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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/10/2001 Kent, Washington October 2 , 2001 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White . Councilmembers present : Brotherton, Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods, Worthing, and Yingling. Others present : Interim Chief Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Lubovich, Police Chief Crawford, Interim Fire Chief Hamilton, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Manager Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, Information Technology Director Mulholland, and Employee Services Director Viseth. Approximately 25 people were at the meeting. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Council President Orr added Other Business Items 7A and 7B. Continued Communications Items 11A, 11B, 11C and 11D were added at the request of audience members . PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White announced his appointment of Gurinder Bains and reappointment of Jeffrey Pang to the Diversity Advisory Board. Mr. Pang was in attendance and was introduced to the Council members . Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Joe Bartlemay of Finance Accounting Operations has been chosen as Employee of the Month for October. He noted that Bartlemay is professional, cheerful and efficient and handles all calls and inquiries with ease . He congratulated Joe on being chosen Employee of the Month, and commended him on his dedication, diligent work ethic, and can-do spirit . Finance Director Miller added that Joe is always willing to take on new responsibilities and does so with a smile. She offered congratulations and Joe was presented with the Employee of the Month plaque. Council member Woods noted that she had shared a class with Joe at Green River Community College and expressed pride in his accomplishments . Physician Assistant Day. Mayor White read a proclamation noting that Physician Assistants are important members of the health care team, working closely with their super- vising physicians to enhance the quality of medical care, and proclaimed October 6, 2001 as Physician Assistant Day in the City of Kent . He encouraged citizens to recognize 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS the valuable contributions that Physician Assistants make to the health care system, and presented the proclamation to Jackie Shuey. Fire Prevention Week. Mayor White read a proclamation noting that cooking, heating, and electrical fires represent three of the nation' s leading causes of home fires . He proclaimed the week of October 7 - 13 , 2001 , as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Kent and presented the proclamation to Acting Fire Chief Hamilton. Chief Hamilton then explained how to prevent the three main causes of home fires . CONSENT CALENDAR ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through H. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes . APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 18, 2001, with the following correction to Consent Calendar Item 6B: Check No. 254580 should read 254994 . WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) Tacoma Second Supply Supplemental Agreement. AUTHORIZATION for the Mayor to execute the Tacoma Second Supply Supplemental Agreement subject to concurrence of the terms and conditions therein by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . Council has authorized the execution of the Tacoma Second Supply Agreement . Under this Supplemental Agreement, Seattle has the option of pulling out of the agreement if the north branch of the pipeline is not constructed by 2006 . The Supplemental Agreement defines how Seattle ' s financial obligation and its water supply are to be redistributed among the remaining partners were such a remote possibility to occur. 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) Washington State Department of Transportation Grant, Citywide Bicycle Improvements. ACCEPT the grant for Citywide Bicycle Improvements, which will provide funds for signs throughout the city indicating upcoming challenges and hazards for cyclists, for the publishing of maps for commuting cyclists and establishing a fund for this project, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . PLATS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) Meridian Pacific Final Plat (FSU-99-3/KIVA #2010730) . APPROVAL with conditions of the Meridian Pacific Final Subdivision and authorization for the Mayor to sign the final plat mylar, as recommended by staff. This appli- cation was submitted by JG Real Estate Group NW, LLC. The Hearing Examiner issued the Findings with conditions on the preliminary plat on December 29, 1999 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) South Ridge Estates Final Plat (FSU-98-4/KIVA #2011633) . APPROVAL with conditions of the South Ridge Estates Final Plat and authorization for the Mayor to sign the final plat mylar, as recommended by staff . This application was submitted by Hultquist Homes, Inc . The Hearing Examiner issued the Findings with conditions on the preliminary plat on January 20, 1999 . STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Street Vacation, 206th at East Valley Highway. PASSAGE of Resolution No. 1606 repealing Resolution No. 1604 and setting the public hearing on the South 206th St . at East Valley Highway street vacation petition for November 20, 2001 . The proposed resolution sets the hearing date on the street vacation petition for the same date as Resolution No. 1604 . However, the resolution will set the hearing date on the street vacation in accordance with KCC 6 . 09 . 010, which requires that the public hearing be conducted no less than 20 days and no more than 60 days after the passage date of the resolution setting the 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 STREET VACATION hearing date . When Resolution No. 1604 was passed, the established hearing date was more than 60 days from the date of its passage . REDISTRICTING (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) Redistricting. Council President Orr explained that the State is in the process of redistricting and setting new boundaries and that one of the proposals is not in the City' s best interest . She read a resolution relating to the proposal of the Washington State Redistricting Commission to redraw the boundary lines for federal Congressional Districts and state Legislative Districts, and the impacts to the City of Kent by placing it into the 7th Congressional District . The resolution expresses concern that Kent would have to compete with the City of Seattle on important issues rather than be recognized on its own as a major employment center and growing com- munity with its own set of needs and issues, and that the City believes there would be too much of a tendency to the needs of Seattle over the needs of other cities such as Kent . She then MOVED to pass Resolution No. 1607 which urges the Redistricting Commission to keep the City of Kent split across the 8th and 9th Congressional districts instead of placing it within a Seattle- dominated 7th Congressional district . Woods seconded and the motion carried. TERRORIST ATTACK (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks. Council President Orr read a resolution expressing sympathy to all those who lost family and friends in the terrorist attacks and noting that Americans must carry on with their lives so as to show those responsible for the tragedy that they have only strengthened the spirit of the American people . She MOVED to pass Resolution No. 1608 which commemorates and honors the memory of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of America. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Yingling suggested that Kent unite as a community, noting that people of all nationalities are Americans and have pride and freedom in their hearts . 4 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) Diversity Advisory Board Appointment and Reappointment. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Mr. Gurinder Bains to serve as a member of the Kent Diversity Advisory Board. Mr. Bains and his wife and two children are Kent residents and have lived here for almost seven years . He is employed by 4 Staride Limousine. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and practicing Yoga. He will replace Mr. Major Dhami, whose term expired, and his new appointment will continue until 9/30/2004 . Confirmation of the Mayor ' s reappointment of Mr. Jeffrey Pang to continue serving as an Advisory Board member. His new term will continue until 9/30/2004 . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Approval of Bills . APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 18, 2001 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/15/01 Wire Transfers 1036-1046 $1, 857, 936 . 83 9/15/01 Prepays 521594-521937 $ 625, 050 . 88 9/15/01 Regular 521938-522454 $1, 798, 263 . 04 9/15/01 Void 521754-521782 ($14 , 984 . 56) 9/15/01 Reissued 522532-522560 $14 , 984 . 56 $4, 281, 250 . 75 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 20, 2001 : Date Check Numbers Amount 9/20/01 Checks 254995-255316 $ 293 , 227 . 81 9/20/01 Advices 117208-117884 $1, 072, 216 . 23 9/20/01 Void 254084 ($86 . 45) Reissued 522499 (A/P) $ 85 . 45 $1, 365, 444 . 04 5 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 REPORTS Council President. Orr asked thanked Council members for their support of the resolution on terrorism. Public Safety. Epperly stated that the next meeting will be held at 5 : 00 p.m. on October 9th. Public Works. Clark noted that the next meeting will be held on October 15th at 5 : 00 p.m. Planning. Brotherton noted that the next meeting will be on November 5th at 4 : 00 p.m. Parks Committee. Woods noted that there will not be a meeting in October. Administrative Reports. Martin reminded the Mayor and Council of an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss labor negotiations and said that no action is anticipated after the executive session. At Martin' s request, Finance Director Miller updated the Mayor and Council on the audit recently completed by the State Auditor. She explained what areas are audited and noted that the auditor said Kent has some of the strongest internal controls she ' s seen. Miller added that all audit concerns at the golf course have been resolved. Martin thanked Miller and her staff for their work and said he was impressed with the comments made by the auditors regarding changes the city has made. KENT STATION (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) Kent Station. Robert O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, Kent, noted that both of the proposals for the Kent Station project say the City must buy the Bank of America pro- perty in order for their proposals to work. He said that the cost, including purchase of that property, would be $17- to $18, 000, 000, not including clean up of the Borden site . He outlined requirements of the Opus proposal, said Opus will offer the City a purchase price of $7, 000, 000, and voiced concern about the $13 , 000, 000 difference. He concluded by stating that existing businesses are concerned about the project . 6 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 KENT STATION (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11C) Joe Rubio, 3831 S . 248th, voiced opposition to sub- sidizing downtown revitalization and suggested looking into an alternative . He said citizens will not get any benefit and he does not want to pay any more taxes for subsidizing downtown. (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11D) Bill Young, 1005 E. Guiberson Street, said this is not a good time for this project . He noted that this would be a private/public project and said it appears that most of the cost would be paid by the city. He said additional grocery stores, apartments, and a cinema are not needed. He also said he feels this is a back door approach to a performing arts center. Martin explained that it is the City' s goal to grow the economy and that this economic development project will relieve the residents of what might otherwise become a tax burden. He noted that the Borden property generates only $40, 000 a year in taxes and that the proposed project will increase that times ten. Martin said this public/private partnership will require public participation to make it work. He said they are currently negotiating how much of the cost will be public, and he believes the conclusion will be pleasing to the public . He added that there are no plans to acquire the Bank of America property, and said input from the public will be included in the process . POLICE (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B) Neighborhood Crime. Danette Helms, 810 Second Avenue North, explained that the North Park neighborhood has experienced ongoing drug activity, theft, and vandalism for three years and that nothing has been done. Mayor White suggested that Helms and her neighbors speak with Police Chief Crawford after the meeting. Epperly also agreed to talk with them after the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7 :33 p.m. the meeting recessed to Executive Session. The meeting reconvened at 8 : 02 p.m. 7 Kent City Council Minutes October 2 , 2001 ADJOURNMENT ORR MOVED to adjourn at 8 : 02 p.m. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 8