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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/20/2003 • \14KENT Kent City Council Meeting May 20, 2003 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p in by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Epperly, Orr, Peterson, White, Woods and Yingling. Approximately 75 people were at the meeting (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A, B and C were added PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A Emeraency Medical Services Week. (CFN-155) Mayor White read a proclamation declaring the week of May 18-24, 2003, as Emergency Medical Services Week and presented it to Fire Lt Pawlak PUBLIC HEARINGS A Madison Avenue and Harrison St. Street Vacation. (CFN-102) Resolution 1637 established this date for the public hearing on the application from Campbell/Nixon&Associates to vacate portions of Madison Avenue and Harrison Street Planning Manager Anderson explained the street vacation and noted for Council that the conditions are not unusual and will provide safety. Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and WOODS MOVED to close the public hearing Orr seconded and the motion carried ORR MOVED to approve staff s recommendation of approval with conditions of the application to vacate portions of Madison Avenue and Harrison Street, as referenced in Resolution 1637, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval Woods seconded and the motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR WOODS MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through V. Orr seconded and the motion carved A Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 2003, were approved. B Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through April 30 and paid on April 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 6, 2003, was approved as follows. Approval of checks issued for vouchers. Date Check Numbers Amount 4/30/03 Wire Transfers 1410-1420 $1,181,15065 4/30/03 Prepays & 547553 424,791 81 4/30/03 Regular 548239 2,229,432 70 $3,835,375.16 1 Kent City Council Minutes May 20, 2003 Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 1 through April 15 and paid on April 18, 2003 Date Check Numbers Amount 4/18/03 Checks 269597-269884 $ 257,539 56 4/18/03 Advices 146607-147293 1,171,963 72 $1,429,503 28 Approval of checks issued for payroll for April 16 through April 30 and paid on May 5, 2003: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/5/03 Checks 269885-270196 $ 234,229.83 5/5/03 Advices 147294-147979 1,196,863 20 $1,431,093 03 C Final Public Access Studio Agreement. (CFN-274) The contract between the City of Kent and Puget Sound Access for transfer and operation of the Public Access Facility was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign it, as recommended by the Operations Committee D S. 259`" St. Street Vacation. (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1639 setting the public hearing date on the petition to vacate a portion of South 259 b Place for July 1, 2003,was adopted, as recom- mended by the Public Works Committee. E Department of Health Grant. (CFN-122sf) As recommended by the Public Safety Committee, the State of Washington Department of Health grant in the amount of$4,000 was accepted and the Fire Department was authorized to apply the funds toward the purchase of Bic's "Play safe) be safer"curriculum. F Surplus Fire Engine. (CFN-122sf) The donation of a previously surplused 1986 Pierce Engine/Aid Unit(apparatus 712, VIN#040115) to Peru was approved, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee G IAC Land for Water Conservation Fund Program Grant Applications. (CFN-118gf) Resolutions 1640, 1641 and 1642 authorizing submittal of grant applications to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation to acquire additional property at Clark Lake Park, East Hill X Park, East Hill Park and Morrill Meadows Park were adopted, as recommended by the Parks Committee. H. Transportation Improvement Board Grant Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign grant agreement 48-1-106(028)-1, direct staff to accept the grant, and establish a budget for the funds to be used on the Central Avenue North, George Street to Smith Street,project, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. I. DARE Transfer of Funds. (CFN-122sf) The request that funds be transferred from the DARE account to the SEO (School Education Officer)program was approved, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 20, 2003 J Safe House Mini Grant. (CFN-122sf) A $500 mini grant from King County Community Orgamzmg Program for use in Domestic Violence Safe Houses/Relocation programs was accepted and establishment of budget documents was authorized, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. K Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant. (CFN-122sf) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$5,000 to fund officer overtime for the seat belt enforcement program was accepted, and establishment of budget documents as required was authorized, as recommended by the Public Safety Committee. L. Special Response Team Operation Agreement. (CFN-122sf) As recommended by the Public Safety Committee,the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tukwila and the Port of Seattle creating the Valley Special Response Team was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute it M. Cultural Development Authority Grant. (CFN-118gf) The$1,000 award was accepted and the Arts Commission budget was amended, as recommended by the Parks Committee. N Regional Affordable Housing Program. (CFN-118sf) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Regional Affordable Housing Program Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between King County and local cities administering funds, as recommended by the Parks Committee. O King Conservation District Grants. (CFN-118gf) Grants to reimburse the Green River Trail Native Planting and the 132 no Avenue Retention Pond Planting were accepted and the capital budget was amended, as recommended by the Parks Committee P. Interlocal Mutual Agreement with King County and the University of Washington. (CFN-122sf) The Interlocal Cooperative Agreement to provide Law Enforcement Mutual Aid and Mobilization between the Cities of King County, the University of Washington, and King County was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same, as recommended by the Public Safety Comrmttee. Q Emergency Response Power Outages at Sienalized/Maior Intersections. (CFN-1038) Administration was directed to take a proactive positron in the management of traffic during regional or widespread emergencies within the city, as recommended by the Public Works Committee R. S. 266i" St. Street Vacation. (CFN-102) Ordinance No. 3644 vacating, with conditions,that portion of SE 266 right-of--way between 128a Avenue SE and 132"a Avenue SE as described in the petition submitted by Pacific Land Consulting, Inc ,was adopted, as recommended by the Public Works Committee. S. Transfer of Funds Agreement. (CFN-493) An agreement with King County to transfer unobligated Community Development Block Grant funds to the City of Kent's Housing and Urban Development Line of Credit was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign same, as recom- mended by the Operations Committee 3 Kent City Council Minutes May 20, 2003 T Clark Lake park Agreement. (CFN-118gf) The Clark Lake Park Agreement with Aquatic Resource Consultants to assess the aquatic life and the outfall of Clark Lake was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to sign, as recommended by the Parks Committee U. Drinking Driver Countermeasure Grant. (CFN-122sf) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant in the amount of$65,750 was accepted and establishment of budget documents was authorized V Community Oriented Policing Service. (CFN-122sf) The Police Department was authorized to apply for the COPS Homeland Security Overtime Program grant in the amount of$53,220. BIDS A. Central Avenue Improvements, Smith Street to George Street. (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on May 12 with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by R W Scott Construction Co in the amount of$1,120,798.60 The Engineer's estimate was $1,010,376.20. The Public Works Director recommended awarding this contract to R W Scott Construction. CLARK MOVED that the Central Avenue Improvements contract be awarded to R. W Clark Construction Co for the low bid amount of$1,120,798 60, subject to concurrence of the State Transportation Improvement Board. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. B West Fork Soosette Creek Improvements. (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on May 12 with seven bids received. The low bid was submitted by Pivetta Brothers Construction in the amount of$716,045.44. The Engineer's estimate was $725,366.88. The Public Works Director recommended awarding the contract to Pivetta Brothers Construction. CLARK SO MOVED, Peterson seconded and the motion carried. C. S. 248`h Street Improvements (94th Avenue S. to 100`h Avenue SE) (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on May 12 with six bids received. The low bid was submitted by R W. Scott Construction in the amount of$723,495.96. The Engineer's estimate was $791,725 80 The Public Works Director recommended awarding this contract to R W Scott Construction CLARK SO MOVED, Peterson seconded and the motion carved D. Canterbury Neighborhood Park Development. (CFN-118gf) The bid opening was held on May 8 with nine bids received The apparent low bid was submitted by T F Sahli Construction in the amount of$289,775 00, including Alternates 1 and 2, plus Washington State Sales Tax. The Engineer's estimate was $315,000 00 WOODS MOVED to approve of and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with T F Sahli Construction in the amount of$289,775, including Alternates 1 and 2,plus tax, and to amend the project budget to include 10%contingency. Epperly seconded and the motion carried REPORTS E Planning Committee. (CFN-198) Orr noted that the next meeting will be held at 3 00 p.m. on June 17 G Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin noted an executive session of approximately 20 minutes regarding potential litigation and personnel. 4 Kent City Council Minutes May 20, 2003 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A Medical Costs. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien 1131 Seattle Street, said it would show leadership if the Council would adopt an ordinance forgoing the automatic salary increase for next year, and to initiate a 20% co-pay for themselves. Mayor White noted that he and all department heads have already asked that they not receive any cost of living adjustment next year Orr added that she requested that her salary increase be returned to the General Fund or the Drinking Driver Task Force. B. Wages. (CFN-198) Ted Kowta, 25227 Reith Road, said averages can't be used, and that the Council should look at numbers. C. Domestic Violence. (CFN-198) Kathy Jeffrey, 25903 27,'Place South, voiced concern about the closure of the domestic violence unit in the City Attorney's Office, and asked the Council to continue the unit Mayor White noted that domestic violence is a high priority and that alternatives for next year's budget are being considered. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CFN-198) The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:25 p.m and reconvened at 8.00 p.m ACTION TAKEN AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Litigation. (CFN-1277&198) WOODS MOVED to authorize the law firm of Keating,Bucklm and McCormick to represent the City Council in the Kent Station Master Planned Development appeal brought by Kent C.A.R.E S , to authorize that firm to issue pre-hearing procedural decisions, and to ratify all acts consistent with this motion Orr seconded and the motion carved. ADJOURNMENT (CFN-198) WOODS MOVED to adjourn at 8:00 p.m Peterson seconded and the motion carved Q-Qco- Brenda Jacober, CMC� City Clerk 5