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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/20/2004 KEN O T Kent City Council Meeting W A 9 N I N O T O N April 20, 2004 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Clark. Councilmembers present: Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and White. Council President Peterson was excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A. From Council. (CFN-198) Mayor Pro Tern Clark added Public Communications Item A and Consent Calendar Item N. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added at the request of Officer Rob Scholl, Bob O'Brien,Joe Rubio and Ted Kogita asked to speak about Kent Station and did so under Other Business. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ADDED ITEM A. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report award to Paula Barry, who created the report. B. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Torgelson gave a brief overview of economic development, including progress on Kent Station. f CONSENT CALENDAR WHITE MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 6, 2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) No bills were approved at the Operations Committee meeting of April 6, 2004. C. Star Meadow Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Star Meadow Final Plat was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the final plat mylar. D. Impoundment Reservoir Comprehensive Plan and Initial Zoning Ordinances. (CFN-745) Ordinance No. 3685 was adopted,which establishes the Impoundment Reservoir Annexation Area comprehensive plan designations of Urban Separator(US) and Single Family, 3 units per acre (SF-3), and zoning designations of Single Family Residential, 1 unit per acre(SR-1) and Single Family Residential, 3.63 (SR-3). E. Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment. (CFN-136) The equipment and vehicles no longer needed by the City were declared as surplus and staff was authorized to appropriately dispose of the equipment as described and listed in Public Works Director's memo of March 9, 2004. 1 Kent City Council Minutes April 20, 2004 F. Condemnation Ordinance for Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvements Project. (CFN-470) Ordinance No. 3686 was adopted,providing for condemnation of property rights for a portion of three(3)parcels of real property located northeast of the intersection of Southeast 240th Street and 132nd Avenue Southeast as are necessary for reconstruction of a storm drainage culvert for the Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvement Project. The ordinance also provides for payment to be made out of the Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvement Project fund, and authorizes the city attorney to prosecute the appropriate legal proceedings, and enter into settlements, stipulations,or other agreements. G. Pacific Hiehwav High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Agreement with Metro for Construction of Bus Shelter Pads. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement for right-of- way acquisition and construction of the bus shelter pads, and authorize staff to accept the funds and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the road improvement project, subject to final modification by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. H. Ordinance Relating to Abolition of Independent Salary Commission. (CFN-1274) Ordinance No. 3687 was adopted,repealing Ch. 2.58 of the Kent City Code, entitled"Independent Salary Commission,"and amending Chs. 2.01, 2.02, and 2.34 of the Kent City Code relating to the salaries of the Mayor, City Councihnembers, and Municipal Court Judges. I. Local and Long Distance Telephone Services Contract Extension. (CFN-1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign a 2-year contract extension with Focal Communications for local and long distance telephone service subject to City Attorney approval of contract documents. J. Replacement of 2004 Police Mobile Data Computers. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign purchase orders,payable to Datec Incorporated,not to exceed$65,000 for the purchase of 34 semi-ruggedized laptop computers to replace existing mobile data computers in Police vehicles. K. 2004 General Fund Budget Adjustment Ordinance Relating to Temoorary Permit Processing. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3688 amending the 2004 budget for adjustments relating to development permit processing,was adopted. L. Resolution Recoanizing Vietnamese Heritage Flag. (CFN-198) Resolution No. 1667 recognizing the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a heritage flag of the Vietnamese- American community,was adopted. M. Plat of Alvin's Pond Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Alvin's Pond Subdivision submitted by Mel L. Daley, P.E. for continuous operation and maintenance of 244 feet of water mains, 505 feet of sewers, 621 feet of street improvements, and 535 feet of storm sewer was accepted. ADDED N. Council Absence. (CFN-198) Council President Peterson was excused from tonight's meeting. 2 Kent City Council Minutes April 20,2004 OTHER BUSINESS B. Kent Station Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment. (CFN-171) The Kent Station Purchase and Sale Agreement provides that if Sound Transit ever charges for non-transit parkers in the Sounder garage after 12 noon during the term of the cinema lease, the City must either develop a voucher system where the City would be responsible for all parking fees to cinema patrons, or provide an equal number of public parking spaces within or adjacent to the Planned Action Ordinance area,which includes the Kent Station site and the Municipal Lot Block. The City proposes amending the Purchase and Sale Agreement to change the boundaries of the area in which the City can provide replacement parking by excluding the Municipal Lot block. Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle St.,Kent,urged the Council to look at the contract further, noting that construction has not yet begun and that the amendment may result in the city constructing a parking garage. Joe Rubio. 3831 S. 248', Kent, said there is no demand for a movie theater and that the college will not be an anchor. Ted Kogita, 25227 Reith Road, Kent, stated that Sound Transit will soon charge for parking. Nathan Torgelson explained the City's two alternatives. He also explained that the proposed amendment would change the boundaries of the area in which the city can provide replacement parking by excluding the municipal lot block. He opined that the amendment would strengthen the agreement. RANNIGER MOVED to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Kent Station Purchase and Sale Agreement to change the boundaries of the replacement parking area. Harmon seconded. After a lengthy discussion, the motion carried upon a roll call vote,with Clark,Harmon,Ranniger and Thomas in favor, and Raplee and White opposed. A. Kent Station Declaration of Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions. (CFN-171) The City and Kent Station LLC have negotiated a Declaration of Covenants,Conditions and Restrictions(CC&Rs)to ensure that the property is maintained as an attractive setting for development,to protect the owners of the property against improper and undesirable uses of the property, and to ensure and encourage the construction of high quality and harmonious develop- ment and attractive improvements on the property,regardless of whom owns or develops it. Torgelson explained this legal document and noted that it is required before the City can close on the property. He added that it has no budget impact to the City. RANNIGER MOVED to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Kent Station and to record the same upon closing of the Initial Takedown Parcel. Harmon seconded. White said it is unusual to have a government entity involved in such a document and protect one business from the competition of another. Clark disagreed,noting that the City is not the developer. Upon a roll call vote, the motion carried 5-1 with White opposed. BIDS A. 118th Avenue SE Water Main Connection Project. (CFN-1186) The bid opening for this project was held on April 1,2004,with 13 bids received. The low bid was submitted by Archer Construction in the amount of$391,025.13, WHITE MOVED to award the 118th Ave. S.E. Water Main Connection contract to Archer Construction in the amount of$391,025.13. Harmon seconded and the motion carved. 3 Kent City Council Minutes April 20,2004 CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS ADDED A. Police Department. (CFN-122) Officer Rob Scholl,President of the Kent Police Officers Association,voiced concern about morale in the department, and expressed full confidence in Chief Crawford's ability to lead the department. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 4