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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/18/2002 -.00,0" • KEN T Kent, Washington WASHINGTON June 18, 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, Peterson, White, Woods, and Yingling. Others present • Chief Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Brubaker, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Community Development Director Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Hodgson, Deputy Police Chief Miller, Fire Chief Schneider and Employee Services Director Viseth. Approximately 25 people were at the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA From Council, Administration or Staff. Mayor White announced that Consent Calendar Item H should be removed from the agenda, and he added Consent Calendar Item P, appointment to the Land Use and Planning Board. He later introduced his appointee, Deborah Ranniger. (CFN-198) From the Public. At the request of Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, the addition of Kent Station Appraisal was added to the agenda as Continued Communications Item 11A. A request from Karen Reed, 25120 98th Place South, regarding building inspections was added as Continued Communications Item 11B. (CFN-198) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Dragon Boat Challenge. Julie Holbrook, 15651 SE 256th, Covington, issued a challenge to the City of Kent to form a City team to participate in a dragon boat race at Lake Meridian on July 13 in connection with Cornucopia Days . Mayor White accepted the challenge and noted for Holbrook that the contact person will be Tier White in the Mayor' s Office . (CFN-198) Parks, Recreation and Community Services Award Presentation. Parks Director Hodgson presented a slide show of projects which have received awards recently, including the community service/teen camp, Chestnut Ridge Park, Neely Soames Homestead, Kent Valley Ice Arena, the City of Kent Generator Building, and 2001 Make a Difference Day projects at Glenn Nelson Park, Morrill Meadows Park and Clark Lake Park. (CFN-118) 1 Kent City Council Minutes June 18 , 2002 CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through P, with the exception of Item H. Woods seconded and the motion carried. MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) (CFN-198) Approval of Minutes . Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 4 , 2002 . STREET VACATION (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5A) (CFN-102) 48th Place South Street Vacation (STV-2002-1/KIVA 32020508) . Resolution No . 1618 established this date for a public hearing on an application by Jim Cassel to vacate a portion of 48th Place South, west of SR 516 . Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager, displayed a map of the area and explained that staff recommends denial because of concerns relating to the severe hazard areas . She noted that slides had occurred on the property just to the south and that part of the property is listed in the Severe Hazard Area. She opined out that although compensation is available, it is not worth the risk that the City would have if they vacated the property. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Jim Cassel , 3507 99th Drive SE, Everett, acknowledged that this is a slide hazard area and said he would take on the liability. He noted that a geologist feels the site is buildable. Rick Steele, 24744 45th Avenue South, said there have been several slides in the area and he feels it is not buildable . There were no further comments from the public and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. ORR MOVED to approve the staff ' s recommendation of denial of the application to vacate a portion of 48th Place South, west of SR 516, as referenced in Resolution No. 1618 . Clark seconded Upon White ' s question, Wickstrom explained that over time, the hill will come down, and that the City would be named in a lawsuit even though there may be no liability whatsoever. He said the cost of defense would outweigh the amount of money gained from the sale of the property. Brubaker concurred. 2 Kent City Council Minutes June 18 , 2002 STREET VACATION Anderson explained for Peterson that it might be possible that one single family residence could be built on the site, and if not, crop and tree farming could be done . The motion to deny the application then carried with White opposed. (PUBLIC HEARINGS - ITEM 5B) (CFN-102) SE 266th Street Vacation (S7V-2002-2/KIVA #2020816) . Resolution No. 1619 established this date for a public hearing on the application by Mark Holland of Pacific Land Consulting, Inc . , to vacate a portion of SE 266th Street between 128th and 132nd Avenue SE. Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager, showed the location and noted that the purpose of the street vacation is to facilitate development of a proposed subdivision called Highland Park. She noted that staff recommends approval of the street vacation with conditions as shown in the staff report . Upon questions from Council members, it was noted that there would be a pedestrian access all the way from 128th to 132nd. The Mayor opened the public hearing . Mark Holland, 13619 Mukilteo Speedway, Lynnwood, requested that Condition No. 1 be tied to the approval of the engineered drawings and that any compensation or trading referenced in the condition be done at that time Wickstrom explained that Mr. Holland does not necessarily want to buy additional property if his plat is not approved. Brubaker noted that typical procedure has been to impose conditions and when they've been met, the cost is paid and an ordinance is brought to Council finalizing and executing the street vacation and the property changes hands at that time . Holland noted that he is working with the Parks Department to swap some of the land, and that the legal description won' t be known until the engineering drawings are complete. George Webb, 26524 128th Avenue SE, asked whether the portion of the right of way ad]acent to his property would revert back to him if the vacation went through. He was told that 30 , would remain public right of way and that he could file a petition to vacate that portion of the street adjoining his property. 3 Kent City Council Minutes June 18, 2002 STREET VACATION There were no further comments and YINGLING MOVED to close the public hearing. Woods seconded and the motion carried. Brubaker noted for Orr that Condition No. 1 could be amended. SHE THEN MOVED to approve the staff ' s recommendation of approval with conditions of the appli- cation to vacate a portion of SE 266th Street between 128th and 132nd Avenues SE, as referenced in Resolution No . 1619, with one amendment to Condition No. 1 that the compensation shall be collected at the time the property delineations have been made and the exact amount of property to be vacated is known to the applicant and to the City, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval . Woods seconded. Brubaker noted that this action could be annulled because the ordinance will not be created until the conditions are fulfilled. The motion then carried. WATER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-787) Water System Plan Ordinance. Adoption of Ordinance No 3606 relating to the City' s 2002 Water System Plan ( "Plan" ) . The ordinance adopts the Plan, which deter- mines the adequacy of the City of Kent Water System to meet existing and projected requirements for provision of domestic and fire protection service within the City' s established water service area. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) (CFN-1065) Tacoma Second Supply Project Agreement, Partnership Amendment. Confirmation that if the City of Seattle does not sign the existing Tacoma Second Supply Project agree- ment within a time frame determined by the balance of the partners, Kent will pick up one-quarter to one-third of Seattle ' s share of the project and direct staff to pursue the necessary changes to the Tacoma Second Supply Project agreement, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. SEWER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-162) Kent-SeaTac Sewer Service Agreement Amendment. Authorization to amend the existing Sewer Service Agreement with the City of SeaTac, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public 4 Kent City Council Minutes June 18, 2002 SEWER Works Director, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. The amended agreement will include sewer service along 42nd Avenue South and Orillia Rd. South. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM GI) (CFN-485) Strawberry Place Division 1 Latecomers Agreement. Authorization for the Public Works Director to execute a Sewer Latecomer Agreement with W. E. Ruth for Strawberry Place Division 1, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-485) Strawberry Place Division 2 Latecomers Agreement. Authorization for the Public Works Director to execute a Sewer Latecomer Agreement with W E . Ruth for Strawberry Place Division 2 , as recommended by the Public Works Committee . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) (CFN-485) Mental Health Housing Foundation Latecomers Agreement. Authorization for the Public Works Director to execute a Sewer Latecomer Agreement with William T. Isabell for the Mental Health Housing Foundation, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M) (CFN-1038) Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project Interlocal Agreement with Highline Water District. Authorization for the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Highline Water District for the relocation of their facilities within the City' s Pacific Highway HOV Lane Improvement Project, subject to the Public Works Director' s concurrence of the language therein and to establish a budget for same, as recommended by the Public Works Committee PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60) (CFN-118) Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management. Authorization to enter into an Interlocal Agreement for waterfowl management, as recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director. 5 Kent City Council Minutes June 18, 2002 TRANSPORTATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N) (CFN-335) Transportation Improvement Grant. Authorization for the Mayor to sign the TIB grant agreement in the amount of $1 , 038 , 017 for the construction phase of Pacific Highway South, direct staff to accept the grant and to establish a budget for the funds to be spent within this road improvement project, as recommended by the Public Works Committee (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) (CFN-171) Referendum 51, State of Transportation Package. In its last session, the State Legislature voted to submit a $7 . 7 billion transportation package to the voters of this state for approval or denial in this November' s general election. Council has established this agenda item at this time for discussion purposes only and may take additional action on the matter at a later time . Public Works Director Wickstrom gave a brief overview of the transportation projects in King County covered by Referendum 51 . Cliff Ridgeway, President of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, urged the Council to support Referendum 51 . Yingling spoke in support of the referen- dum, noting that although it is not perfect, it is the right thing to do He added that South King County greatly benefits from the projects which are included. Tim Clark also spoke in support, noting that congestion affects air quality and public safety. Orr commented that voters must recognize that this is the only way the projects will be done, and if they do not support it, the results will be further congestion. CABLE FRANCHISE (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) (CFN-274) AT&T/Comcast Merger Consent. AT&T has a cable franchise with the City to provide cable television services to the citizens of the City. AT&T plans to merge with another cable operator known as Comcast . City of Kent Ordinance No 3107 requires AT&T to receive the City' s consent to the merger Martin noted that this is a routine matter which was discussed at the Operations Committee meeting today. 6 Kent City Council Minutes June 18 , 2002 CABLE FRANCHISE YINGLING MOVED to pass Resolution No. 1620 relating to consent of TCI Cablevision of Washington, Inc. , change of control . Woods seconded and the motion carried. APPOINTMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P) (CFN-174) Appointment to Land Use and Planning Board. Confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Deborah Ranniger, Ph.D. to serve as a member of the Land Use and Planning Board. Mrs . Ranniger owns and operates Ranniger ' s Nursery. She has been an active member of the Kent Chamber of Commerce, is an accomplished artist, and worked as a Public Information Specialist in the Kent Police Depart- ment . Mrs Ranniger will replace Terry Zimmerman, who resigned and her term will continue until 12/31/03 . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104) Approval of Bills Approval of payment of the bills received through May 31 and paid on May 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on June 4 , 2002 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 5/31/02 Wire Transfers 1184-1192 $ 895, 389 17 5/31/02 Prepays & 533738 2 , 271, 995 . 87 5/31/02 Regular 534577 2 , 526, 103 . 30 $5, 693 , 488 . 34 Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 5 , 2002 : Date Check Numbers Amount 6/5/02 Checks 260716-261080 $ 266, 402 . 56 6/5/02 Advices 129573-130319 1, 105, 702 . 84 $1 , 372 , 105 .40 7 Kent City Council Minutes June 18 , 2002 FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-104&171) Kent Station Bond Issue and Budget Change. Authorization to approve issuance of Councilmanic bonds of $6 .4 million for Kent Station public purpose improvements and to establish a project budget of $23 . 5 million for the Kent Station Project for the period of 2001-2008, as recom- mended by the Operations Committee at their June 4 , 2002 meeting. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-104) 2000 LTGO Bonds Reallocation. Authorization to approve reallocation of a portion of the 2000 LTGO bonds, as recommended by the Operations Committee at their June 4, 2002 meeting. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (CFN-171) Kent Station H&CD Loan Refinancing. Approval of a $9 million short term loan for the Kent Station Project from the Water Fund and to use this money to terminate and return the H&CD Borden Float Loan, as recommended by the Operations Committee at their June 4 , 2002 meeting King County has requested that the City consider extending the time for repayment of this loan, and staff has agreed to consider this time extension, if acceptable to the City Attorney and consistent with the goals of the Kent Station Project As a result, staff may delay imple- mentation of the short term Water Fund Loan and H&CD loan pay off . REPORTS Public Works Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will be at 5 : 00 p.m. on July 1st . (CFN-198) Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will be a special meeting to be held at 3 : 00 p.m. on July 9th. (CFN-198) Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be held at 4 : 00 p.m. on July 9th. (CFN-198) Administrative Reports. Martin reminded Council members of an executive session of approximately five minutes regarding contract negotiations, and noted that action may be taken when the meeting reconvenes . (CFN-198) 8 Kent City Council Minutes June 18, 2002 KENT STATION (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) (CFN-171) Kent Station Appraisal. Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, said a newspaper article stated that a recent appraisal valued the Kent Station property at $7, 500, 000 He said the proposed budget shows that taxpayers will pay out approximately $23 , 500, 000, and asked for assurance that the $23 , 500, 000 figure would be used in all land sales to Langley, not the $7, 500, 000 figure which would be a loan of the City' s credit to Langley. He asked to see the appraisal, and Martin said it will be made avail- able at the time the MOU with Langley is signed. He clarified that the Kent Station budget has decreased, not increased, and that the project has gone through a stringent legal review. INSPECTIONS (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B) (CFN-224) Building Inspections . Karen Reed, noted that the external stairs at Timber Ridge Condos are rotting and will cost $4, 000 to $5, 000 per homeowner to repair. She referred to building inspections, and Mayor White said an internal investigation will take place to see whether all the proper procedures were followed. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8 : 27 p.m. and reconvened at 8 :32 p.m. (CFN-198) Contract Negotiations. EPPERLY MOVED that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kent Police Officers Association Captains and Lieutenants Unit, effective January 1, 2003 , to December 31, 2005 , subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney' s Office Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT At 8 : 32 p.m. , WOODS MOVED to adjourn Orr seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacob CMC City Clerk 9