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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/10/2002 • KEN ON WASXINGTON Kent, Washington December 10, 2002 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7 : 00 p.m. by Mayor White . Council members in attendance : Clark, Epperly, Orr, Peterson, White, Woods and Yingling. Others present : Chief Administrative Officer Martin, City Attorney Brubaker, Fire Chief Schneider, Police Chief Crawford, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Finance Director Miller, Parks Director Hodgson, Employee Services Director Viseth, and Information Technology Director Mulholland. Approximately 65 people were at the meeting. (CFN-198) Flag Salute. The American Legion Honor Guard presented the colors . CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Martin pointed out that there will be three items regard- ing pending litigation for discussion during Executive Session. He also added Public Communications Item F. Other Business Item D was added by Council President Woods . Continued Communications Items A and B were added at the request of Robert O 'Brien and Ted Kogita. (CFN-198) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Employee Services Director Sue Viseth has been selected as Employee of the Month for December. He noted that she is a visionary, and empowers her staff to take challenges in a learning environment, not afraid to find new and improved methods to assist City employees with a plethora of issues . He added that, as Department Director, she projects a calm, reassuring presence and handles stress- ful situations with grace and poise. He presented Ms . Viseth with the Employee of the Month plaque, and offered his congratulations . Viseth stated that it is the people she works with every day who have made her look good, and thanked them for this honor. (CFN-147) Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White announced that the following citizens have been appointed to various boards and commissions, and introduced those in attendance: Rod Saalfeld, Judy Woods, Julie Peterson, David Hoffman, Mel Roberts, Nicole Fincher, David Malik, Chris King, and Denise Gray. (CFN-198) 1 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Kiwanis Clubs of Kent and Meridian Donation. Ted Nixon and fellow Kiwanians recognized their Lt . Governor of District 32 , Barbara Bass, and explained that the service clubs had been asked to participate in fund raising for ball fields . The clubs presented two checks totaling $7 , 343 . 95 to Mayor White, who expressed appreciation for their efforts on behalf of youth. (CFN-104) Bicycle Advisory Board Presentation. Jacob Grob, 5408 S . 236th St . , Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Board, stated that the recently completed project that raised West Valley Highway between 266th Street and SE 277th has resulted in good service for cyclists . He commended Public Works staff for listening to the Board and responding to their concerns . (CFN-198) Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for 2002 Presentation. Mayor White noted that the City has received the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for 2002 , and presented it to Senior Budget Analyst Kathleen Senecaut . Finance Director Miller noted that Ms . Senecaut developed the budget document, as well as the Budget in Brief . (CFN-186) Letter of Commendation. Mayor White read a letter from Governor Gary Locke congratulating Fred Satterstrom on the twentieth anniversary of his public service to the City of Kent, and pointing out his accomplishments including maintaining a strong sense of community, responding to increasing demands on the city' s infra- structure, sharing his depth of knowledge and forming collaborative partnerships with many interested parties . Satterstrom said the twenty years have passed quickly because he really enjoys working with the citizens, Boards and City Council . (CFN-198) CONSENT CALENDAR WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through V. Orr 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 November 19, 2002 . 2 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 ANNEXATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-1180) Annexation for South 277th Street Corridor. Authorization for staff to take the necessary steps to prepare the necessary documents and submit a notice of intent to the boundary review board for the municipal annexation of two parcels on South 277th Street, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-1007) South County Area Transportation Board Agreement. Authorization for the Mayor to sign a South County Area Transportation Board (SCATBd) revised agreement which includes the addition of the Muckleshoot Tribe as a voting member, clarifies that the King County Executive and a South King County Councilmember each have a seat and a vote, and recognizes that dues of approximately $250 per vote shall be considered by June 30 , 2003, to be used for purposes authorized by SCATBd. (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6R) (CFN-1038) 98th Avenue South Widening. Accept the 98th Avenue South Widening project as complete and release retainage to R. W. Scott Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $417, 861 . 70 . The final contract amount is $352 , 252 .45 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6S) (CFN-117) Kent-Meridian High School Sidewalk. Accept the Kent- Meridian High School Sidewalk project as complete and release retainage to R. W. Scott Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $309, 202 . 60 . The final contract amount is $269, 795 . 32 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6T) (CFN-484) Dover Court Townhomes Bill of Sale. Accept the Bill of Sale for Dover Court Townhomes submitted by Nigel Southey for continuous operation and maintenance of 150 feet of street improvements and 8 feet of storm sewers, as recommended by the Public Works Director. Bonds are to be released after the maintenance period. This project is located at 10522 SE 264th Street . 3 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6U) (CFN-484) Kent Taco Time Bill of Sale. Accept the Bill of Sale for Kent Taco Time submitted by John D. Hanna and Joan M. Hanna for continuous operation and maintenance of 85 feet of watermain, as recommended by the Public Works Director. Bonds are to be released after the maintenance period. This project is located at 1302 W. Meeker Street . REZONE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (CFN-121) Klouzal Rezone Ordinance. Adoption of Ordinance No. 3628 relating to land use and zoning, rezoning property com- prised of approximately 4 . 78 acres of property located at 2635 South 260th Street, from Single Family eight (8) units per acre (SR-8) , to Multifamily Residential Townhouse (MR-T16) , (Klouzal Rezone, # RZ-2002-2) . This rezone was approved by the Council during the Council meeting of November 19, 2002 . NEWSLETTER (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6N) (CFN-198) 2003 Kent Reporter Contract. Authorization for the Mayor to sign a contract with the Kent Reporter to continue publishing the Kent Connections City Newsletter in the Kent Report in 2003 . The City of Kent began publishing the Kent Connections City Newsletter in the Kent Reporter in 1998 Today, the Kent Reporter is typically distributed to 68, 000 Kent area addresses . Council and community feedback on the newsletter has been very positive, and continuing the newsletter for 2003 is recommended. Included is a total project cost of $49, 000 in the 2003 Preliminary Budget . A draft contract is attached. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-873) Re-appointment to Kent Human Services Commission. Confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Rod Saalfeld to the Kent Human Services Commission. His new term will continue until 1/1/2006 . 4 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-873) Council Re-appointment to Kent Human Services Commission. Confirmation of Council President Judy Woods' re- appointment of herself as Council Representative to the Human Services Commission. The new term will continue until 1/1/2004 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) (CFN-122) Re-appointment to Kent Disability Board. Confirmation of the Mayor' s re-appointment of Council Member Julie Peterson to the Disability Board. Her new term will continue until 12/31/2004 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) (CFN-997) Re-appointments to Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. Confirmation of the Mayor' s re-appointments of David Hoffman and Mel Roberts to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board. The new term will continue until 12/31/2004 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-174) Re-appointments to Land Use and Planning Board. Confirmation of the Mayor' s re-appointments of Nicole Fincher and David Malik to the Kent Land Use and Planning Board. Their new terms will continue until 12/31/2005 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6K) (CFN-1001) Re-appointment to Regional Justice Center Advisory Board. Confirmation of the Mayor' s re-appointment of Chris King to the Regional Justice Center Advisory Board. Her new term will continue until 12/31/2005 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6L) (CFN-1170) Appointment to Kent Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Confirmation of the newest member to the Kent Lodging Tax Advisory Board, Denise Gray. Ms. Gray has been general manager of the Marriott Towne Place Suites, located at 18123 72nd Avenue South, since July 2002 . Ms . Gray has been working in the hotel industry since 1991 . she replaces Renee Huseby on the Lodging Tax Advisory Board. Ms. Huseby recently resigned as director of sales at the same facility. 5 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7D) (CFN-198) (ADDED ITEM) Kent Pool. White Mayor noted that thirty years ago King County asked the citizens of the county to fund the Forward Thrust bond issue, part of which was a number of pools . He explained that the verbal agreement at that time was that the pools would be operated from the County' s General Fund budget, but that the County has now determined that they can no longer keep their part of the bargain. He stated that the City Council has agonized over how to address this issue, and that King County Council members Julia Patterson and Kent Pullen have both worked hard to keep the pool open. The Mayor said everyone feels the pool should stay open, but that the City is unable to take on the additional obligations required to do that . CAO Martin noted that the City has told the County that citizens have been paying taxes for the Forward Thrust bonds, that they continue to pay them, and that taking over the pools would be asking them to pay twice . He said the most viable solution involves a local non-profit organization running the pool , with the City contributing a financial subsidy, and asking the County to take back the pool if things didn' t work out . He said this solu- tion was presented to King County but that they are unwilling to participate in such an arrangement . Parks Director Hodgson outlined the following options which were presented at the Parks Committee meeting: 1 . King Aquatic Club • City takes transfer of the Kent Pool from the County • King Aquatic Club manages pool at a cost to the city of $20, 000 yr. • KAC assists City with a study regarding a replacement pool • Disposition of the pool is unclear • County has rejected reversion of the pool back to them 6 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 2 . Northwest Center • Enter into an agreement with the Northwest Center who would take the transfer of the pool from King County • NWC would contract with the City for management at a cost to the City of $100, 000 per year for five years + COLA for a minimum of two years • NWC and King County continue to negotiate • Disposition of the pool is unclear and is a ma3or issue 3 . King County Operation • City provide $175, 000 for one year at a reduced operating program • During 2003 , a new operation plan would be developed for operation of the pool but not by the County 4 . King County Mothballs the Pool • Allow one year to determine future operation or closure of the pool while programs are eliminated and heat is turned off . If a plan is developed, pool would be opened. • If no determination is made after one year, King County would close the pool and dispose of it Hodgson noted that the City is willing to provide some limited subsidy, but is very concerned about owning the pool . He added that the City has been asked by a coalition of cities around the Mt . Rainer Pool in Des Moines to provide some funding to keep that pool operating. Regarding funding for the pool, Hodgson said discussion has resulted in three options : 1) to eliminate current Parks employees and programs at various locations such as the Senior Center and Kent Commons, 2) to reduce or eliminate maintenance at some parks, or close them, and 3) to defer or delay the East Hill Skate Park, which is currently the only non-committed capital project . 7 Kent City Council Minutes December 10 , 2002 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Upon questions from Council members, Hodgson explained that the difference in the City' s subsidy between the King Aquatic Club at $20, 000 and the Northwest Center at $100, 000 may be overhead to oversee the contract . Brian Broshears, 24519 146th Place SE, opined that a pool for everyone is needed more than a third skate park which targets 13-17 year old males . Mark Prothero, 12928 SE 246th St . , said their proposal shows that the pool can be operated nearly break even as is and that with the revenue enhancement programs proposed, it can make money. He said keeping the pool open is a public safety issue . He then suggested that the city take temporary ownership while a corporation is being put together, and that the skate board park be delayed. Students Maddie Kougars, 11535 SE 320th Place, Auburn, and Jillian Prince, 11023 SE 326th Street, Auburn, said it is crucial to keep the pool open for swim team, health needs, competition, swimming lessons, therapy, and parties. Patricia Averill , 623 6th Street SE, Auburn, said swimming teaches responsibilities . Will Knedlik, P.O.Box 99, Kirkland 98083 , Chairman of the King County Pool Users Cooperative, said he supports pro- viding a modest amount of subsidy for the operation of the pool, and explained the history of the Forward Thrust Pools . Debbie Ranniger, 14606 SE 244th Street, urged the Council to choose an option which allows the problem to be worked on, since there are questions yet to be answered. She suggested delaying construction of the third skate park. Mark Vermilion, 22606 97th Avenue South, spoke in favor of delaying the skate park, noting that there are two other skate parks, but no other pools . Bob O 'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, said he feels there is not enough information available for the Council to make a decision today. He added that having Kent Aquatics run the pool seems the most logical option. A speaker from the Berg family, 10122 SE 268 St . , said the King Aquatics Club is raising funds, and that the response has been overwhelming. Ryder Farrell, 7920 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, 98136, said that drowning is the scariest way to die, explained his experience in saving people from drowning, and asked the Council to 8 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES consider this when making their decision. Ms . Kougars, 11535 SE 320th Place, Auburn, said her children benefit from the swimming programs at the pool and that many swimmers earn college scholarships . Scott Floyd, 9645 S . 232nd Street, explained that the school district cannot take over the pool, said this is an agonizing decision for the City Council, and applauded the maturity and enthusiasm of the young people in attendance tonight . Linda Evans, 27219 116th Place SE, noted that there has been a lot of development in recent years and said the City should offer its citizens a swimming pool . Megan Vermilion, 22606 97th Avenue South, said she dedicated her life to swimming after seeing a rescue, and that if there is no pool, she doesn' t have a future . There were no further comments from the audience. Council President Woods stated that ten years ago King County was very happy to be rid of pools, and that the City of Kent has never wanted to own the pool because it is a money drain. She said the City would love to see the Kent Aquatic Club own the pool and would provide support for that effort, but that the problem comes when it is time to dispose of the pool . She said the Council would be remiss to put the financial burden of disposing of the pool on the citizens of Kent . Woods then pointed out that a group of young people came to the City Council 8-10 years ago and asked them to build skate board parks, and that to use the money which has been accumulating to build the last skate park for something else would be breaking faith with those young people . She said the Council would commit to doing a feasibility study to build a better option in the relatively near future . Upon questions from Yingling, Hodgson explained that the County would provide $77, 000 to the City for mothballing, and in the Kent Aquatics Club proposal that money would go to them. He said there is also between $50, 000 and $100, 000 set aside for capital funding, and that it is unknown whether new heat exchange technology would make economic sense . 9 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 WOODS MOVED to direct staff to research the potential disposition of the Kent Pool in the event of its closure . Epperly seconded. Woods noted that the school district owns the land which the pool is on. Orr spoke in support of the motion. Upon Yingling' s question regarding timing, Hodgson explained that an environmental evalua- tion of the grounds would be done, a structural engineer would look at the pool , and the cost of demolition would be determined; he added that this would not happen before January 1st . Martin noted that a range of possibilities could be determined, but that it would take time. Peterson stated that the cost of dismantling the pool falls on the owner of the pool . Martin noted that the County has spent $400, 000 a year operating the pool, but that the proposal from the Kent Aquatics Center was efficient and could be worked with. White voiced concern that if the King Aquatics Club is not able to make a go of the pool for the first couple of years, the City needs to know now what it means to close the pool . He suggested telling King County that the City will take the mothball money and keep it in trust for them in the event that they must take the pool back. Yingling voiced concern about supporting this motion prior to having an answer as to what happens if the county decides to mothball the pool . He suggested having the County operate the pool for several weeks while research is being done. Clark noted that the major cost of running the pool is personnel ; mothballing keeps the pool functional but closed. Martin noted for Peterson that the mothball money would be spent over a period of time. Woods ' motion then carried. WOODS MOVED to direct staff to determine how the Kent Pool may be transferred to a non-governmental organiza- tion or agency. White seconded. Woods explained her motion and Peterson said she is committed to keeping the pool open. Orr emphasized that this is not an decision between a skate board park and a pool, and explained that the money for the skate park comes from the youth teen utility tax. Epperly noted that she is committed to the pool and the third skate park. Woods ' motion then carried. Mayor White noted for Yingling that staff will investigate options for keeping the pool open while deliberations are being made, and will keep him informed. 10 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 COURT LEASE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6P) (CFN-983) Aukeen Municipal Court Lease Agreement. Authorization for the Mayor to sign the Lease Agreement between King County and the City of Kent for 4, 782 square feet of office space in the Aukeen District Court facility, for use by the City of Kent. The premises, which are currently leased by the city, shall be utilized by city for the purpose of operating a municipal court and related ancillary uses . The term of the Lease Agreement shall be for five (5) years and shall commence on the July 1, 2003, and end on June 30, 2008 . PUBLIC DEFENSE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6V) (CFN-122) Public Defense Services Agreement. Authorization for the Mayor to execute a one year term Agreement with Stewart Beall & MacNichols, P. S. , for public defense services in the amount of $264, 000 . 00 per year, plus related costs incurred for appeals . The law firm of Stewart Beall & MacNichols, P.S . cur- rently contracts with the city to provide legal services to indigent defendants in the city of Kent . The Agreement between the city and Stewart Beall & MacNichols expires on December 31, 2002 . Stewart Beall & MacNichols has provided services to the city for approximately 8 years. The proposed contract is for a one year term, which would commence on January 1, 2003 and expire on December 31, 2003, and the compensation paid under the Agreement would remain unchanged from that charged in 2002 . LODGING ASSOCIATION BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6M) (CFN-1170) Kent Lodging Association Budget. Authorization for the Mayor to sign a 2003 contract, budget and scope of work for the Kent Lodging Association. The contract calls for a budget of $39, 790 from January through the end of June 2003 . The City will enter into another contract with the Lodging Association later in 2003 for the balance of the 2003 calendar year. The budget amount for the second contract will be based upon lodging tax revenue during the first half of 2003 . 11 Kent City Council Minutes December 10 , 2002 BUDGET (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6Q) (CFN-186) 2002 Budget Amendment Ordinance. Adoption of Ordinance No. 3629 approving adjustments made between July 1, 2002 and December 31 , 2002 totaling $21, 163 , 936; approving a line of credit in an amount not to exceed $200, 000 to the housing and community development fund; and approving a three-year short term cash flow loan not to exceed $450 , 000 from the Equipment Rental Fund to the Riverbend Golf Complex with interest to be paid at the state pool rate. This technical housekeeping ordinance is for adjustments made between July 1, 2002 and December 31, 2002 totaling $21, 163 , 936 and also a line of credit in an amount not to exceed $200, 000 to cover housing and community develop- ment costs at year-end until they are reimbursed by King County and a three-year short-term loan not to exceed $450, 000 from the Equipment Rental Fund to the Riverbend Golf Complex to cover winter and spring expenditures, with interest to be paid at the state pool rate . (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7A) (CFN-186) 2002 Property Tax Percentage Adjustment for 2003 Budget Ordinance. State law requires a separate ordinance or resolution in order to authorize any increase in property tax. This ordinance authorizes a 1% increase of $206, 321 in the property tax levy for the 2003 budget . This adjustment is in addition to increases resulting from the addition of new construction and improvements to pro- perty, and any increase in the value of state-assessed property, the refund fund levy, and annexed properties . Finance Director Miller explained that Kent' s share of the rate has continually declined since 1997 . YINGLING MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3630 adopting a 1% increase of $206, 321 over the 2002 property tax levy for the 2003 budget, in addition to increases from the new construction, improvements, increases in state assessed property, other adjustments and annexed properties. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7B) (CFN-186) 2002 Property Tax Total Levy for 2003 Budget Ordinance. This ordinance establishes the actual property tax levy, 12 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 BUDGET which is based on a 1% increase for inflation and includes the amounts estimated for new construction, improvements, increase in state assessed property, other adjustments and any annexations to the City. The estimated levy is $21, 483, 752 for the General Fund and $1, 775, 000 for the Debt Service Funds for an estimated total of $23 , 258, 752 . The actual amounts to be levied will be presented for Council ' s approval upon receipt of the certified assessed valuation numbers from King County. Finance Director Miller noted that the actual figures varied only slightly from the estimate. YINGLING MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3631 establishing the regular property tax levy of $21, 704 , 266 for the General Fund and $1, 775, 000 for the Debt Service Funds for a total of $23, 479, 266 . Woods seconded. The motion, as amended to contain the latest figures, then carried. (OTHER BUSINESS - ITEM 7C) (CFN-186) 2003 Budget Ordinance. This ordinance adopts the City' s 2003 budget . The budget to be adopted is set forth in the Preliminary Budget document plus the technical corrections approved at the December 3 , 2002 , Operations Committee meeting plus any property tax or other adjustments as approved by Council . Finance Director Miller noted that there are six very minor technical adjustments, which have been approved by the Operations Committee . YINGLING MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3632 adopting the final 2003 Operating and Capital Budget which includes Exhibits A and B. Peterson seconded. Yingling noted that the contingency is being taken down to 5 . 6%, and that health care costs continue to go up. Mayor White noted that in addition to the positions being eliminated and frozen at this time, 12 positions were eliminated in February of this year. He added that he and Mike Martin will be looking at cuts for next year. Woods agreed with the Mayor and Council member Yingling, and noted that future cuts will be even more difficult, especially for employees . She added that the City will try to do as much as possible to provide the services citizens expect . Orr expressed appreciation for the work done on the budget and agreed that further cuts will be difficult . 13 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 BUDGET The motion to adopt Budget Ordinance No. 3632 then carried. FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 60) (CFN-104) Reallocate Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Funds. Authorization to reallocate a portion of the 1999 and 2000 LTGO bonds for $1, 167, 738 to repay the balance of the Clark Lake Land Purchase Loan to the Water Fund, and to amend Attachment A of the 1999 LTGO Ordinance authorizing the Clark Lake Land Purchase. The $1, 167, 738 will be used to repay the balance of the Clark Lake Land Purchase loan to the Water Fund per the attached memo from the Finance Director. Also recom- mended is an amendment to Attachment A of the 1999 LTGO Ordinance authorizing Clark Lake land reimbursement as an eligible project . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104) Approval of Bills . Approval of payment of the bills received through November 15 and paid on November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 19, 2002 . Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 11/15/02 Wire Transfers 1296-1305 $1, 083 , 201 . 12 11/15/02 Prepays & 540928 2 , 072 , 184 . 86 11/15/02 Regular 541486 1, 221, 752 . 20 $4, 377, 138 . 18 Approval of checks issued for payroll for November 1 through November 15 and paid on November 20, 2002 : Date Check Numbers Amount 11/20/02 Checks 264488-264781 $ 243, 001 . 13 11/20/02 Advices 137661-138352 1, 173 , 833 . 82 $1, 416, 834 . 95 14 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) (CFN-198) Warrant for Unpaid Taxes. Robert O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, submitted a copy of a Warrant for Unpaid Taxes which had been brought against Public Golf Management, Inc. He urged the City to take care of this issue . Mayor White noted that staff is working on it . (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B) (CFN-118) Restaurant at Golf Course. Ted Kogita, 25227 Reith Road, said that a minority who had no license and no insurance was stopped on Reith Road, but was released. He said that later a European citizen' s car was towed away. He said people should be treated the same, not in a two-tier system. Mayor White said there is no two-tier system and that if Kogita would submit names and times, he would follow up; otherwise he should not make wild allegations . Kogita said it is his understanding that the City operates Captain Jack' s Fish and Chips across from the golf course, and asked whether the City would pay some of the liability owed. Mayor White explained that Captain Jack' s is not operated by the City. REPORTS Council President. Woods thanked staff for their endless work to ensure that the citizens of Kent continue to be served in the best possible manner even during a sharp economic downturn, and extended greetings of the season to everyone . (CFN-198) Operations Committee. Yingling reminded everyone what a difficult revenue time this has been and commended Mayor White, Mike Martin and May Miller and her staff for their work on the budget . He also expressed seasons greetings . (CFN-198) Public Safety Committee. Epperly guaranteed that during the holidays, citizens ' public safety will be protected. (CFN-198) Planning Committee. Clark announced that the meeting planned for the third week in December has been cancelled, and the next meeting will be on January 6 . (CFN-198) 15 Kent City Council Minutes December 10, 2002 REPORTS Planning Conunittee. Orr urged citizens not to drink and drive during the holidays, and thanked citizens for participating in meetings, as well as volunteers, staff, Council members and Mayor White . (CFN-198) Administrative Reports. Martin noted that information regarding a bill relating to a streamlined sales and use tax has been provided to Councilmembers . He then reminded Council members of an executive session on three items of potential or pending litigation with no action anticipated, and said the session should take approxi- mately 15 minutes . (CFN-198) EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to executive session at 9 :25 p.m. and reconvened at 9 : 50 p.m. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT WOODS MOVED to adjourn, Epperly seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacob , CMC City Clerk 16