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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/05/1993 Kent, Washington January 5, 1993 Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Kelleher. Present: Councilmembers Bennett, Houser, Johnson, Mann, Orr, White and Woods, Chief Administrative Officer McCarthy, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Captain Jim Miller, Acting Finance Director Miller, and Human Resources Director Olson. Approximately 20 people were at the meeting. PUBLIC Employee of the Month. Mayor Kelleher announced COMMUNICATION that Lezlie Ellis, Recreation Facility Supervisor at Kent Commons, has been selected as Employee of the Month for January, 1993 . He noted that Lezlie demonstrates her care and loyalty through her enthusiasm and positive attitude, is very depend- able and is always fair and consistent. Doug Siegert noted that thousands of people use Kent Commons, and that people from all over the country have praised Lezlie. The Mayor then presented her with the Employee of the Month plaque. REI Appreciation Day. The Mayor noted that the Accounts Payable Department of Recreational Equipment, Inc. , has adopted 228th Street through the "Adopt-A-Street Program" in an effort to give something back to the community, and that they have purchased safety vests, hard hats and gloves to assist them in keeping the streets of Kent clean. He read a proclamation declaring January 5, 1993 , as REI Appreciation Day, and inviting all citizens and employees to join him in thanking REI for their efforts to beautify our community. Karen Sack, Manager of Accounts Payable, accepted the proclamation and said they are proud to be part of the Kent community. CONSENT WOODS MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A through CALENDAR I be approved. Johnson seconded and the motion carried. Councilmember Orr was out of the room at the time and did not participate in the vote. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3A) Approval of the Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 1, 1992, and the Special Council meeting of December 8 , 1992 . 1 January 5, 1993 TRAFFIC (PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2A) CONTROL LID 333 - Si nal at 72nd Avenue South & S. 180th St. This date has been set for the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 333 . Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that the final assessment amount is 9% lower than the original amount. He explained the method of assessment and noted that one protest was received from Paul and Grace Rehn. The protest was reviewed and found to be invalid. Upon White' s question, Wickstrom noted that parcels 2 and 3 , as well as other parcels, were not assessed because they have access to West Valley Highway. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Houser seconded and the motion carried. Upon White' s question, Wickstrom said that it could be considered arbitrary and capricious to exclude the Rehns, since they would benefit from the signal. The City Attorney agreed that if someone benefits, they are to be assessed. WHITE THEN MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance confirming the final assessment roll for LID 333 . Johnson seconded and the motion carried. SEWERS (PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2B) LID 339 - Hilltop Avenue Sanitary Sewers. This date has been set for the public hearing on the final assessment roll for LID 339 . Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that the LID was initi- ated by property owners who were concerned about septic tank failure. He described the project and payment of assessments, and noted for White that drainage is included in the project. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience on this issue. WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and the motion carried. WHITE MOVED that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the ordinance confirming the final assessment roll for LID 339 . Johnson seconded and the motion carried. 2 January 5, 1993 REZONE APPEAL (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3H) Stratford Arms Phase II Appeal (RZ-92-jn ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1339 regarding SDM Properties appeal of the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on an application for a rezone. A public hearing was held by the City Council n November 17 , 1992 to consider an appealY SDM Properties from the Hearing Examiner's recom- mendation of denial of an application to rezone 1. 23 acres from R1-9 . 6, Single Family Residential, to MR-M, Medium Density Multifamily Residential. REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3I) Stratford Arms Phase II Rezone (R9-92-11. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1340 regarding the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on SDM Properties application for a rezone. A public meeting was held by the City Council on November 17 , 1992 to consider the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of denial of an application by SDM Properties (Stratford Arms Phase II rezone application) to rezone 1.23 acres from R1-9 . 6, Single Family Residential, to MR-M, Medium Density Multifamily Residential. ANNEXATION (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4A) Everson Annexation. This date has been set for a public meeting with the petitioners of the Everson Annexation, a 60-acre area in the vicinity of 93rd Avenue South and So. 222nd Street. Public Works Director Wickstrom noted that the assessed value of the area is approximately $2 , 590, 846, it con- tains 28 parcels, and has an estimated population of 57 . He explained that since the Public Works Committee meeting was canceled due to snow, there is no committee recommendation, but that when polled by phone, White and Bennett expressed support for this annexation. He also explained that under State law the City must meet with petitioners within 60 days, and asked, therefore, that action be taken tonight. He added that expenses and revenues are very nearly the same. WHITE MOVED that the City proceed with this annexation and authorize the circulation of a 60% petition subject to the City' s existing indebted- ness. Johnson seconded. 3 January 5, 1993 ANNEXATION Assistant City Attorney Brubaker pointed out that this is the only chance for the Council, if it so desires, to request that the petitioners expand the size of the annexation. Upon Orr's question, Wickstrom explained that four or five annexation attempts in the adjacent area have failed. The motion then carried. PLANNING (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3E) COMMISSION Planning Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's APPOINTMENTS reappointment of Gwen Dahle as a member of the Kent Planing Commission. Her reappointment will become effective January 1, 1993 and will continue to December 31, 1995. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3F) Planning Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor's reappointment of Kent Morrill as a member of the Kent Planning Commission. His reappointment will become effective January 1, 1993 and will continue to December 31, 1995. (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3G) Planning Commission. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Ken Dozier as a member of the Kent Planning Commission. His appointment will con- tinue to December 31, 1995. HUMAN SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3C) Domestic Violence Advocacy Services. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1338 allocating funds for the domestic violence system, as recommended by the City Council Planning Committee. This resolution supports funding of community advocates, legal advocates, and training out of the eleven (11) percent of the additional law/ safety/justice sales tax revenue which is cur- rently budgeted for domestic violence services. The 1993 contract with DAWN for community advocate services is $42 , 836. Upon approval, the remainder of the 1993 budgeted amount will be available for legal advocate services. 4 January 5, 1993 CODE OF (OTHER BUSINESS ITEM 4B) ETHICS ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MANN Code of Ethics. Councilmember Mann stated that he feels it is time to discuss the issue of a Council Code of Ethics. He asked that the Operations Committee take this matter into consideration, and that staff from Human Resources and the Attorney's Office provide assistance. Houser agreed to have the Committee consider the matter, there was no objection, and it was so ordered. POLICE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3D) Drinking Driver Task Force. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Adam Smith, who currently serves as a Washington State Senator, as a member of the Drinking Driver Task Force. He will fill the vacancy left by Jill Vanneman. COUNCIL (ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WHITE) ABSENCE Council Absence. White requested an excused absence from the next City Council meeting, since he will be attending the Inauguration in Washington, D.C. There was no objection and it was so ordered. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through December 31, 1992 after auditing by the Operations Committee at its meeting at 2 : 00 P.M. on January 5, 1993 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 12/16-12/31 125771-126338 $2 , 662 , 333 . 53 Approval of checks issued for payroll: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/5/93 179902-180276 $ 627, 820.72 1/5/93 4027-4319 (Advices) REPORTS Council President. Woods noted that Suburban Cities will meet on Wednesday, January 13 , at the City of SeaTac. 5 January 5, 1993 REPORTS Administrative Reports. Mayor Kelleher announced that there will be an open house on January 12th at Harrison House, and invited everyone to attend. EXECUTIVE At 7 : 30 p.m. , the Mayor announced an executive SESSION session of approximately 30 minutes to discuss labor negotiations, litigation, and personnel matters. The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. City Attorney Lubovich stated that a claim has been filed by an employee against a councilmember, and it is the desire of the Council to have the matter investi- gated and a report brought back to Council. JOHNSON MOVED that Human Resources Director Don Olson be directed to hire an investigator to look into the allegation brought forth by an employee. Orr seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting then adjourned. i Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 6