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KEN T Kent, Washington
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November 5, 2002
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at
7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Woods . Council members present :
Clark, Epperly, Orr, White and Yingling. Others present : Chief
Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Brubaker, Police Chief
Crawford; Public Works Director Wickstrom, Community Development
Director Satterstrom, Parks Director Hodgson, Employee Services
Director Viseth, and Finance Director Miller. Council member
Peterson was excused from the meeting. Approximately 25 people
were in attendance . (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Woods removed Consent Calendar Items Q, R and S at the
request of Fire Chief Schneider, and added new Consent
Calendar Item Q. She also added Public Communications
Item 4E. (CFN-198)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction of Appointees. Mayor Pro Tem Woods intro-
duced Chris King, appointee to the Independent Salary
Commission, and noted that the other members are Ray
Coleman and Brad Bell . (CFN-198)
Employee of the Month. Mayor Pro Tem Woods announced
that Assistant Fire Chief Steve Hamilton has been
selected as Employee of the Month for November. She
noted that he is kind, positive and one of the first to
pitch in and do whatever it takes to get the job done
thoroughly and thoughtfully. CAO Martin noted that Chief
Hamilton recently served as Interim Chief of the Fire
Department, a very difficult position, and was able to
bring about some very tangible improvements . He expres-
sed gratitude for Hamilton' s leadership during that time .
Woods commended Hamilton for his honesty, integrity and
support, and presented him with the Employee of the Month
plaque. Chief Hamilton expressed his appreciation for
this honor. (CFN-147)
Human Services Month. Mayor Pro Tem Woods read a pro-
clamation noting that children benefit from the love,
leadership and mentoring displayed by caring and
responsible adults who assist them in preparation for
life ' s challenges, and declaring the month of November
2002 as Human Services Month in the City of Kent Melvin
Tate, Chair of the Human Services Commission, accepted
the proclamation and noted that this month the Commission
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
begins a year long project focusing on the importance of
children. (CFN-155)
World Town Planning Day. Mayor Pro Tem Woods read a
proclamation noting that World Town Planning Day is an
occasion to publicly recognize the participation and
dedication of the members of the Kent Land Use and
Planning Board and other citizen planners, past and
present, as well as Planning staff, who have contributed
their time and expertise to the improvement of the City
of Kent, and proclaiming November 8, 2002 as Community
and Regional Planning Day in the City of Kent, in con-
junction with the worldwide celebration of World Town
Planning Day. She presented the proclamation to Planning
Manager Charlene Anderson, who expressed thanks to the
Mayor and Council for their support, and for this
recognition. (CFN-155)
2003 Budget. Martin noted that Mayor White ' s full budget
message is contained in the preliminary budget document,
and highlighted portions having to do with the $6 . 8
million shortfall and how to close it . It was noted
that a public hearing on the budget will be held on
November 19, and that budget documents are available to
the public . (CFN-198)
CONSENT CALENDAR
CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through
Q. Yingling seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198)
MINUTES
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM GA) (CFN-198)
Approval of Minutes . Approval of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of October 15, 2002 .
BILL OF SALE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM GM) (CFN-484)
Dollar Development Bill of Sale. Accept the Bill of Sale
for Dollar Development submitted by Dollar Development
for continuous operation and maintenance of 22 feet of
watermain and 78 feet of street improvements, as recom-
mended by the Public Works Director. Bonds are to be
released after the maintenance period This project is
located at 21220 77th Avenue S .
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FINAL PLAT
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) (CFN-1272)
Kinglsey Glen Final Plat FSU-99-4/KIVA 2022089 . Approve
the final plat submitted by Kingsley Glen, LLC for
Kingsley Glen and authorize the Mayor to sign the final
plat mylar. The Hearing Examiner issued his Findings,
Conclusions, and Decision on the preliminary subdivision
on July 2 , 2000, and for a plat alteration on August 29,
2001 .
LID 352
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-1195)
LID 352 - 1st, 3rd & 5th Avenue South Storm Drainage
Improvements . Accept the LID 352 - 1st, 3rd & 5th Avenue
S . Storm Drain Improvements project as complete and
release the retainage to Scarsella Brothers upon standard
releases from the state and release of any liens, as
recommended by the Public Works Committee The original
contract amount was $1 , 124 , 166 .43 . The final contract
amount was $1 , 253 , 173 . 65 . Adequate funds exist within
the project budget to cover this overage.
PUBLIC WORKS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-1019)
Garrison Creek Improvements. Authorization for the Mayor
to sign a Washington State D.O.T. agreement which pro-
vides city funding in the amount of $299, 965 for
improvements to Garrison Creek, and directs staff to
accept the funds and establish a budget for the funds
to be spent within said projects, as recommended by the
Public Works Committee .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) (CFN-136)
Sale of Surplus Equipment. Declare certain city
vehicles/equipment no longer needed by the City as
surplus and authorize the sale thereof at the next public
auction, as recommended by Public Works Committee .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-103)
2002 Asphalt Overlays. Accept the 2002 Asphalt Overlays
project as complete and release the retainage to Watson
Asphalt Paving upon standard releases from the state and
release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works
Director. The original contract amount was $495, 212 .47 .
The final contract amount is $477, 225 . 36 .
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PUBLIC WORKS
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) (CFN-1255)
Canyon Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Improvements. Accept the Canyon Drive Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities Improvements project as complete
and release of retainage to Ceccanti, Inc . upon standard
releases from the state and release of any liens, as
recommended by the Public Works Director. The original
contract amount was $1, 414 , 718 04 . The final contract
amount is $1, 464 , 773 . 20
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) (CFN-1038)
Nest Valley Highway Raising. Accept the West Valley
Highway Raising project as complete and release retainage
to City Transfer, Inc . upon standard releases from the
state and release of any liens, as recommended by Public
Works Director. The original contract amount was
$797, 070 . 00 . The final contract amount is $693 , 430 45
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N) (CFN-1270)
2002 City of Kent Traffic Striping. Accept the 2002 City
of Kent Traffic Striping project as complete and release
retainage to Stripe Rite, Inc . upon standard releases
from the state and release of any liens, as recommended
by the Public Works Director. The original contract
amount was $38 , 429 . 50 . The final contract amount is
$39 , 160 . 16
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60) (CFN-171)
Median Separator Agreement with Sound Transit. Approve
the agreement between the City of Kent and Sound Transit
for the installation of median barriers at railroad
crossings between James Street and Willis Street in the
City of Kent . This agreement between Sound Transit and
the City of Kent would provide for installation of median
barriers at railroad crossing between James Street and
Willis Street per an Order of the Washington Utilities
and Transportation Commission, which will likely reduce
the number of automobile and truck drivers attempting to
circumvent lowered crossing gates . Sound Transit has
agreed to purchase and install the median barriers, and
the City will maintain the median barriers.
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REZONE
(OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) (CFN-121)
108th Avenue Townhomes Rezone (RZ-2002-1) . This request
by Campbell/Nixon & Associates is to rezone approximately
1. 1 acres of property from CC, Community Commercial , to
MR-T16, Multifamily Residential Townhouse . The property
address is 24121 108th Avenue SE . A public hearing was
held before the Hearing Examiner on October 2 , 2002 , and
the Hearing Examiner issued Findings, Conclusions and a
recommendation to approve the rezone on October 16, 2002 .
Matt Gilbert of Planning Services pointed out the
location and explained the project . He noted that staff
recommends approval .
ORR moved to accept the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations of the Hearing Examiner on the 108th
Avenue Townhomes Rezone and to direct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary ordinance . Epperly seconded and
the motion carried.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-1155)
Maintenance Contract for HP Minicomputers. Authorization
for the Mayor to sign a contract with InnerVu Corporation
for the purchase of services for Minicomputer Hardware
and System Software Maintenance subject to Information
Technology Director' s approval and City Attorney approval
of contract documents .
Information Technology found a substantial cost savings
without loss of quality in maintenance support for the
Hewlett-Packard minicomputers and recommends moving these
maintenance contracts to InnerVu Corporation.
INDEPENDENT SALARY COMMISSION
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P) (CFN-198)
Independent Salary Commnission Appointments. Confirmation
of the Mayor' s appointment of Chris King, Brad Bell and
Ray Coleman to serve as the initial members of the City' s
Independent Salary Commission, pursuant to Ordinance
No. 3617 . Pursuant to the ordinance, the initial terms
of the first three members to serve on the commission are
staggered. Accordingly, Ms . King will serve a one-year
term, Mr. Bell will serve a two-year term, and
Mr. Coleman will serve a three-year term.
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COUNCIL
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-198)
City Council Rules & Procedures Resolution. Passage of
Resolution No. 1633 amending the rules and procedures for
the city council, city council meetings, and council
committee meetings .
The city council , pursuant to Resolution No . 1562 ,
revised its rules and procedures for the city council,
city council meetings, and meetings of council commit-
tees . Because of the increased demands and expectations
placed on the council caused by extensive growth in the
community during the past decade, it is appropriate to
clarify and further define the council president' s role .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (CFN-198)
City Council Agenda Format Changes. Approval of changes
to the City Council summary agenda page format, as
recommended by the Operations Committee on October 15,
2002 .
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6Q) (CFN-198)
(ADDED)
Council Absence. Approval of an excused absence from
tonight' s meeting for Council Member Peterson who is
unable to attend.
FINANCE
(CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104)
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 15, 2002 .
Approval of checks issued for vouchers :
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/15/02 Wire Transfers 1275-1285 $1, 096, 544 . 39
10/15/02 Prepays & 539633- 299, 390 . 06
10/15/02 Regular 540269 2 , 116, 217 . 67
$3 , 512 , 152 . 12
REPORTS
Council President. Woods announced the opening of
Auburn ' s portion of the 277th corridor will be held at
10 : 00 on November 8 and invited interested persons to
attend.
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REPORTS
Operations Committee. Yingling noted that the budget
will be discussed at the next committee meeting, which
will be held on November 19th at 4 : 00 o ' clock. (CFN-198)
Public Safety Committee. Epperly noted that the next
meeting will be held at 5 : 00 p m on November 12th.
(CFN-198)
Public Works Committee. Clark noted that the next
meeting will be on November 18th at 5 : 00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will
be on November 19th at 3 : 00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will
be on November 12th at 4 . 00 p.m. (CFN-198)
Parks Director Hodgson noted that 246 people volunteered
for Make A Difference Day on October 26 . He explained
the projects and the work that was done, and expressed
pride in the young people who participated. (CFN-198)
Administrative Reports. Martin noted that the United Way
campaign was very successful, resulting in a donation of
$32 , 000 . (CFN-198)
ADJOURNMENT
At 7 : 35 p.m. , ORR MOVED to adjourn. Epperly seconded and
the motion carried. (CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, MC
City Clerk
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