. APPROVAL and AUTHORIZATION to reduce staffing levels as recommended by the Parks Director/ Consultant and to not sell any portion of the golf complex except under the direction of the Council if the city is unable to meet the highest positive revenue benefit within 18 months (the highest revenue option will be implemented by the Mayor/ City staff, as recommended by the consultant, Economic Research Associates page 11-7) ; AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to implement the recommendation by the consultant which includes one of the following three : Facility Lease, Management Contract, and Golf Operations Concessions (City Operation is only an option if a short-term emergency exists whereby the city must operate the golf course until new management is secured) ; AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to administer and manage all provisions of the Riverbend Golf Complex Management agreement with SSMD, and if the criteria herein are not met, the City Council will take the necessary actions to ensure proper operation of the golf course by the end of year 2000 . Recently the City of Kent conducted a consultants study on the future direction of the Riverbend Golf Complex. The report outlined: methods to reduce expenses, recommendations on revenue enhancements through contractual changes, and stated that the only viable sale of assets would be the Par 3 . Staff is currently working on the reduction of expenses by lowering staffing levels . Staff will be presenting a proposal to the repre- sented staff prior to the Operations Committee meeting. Staff is also recommending that the Par 3 not be sold and staff begin irrigation improvements at the facility. Staff is further requesting authority to implement future changes to the operation that have a revenue benefit to the city and golf complex. 15 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 TECHNOLOGY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) PLAN Re-Award Bid For Rmote Access. APPROVAL of the Remote Access Purchase and Implementation Project to Network Computing Architects (NCA) , as recom- mended by staff . On April 20, 1999, the Operations Committee recommended approval to the low bidder for the City' s Remote Access and Implementation Project . The award was not successful . NCA submitted the next lowest bid and they have confirmed that their Purchase and Implementation Response to the City is still available . COUNCIL (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) Council Meeting Date Change Regular meetings of the City Council are currently held on the first and third Tuesday of each month, except for the month of December in which there is only one Council meeting held on the second Tuesday during that month. The current schedule often creates conflicts with other official functions of Council members . By changing the regular Council meetings to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, these conflicts would be minimized. Under the proposed ordinance, the one Council meeting scheduled in December would remain scheduled for the second Tuesday of the month. Orr noted that this item is coming to the Council through the Public Safety Committee with a recommendation to change the first meeting in August, but no times or date changes were given at that point . She explained that she and the City Attorney brainstormed to find out which way would be the best to go and that their suggestion is to change the meeting dates to the second and fourth Tuesdays to avoid some of the previous conflicts . She noted that National Night Out occurs the first Tuesday in August of every year but that Council has not been able to participate in it . She also noted that the elections are always on the first Tuesdays of the month so the meetings have always conflicted with them. She noted that this issue 16 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 COUNCIL has been discussed in the past but it would be too confusing to the public if one meeting a month were changed here and one meeting a month changed there. ORR MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3466 changing the dates of regular Council meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Brotherton seconded. Woods noted that she doesn' t have a problem with the change but others would be impacted by it . She noted that committee meeting schedules would have to change to accommodate the date changes . She noted that the current schedule of meetings often create conflicts but the ramifications and how soon the change could be put into the schedule has to be thought out . Amodt noted that changing the dates conflict with her personal schedule which is not that flexible but she thought this was to be only a temporary change. Epperly explained that this item was discussed at the Public Safety Committee because of National Night Out , and it was suggested that either the first meeting in August could be eliminated or the date changed. Orr noted that she doesn' t have a preference one way or the other but when the issue was discussed with the City Attorney, the Council Secretary was asked to poll the councilmembers to get their preferences . She noted that it was her under- standing all of the councilmembers, with the exception of Clark, were in favor of proceeding but if there was some misunderstanding, she wouldn' t feel bad if it was voted down. Mayor White noted that the staff and Administration will work with the Council on this issue. Lubovich explained that if this ordinance is voted upon, the intent is to make it effective the beginning of August for National Night Out . He 17 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 COUNCIL noted that it does have a 5-day effective date so it is not subject to an initiative/referendum process but he suggested that the effective date be changed to August 1, 1999 so if the Ordinance is passed, the last meeting in July would still be held. Clark noted that he is against the motion because tremendous pressure is put on staff in a very short timeline to make the adjustments when their calendars have already run out . He noted that he will be voting against the ordinance because the short timeline makes it unreasonable . Orr noted that she has concerns about changing a meeting occasionally but she is happy to withdraw this motion and carry on business as usual . Orr then withdrew her motion. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Aflflroval of Hills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through June 15 and paid on June 15, 1999, after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 15, 1999 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/15/99 218590-218796 $2, 326, 884 . 35 6/15/99 218797-219427 1 , 878 , 600 .42 $4, 205,484 . 77 Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 16 through May 31, and paid on June 4, 1999 : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/4/99 Checks 236037-236390 $ 268, 584 .44 6/4/99 Advices 80475-81114 806, 156 . 51 $1, 074 , 740 . 95 18 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 1999 FINANCE Approval of chgcks issued for payroll for June 1 through June 15, and paid on June 15, 1999 : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/18/99 Checks 236391-236734 $ 276, 167 . 15 6/18/99 Advices 81115-81690 836, 218 .44 $1, 112, 385 . 59 REPORTS Qperations Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be held on July 20th at 3 : 30 p.m. Public Safety Ccnaittee. Epperly noted that the next meeting will be Tuesday, July 13th at 5 : 00 p.m. Public Works/Planning Conmittee. Clark noted that the next meeting will be held on July 19th at 7 : 00 p.m. tentatively at the 272nd Street Fire Station to address the parking issue at Lake Meridian. He suggested that concerned citizens call to receive confirmation of the location for the meeting. Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting is scheduled for July 20th at 4 :30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 05 p.m. QrLIZdE.,.+G��th2Gt1 Donna Swaw Deputy City Clerk 19