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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 11/06/2001 (2) Kent, Washington November 6, 2001 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present : Clark, Epperly, Orr, Woods, Worthing, and Yingling. Others present : Interim Chief Administrative Officer Martin, Deputy City Attorney Brubaker, Police Chief Crawford, Interim Fire Chief Hamilton, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Planning Manager Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Hodgson and Information Technology Director Mulholland. Councilmember Brotherton was excused from the meeting. Approximately 25 people were at the meeting. CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Other Business Item 4D was added at the request of Mayor White . Council President Orr added Consent Calendar Items 6H and 6I . PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Dan Meeker, Web Master, has been selected as November Employee of the Month. He noted that Meeker assists staff with posting web pages and updating and improving existing pages, coordinates and conducts regular web author' s meetings, and is the Database Administrator of the Parks Department' s registration system. He added that Meeker' s work has served as a showcase to other municipalities all over the United States . Information Technology Director Mulholland said Dan is very deserving of this recognition. She noted that the growth of the web and intranet under his leadership has been tremendous . She added that he is a pleasure to work with and offered her congratulations . Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White introduced Nicole Fincher, his appointee to the Land Use and Planning Board, and Eugene Kolding and Jay Thornton, his appointees to the Kent Arts Commission. Human Services Month. The Mayor read a proclamation declaring the month of November 2001 as Human Services Month in the City of Kent . He noted that the City encourages an atmosphere of community caring and that developing positive and supportive intergenerational relationships with seniors strengthens our community. He 1 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS encouraged citizens to educate themselves on issues affecting seniors . He then presented the proclamation to Edna White, who thanked him and the Council for their leadership in human services, as well as staff who have assisted the Human Services Commission. 2002 Budget Message. Mayor White announced that the 2002 Preliminary Budget totals $135, 617, 000, with about $65, 000, 000 in the General Fund. He noted that it maintains all current services despite a declining economy, and that it emphasizes public safety and addresses traffic and transportation, economic develop- ment and quality of life . He stated that while the population has grown, the economy has worsened, and for that reason the budget does not include any new positions . He said that balancing the budget will require using $1 . 2 million of reserves, which will leave about $5 . 2 million in reserves . The Mayor explained that he assumed passage of Initiative 747 which limits a property tax increase to 1% over last year, that sales tax was decreased, and that he recom- mends the 25% allocation of sales tax to provide funding for various capital improvements . He said the budget will provide lifecycle maintenance of buildings, parks and streets, and provides for replacement of police vehicles, fire and maintenance equipment . He noted that there are funds for the continuation of corridor projects and the second supply water project, a new youth ball field, and infrastructure at Kent Station. He concluded by saying this proposed budget reflects the vision and goals of Kent . CONSENT CALENDAR ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through I . Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) Approval of Minutes. APPROVAL of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 16, 2001 . 2 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) Washington State Department of Transportation Grant, Freight Mobility Systems. ACCEPT the grant and direct staff to establish a budget for the Puget Sound Freight Mobility Systems Team Project, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . The purpose of the project is to develop a team for setting performance measures and providing feedback to freight handlers . ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) Contract for Environmental Impact Statement for Planned Action Ordinance. APPROVAL of a budget not to exceed $51, 460 and authorization for the Mayor to negotiate and enter into a contract with Huckell/Weinman Associates, Inc. for the Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement . The Planning Committee considered this matter on November 5, 2001 . This likely will be a supplemental EIS to the Downtown Strategic Action Plan and Integrated Environmental Impact Statement which was completed in 1998 . Completion of this project fulfills the environ- mental process for the anticipated Kent Station development . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) Contract for State Office of Community Development for Comprehensive Plan Update. ACCEPT the Growth Management Act grant in the amount of $57, 500 and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract and establish a budget for the same . The Planning Committee considered this item on November 5, 2001 . LEGISLATIVE AGENDA (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) 2002 Legislative Agenda. The 2002 Legislative Agenda serves as an advocacy work plan during the 2002 Legislative Session. The Agenda reflects the input of staff, Council and the Mayor' s Office and responds to 3 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA issues expected to be prominently discussed in Olympia next Spring. This document was reviewed by Council during the October 16, 2001 Workshop and forwarded to the November 6, 2001 Council Meeting for final consideration and approval . The draft for action includes minor modifications requested at the Council Workshop. ORR MOVED to accept the 2002 Legislative Agenda as presented in the Council packet . Woods seconded and the motion carried. BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) 2002 Budget and the 2001 Tax Levy for the 2002 Budget. SET November 20 , 2001 as the Public Hearing for the 2002 Budget and the 2001 Tax Levy for the 2002 Budget . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) Approval of Bills. APPROVAL of payment of the bills received through October 15 and paid on October 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 16, 2001 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 10/15/01 Wire Transfers 1054-1061 $1, 105, 203 . 71 10/15/01 Prepays 523865-524159 676, 439 . 81 10/15/01 Regular 524160-524605 1, 541, 628 . 75 10/15/01 Void 09/15/01 Reissued $3 , 323 , 272 .27 Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on October 5, 2001 : Date Check Numbers Amount 10/5/01 Checks 255317-255659 $ 285, 891 . 29 10/5/01 Advices 117885-118593 1, 040, 416 . 57 $1, 326, 307 . 86 4 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 CITY HALL MAINTENANCE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) Design Contract for City Hall Seismic Work. In 1999 a seismic evaluation was done on the City Hall . The evaluation determined that additional seismic upgrades are needed. The Parks Director recommends authorization to enter into an agreement with Merritt and Pardini Architects to design the seismic upgrade for the City Hall building. Hodgson explained that this is a fiberwrap project which will be done on most of the interior walls of the build- ing. He noted that funds have been budgeted, and that bid specifications will be ready by February. WOODS MOVED to authorize entering into an agreement with Merritt & Pardini Architects to design the seismic upgrade of City Hall in the amount of $192, 174 . 50 . Orr seconded and the motion carried. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) Land Use and Planning Board Appointment. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Ms . Nicole Fincher to serve as a member of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board. Ms . Fincher is employed by DX The Dierickx Co. where she is a Legal Accounts Specialist . She is a Kent resident, serves as a Board Member for Kent Youth and Family Services and is involved with the Lighthouse Outreach program. She also served as an intern in Administration some years ago. Ms . Fincher will replace Sharon Woodford, who resigned, and her appointment will continue until 12/31/2002 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) Kent Arts Commission Appointments. CONFIRMATION of the Mayor' s appointment of Mr. Eugene Kolding and Mr. Jay Thornton to serve as members of the Kent Arts Commission. Mr. Kolding is a Kent resident and has been employed for the past 17 years as Band Director at Kent Junior High School . He was Band Director at Lakeview, Oregon, and Elkton, Oregon, before coming to Kent . He also taught in Japan for two separate school terms . He received his BA from George Fox University and did graduate work at the 5 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 APPOINTMENTS University of Washington, the University of Oregon, and Seattle Pacific . Mr. Kolding will replace Joanne Schaut, and his term will continue until 10/31/2005 . Mr. Thornton currently teaches English and Drama at Kent- Meridian High School . Before coming to Kent, he taught Language Arts Drama and Video Production for eight years at Enumclaw Junior High School . He received a B.F.A. from the University of Nebraska, studied at the University of Washington and completed a Masters of Arts Degree from Central Washington University. Mr. Thornton is also a playwright . He has written several plays, among them, "Seth' s Anxiety, " which was published by The Dramatic Publishing Company. Mr. Thornton will replace Donny White, who resigned, and his term will continue until 10/31/03 . COUNCIL (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) Excused Absence. Approval of an excused absence from tonight' s Council meeting for Councilmember Brotherton, who is unable to attend. REPORTS Council President. Orr thanked Mr. Worthing for his assistance as interim Councilmember, and for his work on the Arts Commission. Worthing thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve, noting that it was enjoyable and educational . Operations Committee. Yingling reminded Councilmembers to review the budget before the next Committee meeting and bring any questions they may have . Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be at 4 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13 . Administrative Reports. Martin reminded Council of an Executive Session of approximately ten minutes to discuss two items of pending litigation, with no action anticipated. 6 Kent City Council Minutes November 6, 2001 EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7 :25 p.m. and reconvened at 7 : 35 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 7 :35 p.m. , ORR MOVED to adjourn the meeting. Woods seconded and the motion carried. X5-L-e-'� 2w�� Brenda Jacober, City Clerk 7