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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/17/1994Kent, Washington May 17, 1994 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Clark, Houser, Mann, Orr and Woods, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney Lubovich, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief Crawford, Parks Director Hodgson, Finance Division Manager Miller, and Governmental Affairs Division Manager Martin. Councilmember Johnson was excused from the meeting. Approxi- mately 25 people were in attendance. PUBLIC Curfew/Parental Responsibility Ordinance. COMMUNICATIONS Council President Woods read a letter from the Kent Police Guild opposing passage of the pro- posed curfew/parental responsibility ordinance. SHE MOVED that the letter be made a part of the record. Orr seconded and the motion carried. Kent Downtown Sweep Day. Mayor White read a proclamation declaring June 4, 1994, as Downtown Sweep Day in the City of Kent and urging all citizens, business owners, property owners and other friends of the downtown to join the City and the Kent Downtown Partnership in a general clean up of the area between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon. He presented the proclamation to Tim Jiminez of TJ's Sports Cards. Square Dance Week. The Mayor noted that the Square and Folk Dance Federation of Washington is meeting in Kent on May 21, 1994, and pro- claimed the week of May 15 - 21 as Square Dance Week in the City of Kent. Gerard Ray accepted the proclamation, introduced members of the group, and invited the Mayor and Council to the Kent Activity Center to watch them dance. Introduction of Mayor's Appointees. Mayor White introduced Mike Pattison, his appointee to the Civil Service Commission, and Mike Etzell, his appointee to the Transit Advisory Board. Presentation of Gifts. Bill Westcott of the Kent Lions Club noted that he was recently in Kaibara, Japan, to attend the Kaibara Lions Club 30th anniversary. He presented Mayor White with a letter and a booklet of events from the Mayor of Kaibara, a replica of the tile that adorns the city temple which over- looks the City of Kaibara from the Chamber of 1 May 17, 1994 PUBLIC Commerce, and other gifts from the Mayor of COMMUNICATIONS Kaibara which were presented in a bag depicting a 1000 -year-old tree whose roots form a bridge over the river that runs through the town. Westcott added that the Mayor and others intend to try to visit next year and said the Kent Lions would like to help financially with their stay. Mayor White expressed his appreciation and commented on the hospitality which is shown to visiting officials in Asia. Chamber of Commerce R8Rort. Barbara Simpson, Chamber Executive, thanked the Council for their support of the recent trip, and explained that the purpose of the trip was to recruit foreign buyers to Kent Valley for a 3 -day event in August. She said they were very pleased to have Mayor White accompany them, and that his presence opened many doors. She then showed slides taken during the trip. Simpson noted that over 100 people are expected to be here in August, and said this is a perfect example of what the public and private sectors can accom- plish by working together. Mayor White agreed that projects such as this are good for inter- national relations. CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A CALENDAR through K be approved. Houser seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 3, 1994. WATER (BIDS - ITEM 5A) Derbyshire Water Main Replacement. The bid opening for this project was held on May 10th with six bids received. The low bid was submitted by Archer Construction, Inc. in the amount of $258,340.21. The Engineer's estimate was $304,724.20. The project consists of the installation of a water main with various related appurtenances. The Public Works Director has recommended that this bid be accepted and the contract awarded to Archer Construction, Inc. MANN SO MOVED. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. 2 May 17, 1994 STREETS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F) Street overlays - S. 212th St. & James Street - Authorize & Establish Budget. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the City/Countyagree- ments gTIO ments for the S. 212th Street and the James Street overlay projects and establish the budget in the amount of $263,628 (ISTEA Grant Funds) for same, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. TRAFFIC CONTROL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D) LID 344 - Traffic Bignal at SE 240th and 108th Avenue SE. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3167 confirming the Final Assessment Roll for LID 344 - Traffic Signal at SE 240th & 108th Avenue SE. SIDEWALKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C) LID 342 Smith Street Sidewalks, y�ashington Avenue to 64th Avenue. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3166 confirming the Final Assessment Roll for LID 342 - Smith Street Sidewalks, Washington Ave. to 64th Ave. ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I) Jones/Hobbs Annexation (AN -94-1). ACCEPTANCE of the 60% petition and direction to staff to file the Notice of Intent document for review and approval by the Boundary Review Board (BRB). This annexation is approximately 25 acres and is located at the northwest corner of 100th Avenue S.E. and S. 222nd Street. FIREWORKS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A) the Sale and Discharcte of Fireworks. On May 3, City Council passed Ordinance 3164 restricting the sale and discharge of fireworks within the City of Kent. The Council also moved to fur- ther consider a ban on the sale and discharge of fireworks for 1995. Following adoption of Ordinance 3164, it was realized that there was an error in the time period when fireworks may be discharged. Pursuant to RCW 70.77.395, fireworks may only be sold or discharged between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 P.M. on the days they are author- ized for sale or discharge. Ordinance 3164 allows the discharge of fireworks to midnight 3 May 17, 1994 FIREWORKS on the 4th of July, which is one hour past the time allowed by state statute. Two ordinances were provided for Council con- sideration. The first one repeals Ordinance 3164 and makes the necessary changes to conform with state statute. The second ordinance does the same thing, but also adds a ban on the sale and discharge of fireworks for 1995. BENNETT MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3168 re- stricting the time for sale of fireworks, limiting the time for discharge of fireworks and repealing Ordinance No. 3164. Houser seconded. Woods noted that at the last Council meeting she had spoken in favor of banning fireworks as of 1995. She said that she believes there is not enough support to proceed with the ban at this time, and urged the Council to consider a ban in the future. The Mayor noted that Administration feels that the City should ban the use of fireworks. The City Attorney clarified that this ordinance corrects an error in the ordinance adopted at the last Council meeting, in that the hours for dis- charge will end at 11:00 p.m. as required by State law. The motion then carried. FEES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G) Permit & Plan Review Fees. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1388 establishing permit and plan review fees as recommended by the Planning Committee on May 3, 1994. HUMAN RESOURCES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H) Administrative Assistant I - Operations Department. AUTHORIZATION to increase the current Administrative Assistant I position from permanent part-time to permanent full- time, as recommended by the Operations Committee. COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K) (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WOODS) council Absence. APPROVAL of a request for an excused absence from Councilmember Johnson who cannot be at tonight's meeting. 4 May 17, 1994 PLANNING (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B) DEPARTMENT Hearing Examiner. The proposed ordinance repeals Chapter 12.01 of the Kent City Code relating to the Board of Adjustment and amend- ing Chapter 2.32 relating to the Hearing Examiner. This ordinance consolidates func- tions by eliminating the Board of Adjustment by providing that all matters previously heard by the Board of Adjustment be heard by the City's Hearing Examiner. This ordinance also amends code Section 12.04.250 by establishing that appeals of decisions of the Short Subdivision Committee be heard by the Hearing Examiner rather than the City Council. The purpose of these amendments is to establish a single, efficient, integrated system for interpreting, reviewing, and hearing and conducting app eals with regard to land use decisions, adminis- trative decisions, and other matters. This ordinance was discussed by the Planning Committee this date. Orr noted that the Planning Committee voted unanimously to recommend adoption of this ordinance. SHE THEN MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 3169 amending Chapter 2.32 relat- ing to the Hearing Examiner, repealing Chapter 12.01 relating to the Board of Adjustment, and making other related amendments. She noted that there were two changes in wording made by the committee, copies of which were distributed to Councilmembers, and emphasized that they are part of her motion. Woods seconded. Houser said she is uncomfortable doing away with the Board of Adjustment, noting that it is one of the places people can go to talk with other citizens who have volunteered their ser- vices. Orr noted that only five hearings have been held in the last year and a half, and said it is difficult to keep a Board together under those circumstances. She added that this will not be a disservice to citizens, and that going through the Hearing Examiner is an advantage, since the appeal process for the Board of Adjustment is to Superior Court, and the appeal process for the Hearing Examiner is to the City Council. The motion then carried unanimously. 5 May 17, 1994 PARKS & (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C) RECREATION Lake Fenwick Cabin Removal. The recent pur- chase of additional property at Lake Fenwick park included 13 cabins which have since been vacated through a relocation program. The vacant buildings have created a hazardous situation and all attempts to control intruders have been unsuccessful thereby creating an emergency situation. Staff has requested that a resolution be adopted finding that an emer- gency exists and requiring the immediate demolition of the structures. HOUSER MOVED to approve Resolution No. 1389 relating to 13 City -owned cabins and appurtenant facilities located on Lake Fenwick Park property, de- claring that an emergency exists, and requiring the immediate removal of all vacant structures. Bennett seconded and the motion carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through April 20, 1994 and paid on April 29, 1994 after auditing by the Opera- tions Committee on May 11, 1994. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/16/94-4/29/94 142239-142774 $1,756,949.93 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/5/94 Checks 194329-194696 $ 253,294.66 Advice 14789-15144 397.017.43 $ 650,312.09 APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E) _Appointment - Civil Service Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointment of Mike Pattison to the Kent Civil Service Commission. Mr. Pattison will replace Ron Forest, who's term expired. His appointment will be in effect until 4/30/98. May 17, 1994 APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J) ARVointment City Transit Advisory Board. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's appointment of Mike Etzell to the City Transit Advisory Board. Mr. Etzell will replace Richard Loran, whose term expired. His appointment will be in effect until 4/30/96. REPORTS Council president. Woods noted that the next Suburban Cities meeting will be held on June 8th, at the Kingdome, and asked that Councilmembers contact Ms. Banister. Planning Committee. Orr read into the record a letter which has been preapred in support of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and noted that the Planning Committee unani- mously recommended it today. SHE THEN MOVED that the Mayor sign the letter and send it to the appropriate Federal officials. Houser seconded and the motion carried. Public Safety Committee. Bennett asked that a public hearing regarding the curfew issue be established for June 7, 1994. There was no objection and it was so ordered. Administrative R@Dorts. McFall noted that a workshop on the Capital Facilities Plan has been scheduled for 5:00 P.M. on May 24th. He added that material will be provided to Councilmembers for review, and that the work- shop should take approximately two hours. EXECUTIVE He also noted (at 7:40 p.m.) that there will be SESSION an executive session of approximately 15 minutes. ADJOURNMENT The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. and adjourned. Brenda Jac e , CMC City Clerk 7