HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/16/2002 KEN T Kent, Washington
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April 16, 2002
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, White, Woods, and Yingling. Others present : Chief
Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Brubaker, Police Chief
Crawford, Fire Chief Schneider, Public Works Director Wickstrom,
Community Development Director Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller
and Employee Services Director Viseth. Approximately 35 people
were at the meeting. Councilmember Peterson was excused from the
meeting (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Council President Clark added Consent Calendar Item 0,
excused absence for Council Member Peterson, to the
agenda The Mayor added Consent Calendar Item P,
Appointments, to the agenda and introduced those members
of the Bicycle Advisory Board in attendance. CAO Martin
noted that there will be an executive session with no
anticipated action. (CFN-198)
Continued Communications Item A, Riverbend Golf Complex,
was added at the request of Bob O 'Brien. (CFN-118)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction of Fire Chief. Mayor White introduced
Kent ' s new Fire Chief Jim Schneider, and noted that he
comes to the City from Clovis, California, where he has
been the Fire Chief for the past seven years . Chief
Schneider said he has been impressed with the City of
Kent and is anxious to be part of the team. (CFN-198)
Kent 2002 Legislative Delegation. Mayor White and
Council President Clark presented framed prints of Kent ' s
goals for the City to Senator Karen Keiser, Shay Schual-
Burke, Dave Upthegrove, Jack Cairnes, and Geoff Simpson,
in thanks for their service to the City of Kent . Each
expressed thanks and gave a brief report on recent
activities . Clark commended all of them, including
Steve Johnson who was not in attendance, and expressed
appreciation for what they do. Mayor White commended
City staff members Doug Levy and Dena Laurent on their
work as well . (CFN-198)
Municipal Clerks Week. Mayor White read a proclamation
noting that the Office of the Municipal Clerk is a time
honored and vital part of local government which exists
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
around the world, and declared the week of April 28
through May 4 , 2002 as Municipal Clerks Week in the City
of Kent . He encouraged citizens to recognize and
appreciate Municipal Clerks for the vital services they
perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities
they represent . City Clerk Brenda Jacober accepted the
proclamation and expressed appreciation. (CFN-155)
Volunteer Recognition Week. Mayor White read a pro-
clamation declaring the week of April 21-27, 2002 , as
Volunteer Recognition Week, in the City of Kent and
encouraging all residents to support the many efforts to
prevent child abuse and neglect . He noted that volun-
teers from CASA' s Family Law program and the Superior
Court ' s Dependency CASA programs act as advocates for
children in contested court cases, helping children get a
safe, loving and stable home . He presented the proclama-
tion to Constance Stockton, who explained the program and
thanked the City for honoring the volunteers . (CFN-155)
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through
P. Woods seconded. Clark amended the motion by pointing
out that although the agenda pages do not reflect it,
both Items J and L have gone through Committee . The
motion as amended then carried
MINUTES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) (CFN-198)
Approval of Minutes . Approval of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of April 2 , 2002 . (CFN-198)
STREET VACATION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-102)
Street Vacation, 48th Place South. Passage of Resolution
No . 1612 , which amends the public hearing date on the
surplus SR 516 (48th Place South ) street vacation
petition from May 7, 2002 , to May 21, 2002 .
The blue sheet submitted for Council ' s review at the
April 2 , 2002 , Council meeting indicated the correct
public hearing date on this street vacation of May 21,
2002 ; however, Resolution No. 1611 indicated a public
hearing date of May 7, 2002 . This Resolution corrects
the error.
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FIRE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-122)
King County Basic Life Support Services Contract for
2002 . Authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract
with Seattle-King County Department of Public Health/
Emergency Medical Services Division allowing the City to
receive funds as per the EMS Levy in the amount of
$714 , 898 for the year 2002 . The City Attorney' s office
has reviewed the contract
In 2001, a Basic Life Support Services Levy was passed
for a six-year period, beginning in 2002 The City has
signed a contract with Seattle-King County Department of
Public Health/Emergency Medical Services Division since
1981 to receive EMS Funding.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-122)
State of Washington Grant for Evac-U-Splints. Accept the
grant funds received from the State of Washington and
authorize the Fire Department to apply those funds
towards the purchase of Evac-U-Splints .
The City has received a $1 , 200 grant from the State of
Washington "for the purposes of the state trauma care
system, " as stated in the attached memorandum from the
State of Washington Department of Health Office of
Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention. These funds may
be used to help meet requirements to provide trauma care
services . Staff proposes to use these funds to purchase
Evac-U-Splints .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (CFN-122)
King County EMS Regional Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement. Authorization for the Mayor to sign the
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with King County. The
Regional Purchasing Program is a county-wide program
aimed at improving operational efficiencies and cost
containment By participating in this Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement , the city will be able to receive
the best price available for medical supplies .
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REGIONAL DISASTER PLAN
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) (CFN-122)
King County Regional Disaster Plan. Authorization for
the Mayor to sign the Omnibus Legal and Financial
Agreement for organizations participating in the Regional
Disaster Plan for public and private organizations in
King County.
One of the big lessons learned from catastrophic
disasters that have occurred in other regions of the
nation is that no single agency is large enough, or has
sufficient resources to respond to every emergency or
disaster situation. Because of this, numerous private
and public agencies have developed a "Regional Disaster
Plan for King County" to enhance and solidify our
regional cooperation. The County faces periodic flooding
events, earthquakes, severe weather, hazardous materials
releases, and transportation accidents . This plan allows
for a regional approach when agencies can afford to share
resources with their neighboring jurisdictions .
PUBLIC WORKS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-1144)
LID 350 Big K Sanitary Sewer Final Assessment Roll.
Adoption of Ordinance No . 3597 establishing the final
assessment roll for LID 350 , Big K Sanitary Sewer, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee .
(BIDS - ITEM 8A) (CFN-1038)
132nd Avenue SE Improvements . The bid opening for this
project was held on April 4th with six bids received.
The low bid was submitted by Scarsella Brothers, Inc in
the amount of $1, 143 , 143 . 43 . The Engineer' s estimate was
$1, 200 , 673 40 . The Public Works Director recommends
awarding this contract to Scarsella Brothers, Inc . ,
establishing a budget for the project and declaring the
City' s intent to bond for a portion of the funds .
ORR MOVED to award the 132nd Ave . S .E. Improvements and
132nd Ave . S E. & Kent-Kangley Intersection Improvements
contract to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. in the amount of
$1 , 143 , 143 43 , to establish a budget for the project , and
to declare intent to bond for a portion of the funds .
Woods seconded and the motion carried.
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PLAT
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M) (CFN-1146)
Allenbach IV Final Plat (FSU-96-31/KIVA #2020293) .
Approval of the Hearing Examiner ' s conditional approval
of the Allenbach IV Final Subdivision and authorization
for the Mayor to sign the final plat mylar.
This final plat application was submitted by 4A
Development Corporation for the Allenbach IV Final
Subdivision. The Hearing Examiner issued his Findings,
Conclusions, and Decision for conditional approval of the
subdivision on December 1, 1997 .
AGRICULTURAL LANDS
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) (CFN-131)
Agricultural Lands Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Code
Amendments. The City Council held a workshop on April 2 ,
2002 and received a presentation on the Land Use and
Planning Board' s recommendation on Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Amendments regarding Agricultural Lands . At the
Workshop, Council members expressed a desire to refer
this issue to the Planning Committee for consideration.
All public hearing requirements on this matter have been
fulfilled or exceeded. As a result, although the public
is welcome to attend this Planning Committee meeting,
the Committee will not receive public testimony at its
meeting. ORR MOVED to refer the Agricultural Lands
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Amendments
(CPA-2000-3) to the City Council Planning Committee at
a Special Meeting on May 7, 2002 at 3 : 00 p.m. Epperly
seconded and the motion carried.
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) (CFN-118)
IAC Grant Application Resolutions. Adoption of
Resolution Nos . 1613 , 1614 , 1615, 1616 and 1617
authorizing the City to file Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation grant applications for Clark Lake Park
Acquisition, East Hill Extreme Park Acquisition and
Development, Morrill Meadows Park Acquisition, Off Leash
Dog park Acquisition and Development, and Turnkey Park
Acquisition and Development , as recommended by the Parks
Director.
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PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 61) (CFN-118)
2002 Washington State Arts Commission Operational Support
Grant. Accept the Washington State Arts Commission
(WSAC) Operational Support Grant in the amount of
$7 , 822 . 00 and amend the Kent Canterbury Faire budget, as
recommended by the Parks Director.
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-118)
Consultant Agreement for 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan
Development. Authorization for the Mayor to execute a
Consultant Services Agreement with John Epley &
Associates for the 2003-2007 Consolidated Plan for
Housing & Community Development, as recommended by the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director.
POLICE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) (CFN-122)
Soar Code Revisions. Adoption of Ordinance No . 3598
which includes additional streets in the designated "no
racing zones, " and which extends the prohibition against
racing within designated areas to 5 : 00 a.m. which adds an
additional "no racing zone "
On June 5, 2001, the City Council adopted ordinance
No. 3557 to control unlawful vehicular racing and the
attendance of observers of unlawful races within the City
of Kent, which is now codified in Chapters 9 .42 and
9 . 43 of the Kent City Code . Racing or unlawful race
attendance is prohibited within designated no racing
zones between the hours of 10 : 00 p .m, and 4 : 00 a .m.
Staff would like to extend the prohibition against racing
within the designated areas to 5 : 00 a.m. , and would like
to include additional streets in the designated "no
racing zones . "
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N) (CFN-122)
King County Community Services Division Mini-Grant.
Accept the King County Community Services Division Mini-
Grant in the amount of $500 from King County Community
Services Division and establish budget documents .
The funds from this grant will be used for a domestic
violence program called "Safe Houses " This program will
document increased victim safety by tracking records to
see if victim files additional assault claims .
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FINANCE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104)
Approval of Bills. Approval of payment of the bills
received through March 31 and paid on March 31 after
auditing by the Operations Committee on April 2 , 2002 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers :
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/31/02 Wire Transfers 1142-1150 $ 973 , 303 . 76
3/31/02 Prepays & 531187 2 , 167, 354 . 36
3/31/02 Regular 531823 2 , 963 , 014 . 03
$6 , 103 , 672 . 15
Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 1 through
March 15 and paid on March 20, 2002 :
Date Check Numbers Amount
3/20/02 Checks 258942-259277 $ 282 , 961 . 34
3/20/02 Advices 126062-126733 1, 111, 092 . 76
$1, 394 , 054 . 10
APPOINTMENTS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P) (CFN-997)
Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. Confirmation of the Mayor ' s
re-appointments of David Hoffman and Steve Nuss to
continue serving as members of the Kent Bicycle Advisory
Board. Mr. Hoffman' s re-appointment is effective until
12/31/2002 and Mr. Nuss ' until 12/31/2003 .
Confirmation of the Mayor' s appointments of Jacob Grob,
Bill Miller, Michael Manderville and Melvin Roberts .
Mr. Grob is a chemist employed by the Boeing Company and
is an avid bicyclist . His new appointment will continue
until 12/31/03
Mr. Miller is a computer programmer and enjoys recrea-
tional bicycling. His new appointment will continue
until 12/31/03 . Mr. Manderville is a bicycle touring
enthusiast and a year-round commuter. Mr. Manderville ' s
appointment will continue until 12/31/03 Mr Roberts
started bicycling about four years ago to improve fit-
ness . He works in database programming for Boeing and
belongs to both Boeing and Cascade Bicycle Clubs . His
new appointment will continue until 12/31/02 .
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COUNCIL
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60) (CFN-198)
Council Absence. Approval of an excused absence from
tonight ' s meeting for Councilmember Peterson, who is
unable to attend.
REPORTS
Council President. Clark reminded Councilmembers of the
King County Housing Partnership meeting on May 15, the
Economic Development Council meeting on April 26, and the
Puget Sound Regional Council meeting on May 29 . (CFN-198)
Operations Committee. Yingling noted that the next
meeting will be held at 4 00 p .m on May 17, and that it
will include a first quarter report . (CFN-198)
Public Works. Orr noted that the next meeting will be
held on May 6 at 5 : 00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Planning Committee. Orr noted that a special meeting
will be held on May 7 at 3 : 00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Administrative Reports. Martin reminded Councilmembers
of an executive session of approximately fifteen minutes
regarding labor negotiations, with no action anticipated.
He then announced that Nathan Torgelson has been selected
as Economic Development Manager and that he will start in
late May.
Mayor White noted that the 405 Plan has been approved and
the issue of SR 167 between S . 180th and Tacoma has been
raised. (CFN-198)
RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
(CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) (CFN-118)
Riverbend Golf Complex. Bob O 'Brien, 1131 Seattle
Street , noted that he spoke recently about Public Golf
Management ' s tax warrants and said he is concerned that
the City is paying money to them. He said it ' s possible
that the city has an exposure there . He also said there
is a huge discrepancy in the actual and projected income .
He said he has been assured that beginning in April there
will be monthly profit and loss statements for the golf
complex.
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RIVERBEND GOLF COMPLEX
Mayor White said he has instructed the Finance Department
to prepare the same documents that they prepare for every
other department, and stated that government standards
are higher than many private enterprise standards .
Martin noted that the accounting and budgeting methods
the city uses are a much higher standard than a profit-
and-loss, and that the City has been acknowledged by the
State as having a clean audit focusing on the golf
course. He added that the City does not believe there is
any liability on the tax issue . Mayor White clarified
that the debt service will be paid off in 2010 . Yingling
noted that in 2001 the profit nearly paid for the debt
service .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed into executive session at 7 .48 p.m.
and reconvened at 8 : 02 p.m. (CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
CLARK MOVED to adjourn at 8 : 02 p.m. Woods seconded and
the motion carried. (CFN-198)
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Brenda Jacober,V CMC
City Clerk
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