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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/02/2004 KEN T Kent City Council Meeting WASHINOTON March 2, 2003 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark,Harmon,Peterson, Raplee, Thomas and White,. Councilmember Ranniger was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A. From Council. (CFN-198) At the request of Mayor White, Consent Calendar Items L and M were added. Martin noted the addition of an Executive Session having to do with two items of property disposition and one of ongoing litigation, of approximately 15 minutes with no action anticipated. At the request of staff, the order of the agenda was changed so that the public hearing is the final item. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor White announced that Damien Hooper of the Planning Department has been chosen as Employee of the Month for March. B. National Night Out Award. (CFN-155) Judy Mauhl, Public Education Specialist for the Police Department,announced that Kent placed seventh in the nation and displayed the National Night Out plaque. C. Red Cross Month. (CFN-155) Mayor White read a proclamation declaring March as Red Cross Month in the City of Kent, and presented it to Raymond Ma,Red Cross volunteer. D. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-174) Mayor White introduced Teresa Ferguson,his appointee to the Land Use and Planning Board. CONSENT CALENDAR PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through M. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 2004, and the following correction to the minutes of February 3 were approved: Addition of the words"at the request of the Council Presidenf'to the end of the sentence under Changes to the Agenda from Council or Staff. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through January 30 and paid on January 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 17, 2004. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 1/30/04 Wire Transfers 1607-1619 $1,169,229.86 1/30/04 Prepays & 558511 201,990.01 1/30/04 Regular 559087 2,442,423.24 $3,813,643.11 1 Kent City Council Minutes March 2, 2004 Approval of payment of the bills received through February 13 and paid on February 13 after auditing by the Operations Committee on February 17,2004. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/13/04 Wire Transfers 1620-1630 $1,235,757.55 2/13/04 Prepays & 559088 255,326.68 2/13/04 Regular 559666 916,408.30 $2,407,492.53 Annroval of checks issued for payroll for January 16 through January 31 and paid on February 5, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 2/5/04 Checks 275070-275345 $ 219,545.42 2/5/04 Advices 159390-160049 1,173,723.63 $1,393,269.05 C. Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management Performance Grant Funds. (CFN-122) The Emergency Management Division received a grant in the amount of $53,236 from the Washington State Military Department to supplement local budget expenditures through the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)Emergency Management Performance Grant. The grant monies were accepted and the Mayor was authorized to sign the contract to receive the funds. D. Master Planned Unit Development Modification Criteria,Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance. (CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3681,which amends Section 15.08.400(I) of the Kent City Code to establish a process by which criteria are established to guide the Planning Manager in differentiating between minor and major modifications of master plans located in commercial, office, industrial, and manufacturing zoning districts consistent with planned action ordinances and development agreements was adopted. E. Vision Service Plan Contract. (CFN-149) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Vision Service Plan(VSP)2004 Contract. F. Morrill Meadows Park. (CFN-118) The Morrill Meadows Park Project(a.k.a. East Hill Park Expansion) was accepted as complete. G. Canterbury Park. (CFN-118) The Canterbury Neighborhood Park Development Project was accepted as complete. H. Riverbend Driving Range Protective Netting and Pole Replacement. (CFN-118) The Riverbend Driving Range Protective Netting and Pole Replacement Project was accepted as complete. 2 Kent City Council Minutes March 2, 2004 I. Kine County Capital Fund for Kent Pool. (CFN-118) $25,000.00 from King County for capital repairs at the Kent Pool was accepted and amendment of the capital budget was authorized. J. The Fund for Improvement in Post Secondary Education Grant. (CFN-122) The Police Department was authorized to apply for grant funds from the Fund for Improvement in Post Secondary Education(FIPSE),which"supports innovative educational improvement projects that respond to problems of national significance". K. Emereency and Basic Life Support Ambulance Services Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement for services between the City of Kent Fire Department and the two private ambulance companies which currently provide service to our response area. ADDED L. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Ranniger from tonight's meeting was approved. ADDED M. Land Use and Plannine Board Appointment. (CFN-174) The Mayor's appointment of Teresa Ferguson to serve as a member of the Land Use and Planning Board was confirmed. OTHER BUSINESS A. Auleur-Fawcett Rezone. (CFN-121) Campbell/Nixon&Associates have requested a rezone of approximately one-half acre of property from DCE,Downtown Commercial Enterprise,to GC, General Commercial. The property is located on the west side of Central Avenue between Meeker and Gowe Streets. Kim Marousek of the Community Development Department gave a brief report on the project. CLARK MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Decision of the Hearing Examiner on the Aulgur-Fawcett Rezone and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance, including the designation as GC. White seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Russell Road Park Field Light Replacement. (CFN-1161) One bid wa s received for the replacement of light fixtures at Russell Road Park on ball fields 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 from MUSCO Sports Lighting,LLC in the amount of$114,500.00. PETERSON MOVED to enter into an agreement with MUSCO Sports Lighting LLC in the amount of$114,500.00 for the project. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. Russell Road an ty Relocation. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on February 23,2004,with nineteen bids received. The low bid was submitted by Ceccanti, Inc. in the amount of$449,008.11. The Public Works Director recommended awarding the contract to Ceccanti, Inc. WHITE SO MOVED. Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Council President. (CFN-198) Peterson reported that the Council recently held a successful retreat. 3 Kent City Council Minutes March 2, 2004 Administrative Resorts. (CFN-198) Martin reiterated that there will be an Executive Session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss two items of property disposition and one item of ongoing litigation,with no action anticipated. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:25 p.m., and reconvened at 7:45 p.m. (CFN-198) PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Impoundment Reservoir Comprehensive Plan and Initial Zoning.First Hearing. (CFN-377&745) Mayor White noted that after holding public hearings on January 26 and February 23, 2004, the Land Use and Planning Board voted 4-1 to recommend approval of comprehensive plan and initial zoning designations of Urban Separator/SR-1 for the impoundment reservoir property located at the northwest corner of the intersection of 120 Avenue SE and South 304th Street. Bill Osborne of Planning Services described the options which were considered, explained the evaluation process used and outlined the recommendations of the Land Use &Planning Board and the staff. Mayor White opened the public hearing. The following people spoke against the recommended zoning for environmental and density reasons: Brian Derdowski 70 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah Tom Williams 28624 124'Avenue SE Ron Novak 29226 118th SE, Auburn Jude Restis 12025 SE 284th Dianne Brooks 29218 118th Avenue SE,Auburn Gwenn Derdowski 70 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah Carole Novak 29226 118' SE,Auburn Kathy Hunter 12045 SE 284th,Kent Noel Gilbrough,Army Corps of Engineers 7359 23rd Ave NW,Ballard Fred Goetz, Army Corps of Engineers 10203 Oh Ave SW, Seattle Kurt Siltmah Puyallup Susan Sanders 29415 118th Ave SE,Auburn Brian Bartholomew 30328 121st Ave SE,Auburn Luana Richards 29317 118th Ave SE, Auburn Al Hurt 29304 118'Ave SE, Auburn Duane Heier 29513 118'Ave SE,Auburn Ron Kjerland 28705 124'Ave SE Bruce Burns 28641 132id Ave SE, Kent Dietrich Reimer 12221 SE 284`h,Kent Albert Townsend 28322 118th Ave SE Vonda Marsland 12129 SE 303 Ct.,Auburn Erik Pfaff No address given Neal Warner 12110 SE 288th Noelle Rogerson 10637 SE 244th Dave Heutchy 10925 SE 287th Colin Lund 11814 115th Ave. SE, Kirkland 4 Kent City Council Minutes March 2, 2004 Richard Wilson, 1221 2"d Avenue, Suite 500, Seattle, attorney representing Yarrow Bay Development,pointed out that growth must be accommodated, and that the area does not need to be zoned as urban separator in order to preserve the habitat, wetlands and hydrology. There were no further comments from the audience and HARMON MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT PETERSON MOVED to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. White seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) 4=ber, C City Clerk 5