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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/14/1999 Kent, Washington December 14, 1999 The 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, Fire Chief Angelo, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Director Harris, Parks Director Hodgson and Information Services Director Mulholland. Approximately 125 people were at the meeting. CHANGES TO Operations Director McFall requested that property AGENDA negotiations be added to the executive session. PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that COMMUNICATIONS Joye Honeycutt of the Information Services Department has been selected as Employee of the Month for December. He noted that she is informa- tive, friendly, and accurate, and that her work ethic, knowledge and skills are incredible . Information Services Director Mulholland added that Ms . Honeycutt has been a valued employee for ten years and offered congratulations . The Mayor then presented Ms . Honeycutt with the Employee of the Month plaque . Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White intro- duced his appointees to the Drinking Driver Task Force and the Diversity Advisory Board. Greater Kent Historical Museum Presentation. Museum Director Jack Becvar and President of the Greater Kent Historical Society Ed Reitan, Jr. , presented the Mayor with a photo of the museum and a plaque in appreciation for allowing them to use this piece of Kent property as a museum. Mayor White expressed thanks to all who are involved in preserving the past . Regional Justice Center Presentation. Commander Ray Coleman of the Regional Justice Center and Captain Ron Howerton, liaison, presented Certificates of Recognition to Sgt . Brian Jones, Sgt . Jon Pagel and Sgt . Joe Gagner of the Kent Police Department in appreciation of their exemplary service to the King County Department 1 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 PUBLIC of Adult Detention during the recent World Trade COMMUNICATIONS Organization demonstrations . Sgt . Jones said they enjoyed working with Regional Justice Center staff in planning for the event, and were honored to help. CONSENT ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through M, with the exception of Items E and I which were removed by Councilmember Amodt . Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 16, 1999 . HEALTH (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) SANITATION Farrington Court. ACCEPTANCE of the Bill of Sale for Farrington Court submitted by FC Associates, L. P. for continuous operation and maintenance of 51 feet of watermain improvement and release of bonds after the expiration period, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The project is located at 516 Kenosia Avenue . SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) 277th Street Sewer, Interceptor, Phase I. ACCEPT the 277th Street Sewer Interceptor contract as complete and release retainage to Robison Construction Company upon standard releases from the State and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $4, 013 , 313 . 64 . The final construction cost was $3, 728 , 824 . 79 . (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) Sewer Late Comer Agreement - Top Of The Hill. The developer for the Top of the Hill plat has extended the sanitary sewer in SE 244th Street for which service will be provided to the residence at 10057 SE 248th Street . The Public Works Director requests authorization to execute a sewer late- comer agreement for the Top of the Hill plat . CLARK SO MOVED. Brother seconded and the motion carried. 2 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 SEWER (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7D) Sewer Late Comer Agreement - Emerald Ridge Division 2 . The developer for the plat of Emerald Ridge Division II has extended the sanitary sewer in 102nd Place SE. This provides a potential to service two outside plat properties (one of which is subdividable) . The Public Works Director requests authorization to execute a sewer late- comer agreement for the plat of Emerald Ridge Division II . CLARK SO MOVED. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7E) Sewer Late Comer Agreement - Fairweather. The developer for the Fairweather plat has extended the sanitary sewer in S . 228th Street to provide service at 22818 94th Place So . This sewer main- line extension can provide sewer service to a total of 16 lots . The Public Works Director requests authorization to execute a sanitary sewer latecomer agreement . CLARK SO MOVED. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. WATER (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7C) Water Late Comer Agreement - Emerald Ridge Division 2 . The developer for the plat of Emerald Ridge Division II has extended an 8" watermain on 102nd Place SE. This provides a potential to service two outside plat properties (one of which is subdividable but has one existing service) . The Public Works Director requests authorization to execute a water latecomer agreement . CLARK SO MOVED. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. SOLID WASTE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) Garbage and Recycling Rates. AUTHORIZATION to direct staff to pursue negotiations with the City' s garbage haulers for the termination of their contracts, as recommended by the Public Works/Planning Committee. 3 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMODT) LID 351, S. 277th Street. The Public Works and Planning Committee, as the hearing body for the public hearing, has recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing the formation of LID 351 . At Amodt ' s request, Wickstrom explained that the LID involves only those people who have signed Environmental Mitigation Agreements and that this is strictly a means of giving them an opportunity to pay this obligation over 15 years . He added that without the LID, payments would be due in full . Amodt stated that Adrienne Lindblad, who is not in attendance at this meeting, has requested that someone explain the process to her. She urged the Council to meet informally with anyone who would like clarification on the process . George Smith, 9505 S . 241st Street, said he has an Environmental Mitigation Agreement on his property, and opined that it has placed an encumbrance on his land and places a gag order regarding protesting the formation of the LID. He stated that if the LID is formed he does not wish to participate in it and that no special benefits are accrued to the current homeowner. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3496 esta- blishing the formation of LID 351 . Orr seconded. Clark noted that the top issue in King County is traffic and congestion, and that something must be done about it . He stated that these improvements are very expensive, and that growth pays for itself . He explained the history of the project, and noted that Council will be looking at the LID process soon. His motion then carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) South King County Area Transportation Board (SCATBD) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Interlocal Agreement Amendment. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the South King County Area Transportation Board Agreement . This Agreement 4 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 TRANSPORTATION modifies and amends the existing Interlocal Agreement for South County cities coordinated efforts to address area transportation demands and needs . (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) TIB Grant, Highway 99 Design Phase. The Public Works Department has received a grant from the TIB for the design phase of Pacific Highway South SR-99 HOV Lanes . The Public Works Director requests Council authorization for the Mayor to sign the grant agreement, direct staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within said road improvement project . CLARK SO MOVED. Brotherton seconded and the motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) 140th/260th Pedestrian Walkway. ACCEPT the 140th/ 260th Pedestrian Walkway contract as complete and release retainage to Campbell Construction Company upon standard releases from the State and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $251, 002 . 17 . The final construction cost was $220, 140 . 67 . PARKING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) Sound Transit Parking Garage Interlocal Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the interlocal agreement with Sound Transit regarding construc- tion of a parking structure at the Kent Commuter Rail Station. (ADDED ITEM) Sound Transit Parking Garage. Robert O'Brien voiced concern about the possibility of having parking meters in the garage . Upon Amodt ' s question, McFall explained that the agreement states that parking will be free initially to all users and that the garage will be open evenings and weekends . He said it also states that the Sound Transit policy regarding parking fees is yet to be determined, and will be developed and agreed upon by both parties . 5 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) 1999 Budget Adjustments . ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3495 for budget adjustments made between August 31, 1999 and December 31, 1999 totaling $6, 422 , 416; approval of a line of credit in an amount not to exceed $200, 000 to the housing and community development fund; and, approval of a three-year short term loan not to exceed $460, 000 from the Equipment Rental Fund to the Riverbend Golf Complex with interest to be paid at the state pool rate . The Operations Committee recommended at their December 7, 1999 meeting, approval of the house- keeping budget adjustment . They also approved a line of credit to cover housing and community development costs at year-end until they are reimbursed by King County, and approved a three year short-term loan from the Equipment Rental Fund to the Riverbend Golf Complex to cover winter and spring expenditures, with interest to be paid at the state pool level . (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7F) Year 2000 Budget Ordinance. The Operations Committee has recommended (2-1) adoption of the 2000 Operating and Capital Budget . The budget is set forth in the Preliminary Budget document which was distributed on November 2 , 1999 . McFall noted that the budget has been reviewed at a Council workshop and by the Operations Committee, and that three public hearings have been held. He said that the net budget totals $120 , 367 , 025, and that the budget presented by the Mayor on November 2nd was a pre-Initiative 695 budget, which was at that time considered a hold- the-line budget . He stated that budget amendments in the amount of $1, 873 , 651 were made after Initiative 695 . He explained that funds for the Shopper Shuttle are included in the budget and pointed out that Metro pays most of the cost . He also noted that the budget includes maintenance of strategic reserves, and that it continues the 6 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 BUDGET commitment to maintaining the current levels of service and facilities . He then recommended adoption of the budget ordinance . WOODS MOVED to make the letters in the Council agenda packet a part of the public record. Orr seconded and the motion carried. WOODS THEN MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3499 establishing the final 2000 Operating and Capital Budget . Orr seconded. Lawrence Osborne, 4122 S . 240th St . , said he feels that people would rather have police and fire protection than a performing arts center. Joe Rubio suggested not cutting police, fire or roads . Ed Schumerhorn, 821 Crest Avenue, spoke in favor of police, fire and roads, and in opposition to the Shopper Shuttle and the performing arts center. Trish Crocker, Community Health Centers of King County, 403 E. Meeker St . , thanked the Council for its commitment to human services, and said that the government is here for people who need help . Helen Westlund, 5022 S . 233rd Place, asked that police and fire services not be cut . Mary Anderson, 25838 68th Avenue South, said police, fire and road maintenance should be funded, but superfluous extras should not . Gary Duke, 3617 S . 249, said it is cynical to vote for this budget . Ella Pruitt, 309 5th Avenue South, expressed appreciation to the City for backing the Shopper Shuttle, noting that it is the only form of transportation for some people . Ted Ko4ita, West Hill , spoke about the cost of providing uniforms for employees . Jack Cosby, 525 Van de Vanter, commended the Mayor, Council and staff . Barb Ivanov, Executive Director of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, 524 W. Meeker, commended the Council for their fiscal position and for the difficult decisions regarding the water supply improvements, the changes in Fire Department inspection fees, the use of dedicated funds raised from collection of the hotel-motel taxes, and the proposed budget . She pointed out that the pro- posed budget avoids spending reserves, cutting 7 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 1999 BUDGET essential services, and increasing taxes . Pat Curran, 300 Scenic Way, noted that many people favor the civic and performing arts center, and clarified that the issue will be put to a vote after private money is raised. Amy Nyman, Seattle, expressed appreciation for the City' s support of literacy services and emergency housing services . Bill Young, 1005 E. Guiberson Street, recommended postponing the vote on the budget to allow time to set priorities . He added that Initiative 710 should be taken into consideration. Jack Becvar, 11617 SE 258th Street, said he is proud of the Mayor and Council and that the City needs to have something for everyone, even though it costs money. Paul Maurv, 6415 S . 251st Street, stated that, in addition to providing pleasure and enter- tainment, the arts improve academic skills . He said that the arts benefit the entire community. Dan Cottrell , 822 E. Chicago, said he is not opposed to a performing arts center, but is opposed to public funding of it . Carol Voss, 14610 SE 266th, reminded the Council that the Rainier Symphony receives grant money from the Kent Arts Commission as well as other arts commissions and other sources . Mike Ford, East Hill, opined that police and fire are needed more than a performing arts center. Epperly stated that a long-term revenue source is necessary in order to fill police and fire posi- tions . Amodt recommended that the Council look at funding sources and vote on the budget next Tuesday. Brotherton spoke in favor of going forward with the performing arts center at least until the citizens can vote for it, saying it is an opportunity to bring people downtown. Amodt agreed. Woods said that difficult long-term decisions must be made, and that the Council is working for the people . She pointed out that the Council is non-partisan, and said thought must be given to what the City should be in the future. 8 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 BUDGET The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3499 then carried with Amodt opposed. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on December 7, 1999 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 11/30/99 226716-227076 $2 , 746, 054 . 09 11/30/99 227077-227477 1 , 900 , 143 . 81 $4 , 646, 197 . 90 Approval of checks issued for payroll of November 15 and paid on November 19, 1999 : Date Check Numbers Amount 11/19/99 Checks 239922-240237 $ 280, 922 .49 11/19/99 Advices 87187-87799 901 , 453 . 84 $1, 182 , 376 . 33 Approval of checks issued for payroll of November 30 and paid on December 3 , 1999 : Date Check Numbers Amount 12/3/99 Checks 240238-240601 $ 318 , 356 . 21 12/3/99 Advices 87800-88593 1 , 044 , 974 . 01 $1, 363 , 330 . 22 (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) (REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMODT) Emergency Petty Cash Fund Ordinance. At their December 7, 1999 meeting, the Operations Committee recommended adoption of an ordinance establishing an emergency petty cash account for emergency purposes . Upon Amodt ' s question, McFall explained that in order for this fund to be utilized, it must be subject to a Declaration of Emergency by the Mayor, and that there are provisions in state 9 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 FINANCE statutes that define the Mayor ' s powers with respect to declaring an emergency. WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3497 relating to the emergency petty cash fund. Orr seconded. Joe Rubio urged the Council not to adopt the ordinance, saying that there is enough money available . Robert O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, suggested that the fund sunset on February 15, 2000, if it is for a Y2K program. The motion then carried with Amodt opposed. FACILITIES (BIDS - ITEM 8A) Custodial Services For Centennial Center. On December 2 , 1999, a total of seven bids were received for the Centennial Building Custodial Contract . Parks Director Hodgson explained that there had been some confusion in the bids and asked that they be rejected. WOODS SO MOVED. Orr seconded and the motion carried. (BIDS - ITEM 8B) Commons/Public Works Shops Stand-By Generator Installation Project. This project advertised for bids in November, 1999, but all came in well above the Engineer' s estimate . The bid was re- advertised with the elimination of the liquidated damages portion of the specifications and contract . Five bids were received at the second bid opening on December 2 , 1999, with Diamond Electric the low bidder at $74 , 716 . 80, plus Washington State Sales Tax. The Parks Director recommended contracting with Diamond Electric for the Commons/Public Works Stand-By Generator Installation Project . He added that $75, 000 was saved by rejecting the first bids . 10 Kent City Council Minutes December 14 , 1999 FACILITIES WOODS MOVED that the Commons/Public Works Stand-By Generator Installation contract be awarded to Diamond Electric for $74, 716 . 80 , plus Washington State Sales Tax. Orr seconded and the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) Drinking Driver Task Force Board Appointment and Reappointment. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Ms . Karen Minahan to serve as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force . Ms . Minahan has a special interest in serving on the Task Force since she was the victim of an accident involving a driver who had been drinking. She will replace Peter Mourer and her term will continue until 1/1/2002 . Confirmation of the Mayor' s reappointment of Ms . Gwen Dupree to continue serving as a Task Force member. Her new term will continue until 1/1/2003 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M) Diversity Board Appointments. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Ms . Karen Minahan and Mr. Major Dhami to serve as members of the Diversity Advisory Board. Ms . Minahan has been a Kent resident for two years . She is active as a volunteer with the Kent Police Department ' s VIPs Program, is a member of the American Coalition of Amputees, and is very involved with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) . She will replace Joan Stolt, who resigned, and her term will continue until 9/30/2001 . Mr. Dhami was born in India where he was raised in a farming family. After three years of college, he spent one year attending a Canadian University before returning to India to take care of the family business . He moved to the United States in 1980 and has been an American citizen since 1987 . He is a real estate investor and lives in Kent 11 Kent City Council Minutes December 14, 1999 APPOINTMENTS where his children attend school . He will replace Anna Ximenes and his term will continue until 9/30/2002 . REPORTS Council President. Orr noted that she has been Council President for the last two years and thanked the citizens for their input, the volunteers who serve on Boards and Commissions, and the Mayor and Administration for working with her. She also commended City staff for doing a good job of serving the citizens of Kent . Operations Committee. Woods announced that the Committee will meet on the first Tuesday in January at 3 : 30 p.m. Public Safety Committee. Epperly thanked the staff and citizens and noted that the committee will meet on the second Tuesday in January at 5 : 00 p.m. Administrative Reports. Mayor White announced that the Transit Advisory Committee needs members and urged anyone who is interested in serving on the committee to call the Mayor' s Office . EXECUTIVE At 8 :40 p.m. , the meeting recessed to Executive SESSION Session for approximately fifteen minutes to discuss negotiations on property. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 9 : 10 p.m. and adjourned. Brenda Jacob CMC City Clerk 12