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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 03/16/2004 i KEN T Kent City Council Meeting WASNINOTON March16,2004 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and White. Council President Peterson was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES T C •AGENDA A. From Council. (CFN-198) At the request of Mayor White, Public Communications Items E and F and Consent Calendar Items Q and R were added to the agenda. Martin noted the addition of an Executive Session of approximately ten minutes having to do with a personnel matter, and said no action is anticipated. He also noted that a copy of the ordinance referred to in Consent Calendar Item E containing exact figures has been distributed to Councilmembers. From the Public. (CFN-198) There were no changes to the agenda from the audience. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Employee of the Year. (CFN-147) Mayor White announced that Rosalie Givens, Facilities Assistant in the Parks Department,has been selected as Employee of the Year. B. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor White introduced Jennifer Hooper,his appointee to the Drinking Driver Task Force, and C. J. Bell, his appointee to the Kent Arts Commission. C. Economic Update. (CFN-198) Nathan Torgelson, Economic Development Manager, gave a brief update of economic growth in the area. D. Kent Downtown Partnership Economic Update. (CFN-462) Lee Porter and Suzanne Reeder of the Kent Downtown Partnership expressed appreciation for the support of the Mayor and Council. E. Le&lative Update. (CFN-198) Martin gave a brief legislative update, and noted that a complete presentation will be held at the April 6d'workshop. F. Police and Fire Chaplain. (CFN-122sf) Police Chief Crawford introduced Reverend Pat Ellis,Jr.,the new volunteer Police and Fire chaplain. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through R, with the exception of H. White seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) Approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 2,2004, and approval of a correction to the minutes of February 17, 2004, by adding the words"regarding a personnel matter" as follows: CHANGES TO THE AGENDA From Council or Staff. ... CAO Martin added an Executive Session regarding a personnel matter. 1 Kent City Council Minutes March 16, 2004 B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) No bills were approved at the Operations Committee meeting of March 2, 2004. C. Aulgur-Fawcett Rezone Ordinance. (CFN-121) Ordinance No. 3684,rezoning property comprised of approximately.48 acres, located at 111 Central Avenue South, from Downtown Commercial Enterprise(DCE)to General Commercial (GC) (Aulgur-Fawcett Rezone) was adopted. D. 2003 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. (CFN-118sf) The 2003 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was approved and authorization to submit the report to HUD was granted. E. 2004 Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds Ordinance. (CFN-104sf) Ordinance No. 3682,which refunds the 1996 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds was adopted. F. Budget Adiustment Ordinance for Adiustments on December 31, 2003. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3683 amending the 2003 Budget for final budget adjustments made on December 31,2003 in the amount of$2,244,226 was adopted. These budgets were for LIDs 355, 356, and 357 and were not included on the year-end budget adjustment ordinance approved by Council on December 9, 2003. G. Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Recycling Grant. (CFN-904) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Department of Ecology Coordinated Prevention Grant Agreement in the amount of$82,971, and to direct staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project. H. Pacific Highway High OggWancv Vehicle Lanes Agreement with Metro Transit for Bus Shelter Pads. (CFN-1038) This issue was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Clark. After a brief discussion about the locations of the shelters, the issue was referred to the Public Works Committee for further discussion. I. 94th Avenue Soutb and S. 248th Sanitary Sewer Installation Charge In Lieu of Assessment. (CFN-553) The Public Works Department was authorized to establish a charge in lieu of assessment for sanitary sewer connection for affected properties on a portion of 94th Ave S and S 248th Street. J. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Indefinite Term Lease for Land Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Indefinite Term Lease for Land Agreement with Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad, subject to the Public Works Director's concurrence. K. Puget Sound Enerev Agreement For S. 228th St. Underground Power Conversion. (CFN-1134) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Puget Sound Energy Construction Agreement, upon concurrence by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. L. Rieht of Way Ouit Claim Deed for S. 228th St./Russell Road. (CFN-1269) The Mayor was authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed dedicating a portion of South 228"' Street and Russell Road as public right-of-way,upon concurrence by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. 2 Kent City Council Minutes March 16, 2004 M. Washington Conservation Corps Labor Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Washington Conservation Corps Sponsor Agreement in the amount of $69,616 and to direct staff to pay any expenses out of various capital improvement projects. N. Kine County Agreement far Construction of Pioneer Street Improvements. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Interagency Agreement to widen Pioneer Ave. between the City of Kent and King County, in the amount of$300,000, subject to the Public Works Director's concurrence and to authorize staff to accept the money and establish a budget for the same. O. 1st Avenue North/4th Avenue North Widenine& Utility Trenching Proiect. (CFN-1038) The V Avenue North/e Avenue North Widening and Utility Trenching project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Pivetta Brothers upon receipt of standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. P. Drinking Driver Task Force Appointment. (CFN-122sf) The Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jennifer Hooper to serve as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force was confirmed. ADDED Q. Kent Arts Commission Appointment. (CFN-839) The Mayor's appointment of Ms. C. J. Bell to the Kent Arts Commission was confirmed. ADDED R. Excused Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for Council President Peterson was approved. BIDS A. S. 228th Street Corridor Stone Columns. (CFN-1269) The bid opening for this project was held on March 3, 2004 with three bids received. The low bid was submitted by Scarsella Brothers, Inc. in the amount of$617,875.00. The Engineer's estimate was $596,000.00. WHITE MOVED that the South 228th Street Corridor—Stone Columns contract be awarded to Scarsella Brothers, Inc. for the low bid amount of$617,875.00. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. S. 228th Street Corridor S2M Barrier. (CFN-1269) The bid opening for this project was held on March 9, 2004 with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Harlow Construction Company Inc. in the amount of$364,570.00. The Engineer's estimate was $438,850.00. Wickstrom noted that residents had been concerned about the sound barrier,but that the issues have been resolved. WHITE MOVED that the South 228th Street Sound Barrier contract be awarded to Harlow Construction Company Inc. in the amount of$364,570.00. Clark seconded and the motion carried. C. Riverbend Golf Course Carts. (CFN-118sf) The Parks Director recommends rejection of the E-Z-Go golf cart bid due to concerns of reliability and authorization for the Mayor to enter into a four year agreement with Northwest Yamaha to lease forty-eight(48)Yamaha G-Max golf carts at a cost of$37,178.88 annually. Pete Peterson explained the problem and answered questions from Council members. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to reject E-Z-Go's golf cart bid due to concerns of reliability and to enter into a four year agreement with Northwest Yamaha to lease forty-eight (48) Yamaha G-Max golf carts at a cost of$37,178.88 annually. Clark seconded and the motion carried. 3 l Kent City Council Minutes March 16, 2004 REPORTS Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) White noted that there will be a hearing on LID 353 at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23d. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) In response to a question from Council at a previous Council meeting, CAO Martin and Finance Director Nachlinger gave a presentation regarding funding of and staffmg alternatives for open public safety positions. Martin then reiterated that there will be an Executive Session regarding a personnel matter, that it should take 10-15 minutes, and that no action is anticipated from Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:07 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40 p.m. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT At 8:40 p.m.,WHITE MOVED to adjourn. Clark seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, CWq City Clerk 4