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W A S H I N G T O N October 21, 2003
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem
Woods. Councilmembers present: Clark, Epperly, Orr,White, and Yingling. Councilmember
Peterson was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
A. From Council,Administration or Staff. (CFN-198) Martin noted that two items of property
acquisition will be discussed during the Executive Session.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Woods added Continued Communication Items 11A and I I
at the request of audience members.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Nathan Torgelson reported on the type of
businesses which have moved into Kent.
B. Proclamation—Make A Difference Day. (CFN-155) Mayor Pro Tem Woods read the
proclamation and presented it to Housing/Human Services Manager Katherin Johnson.
C. Proclamation—Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (CFN-198) Mayor Pro Tem Woods
read the proclamation and presented it to the City Attorney.
D. Soos Creek Water and Sewer District Presentation. (CFN-198) Public Works
Environmental Engineer Manager Bill Wolinski noted that the Soos Creek Water and Sewer
District has offered to deed land in the Meridian Valley area to the City to address flooding
problems. He explained the project, and the District Commissioners, and Mayor Pro Tem Woods
then signed the Memorandum of Understanding.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ORR MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A though O, including correction of a
typographical error in Item O. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular meeting of October 7, 2003,
were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through September 30 and paid
September 30, 2003 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 7, 2003 was
approved. CORRECTED - REFER TO
Approval of checks issued for vouchers: MINUTES OF - y aoo3
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/30/03 Wire 1511-1522 $ 956,307.18
9/30/03 Prepays & 553574 948,301.84
9/30/03 Regular 554259 1,736,894.90
$3,641,503.92
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Approval of checks issued for pamoll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on
September 19, 2003:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/19/03 Checks 272680-272960 $ 234,781.49
9/19/03 Advices 153339-153994 1,153,642.15
$1,388,423.64
Approval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on
October 3, 2003:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/18/03 Interim Check 272961 $ 370.58
$ 370.58
10/3/03 Checks 272962-273240 $ 225,084.92
10/3/03 Advices 153995-154648 1,155,349.74
$1,380,434.66
C. Memorandum of Consent to Collaborate on Solid Waste Issues. (CFN-738) The Mayor
was authorized to execute the Memorandum of Intent to Collaborate on Solid Waste Issues.
D. FY 2003 Bureau of Justice Administration Ballistic Vest Program Grant. (CFN-122)
The grant award providing up to fifty percent of the costs of bulletproof vests was accepted and
preparation of the budget documents authorized.
E. 2003/04 Agreement with Kent School District for School Liaison Officer. (CFN-122) The
Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with the Kent School District School for the School
Liaison Officer.
F. Excused Absence for Councilmember Peterson. (CFN-198) An excused absence from the
October 21, 2003 City Council meeting for Councilmember Peterson was approved.
G. 132nd Avenue SE Improvements/132nd Avenue SE & Kent Kanelev Intersection
Improvements. (CFN-1038) The 132 Id Ave SE Improvements/132" Ave SE &Kent Kangley
Intersection Improvements project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Scarsella
Brothers upon standard releases from the state and the release of any hens was approved.
H. Pacific Highway HOV,2002 Storm Drainage. (CFN-1271) The Pacific Highway HOV—
2002 Storm Drainage project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to SCI
Infrastructure upon standard releases from the state and the release of any liens was approved.
I. Reith Road Water Main Improvements. (CFN-1038) The Reith Road Water Main
Improvements project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Kar-Vel Construction
upon standard releases from the state and the release of any liens was approved.
J. West Fork Soosette Creek Culvert Contracts. (CFN-1038) The West Fork Soosette Creek
Culverts Contract was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Utility Vault Company
upon standard releases from the state and the release of any liens was approved.
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K. Kent Parks Foundation Donation For The Spotlight Series. (CFN-118) The$750.00
sponsorship from The Kent Parks Foundation in support of the Spotlight Series was accepted and
the Kent Arts Commission budget was amended.
L. Sponsorship Donation From Boeing For The Spotlight Series. (CFN-118) The$2,250.00
grant from Boeing in support of the Spotlight Series was accepted and the Kent Arts Commission's
budget was amended.
M. Fee-In-Lieu of Funds for Clark Lake Park. (CFN-118) The $740.00 fee-in-lieu of funds
from the Pineridge subdivision was accepted and the Clark Lake Park Management Plan budget
was amended.
N. Grant From Interagency Committee For Outdoor Recreation for East Hill"X" Park.
(CFN-1246) The $465,000.00 grant from the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation was accepted
and the East Hill "X" Park budget was amended.
O. 2004 CDBG Consolidated Action Plan. (CFN-493) The proposed Community
Development Block Grant 2004 Action Plan was approved and the Mayor was authorized to
execute the appropriate certifications and agreements.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Morean's Place Rezone RZ-2002-6. (CFN-121) This request by TLT Development to
rezone approximately 9.76 acres of property from SR-4.5, Single Family Residential, to SR-6,
Single Family Residential consists of two parcels and is located at 23601 and 23659 98th Avenue
S. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on September 3, 2003 and issued Findings,
Conclusions and a recommendation for approval on September 17, 2003. Matt Gilbert of the
Planning Department explained the project and noted that staff recommends approval. ORR
MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on
the Morgan's Place Rezone(#RZ-2002-6), and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
ordinance. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
A. Council President. (CFN-198) Woods encouraged everyone to participate in Make A
Difference Day on October 25th.
D. Public Works. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the next meeting will be held on November 3rd.
G. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin noted that there will be two items of property
acquisition for discussion during the Executive Session, that it will take approximately 45 minutes,
and that action will likely be taken.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Political Parties. (CFN-198) Robert O'Brien, 1131 Seattle St., opined that the wages of Kent
firefighters are higher than those in other jurisdictions. Martin responded that wages are
negotiated and are comparable to wages in other cities.
B. Impoundment Reservoir Property. (CFN-745) Martin explained that since this property
was purchased with ratepayer's funds, any money received must go back to ratepayers. He also
noted that the Council has held a public hearing on the subject and that two more will be held, as
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well as one hearing before the Land Use&Planning Board. The following people spoke against
surplusing this property: Ron Novak, 29226 118th Avenue SE,Auburn; Susan Sanders, 29415
118th Avenue SE, Auburn;Mary Roberts, 502 8th Street,NE#24, Auburn; John McHugh, 12014
SE 288th,Kent; Todd Howe, 29312 118th Avenue SE,Auburn;Dietrich Riemer, 12221 SE 284th
St., Kent; Louanna Richards, 29317 118th Avenue SE,Auburn;Ron Charlin, 28705 124th SE,
Kent; and Jude Restis, 12025 SE 284th St.,Kent. Concerns voiced were fair market value,
development, the need for open space and parks, and environmental issues. Alternatives offered
were talking to Auburn, and giving the property to Auburn for open space or parks.
Martin explained the process which would take place, and responded to the concerns mentioned
by the speakers.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(CFN-198) The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:25 p.m., and reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
(CFN-745) After a brief comment from Mayor Pro Tem Woods, CLARK MOVED to adopt
Resolution No. 1657 which declares the impoundment reservoir property surplus to the water
utility's needs, and which authorizes the Mayor to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to sell
the property to Yarrow Bay Development. Yingling seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
(CFN-198) At 9:15 p.m. EPPERLY MOVED to adjourn. Orr seconded and the motion carried.
Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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