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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 06/15/2004 KEN T Kent City Council Meeting WASHINGTON June 15, 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, Thomas and White. Councilmembers Peterson and Raplee were excused from the meeting. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added at the request of Bob O'Brien. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Chiefs Award of Valor Presentation. (CFN-122) Police Chief Crawford and Deputy Chief Miller presented Parks employee David Heldt with the Award of Valor for recent actions during a car jacking attempt. B. Medal of Valor Presentation. (CFN-122) Police Chief Crawford and Deputy Chief Miller presented Police Officer Phil Johnson with the Medal of Valor for his actions in pursuit of an armed robber. C. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-997) Mayor White introduced his appointee to the Bicycle Advisory Task Force. D. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson gave a brief update including permit valuation,manufacturing and real estate. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Street Vacation,Portion of 145th Place SE. (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1668 established June 15,2004, as the date for a public hearing on the petition from Schneider Homes to vacate a portion of 1456'Place SE. Community Development Director Satterstrom explained the proposed vacation and location. He submitted letters from the Loe Estates Community Organization, Meridian Firs, Division I, and the Bonneville Power Administration relating to traffic,property values, safety and drainage issues. CLARK MOVED to make the letters part of the record. White seconded and the motion carried. Satterstrom noted that staff recommends approval with ten conditions. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Kris Muckerheide, President of Loe Estates Community Association,requested that the area remain as it is permanently. Michael Weros,24845 144t'Place SE, agreed. Wickstrom outlined for Marilyn Kennedy, President of Meridian Firs, 24833 145a' Lane SE,the road,pathway and emergency access, and addressed her concern about drainage. Fred Warden, 25023 140 Place SE, President of Meridian Firs,Division 2, said most of the residents do not want additional traffic and urged the Council to keep the street closed. CLARK MOVED to continue the public hearing to the July 6,2004, Council meeting. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. 1 Kent City Council Minutes June 15, 2004 CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through T. White seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 1, 2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 15 and paid on May 14 after auditing by the Operations Committee on May 18,2004 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/14/04 Wire Transfers 1699-1714 $1,306,191.45 5/14/04 Prepays& 562762 819,818.44 5/14/04 Regular 563307 832,127.25 $2,958,137.14 C. Development Regulations Update. (CFN-961) Resolution No. 1680 relating to review and revision of development regulations in compliance with the Growth Management Act was adopted. D. Excused Absences for Councilmembers Peterson and Raplee. (CFN-198) Excused absences from tonight's City Council meeting for Council President Peterson and Councilmember Raplee, who are unable to attend,were approved. E. Interlogal Agreement with King County Drainage District No. 1 for Springbrook Creek Restoration. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the interlocal agreement between the City of Kent and Drainage District No. 1 of King County and authorize staff to accept the money and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project. F. Interlocal Agreement with King County Drainage District No. 1 for Springbrook Creek Culvert Replacement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the interlocal agreement between the City of Kent and Drainage District No. I of King County and authorize staff to accept the money and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project. G. Purchase and Sale Agreement for Upper Meridian Valley Creek Improvements Proiect Easement. (CFN-470) The Mayor was authorized to complete the property transaction for the purchase of real property located at 23808 132"d Avenue S.E. as identified in the Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement. H. LID 352 Charge In Lieu of Assessment. (CFN-1195) The Public Works Department was authorized to establish a charge in lieu of assessment for storm sewer connection for the affected properties. 2 Kent City Council Minutes June 15, 2004 I. Iuterlocal Agreements wit Cities of Federal Way and Milton for Fleet Services Including Associated Full TiZEauivalents. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign two separate Interlocal Agreements to provide fleet services to the Cities of Federal Way and Milton, and the 2004 budget and personnel were authorized and established. J. Quit Claim Deed for 128th Avenue SE And Easement Granting to Water District 111. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to execute a Quit Claim Deed turning a portion of City property in the vicinity of 128`}'Avenue S.E. and SE 266t'Street into street right-of-way for 128`" Avenue S.E., and to grant Water District#111 an easement on a portion of the balance of City property for water utility purposes subject to concurrence with the language, location, and terms of the easement. K. Release Utility Easement Rights Per Ordinance No. 585. (CFN-102) The Mayor was authorized to release utility easement rights identified by the Public Works Director that were reserved as a condition of Ordinance No. 585, on condition that the City be compensated for the fair market value. L. LID 353 Final Assessment Roll Ordinance. (CFN-1269) Ordinance No. 3695 approving and confirming the assessments and the assessment roll of Local Improvement District No. 353 for the construction of the City's S. 228s' Street Corridor project,and levying and assessing a part of that cost and expense against the lots, tracts, and parcels of land shown on the assessment roll that will receive special benefits as a result of the project was adopted. M. Central Avenue North Improvements Project. (CFN-1038) The Central Avenue North Improvement project was accepted as complete and release retainage to R.W. Scott Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens. N. Corrosion Control Facility. (CFN-1038) The Corrosion Control Facility project was accepted as complete and release retainage to Nordic Construction upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens. O. Plat of Blueberry Farm(Willow Point)Infrastructure Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Plat of Blueberry Farm(Willow Point) submitted by Robert N. Parnell for the continuous operation and maintenance of 663 feet of watermains, 1126 feet of sewers, 590 feet of street improvements, and 649 feet of storm sewer was accepted. P. Plat of Stonewood Infrastructure Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Plat of Stone Wood submitted by Norman E. Larson for the continuous operation and maintenance of 342 feet of watermains,738 feet of sewers, 540 feet of street improvements, and 1190 feet of storm sewer was accepted. Q. Ordinance Revising Kent City Code Section 9.38.60 Regarding Two Hour Parking Zones. (CFN-171) Ordinance No. 3696 amending Section 9.38.060 of the Kent City Code to add an additional two(2)hour parking zone for that portion of Railroad Avenue between Smith Street and James Street, on the east side only was adopted. 3 Kent City Council Minutes June 15, 2004 R. Green River Duwamish Restoration Project Consultant Services Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Thompson Smitch Consulting Group, Inc. for the Green Duwamish Restoration Project upon concurrence with the language. S. Pacific Highway Appraisal and Negotiations Service Contracts. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement for right-of-way/easement acquisition appraisals with the Eastman Company and a Consultant Services Agreement with Certified Land Services and Lane and Associates. T. Bicycle Advisory Board Appointment. (CFN-997) The Mayor's appointment of Aaron Renner to serve as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board was confirmed. BIDS A. S. 212th Street Pavement Rehabilitation. (CFN-1054) The bid opening for this project was held on June 1, 2004,with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Western Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of$338,762.74. The Engineer's estimate was $426,176.25. WHITE MOVED to award the South 212th Pavement rehabilitation contract to Western Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of$338,662.74. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. Pae fic Highway South Storm Drainage Improvements,South 268th Street to South 252nd Street. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on May 20, 2004,with nine bids received. The low bid was submitted by Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $539,700.50. The Engineer's estimate was $599,131.00. WHITE MOVED to award the Pacific Highway South Storm Drainage Improvements, South 268th Street to South 252nd Street contract to Pivetta Brothers Construction,Inc. in the amount of$539,700.50. Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS C. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger announced that the next meeting will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 17th. F. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June l7th and that Parks Director Hodgson has received the Washington Recreation&Parks Association Honor Fellow Award. G. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin noted an Executive Session of approximately five minutes regarding property disposition with no action anticipated afterward. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Overtime,Property,Bid and Fleet Services. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, voiced concern about overtime, surplus property, a bid on a roof repair and fleet services for other cities. Martin responded to the issues. B. Focus Group. (CFN-198) Mayor White asked for volunteers to serve on a focus group to look at next years budget. Bob O'Brien agreed to be a part of the group. 4 Kent City Council Minutes June 15, 2004 EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. (CFN-198) ADJOURNMENT WHITE MOVED to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 5