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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 01/07/2003 • KE N T Kent, Washington WASHINGTON January 7, 2003 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, Police Chief Crawford, Fire Chief Schneider, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Hodgson, Community Development Director Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, and Employee Services Director Viseth. Approximately 50 people were at the meeting. (CFN-198 ) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA At the Mayor' s request, Consent Calendar Item J was added to the agenda. Martin removed Consent Calendar Item E. Continued Communications Items A, B, C and D were added by members of the audience . (CFN-198) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Rosalie Givens, Facilities Assistant, has been chosen as the Employee of the Month for January. He noted that Rosalie is the link that connects Facilities with the City departments, and that she keeps the department organized and on course. He added that she participates in many City activities as a volunteer, working many extra hours, and that she maintains an excellent positive attitude . He noted that co-workers count on Rosalie to get things done, and that if she doesn' t know the answer to a question, she knows who does . Parks Director Hodgson added that Rosalie' s smile is contagious, and offered his congratulations . (CFN-147 ) Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White introduced Pamela Roberts and Reverend Edward Parks, his new appointees . (CFN-198) CONSENT CALENDAR WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J, with the exception of Item E, which was removed from the agenda. 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 December 10, 2002 . 1 Kent City Council Minutes January 7, 2003 PLAT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-1272) McKenna Meadows Final Plat. Approval of the final plat submitted by SWG Construction for McKenna Meadows (FSU-2000-7) . On August 29, 2001, the Hearing Examiner issued his Findings, Conclusions, and Decision on the preliminary 21-lot residential subdivision. PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-815) 2003 City Art Plan and Five Year Art Plan 2003-2008 . Approval of the 2003 City Art Plan and Five Year City Plan for years 2003-2008 On December 17, the Parks Committee approved the 2003 City Art Plan and Five Year City Plan, 2003-2008 . On November 26, 2002 , the Kent Arts Commission approved the 2003 City Art Plan, including projects carried over from previous years and new projects to be completed in 2003 . (BIDS - ITEM 8A) (CFN-1263) City Hall Seismic Upgrades. The bid opening for the City Hall Seismic Upgrade Project was held on December 20, 2002 , with six bids received. The lowest bidder was Biwell Construction at $174, 158 . 00 . The Parks Director recommended awarding the contract to Biwell Construction for $174, 158 . 00, plus WSST. WOODS MOVED to enter into an agreement with Biwell Construction for the City Hall Seismic Upgrade project in the amount of $174 , 158 . 00 , plus Washington State Sales Tax. Yingling second and the motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-1258) Ramstead Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension and Seven Oaks Pump Station Sanitary Sewer Connection. Accept the Ramstead Water & Sanitary Sewer Extension and Seven Oaks Pump Station Sanitary Sewer Connection project as com- plete and release retainage to Pivetta Brothers upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $180, 893 . 60 . The final contract amount was $125, 742 . 31 . 2 Kent City Council Minutes January 7, 2003 PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-171) S. 196th Street Corridor Landscaping Improvements. Accept the S . 196th Street Corridor Landscaping Improvements project as complete and release retainage to D L Asahara Co. , Inc upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens, as recommended by the Public Works Director. The original contract amount was $70 , 782 . 00 . The final contract amount was $67, 030 . 08 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) (CFN-1273) Pacific Gateway Business Park Division III Agreement. Authorization for the Mayor to sign the "Property Transfer Notification and Plat Vacation Agreement" associated with the Pacific Gateway Business Park Division III short plat, as recommended by the Public Works Committee . APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) (CFN-873) Human Services Commission Appointment. Confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Reverend Edward H. Park to serve as a member of the Kent Human Services Commission. Rev. Park is a Kent resident and is associated with the Korean Hansarang Church where he has served as minister for seven years . He will fill the Religion Category and will replace John Jendresen, who resigned. His new term will continue until 1/1/05 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-122) Drinking Driver Task Force Appointment. Confirmation of the Mayor' s appointment of Ms . Pamela R. Roberts to serve as a member of the Kent Driving Driver Task Force . Ms . Roberts has a BA in Public Administration from Seattle University and a MBA from City University. She is employed by the State of Washington as a Work Source Specialist . She is an Ordained Missionary and recently served as a member of the Kent Human Services Commission. She will replace Capt . Eric Robertson. Her new term will continue until 1/l/2006 . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104) Approval of Bills . Approval of payment of the bills received through November 30 and paid on November 30 3 Kent City Council Minutes January 7, 2003 FINANCE after auditing by the Operations Committee on December 3 , 2002 Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 11/30/02 Wire Transfers 1306-1315 $1, 147, 916 . 92 11/30/02 Prepays & 541487 472 , 971 . 34 11/30/02 Regular 542056 2 , 112, 560 . 24 $3, 733 , 448 . 50 Approval of checks issued for payroll for November 16 through November 30 and paid on December 3 , 2002 : Date Check Numbers Amount 12/3/02 Checks 264782-265087 $ 282, 844 . 37 12/3/02 Advices 138353-139379 1, 487, 076 .29 $1, 769, 920 . 66 REPORTS Public Works . Clark noted that due to a holiday on the third Monday of January, a special meeting will be held on January 27 at 5 : 00 in the Council Chambers . Parks Committee. Woods noted that the next meeting will be on January 14 at 4 . 00 p.m. Administrative Reports. Martin announced that two open houses regarding the siting of the sexual offenders facility will be held as follows : Orillia Road site- January 22, 7-9 p.m. at Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Auditorium, 19010 First Ave. South, Burien, and Peasley Canyon site-January 23 , 7-9 p.m. at the Green River Community College, Lindbloom Center, Cascade Room, 12401 SE 320, Auburn. He encouraged all interested persons to attend. Martin also noted that there are six items for discussion in Executive Session, that action may be taken on one of them, and that the session should take 30-45 minutes . CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11A) (CFN-198) (ADDED ITEM) Independent Salary Commission. Robert O 'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, outlined the development of the 4 Kent City Council Minutes January 7, 2003 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS Independent Salary Commission and commented that the commissioners were known prior to Mayor White ' s trip to China on October 17 . He stated that two of the commissioners do not reside in the City of Kent and are not familiar with the City' s budget problems . He expressed concern that the terms of the ordinance were violated in regard to meeting dates . Martin responded that the language regarding meeting dates was to ensure that the salary commission' s information was included in the budget, but that it was not necessary to meet those dates to get the information. He emphasized that the City took extra steps in terms of public notification and inclusion of the public in the process . Brubaker con- curred. Clark commented that he has known all three commissioners for many years, that two have been active in Chamber of Commerce committees working with the city, and that the other member runs a highly qualified charit- able agency in the area. O'Brien opined that the City should have amended the ordinance . (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11B) (CFN-122) (ADDED ITEM) Police Department Conduct. Martin Plys expressed concern about a recent shooting in a restaurant parking lot, and noted that he has been in contact with the Police Chief about at least eight other incidents such as racial pro- filing, high speed chases, and abuse of authority. He urged the Council to review deadly force procedures . (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11C) (CFN-122) (ADDED ITEM) Police Department Conduct. Linda McCartor Ammons, mother of the late Richard L. "Bear" McCartor, said citizens must maintain checks and balances in their community and expressed concern about Kent Police Department opera- tions . She said her son was shot in the back of the head for a minor traffic infraction, and that Police cars cruised the block when she tried to talk to eye witnesses . She said her son was not a threat to the community and was murdered. Richard McCartor said there are questions as to whether his son was dragging anyone . Martin noted that this tragedy is under investigation by the Federal Way Police Department, as is customary. 5 Kent City Council Minutes January 7, 2003 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS - ITEM 11D) (CFN-198) (ADDED ITEM CONTINUED) Independent Salary Commission. Ted Kogita, 25227 Reith Road, displayed a portion of Ordinance No. 3617 regarding the Independent Salary Commission. He expressed concern that two of the commissioners do not pay city taxes, as they do not live in Kent . He urged Council members not to follow the Mayor' s request for a 25% increase in pay. Mayor White pointed out that neither the Mayor nor any Council member made a request for a raise in salary. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7 : 36 p.m. and reconvened at 8 : 30 p.m. (CFN-198) ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Labor Negotiations. YINGLING MOVED that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign a three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement effective January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005 with the Teamsters Local Union 117 Affiliated with the Brotherhood of Teamsters . Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-122) Master Planned Developments. ORR MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3633 repealing Ordinance No. 3624 regarding the determination of whether a modification in a master plan is minor or major in order to provide appropriate notice to the Washington Department of Community Development, and to direct staff to bring the ordinance back for enactment after notice has been given. Woods seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-131) Swimming Pool . WOODS MOVED to make a letter from Jonathan Pinkers requesting a swimming pool a part of the record. Orr 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 Jacober, CMC City Clerk 6