HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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City Clerk
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