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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 02/01/1994Kent, Washington February 1, 1994 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Clark, Johnson, Mann, Orr and Woods, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Angelo, Acting Parks Director Thorell, and Acting Finance Director Miller. Councilmember Houser was not in attendance. PUBLIC North Park. Pam Newcomer, 839 3rd Avenue COMMUNICATION North, voiced concern about a problem in the North Park area involving the City and Triangle Properties, and said she would like to have the zoning changed. The City Attorney pointed out that this matter is in litigation and suggested that the neighborhoods' concerns be addressed in a meeting with the Mayor's office, and a report made to Council. Newcomer said she would prefer to discuss the matter in public. She noted that this began with the rezoning of the Valley Floor and that at that time she asked to have the neighborhood downzoned from duplex to single family. She noted that the only neighborhoods that were addressed in the Area Housing Study were East Hill and West Hill, and that North Park and South Park were not recognized as viable neighborhoods at that time. She added that Triangle Properties proposed to build apartments and that they said they would not use 4th Avenue for access. She noted that Mayor White has said he is uncom- fortable with traffic on these streets, and that while the City has an obligation to grant access, they must also protect the neighbor- hood. She said she would like to see the Triangle Property downzoned to single family, or to see a park made out of the property. She did not object to using First, Second and Third Avenues if the zoning were single family. Mayor White asked staff to look into this matter and submit a written report to Council. George Plemmons, 753 3rd Avenue North, voiced concern about losing parking spaces and pro- perty. He noted that if 130 apartment units were built, it would result in 1000 additional trips from 3rd Avenue onto James every day. He suggested traffic control strips on Third Avenue and a light at Third Avenue and James. Ll February 1, 1994 PUBLIC The Mayor noted that the City will be in COMMUNICATION contact with Mr. Plemmons and Ms. Newcomer. Oath of Office. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Orr. Ms. Orr was officially sworn in on January 20, 1994. 1994 Community Arts Grant Awards. Acting Parks Director Patrice Thorell introduced the 1994 Community Arts Grant Award Recipients as follows and thanked them for their contri- butions to the community: The Imperials Music & Youth Organization, Kent Parks Resource Center, Kent Reading Council, Kent Saturday Market, the Montage Acting Society of Kent, Northwest Renaissance Poets & Publishers, Project Lighthouse, Rainier Chorale and Rainier Symphony. Thorell also recognized the Kent Arts Commissioners, and encouraged citizens to participate in and attend the many cultural opportunities afforded our community by these groups. Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Diane Sullivan has been selected as Employee of the Month for February. He noted that Ms. Sullivan works for the Public Works Operations Division as an Accounting Techni- cian, and has been with the City for almost 19 years. He said that she demonstrates her care and loyalty to her job through her enthu- siasm and positive attitude. Tim Heydon, Public Works Operations Manager, added that Ms. Sullivan has worked very hard getting the new computer program on line and expressed his appreciation. Daughters of the American Revolution/American History Month. Mayor White read a proclamation noting that the Lakota Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution has long recognized the need for all of us to reflect and learn from our past experiences in order for our nation to continue to thrive, and proclaiming the month of February, 1994, as Daughters of the American Revolution/American History Month. He February 1, 1994 PUBLIC encouraged all citizens to join him in this COMMUNICATION observance, and presented the proclamation to Lola Kimmel of the Lakota Chapter. Introduction of Mayor's Appointees. Mayor White introduced Carl Hart, Carol McPherson, Ron Banister, Dee Moschel, Constance Stockton and Melvin Tate, who have recently been appointed to various Boards and Commissions. Regional Justice Center URdate. Wendy Keller, Project Manager, presented a model of the site and pointed out the parking areas. She noted that the parking study has been completed and that proposed parking on the site is for 700 cars. She added that the study has been turned over to the City for review. She pointed out that the highest use impact at the building's full use would be 704 people on the site at 1:30 p.m. and clarified for Clark that this figure includes everyone, not just staff. She noted that the County will be very busy in March on the design of this project, that a demolition plan and SEPA checklist will most likely be submitted to the City's technical staff within two weeks, and that remediation bids are due in two weeks. CONSENT BENNETT MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through L be approved. Orr seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 18, 1994. HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) SANITATION Lindental Meadows. AUTHORIZATION to accept the bill of sale and warranty agreement submitted by William E. Ruth for continuous operation and maintenance of 1,086 feet of watermain, 2,070 feet of sanitary sewer, 2,336 feet of storm sewer and 740 feet of street improvements and release of bonds after expiration of the main- tenance period, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The project is in the vicinity of 114th Avenue SE & SE 265th Street. February 1, 1994 WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L) Rent Springs Transmission Main, Phase II. AUTHORIZATION to accept as complete the contract with Robison Construction, Inc. for the Kent Springs Transmission Main Phase II project, and release of retainage after receipt of State releases, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. REZONE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C) Carpinito Business Park Rezone RZ-93-3. This date has been set for a public meeting to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of approval of an application to rezone 3.0 acres from GWC, Gateway Commercial, to CM -1, Commercial Manufacturing. The property is located on the south side of So. 222nd Street, approximately 250 feet east of 84th Ave. South. ORR MOVED to accept the findings of the Hearing Examiner, and to adopt the Hearing Examiner's recommendation of approval of the Carpinito Business Park Rezone RZ-93-3, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordi- nance. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. FINAL PLAT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D) Cedar Meadows Final Plat FSU -90-4. This date has been set for a public meeting to consider an application for the Cedar Meadows Final Plat. The subject property is 3.5 acres in size and is located at S.E. 228th Place and 116th Ave. S.E. The Council approved the Cedar Meadows Preliminary Plat on December 4, 1990. ORR MOVED to approve the Cedar Meadows Final Plat as recommended by staff. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Steve Chatman, 11410 S.E. 229th Street, voiced concern about drainage in the area and asked what recourse is available if drainage problems continue. Wickstrom explained that the City would try to resolve any problems, but that he is not aware that problems still exist as a result of this development. The Mayor suggested that Mr. Chatman contact Mr. Wickstrom or himself if problems arise. Max Fullner, 22809 116th Avenue S.E., noted that the entrance to his 4 February 1, 1994 FINAL PLAT property has been restricted, due to con- a struction, and expressed concern about could be a safety hazard. vertical curb which Mayor White suggested that he speak with Mr. Wickstrom to see if this concern can be Johnson pointed out for addressed right away. Chatman that the applicant is required to Mr. submit a follow-up report and allow an oppor- tunity for the public to comment on it, and bond that could that the developer must post a be used to correct problems. CAPITAL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) Facilities Plan. FACILITIES Worksho on Capital AUTHORIZATION to set March 8, 1994, as the date PLAN for a workshop on the Capital Facilities Plan. ANNEXATION Chestnut Ridge Annexation. George Kresovich, attorney representing Schneider Homes, noted regarding that he has contacted the City before Ridge Project which was proposed to the Copper King County, and then the property was annexed in the Chestnut Ridge Annexation. He noted that he has met with the Council Planning Office, and the Committee, the City Attorney's Planning Department to determine how to resolve the conflicts, but that an impasse has been reached. He noted that there has been a care- ful risk analysis to the City and asked Administration to inquire about this, perhaps in executive session, and report back to them litigation. regarding alternatives to avoid Ron Harmon, 20627 95th Avenue South, noted that he has attended all the Planning Commission meetings and Council hearings, and that strong support was expressed for the resolutions being proposed tonight. He urged the Council to consider the testimony given at those meetings. (EXECUTIVE At 8:05 p.m. Mayor White announced an executive SESSION) session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss potential litigation. The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. The City Attorney noted that discussion was held regard- ing potential litigation matters involving the Copper Ridge development in the Chestnut Ridge Annexation Area. 5 February 1, 1994 ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) Chestnut Ridge Comprehensive Plan Mau Designa- tion CPA -93-2. On January 18, 1994, the Council tabled this item until this date so that the Chestnut Ridge Zoning and Compre- hensive Plan Map Designation would be in conformity with one another. During its January 18th meeting, Council made changes to the proposed initial zoning, resulting in a need to change the Comprehensive Plan Map. Exhibit A of the proposed resolution depicts the newest proposed Comprehensive Plan Map amendment. The staff memo dated February 1, 1994, discusses a single family overlay for Chestnut Ridge which was part of the Planning Commission's recommendation, but which was not included in the Council's action on the matter. The proposed resolution includes the amendment to the single family overlay, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Planning Manager Satterstrom pointed out the changes on the map and reiterated that the resolution contains the recommendation by the Planning Commission to include the single family designated overlay. WOODS MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1384 for the Chestnut Ridge Annexation Area amending the City -Wide Comprehensive Land Use Map as depicted in Exhibit A and amending the single family overlay. Orr seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) Chestnut Ridge Initial Zoning AZ -93-1. On January 18, 1994, the Council amended the Planning Commission's Alternative No. 1 recom- mendation to change the R1-9.6 designation to RA for the Chestnut Ridge Annexation Initial Zoning. The proposed ordinance incorporates the Council's amendment and Exhibit A indicates the changes. WOODS MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3154 designating zoning for the entire Chestnut Ridge Annexation Area (AZ -93-1) as single family, and that, based on public testimony and N February 1, 1994 ANNEXATION the information presented regarding sensitive areas and steep slopes, the area recommended by the Planning Commission as R1-9.6 be zoned as RA. Orr seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E) Ramstead/East Hill Annexation. On July 20, 1993, the City received a 60% petition for the Ramstead/East Hill Annexation. Council authorized the circulation of the petition in October of 1991. The signatures on the peti- tion have been verified and a Determination of Non -Significance per the SEPA process has been issued. The annexation encompasses approxi- mately 594 acres within the southeasterly corner of the City. It has an assessed value of $68,928,209 and an estimated population of 1540 people. MANN MOVED to accept the 60% annexation petition and direct the Public Works staff to file the Notice of Intent document for review and approval by the Boundary Review Board. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) Jones/Hobbs Annexation (AN -94-1). AUTHORIZATION to set February 15, 1994, as the date to meet with the initiators of the Jones/ Hobbs Annexation, an approximately 25 acre area of the northwest corner of 100th Avenue S.E. and So. 222nd Street. TRANSIT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) Workshop on Transit. AUTHORIZATION to set February 15, 1994, as the date, and 5:30 p.m. as the time, for a workshop relating to transit. POLICE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F) DrinkingDriver Task Force - Endorsement of Legislative Package. In a letter dated December 20, 1993 to Councilmember Woods, the Drinking Driver Task Force Steering Committee requested that the City Council adopt a 1994 legislative package including the following items for consideration by the State Legislature: 1) amend safety restraint laws to allow primary enforcement; 7 POLICE February 1, 1994 2) prohibit people from riding in open cargo beds of trucks; 3) require child restraint devices through age 4; 4) support a 90 day administrative license suspension for any driver under age 21 at 1 d alcohol tolerance; zero b oO 5) tighten the eligibility requirements and supervision over deferred prosecution; 6) re -authorize the Omnibus Drug Bill; 7) prohibit possession of hand gun for anyone under age of 21, with specified excep- tions; 8) amend constitution to allow DWI check- points; 9) revamp the juvenile court system; 10) require mandatory server training through WLCB or private sector classes, not a video course. WOODS MOVED to adopt a 1994 Legislative package for consideration by the State Legislature to include those items set forth in the Decem- ber 20, 1993 Drinking Driver Task Force letter to the Council President. Orr seconded. Upon White's question, Woods explained that the Task Force has requested the Council's support of their lobbying for these ten items. The motion then carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4G) (ADDED BY CITY ATTORNEY LUBOVICH) Possession and Use of Firearms. Woods noted that a resolution regarding possession and use of firearms has been proposed by Father Duggan of St. Anthony's Parish, and that copies have been distributed to the Council. Lubovich explained that this is presented on behalf of the King County Organizing Project, and it asks the City Council to support legislation that would raise the age for possession and use of firearms from 14 to 21 years of age, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult. Father Duggan explained that their goal is to prevent anyone under 21 from carrying guns in public. Upon Mann's question, it was clarified that this resolution would not enact legisla- tion in Kent, but would support possible State legislation, and that it would not affect 8 February 1, 1994 POLICE military uses since that would be under the control of adults. Steve Chatman voiced con- cern as to whether this type of legislation would accomplish the goals. He noted that youth carry guns for protection, and will carry them with or without legislation. Bennett concurred and said that the laws already in place need to be enforced. WOODS MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1383. Clark seconded and the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) APPOintment to Civil Service Commission. Carl CONFIRMATION of the mayor's appointment of Hart to serve as a member of the Kent Civil Service Commission. Mr. Hart is employed by Bell Anderson Insurance Agency in Kent and has served as a member of the Board of Directors of Kent Youth and Family Services and has also served on the Board of the Southeast Community Alcohol and Drug Center. He will replace Raul Ramos, who resigned, and his term will continue to 4/30/94. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Appointment to Rent Arts Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointment of Carol McPherson to serve as a member of the Kent Arts Commission. Ms. McPherson will replace Marci Hobbs whose term expired. Her term will continue to 10/31/97. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Reappointment to Rent Economic Development Corporation. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's re- appointment of Ron Banister to continue serving as a member of the Kent Economic Development Corporation. Mr. Banister's new appointment will continue to 12/31/97. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) A ointments to Kent Human Services Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointments of Dee Moschel, Constance Stockton, and Melvin Tate to serve as members of the Kent Human Services Commission. Constance Stockton, who has been serving the Commission as a representative of the "Service 91 February 1, 1994 APPOINTMENTS Club" category will move to the "Non -Voting Agency" representative position. She will replace Peg Mazen, whose term expired, and her new appointment will continue to 1/1/96. Dee Moschel will serve as the "Service Club" representative to the Commission through her long association with Kent Soroptimists. Ms. Moschel has also served as a member of the Human Services Commission previously and was Chair for one year. She will replace Ms. Stockton and her term will continue to 1/1/96. Melvin Tate will serve in the "Regional Agency" position. He is Community Outreach Coordinator for the Kent School District and the present Chairman of the Project Lighthouse Steering Committee. He will replace Tim Clark who vacated his position when he became a Kent City Council Member. Mr. Tate's term will be in effect until 1/1/96. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) Council Absence. APPROVAL of a request for an excused absence from the February 15, 1994, City Council meeting from Council President Woods. She will be out of town and unable to attend. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through January 31, 1994 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting on February 1, 1994. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Amount Date Check Numbers 1/1 - 1/31 138751-139768 $4,599,430.83 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Amount Date Check Numbers 1/20/94 Check 191894-192241 $ 278,389.18 Advice 12381-12718407.684.29 $ 686,073.47 2/4/94 Check 192242-192609 $ 277,272.88 Advice 12719-13057 414.935.86 $ 692,208.74 10 February 1, 1994 REPORTS Mayor White introduced Brent McFall, Operations Director and Chief of Staff, and welcomed him to the City. Council President. Woods requested that Committee Chairs set up meeting times and announce them as soon as possible. Woods noted that the Suburban Cities Associ- ation will meet next Wednesday, and that reservations should be made through Jan Banister. Woods announced that the Council Retreat will begin at 4:00 P.M. on March 4, 1994, at the West Hill Fire Station. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Brenda Ja e , CMC City Cle 11