HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/16/1993 Kent, Washington
November 16, 1993
Regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order by
Mayor Pro Tem Woods at 7 : 00 p.m. Present: Councilmembers
Johnson, Mann, Orr and White, Chief Administrative Officer
McCarthy, City Attorney Lubovich, Planning Director Harris,
Public Works Director Wickstrom, Fire Chief Angelo, Police Chief
Crawford, Acting Finance Director Miller, Acting Parks Director
Thorell, and Human Resources Director Olson. Councilmembers
Bennett and Houser were excused. Approximately 85 people were in
attendance.
PUBLIC Regional Justice Center Update. Wendy Keller,
COMMUNICATION Project Manager, noted that the presentation
materials reviewed tonight will also be avail-
able at the Community and Business Advisory
Board meeting tomorrow evening, as well as the
Town Hall Meeting on Thursday night. She
explained that a copy of the schedule is being
distributed as a public guide and summary of the
project.
Keller noted that a consultant has been hired to
re-examine the traffic and that the scope will
come back to City staff for review before it is
initiated. She explained that it will take
about three weeks to calculate the new traffic
figures and come up with a summary after a
review of what the City and County have done to
date. She noted that the traffic figures, along
with a work scope regarding the number of
parking spaces, will be done around the last of
January. Keller noted that the schematic design
documents are finished and that another special
meeting with members of the City' s Technical
Advisory Group was held to keep them appraised
of how the facility is going together both
externally and internally.
Jerry Ernst, TRA, made a short presentation and
explained that the site plan describes the basic
organization of the site, the model shows some-
thing about the form, and the elevation shows
what the Center will look like. Keller noted
that room for expansion was allowed in front of
the Courthouse and for other potential public
uses on the north side.
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PUBLIC Chief' s Commendation Award. Police Chief
COMMUNICATION Crawford explained that the Chief 's Commendation
Award is being presented to Derby Cycle at the
request of the Mayor. The Bicycle Patrol dis-
played the Raleigh bicycles specially built for
the patrol.
Crawford explained that a series of bicycle
rodeos were initiated this past summer in which
business people were asked to participate, and
that Ed Johnson, Director of Manufacturing for
Derby Bicycle, was one of the first to volun-
teer. He noted that Johnson, along with some of
the mechanics, helped the young people with
their bicycles as well as assisting the Police
Department with putting the program together.
Chief Crawford presented a plaque and two pic-
tures to Mr. Johnson and expressed appreciation
for his contribution to the Police Department
and the City of Kent. Johnson thanked the
Bicycle Patrol Officers who put their lives on
the line for everyone in the community. He
noted that they have done more than their share
by giving their own time to come out and help in
the rodeos. He added that the patrol produces
good will in the community and everyone benefits
from it.
National Night Out Award. Lt. Rufener, Police
Administration Services, noted that National
Night Out is a national event where 8500
different communities nationwide and in Canada
participate. She noted that the City of Kent
has participated in this event for the last nine
out of ten years and has received one of the top
ten awards for cities of the same size. She
presented the award to the City Council to be
viewed by the citizens of Kent.
Block Watch Contest Awards. Lt. Rufener of the
Kent Police Department explained that a National
Night Out event was held on August 3rd, which
consisted of a partnership between the Police
Agency, the community, and the citizens. She
stated that the purpose of this program is to
encourage people in the community to be the eyes
and ears of the Police Department since they
cannot be everywhere at the same time. She
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PUBLIC announced the winners of the contest as follows:
COMMUNICATION 1st Place, Captain Frank Ives of the Dover Court
area on West Hill; 2nd Place, Captain Yvonne
Monk of the Highridge area; and 3rd Place,
Captain Joy Dickson of the 37th Place S. area.
She also noted that Kent has 80-85 block groups
who participate in this program, and thanked
everyone for their help.
ADDED ITEM - ADDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORR
Certificate of Recognition-Project Lighthouse.
Orr explained that she attended a luncheon cele-
brating the first anniversary of the concept of
Project Lighthouse. She noted that the City of
Kent was presented with a "Certificate of
Recognition" award which she read and presented
to Mayor Pro Tem Woods. Woods noted that
Project Lighthouse is one of the most exciting
programs the City has been involved with for a
long time, and that they are proud to be asso-
ciated with the program. She added that the
City will continue to be involved and expressed
appreciation for the recognition.
CONSENT WHITE MOVED that Consent Calendar Items A
CALENDAR through M be approved, including the addition of
Councilmember Bennett' s request for an excused
absence from tonight ' s meeting. Orr seconded
and the motion carried.
MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3A)
Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of
the regular Council meeting of November 2 , 1993 .
HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3K)
SANITATION Washington Avenue Short Plat Utility Extension.
ACCEPTANCE of the bill of sale and warranty
agreement submitted by Young Development and
Construction Co. , Inc. for continuous operation
and maintenance of 220 feet of water main
extension, and 292 feet of sanitary sewers and
release of bonds after expiration of the mainte-
nance period, as recommended by the Public Works
Committee. The project is located in the
vicinity of Washington Avenue & James Street.
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HEALTH & (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3L)
SANITATION The Lakes, Division 3. ACCEPTANCE of the bill
of sale and warranty agreement submitted by
University Savings Bank for continuous operation
and maintenance of 3 , 402 feet of sanitary sewers
and release of bonds after expiration of the
maintenance period, as recommended by the Public
Works Committee. The project is located in the
vicinity of Russell Road & Lakeside Blvd. West.
SEWERS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4F)
5th Avenue Emergency Sewer Replacement - Titus
to Saar Streets. During the recent reconstruc-
tion of the water main and storm sewer system on
5th Avenue, the Public Works Department found
that the sandy road bed under the street pave-
ment section is being washed into the sanitary
sewer system, creating significant voids. Due
to the hazardous condition that exists to the
public, the Public Works Director asks that this
situation be declared an emergency. In so
doing, the Public Works Department would proceed
in securing a contractor to start the recon-
struction work as soon as possible. The total
cost is estimated to be $120, 000 to $150, 000,
including street restoration. Wickstrom noted
for White that there are sidewalks in the area.
WHITE MOVED to acknowledge that an emergency
situation as described in the Public Works
Director' s memo of November 8th exists, and to
direct and authorize the Public Works Director
to proceed with resolving the matter accord-
ingly. Orr seconded and the motion carried.
WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3D)
Water Billing Adjustments. ADOPTION of Ordi-
nance No. 3143 expanding the language in the
water leak ordinance to include other types of
abnormal or extraordinary adjustments and
streamlining the adjustment process with
expanded guidelines and Finance Director
adjustment authorization; and under these
guidelines, authorization to grant a one-time
only 50% adjustment of $639 . 05 to Union Pacific
Railroad and $191 . 27 to United States Post
Office.
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WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3H)
Miscellaneous Water Main Rebuilds. AUTHORI-
ZATION to accept as complete the contract with
Briggs Construction Company for the Miscel-
laneous Water Main Rebuilds project and release
of retainage after receipt of State releases.
STORMWATER (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4G)
DETENTION Union Pacific Realty Land Purchase - Agreement.
In conjunction with implementing the Wildlife
Preserve/Valley Stormwater Detention project,
significant property adjacent to the abandoned
Sewer Lagoon needed to be acquired. As a
result, the Public Works Department has secured
a Purchase and Sale Agreement. A memorandum
thereon and the Purchase & Sale Agreement was
included in Council packet. The Public Works
Department recommends that the Council concur
with the terms and conditions of the Purchase
and Sale Agreement, and direct and authorize the
Public Works Director to proceed accordingly.
WHITE MOVED to accept and concur with the terms
and conditions of the Purchase and Sale Agree-
ment, to adopt same, and to direct and authorize
the Public Works Director to proceed with the
purchase pursuant to the terms of said agree-
ment. Mann seconded and the motion carried.
SOLID WASTE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3G)
Ring County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plan. ADOPTION of Resolution No. 1373 endorsing
the 1992 King County Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan, as recommended by the Public
Works Committee. The suburban cities and the
county have 120 days as of September 22 , 1993 to
formally adopt the Plan.
TRAFFIC (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3F)
CONTROL 277th Corridor Project Interlocal Agreement.
AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to sign the Inter-
local Agreement with King County as identified
in the proposed King County Road Establishment
Ordinance for the 277th Corridor project, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee. The
agreement would be in substantially the same
form, terms, and conditions as the Draft agree-
ment provided in the agenda packet.
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TRAFFIC At the October 27th King County Transportation
CONTROL Committee meeting, the 277th Corridor Road
Establishment Ordinance was passed out of
Committee with a 2-to-1 favorable (DO Pass)
recommendation to the full Council. An attach-
ment to the Ordinance will be an Interlocal
Agreement which Kent must execute in order to
make the Ordinance effective.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3I)
Central Avenue & 259th Traffic Signal.
AUTHORIZATION to accept as complete the contract
with Service Electric Company, Inc. for the
Central Ave. & 259th Traffic Signal project and
release of retainage after receipt of State
releases.
FINAL PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3C)
West Meadow Final Plat #FSU-93-2 . AUTHORIZATION
to set December 7 , 1993 as the date for a public
meeting to consider a final plat application
made by Betty Lou Buttkus (FSU-93-2) . The
Council approved a recommendation from the
Hearing Examiner for the Preliminary Plat
(SU-93-2) on September 21, 1993 . The plat is
. 83 acres, consists of three lots and is located
at the southwest corner of S. E. 248th Street and
115th Avenue S. E.
ZONING (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3E)
Chestnut Ridge Zoning. AUTHORIZATION to set
December 7, 1993 and January 18 , 1994 as public
hearing dates to consider the initial zoning and
comprehensive plan for the Chestnut Ridge
Annexation area.
GROWTH (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4C)
MANAGEMENT EIS for Growth Management - Approval of Budget.
The City Council previously authorized staff to
distribute a Request for Proposals to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the
Comprehensive Plan. Based on review of the pro-
posals and interviews with consulting firms,
staff has identified the need for a budget of
$50, 000 to complete this project. Planning
Director Harris noted that the Budget Committee
has approved this item. JOHNSON MOVED to
authorize the allocation of $50, 000 from the
1993 Capital Improvement Program Contingency
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GROWTH fund for the Comprehensive Plan Environmental
MANAGEMENT Impact Statement (EIS) , and to authorize staff
to prepare a contract for review and signature
by the Mayor. White seconded and the motion
carried.
APPEALS (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEMS 2B & 2C)
_Applewoude Estates Rezone and Preliminary Plat
_Appeals (RZ-93-2 and SU-93-3) . Jeffery J.
Wolfson has filed an appeal of the Hearing
Examiner' s recommendation of denial of an
application to rezone 6 . 5 acres from R1-12 ,
Single Family Residential, with a minimum lot
size of 12 , 000 sq. ft. , to R1-7 . 2 , Single Family
Residential, with a minimum lot size of 7, 200
sq. ft. The property is located at 10922 and
11004 SE 244th Street.
Jeffery J. Wolfson has also filed an appeal of
the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of denial
of an application for a 21-lot single family
preliminary subdivision. This preliminary plat
request is in conjunction with the rezone
request. The property is located at 10922 and
11004 SE 244th Street.
City Attorney Lubovich explained the appeal
process. He then recommended that the appeals
be consolidated, and that the related rezone and
preliminary plat items scheduled for later on
the agenda be called out of order. He noted
that Mr. Wolfson has agreed to this procedure.
ORR MOVED to consolidate the two appeal hearings
and to call the rezone and preliminary plat
items out of order. Johnson seconded and the
motion carried.
Woods noted receipt of a letter from William J.
Carey. WHITE MOVED that the letter be made a
part of the record. Orr seconded and the motion
carried. Matt Jackson of the Planning Depart-
ment presented a letter from Noelle Rogerson,
noting that it was received at the time of the
Hearing Examiner' s first hearing but was not
made a part of the record. ORR MOVED to make
the letter a part of the record. Johnson
seconded and the motion carried. Jackson then
noted that there are two portions of wetland on
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APPEALS the site and two existing single family resi-
dences with accessory buildings. He added that
the neighboring land uses are mainly single
family residential, that there are commercial
and office developments along 104th and 240th,
and that two apartment buildings abut the
subject property to the north. Jackson noted
that the Hearing Examiner has recommended denial
of both requests, but has asked that if the
Council chooses to approve them, that the
subdivision be remanded back for conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Woods declared the public hearing
open. Tom Rhinevault, P.O. Box 605, Everett, of
Tacoma Associates, stated that the reason they
have appealed the Hearing Examiner' s decision is
because they feel an error was made by the
Hearing Examiner. He said it is inefficient to
require larger lots in areas where community
facilities such as water, sewer, and transporta-
tion are available. He stated that the property
is urban and that smaller lot sizes would reduce
urban sprawl. Rhinevault noted that their
proposed rezone is consistent with the Compre-
hensive Plan, as well as the East Hill Subarea
Plan. He said that the rezone would be com-
patible with development in the vicinity, and
noted that there is multi-family to the north
and commercial to the west. He said that since
there are no traffic counts available for SE
244th, he and Wolfson did an unscientific count
themselves, and that their rezone would not
unduly burden the transportation system.
Rhinevault noted that circumstances have changed
since the establishment of the current zoning,
in that two apartment buildings have been con-
structed to the north, indicating a move toward
a higher urban use. He noted that he did not
use the entire 30 minutes allotted for his
presentation, and reserved the remaining time
for rebuttal.
Don Knapp, 25046 38th Avenue South, spoke
against the development because the lots are too
small. He noted that most people have two or
three cars. Robert Bray, 10604 SE 244th, stated
that there is a flooding problem in the area and
showed a video of his property. He noted that
the flooding problem started three or four years
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APPEALS ago. He also spoke against the increased
traffic development would cause. He said the
problems in the area need to be taken care of
before any development occurs. Bray explained
for White that he was told by the City that the
commercial property bordering his residential
property would have a Class A landscape, but
that is not the case. Upon White' s question,
Wickstrom noted that flood control in this area
is a funded project but that there were con-
demnation and acquisition of easements issues.
Harris agreed to look into the landscaping
issue. Orr said she would like to find out what
development abuts this property, and what went
wrong with the landscaping and how to get it
installed.
Mr. Gardner, 11119 SE 244th, stated that 244th
is used to avoid traffic lights on Benson, and
that the speed limit is too fast. He concurred
with Bray about the water problem. Ed Heineman,
10824 SE 244th, agreed with the recommendation
of the Hearing Examiner and voiced concern that
if this rezone is granted, others will also
apply for rezones, increasing traffic and other
problems. He noted for Ms. Orr that there are
72 homes accessing 244th. He said he and the
other residents of the area feel this develop-
ment would be detrimental to the community.
Elbert R. Sanders, 10925 SE 244th, agreed with
the Hearing Examiner' s decision, voiced concern
about traffic, and said that the area is not
ready for such a development. He urged the
Council to keep the lots at a minimum of 12 , 000
sq. ft. Upon comments from C. B. Mills, 24436
109th Place SE, regarding where the Kent
planners live, Woods stated that it is an insult
to the public process and to those who make the
decisions when emotions are not kept in line.
Robert Houck, 11030 SE 244th, noted that the
residents are frustrated by the domino effect of
actions taken by the city in zoning the area.
Mr. Rhinevault noted that the Kent School
District favors single family homes rather than
multi-family, and pointed out that the homes
existing there are single family homes. He
pointed out the need for affordable housing,
which begins with small lots. He urged the
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APPEALS Council to reject the Hearing Examiner' s deci-
sion on the rezone and remand the application
for the preliminary plat back to the Hearing
Examiner for his findings and conclusions.
There were no further comments and ORR MOVED to
close the public hearings. Johnson seconded and
the motion carried.
(PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2B)
_Applewoude Estates Rezone Appeal RZ-93-2 . ORR
MOVED to deny the appeal by Jeffery J. Wolfson
of the Applewoude Estates Rezone and adopt the
findings of the Hearing Examiner. Johnson
seconded. White asked that staff look into the
flooding problem in this area, and agreed with
Rhinevault that smaller lots are the most effi-
cient use of the property. Orr stated that
providing smaller lots does not necessarily
provide affordable housing, and that possibly
developers should be required to guarantee the
price of the home if smaller lots were allowed.
The motion then carried.
(PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2C)
Applewoude Estates Preliminary Plat Appeal
SU-93-3. ORR MOVED to deny the appeal by
Jeffery J. Wolfson of the Applewoude Estates
Preliminary Plat and to accept the findings of
the Hearing Examiner. Mann seconded and the
motion carried.
REZONE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4A)
Applewoude Estates Rezone RZ-93-2 . The Hearing
Examiner has recommended denial of an applica-
tion by Jeffery J. Wolfson to rezone 6.5 acres
from R1-12 , Single Family Residential with a
minimum lot size of 12 , 000 sq. ft. , to R1-7 . 2 ,
Single Family Residential, with a minimum lot
size of 7, 200 sq. ft. This rezone is in con-
junction with a preliminary plat request
SU-93-3 . The property is located at 10922 and
11004 SE 244th Street. ORR MOVED to accept the
findings of the Hearing Examiner and to adopt
the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation of denial
of the Applewoude Estates Rezone. Johnson
seconded and the motion carried.
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PRELIMINARY (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4B)
PLAT Applewoude Estates Preliminary Plat SU-93-3.
The Hearing Examiner has recommended denial of
an application by Jeffery J. Wolfson for a 21-
lot single family preliminary subdivision. This
is in conjunction with the Applewoude Estates
rezone request. The property is located at
10922 and 11004 SE 244th Street. ORR MOVED to
accept the findings of the Hearing Examiner and
to adopt the Hearing Examiner' s recommendation
of denial without prejudice of the Applewoude
Estates Subdivision SU-93-3 . Johnson seconded
and the motion carried.
BRIDGE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3J)
REMOVAL S. 196th Street Bridge Removal. AUTHORIZATION
to accept as complete the contract with Frank
Coluccio Company for the demolition of the S.
196th St. Bridge at Mill Creek and release of
retainage after receipt of State releases.
PARKS & (BIDS - ITEM 5A)
RECREATION Interurban Trail Bridge Replacements. Eighteen
bids were received for the Interurban Trail
Bridge Replacement project. Frank Coluccio
Construction Company was the low bidder at
$76, 737 . The engineer' s estimate was $96, 300.
Parks Administration recommends award to the low
bidder. JOHNSON MOVED to award the Interurban
Trail Bridge Replacement project to Coluccio
Construction Company Inc. in the amount of
$76, 737 . White seconded and the motion carried.
COURT (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4E)
Municipal Court Judge Confirmation.
CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of
Carole A. Grayson as Municipal Court Judge has
been scheduled for this date. Ms. Grayson' s
appointment will be for a term of four years
commencing January 1, 1994 .
Johnson reiterated that this is a four-year
appointment, and MOVED to deny confirmation of
the current nominee so that the Mayor-elect can
consider the qualifications of this and all
other candidates. He noted that this would
allow the Mayor and the Mayor-elect an oppor-
tunity to concur on the appointment before
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COURT December 1, 1993 . Johnson stated that con-
firmation will take place at a special Council
meeting to be held at 4 : 45 p.m. on November 30,
1993 , prior to the scheduled workshop. Orr
seconded Johnson' s motion, which then carried.
APPOINTMENTS (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 4D)
Reappointments to Library Board, Planning
Commission, Human services Commission.
CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s reappointments of
Luella White as a member of the Kent Library
Board, Edward Heineman, Jr. and Robert McIsaac
as members of the Kent Planning Commission, and
Susan Ramos and Lucyle Wooden as members of the
Kent Human Services Commission was scheduled for
November 2nd. At that time, research was
requested as to when these terms expire, when
they need to be reappointed, and whether con-
firmation is required. Results of this research
are contained in the City Attorney' s memo,
included in the agenda packet. Woods explained
that the Attorney' s memo suggests that all
Planning Commission action be deferred because
the State law takes precedence, and because the
appointments are being redone in order to ensure
that the terms are staggered. Lubovich clari-
fied that confirmation is required on all of the
appointments. WHITE MOVED to approve the
Mayor's reappointment of Luella White to the
Kent Library Board, and Susan Ramos and Lucyle
Wooden to the Kent Human Services Commission.
Orr seconded and the motion carried.
COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 3M)
Council Absences. APPROVAL of requests from
Councilmembers Bennett and Houser for excused
absences from the November 16 , 1993 , City
Council meeting.
BUDGET (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 2A)
1994 Budget. The hearing on the 1994 Budget has
been continued to this date. The Budget Commit-
tee has been scheduled to meet on November 15th
at 3 : 00 p.m. and on November 29th at 4 : 00 p.m.
Any final changes as a result of the public
hearing or the Budget Committee meetings will be
included in the final adoption scheduled for the
December 7th Council meeting.
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BUDGET McCarthy explained that the 1994 Budget totals
$73 . 5 million which is up from $70. 4 million in
1993 , and that the General Fund portion totals
$35 . 9 million, up from $34 million in 1993 . He
noted that the budget is balanced with no new
taxes except the annual impact of the State pro-
perty tax lid law of which information will not
be received until the first week in December.
He explained that the other increase in the
budget is for the sewer rate increase approved
by Council which is a pass-through from Metro.
He also noted that a tax decrease associated
with a rebate of unspent Senior Housing Bond
Issue money is included which will be trans-
ferred to the Debt Service Fund to help reduce
the property tax levy.
McCarthy explained that the initial step in
preparing the budget was to use a conservative
revenue forecast, and to implement Resolution
No. 1327 increasing the contingency fund equal
to 1% of the expenditures which amounted to an
increase from $975, 000 to $1, 350, 000 for 1994 .
He noted that the major increases are for
employee step increases, contract increases such
as the Health Services Contract with King County
and Valley Com, and a 2 . 5% cost-of-living ad-
justment for all City employees. He explained
that there will be no increase to the King
County Library District in 1994 because voters
approved annexation to the King County Library
District in the September, 1993 election.
McCarthy stated that the three major items
recommended for the 1994 budget are: 1)
$650, 000 for Public Safety; 2) $75, 000 for
Economic Development; and 3) $240, 000 for City
Productivity. He noted that the key Capital
Improvement items include funds for sidewalk
rehabilitation, park rehabilitation, growth
management studies, and a Senior Center bus to
be shared with the Harrison House residents.
Acting Finance Director Miller noted that the
preliminary budget documents which detail the
information presented tonight are available in
the City Clerk' s Office and the Finance Depart-
ment. Mayor Pro Tem Woods then declared the
public hearing open.
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BUDGET Jerry Prouty, President of the Kent Downtown
Partnership (KDP) , thanked the City for their
support and acceptance of the KDP as a main
street partner at the highest level of partici-
pation. He noted that the KDP is budgeted for
future funding from the City, and they are
counting on those funds to continue their
efforts. Wayne Thueringer, 858-1st Avenue
North, Kent, noted that on page 20 of the pre-
liminary budget document, an expenditure of
$33 , 150 is shown for replacement of three
motorcycles for the Police Department, which he
favors, but not with Kawasaki bikes. He feels
the City should support American industry. Pat
Curran, 300 Scenic Way, Kent, and current
Chairperson of the Performing Arts Task Force,
thanked the Council for releasing funds last
spring which allowed the Performing Arts Task
Force to proceed with Phase II of their project.
She noted that Baumgartner Architects have been
selected to complete the Phase II work and
thanked the Council for their continued support.
Don Lenhart, CEO Senior Services of Seattle and
King county, thanked the Council for including
money in the budget for the volunteer trans-
portation program. He noted that the program
will be providing over 12 , 000 miles of escorted
services to seniors in Kent who are unable to
get to doctor' s appointments because of physical
or mental disabilities. Marijean Heutmaker,
Kent Human Services Commission member, noted
that the Commission is requesting allocation of
funds for 20 programs within 14 agencies for the
1994 Budget. She thanked the Council for their
continued support of Human Services. Dee
Winship, Boardmember of the King County Sexual
Assault Resource Center, thanked the Council for
the many years of support which helps to provide
services to the citizens of Kent. Mary Lou
Becvar, Executive Director/Coordinator of the
Kent Community Service Center, thanked the
Council for the many years of support. Dick
Looney, Board President of South King County
Multi Service Center, noted that the Center is
one of the largest providers of housing in the
area and that they have 32 units in the City of
Kent. He noted that the Center recently
acquired another 24 units. He informed the
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BUDGET Council that Dave Daniels is the newly appointed
South King County Multi Service Center Housing
Director/Coordinator. Judy Peterson, Executive
Director of Pregnancy Aid, noted that the agency
serves single, pregnant women and that it is
done through the shelter program. She thanked
the Council for their continued support. Kathy
Peters, Executive Director of Catholic Community
Services, thanked the Human Services Commission
for the many hours spent in making difficult
decisions. She noted that the City of Kent is a
leader in helping to provide counselling and
that without it many of the families would con-
tinue to have problems. She thanked the Council
for their support. Chris Hogan, Valley Cities
Mental Health, thanked the Council for their
support in helping to provide counselling and
support services to numerous men, women and
children. Lynn Roberts, Program Director of
Washington Women' s Employment and Education,
noted that this program helps take people off
welfare. She also noted that the City' s dona-
tion of $10, 000 in 1994 will turn into $22 , 500
because of Federal matching funds. Steve
Anderson, Executive Director of Children' s
Therapy Center, thanked the Council for their
continued support over the years on behalf of
the staff and young children with disabilities.
He stated that in this time of Health Care
Reform sometimes children don't have insurance
coverage, so it is nice to have the funds that
the City of Kent makes available. Rita Hagen,
Program Manager of Child Care Resources, noted
that the City of Kent has supported this agency
since the beginning in 1990, and that the
support is greatly appreciated. Bill Carlton,
Board President of Kent Youth and Family
Services, noted that many things the City of
Kent does are on the cutting edge and that this
agency is very conscious of the support Kent
offers. He thanked the Council for that
support. Hans Rasmussen, Executive Director of
Kent Youth and Family Services, noted that the
City of Kent sponsors three programs: 1) Watson
Manor, which is a residence for teenage parents,
2) a Counselling Program, and 3) the Drop In
Center at Kent-Meridian High School. He ex-
pressed his appreciation for the support. Dee
Moschel, Board President of Community Health
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BUDGET Centers of King County, thanked the Council for
the support and help in expanding their services
in Kent to help others. She noted that she is
very proud of a city that is so supportive of
human services. Woods expressed appreciation to
the representatives of the different agencies
for coming out to share with the Council. She
noted that the Council will try to do everything
they can to help provide these services in the
community. She stated that all the agencies are
doing an excellent job, and the Council knows
that the City's money is being used well.
There were no further comments and WHITE MOVED
to close the public hearing. Orr seconded and
the motion carried.
FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - 3B)
Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the
bills received through November 15, 1993 , after
auditing by the Operations Committee at its
meeting on December 7, 1993 .
REPORTS Council President. Woods reminded citizens of
the Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 18,
at the Senior Center. She noted that there will
be exhibits from 6: 00-7 : 00 p.m. , and the meeting
will be from 7 : 00-8 : 30 p.m. She also reminded
Councilmembers that Suburban Cities will meet in
Bellevue on December 8th.
Administrative Reports. Lubovich noted that
there will be a Council Workshop on December 7,
1993 , at 6: 00 p.m. regarding the Downtown
Sidewalk and Street Tree Plan.
Lubovich introduced the new Municipal Court
Administrator, Cathy Johnston. Woods welcomed
her to the City.
EXECUTIVE At 9 : 15 p.m. , Woods announced an executive
SESSION session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss
a possible litigation settlement and labor
negotiations.
The meeting reconvened at 9 : 35 p.m. Woods noted
that Councilmember Bennett had arrived at the
meeting and was present during the executive
session.
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EXECUTIVE AFSCME Local 21-R Agreement. Human Resources
SESSION Director Olson explained that the City had made
an offer to the AFSCME Union on October 29,
1993 , and that the offer has been accepted.
MANN MOVED to ratify the agreement. Johnson
seconded. Upon White' s question, Olson noted
that there is concern on the Council regarding
the Administrative Services Manager and the
Administrative Secretary in Administration
positions. He recommended that this be taken
under advisement until the Mayor-elect is in
office, at which time a unit clarification for
those two positions could be pursued with the
Public Employment Relations Commission. Johnson
noted that there may be other positions in other
City departments as well; Olson concurred. The
motion then carried.
Settlement Agreement - Police Guild. Lubovich
noted that over a year ago the Police Guild
filed suit against the City for unfair labor
practices regarding alleged use of part-time
employees. He noted that a proposed settlement
agreement has been reached covering part-time
corrections officers, part-time police clerks,
and volunteers. He noted that if Council
approves the settlement agreement, the lawsuit
which is scheduled for trial on December 7,
1993 , will be dismissed. MANN SO MOVED.
Johnson seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 40 p.m.
Brenda Jae , CMC
City Cler
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