HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 08/02/1994Kent, Washington
August 2, 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, Johnson, Mann,
Orr and Woods, Operations Director/Chief of Staff McFall, City Attorney
Lubovich, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief
Crawford, Finance Division Manager Miller, Parks Director Hodgson, and
Governmental Affairs Division Manager Martin. Approximately 25 people were at
the meeting.
PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that the Kent
COMMUNICATIONS Corrections Facility Staff has been selected as Division of
the Month for August. He noted that the staff is highly
trained in dealing with inmates and the public, and that
they do so with professionalism and a sense of humor. He
introduced Lt. George Burke, Sgt. Marilyn Stone, and Officer
Timothy Lontz and presented them with a plaque. Police
Chief Crawford also commended them, and noted that the
Correction Facility is one of the finest in the State
because of its employees and the support received from the
Mayor, the City Council, Kent's citizens and many
volunteers.
Introduction of Mayor's Appointees. Mayor White introduced
Mickie Foster, his appointee to the Kent Library Board.
Regional Justice Center Update. Wendy Keller noted that the
asbestos work has been completed, that demolition will begin
next week, that construction documents are in, and that a
human services report has been produced outlining impacts.
She added that an RFP for preloading will go out soon, and
that construction is scheduled to begin in May 1995.
CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through I be
CALENDAR 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 July 19, 1994, with a correction to Item
3K as follows:
"...to paint this mural on the -Aewt# south side of the
building at Titus Railroad Park."
STREET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2A)
VACATION 45th Place South Street Vacation STV -94-3. This date has
been set for a public hearing to consider an application by
Marvin Laukala (c/o Robert D. Sandwick) to vacate a portion
of 45th Place South as referenced in Resolution No. 1391.
Building Official Hutchinson recommended approval with the
conditions noted in the staff report.
August 2, 1994
STREET The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments
VACATION from the audience and WOODS MOVED to close the public
hearing. Orr seconded and the motion carried.
ORR MOVED to approve the Planning Department's
recommendation of approval with three conditions as
mentioned in the staff report of an application to vacate a
portion of 45th Place South and to direct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary ordinance upon receipt of
compensation, when the conditions have been met. Woods
seconded and the motion carried.
TRAFFIC (PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2D)
CONTROL Six Year Transportation Improvement Pro4ram. This date has
been set for the public hearing and adoption of a resolution
establishing the Six Year Transportation Improvement
Program. Transportation Engineer Ed White explained that
the Six Year TIP is being presented with the intent to amend
the Comp Plan later this year, in order to have one unified
document which covers both areas.
Mr. White outlined the seventeen projects which make up the
first-year element of the program, noting that they
represent $21,000,000, or one-fourth of the total budget for
the entire six years. He clarified for Houser that Project
No. 5 should say Kent -Des Moines Road Intersection
Improvement, rather than Kent-Kangley.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no
comments from the audience and WOODS MOVED to close the
public hearing. Orr seconded and the motion carried. MANN
MOVED that Resolution No. 1399 be adopted authorizing the
Six Year Transportation Improvement Program. Woods seconded
and the motion carried.
PUBLIC (BIDS - 5A)
WORKS Utility Vehicles forGolf Course Use. Bid opening was held
on July 6th with three bids received. The low bid was
submitted by Washington Lift Truck, Inc. in the amount of
$11,656.00 plus sales tax.
The Public Works Director recommends that this bid be
accepted.
August 2, 1994
PUBLIC MANN MOVED that Washington Lift Truck, Inc. be awarded the
WORKS bid for Utility Vehicles for Golf Course Use, in the amount
of $11,656.00 plus sales tax. Houser seconded and the
motion carried.
(ADDED ITEM - BENNETT)
Public Works Projects. Upon Bennett's question, Wickstrom
noted that work should start soon on the road widening
projects on 111th Avenue SE and 112th Avenue SE, and that
the project will be complete before school starts. He added
that the contract has been let on the traffic signal at
108th Avenue SE, and that the contractor should commence
work soon.
ANNEXATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2B)
ZONING Everson Annexation Initial Zoning AZ -94-1. This date has
been set for the first of two public hearings to be held by
the City Council on the proposed initial zoning of the
Everson annexation area. Following deliberations on July
12, 1994, the Planning Commission recommended approval of
zoning Alternative #3 as presented in the Planning
Department's staff report dated 6/27/94. A second public
hearing will be held on September 6, 1994.
Matt Jackson of the Planning Department explained the
history of the annexation and noted that the interim zoning
is R1-20, which is single family residential with a 20,000
sq. ft. lot size, which is given to all newly annexed areas.
He noted that Alternate No. 3 recommends single family
residential on the entire 40 acres, approximately 22 acres
of which would be zoned R1-12 (12,000 sq. ft. minimum lot
size) and the remainder of which would be zoned R1-7.2
(7,200 sq. ft. minimum lot size). He added that this zoning
is consistent with the Comp Plan designation of SS6 and is
consistent with zoning in the neighboring areas. Upon a
question from Clark, Jackson explained that some of the area
has significant grades and that a plat in the area called
Canyon Crest is vested in King County. He explained that
the County's zoning was GR5 with a potential of 7200 sq. ft.
as of January 1, 1995.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments
from the audience and WOODS MOVED to continue the public
hearing to September 6, 1994. Orr seconded and the motion
carried.
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August 2, 1994
CODES (CONSENT CALENDAR - 3C)
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3177, as recommended by the
Planning Committee. This ordinance amends Kent City Code
Chapter 14.06 which currently prescribes criminal penalties
and establishes procedures for appeals and abatement of
violations and refers to Kent City Code Chapter 14.08 for
enforcement of violations primarily through civil penalties.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - 3D)
Enforcement of Building Codes. ADOPTION of Ordinance No.
3178, amending Chapter 14.08 of Kent City Code and as
recommended by the Planning Committee. This ordinance
extends enforcement mechanisms for building, housing,
plumbing, and mechanical codes to also address the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Washington
State Energy, and Air Quality Codes. This ordinance
standardizes procedures for this group of related codes and
provides for enforcement and abatement pursuant to Chapter
1.04.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Enforcement of Fire Code. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3179
amending Chapter 13.14 of the Kent City Code to provide for
enforcement of violations of the fire code through Chapter
1.04 which provides for enforcement and abatement of code
violations, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee.
PAWNBROKERS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
Pawnbrokers. ADOPTION of Ordinance No. 3180 amending
Chapter 5.05 entitled "Pawnbrokers" to bring its provisions
into compliance with state law, as recommended by the Public
Safety Committee.
RAIL SERVICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
High Speed Passenger Rail Service. ADOPTION of Resolution
No. 1400 in support of the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor
Passenger Service Objectives, as recommended by the Public
Works Committee.
August 2, 1994
UTILITY (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
BILLING Utility Billing Procedures. AUTHORIZATION to adopt
Ordinance No. 3181 changing the utility billing ordinance,
as recommended by the Operations Committee at their July
26th meeting. The modification adds flexibility by having
the option of using a mailer notice or door hanger for
utility delinquent notices. This will provide better
customer service to our utility customers and streamline the
operation.
FIRE DEPARTMENT (BIDS - ITEM 5B)
Seal Coating and Paint Striping - Fire Station Parking Lots.
One bid was received for the application of seal coating of
the asphalt surfaces of the Fire Station sites, and
restriping of existing parking stalls and lanes. The bid
was within budget. This project is part of the 1994 CIP,
with a budget of $30,000.
Acceptance of this bid will allow the project to proceed,
authorize payment upon completion of the contracted work,
and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract subject to
review and approval by the City Attorney. It is anticipated
that the project will be completed within three weeks of the
start date. The Fire Chief explained that there are four
parking lots, and that two of them are at one facility.
BENNETT MOVED that the bid for seal coating and paint
striping of four fire station parking lots be awarded to
Statewide Parking Lot Service in the amount of $24,638 plus
tax, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contract.
Woods seconded and the motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Library Board of Trustees - Appointment. CONFIRMATION of
the Mayor's appointment of Mickie Foster to serve as a
member of the Kent Library Board. Ms. Foster is a 15 -year
Kent resident and she and her children are active users of
the Kent Library facilities. She will replace Les Thomas,
who resigned, and her appointment will continue to 1/96.
BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2C)
1995 Budget. This date has been established to receive
public input for the 1995 City of Kent Budget. Following
the receipt of the public input, the Mayor will finalize the
preliminary budget for presentation to Council on October
18, 1994. The final budget is scheduled for adoption on
August 2, 1994
BUDGET December 6, after another public hearing which will be held
November B.
The Mayor and Council encourage the public to bring their
ideas to this public hearing, so that these ideas may be
incorporated into the 1995 Budget.
The Mayor opened the public hearing. Dee Moschel, 425
Scenic Way, representing the Human Services Commission,
thanked the Council for their past and continuing support of
human services. She noted that the Commission has forwarded
their recommendation for funding to the Mayor's Office to be
included in his budget for 1995. Clark commended the
Commission for its work.
There were no further comments from the audience and WOODS
MOVED to continue the public hearing to November 8, 1994.
Orr seconded and the motion carried. Woods noted that at
least one Councilmember will not be at the first Council
meeting in December, and asked that staff consider having
the budget prepared for passage at the second meeting in
November. McFall stated that they will work toward that
schedule.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3B)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills
received through July 15, 1994 and paid on July 15, 1994
after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 27, 1994.
�RRECTED REFER TO Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
• Date Check Numbers Amount
INUTES OF 7/1/94-7/15/94 144755-144859 $1,780,439.00
Approval of checks issued for payroll for July 1, 1994
through July 15, 1994 and paid on July 20, 1994:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/20/94 Checks 196326-196720 $ 284,898.35
Advice 16618-16970 431.378.09
$ 716,276.44
REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that the Suburban Cities
meeting will be held on August 10th in Mercer Island, and
that the National League of Cities will meet in Minneapolis
in December. She asked Councilmembers to inform Ms.
Banister if they plan to attend.
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August 2, 1994
EXECUTIVE At 7:35 p.m., McFall announced an executive session of
SESSION approximately 15 minutes on property acquisition.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
PROPERTY HOUSER MOVED to authorize Administration to close the
ACQUISITION purchase of the Morrill property pursuant to the terms of
the purchase agreement and to expend $225,115 for closing
(Morrill) plus related closing costs and to expend up to $10,000 for
site demolition and clean-up, and further authorize
Administration to establish a budget by reallocating
$100,000 of Parks grant matching with a remaining amount to
come from reserved and unreserved CIP fund balance. Bennett
seconded and the motion carried.
HOUSER MOVED to authorize Administration to negotiate and
(Seattle execute an agreement for the purchase of the Seattle Water
Water Department Midway Reservoir property for the full purchase
Department price of $187,000 plus closing costs and to authorize
Midway Administration to establish a budget with funding to come
Reservoir) from the $450,000 reserved CIP fund balance. Mann seconded
and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Brenda Jac er, CMC
City Cler