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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/06/2003 • KEN T Kent, Washington May 6, 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, Deputy City Attorney Fitzpatrick, Public Works Director Wickstrom, Community Development Director Satterstrom, Finance Director Miller, Police Chief Crawford, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director Hodgson, and Fire Chief Schneider. Approximately 150 people were in attendance . (CFN-198) PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Drinking Driver Task Force Poster Design Contest Winners . Cesi Medina of the Police Department noted that 23 schools had participated in the 19th annual contest, and thanked the teachers, principals, sponsors and parents who supported it . Mayor White then presented each winner with a Certificate of Appreciation. (CFN-122) Introduction of Appointees. Mayor White introduced Greg Worthing, his appointee to the Land Use and Planning Board, and noted that Ron Cole has been reappointed to the Public Development Authority Board. (CFN-198) Employee of the Month. Mayor White announced that Tom Arnson, the Fire Department' s Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor, has been chosen as Employee of the Month for May. He said Arnson is known for his dedication and commitment to excel- lence, and that this shows in the quality of his work and that of his division. Fire Chief Schneider commended Arnson for his professionalism, positive attitude, and dedication. (CFN-147) Arson Awareness Week. Mayor White read a proclamation noting that over half of the arsons in the country are caused by juveniles and young children; and that annually in the City of Kent, many people are injured and over a million dollars worth of property is destroyed due to arson. He proclaimed the week of May 4-10, 2003 as Arson Awareness Week in the City of Kent, and encouraged citizens to report suspicious activity. He presented the proclamation to Fire Lt . Pawlak who explained the arson programs available. (CFN-155) Neurofibromatosis Awareness Week. The Mayor read a pro- clamation noting that neurofibromatosis is a potentially debilitating genetic disorder which exists worldwide and 1 Kent City Council Minutes May 6, 2003 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS affects both genders and all races and ethnic groups; and that individuals with neurofibromatosis will benefit from research regarding the diagnosis and management of this condition. He proclaimed May 2003 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month in the City of Kent . Cheri Stewart of the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation accepted the pro- clamation. (CFN-155) Mental Health Month. Mayor White read a proclamation noting that the World Health Organization found that mental illnesses rank first in terms of causing disability in the United States and, collectively, are the most prevalent health problems in America today—more common than cancer, and lung and heart disease combined; and that Kent has made a commitment to community-based systems of mental health care for all residents . He proclaimed the month of May 2003 as Mental Health Month and presented the proclamation to Peggy Mauhl of Valley Cities Mental Health. (CFN-155) Letter Carriers Food Drive Week. Mayor White read a pro- clamation noting that the Kent Branch 2038 Letter Carriers are joining in a food drive in an effort to make a major impact on the supply of food in food banks in the City of Kent, helping to feed those in need; and proclaimed May 10, 2003 as Letter Carrier' s Food Drive Day in the City of Kent . He called upon all residents to join NALC Branch 2038 and put together a bag or two of non-perishable food items for their Letter Carrier to collect . Karen Kirkmeyer accepted the proclamation. (CFN-155) National Public Works Week. Mayor White read a proclama- tion noting that the public works services provided in our community are an integral part of citizens' everyday lives; and that the health, safety, and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services . He pro- claimed the week of May 18-24 , 2003 as Public Works Week in the City of Kent and presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Wickstrom. (CFN-155) CONSENT CALENDAR WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Orr seconded and the motion carried. 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 6, 2003 MINUTES (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6A) (CFN-198) Approval of Minutes . The minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 15, 2003 , were approved. BILL OF SALE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6I) (CFN-484) Burrow' s Short Plat. As recommended by the Public Works Director, the bill of sale for the Burrows Short Plat submitted by William E. Ruth for continuous operation and maintenance of 663 feet of sewers, 800 feet of street improvements and 671 feet of storm sewers, was accepted. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6C) (CFN-131) Planned Unit Development Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance. Ordinance No. 3643 amending section 15 08 . 400 of the Kent City Code to encourage variation and flexibility in single family subdivision site design, particularly for those sites constrained by sensitive areas, was adopted. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6G) (CFN-377) Comprehensive Plan Grant, Scope of Work Revision, Contract Amendment. As recommended on April 15, 2003 by the Planning Committee, a revised scope of work was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the revised contract for the Growth Management Act grant to update the City' s Comprehensive Plan. The revised Scope of Work reallocates available funding from update of the Transportation Element to update of the Critical Areas Ordinance. STREET VACATION (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6H) (CFN-102) S.E. 278th St. Street Vacation, Resolution Setting Public Hearing Date. Resolution No. 1638 setting the public hearing on the street vacation petition for a portion of SE 278th Street for June 17, 2003 , was passed. PUBLIC WORKS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6E) (CFN-1038) Comcast Construction Agreement. As recommended by the Public Works Committee, the Mayor was authorized to sign an agree- ment with Comcast for relocating existing underground cable TV facilities to a lower depth as part of the West Fork 3 Kent City Council Minutes May 6, 2003 PUBLIC WORKS Soosette Creek Improvements project subject, however, to the Public Works Director and City Attorney' s concurrence of the language therein. The estimated City' s cost is $32 , 101 . 66 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6F) (CFN-1038) Qwest Construction Agreement. As recommended by the Public Works Committee, the Mayor was authorized to sign an agree- ment with Qwest for costs Qwest will incur associated with their underground boring contractor while relocating existing underground telephone facilities to a lower depth as part of the West Fork Soosette Creek Improvements project subject, however, to the Public Works Director and City Attorney' s concurrence of the language therein. The estimated City' s cost is $36, 000 . This cost was not included in the original agreement authorized by Council on April 15th. APPOINTMENTS (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6D) (CFN-462) Re-Appointment to the Public Development Authority Board. The Mayor' s re-appointment of Ron Cole to continue serving as a member of the PDA Board of Directors was confirmed. His new term will continue until 5/31/06 . (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6J) (CFN-174) Land Use and Planning Board Appointment. The Mayor' s appointment of Greg Worthing to serve a member of the Land Use and Planning Board was confirmed. Mr. Worthing will replace Les Thomas, who resigned, and his term will continue until 12/31/04 . FINANCE (CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM 6B) (CFN-104) Approval of Bills . Payment of the bills received through April 15 and paid on April 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 15, 2003 , was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers : Date Check Numbers Amount 4/15/03 Wire 1398-1409 $1, 201, 194 . 83 4/15/03 Prepays & 546824 886, 007 05 4/15/03 Regular 547552 864 , 114 . 86 $2 , 951, 316 . 74 4 Kent City Council Minutes May 6, 2003 REPORTS Planning Committee. Orr noted that the next meeting will be held at 3 : 00 p.m. on May 20th. (CFN-198) Parks Committee. Woods explained that, due to the Council retreat, the Parks Committee will not meet on May 13th and will hold a special meeting at 4 : 00 p.m. on May 12th. (CFN-198) Administrative Reports. Martin announced that the only executive session item is property acquisition, that the executive session will take approximately ten minutes, and that no action is anticipated. (CFN-198) EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7 :25 p.m. and then reconvened at 7 :45 p.m. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT At 7 :45 p.m. , WOODS MOVED to adDourn. Orr seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacobe , CMC City Clerk 5