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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/06/2004 • KENT Kent City Council Meeting WASHINGTON July 6, 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 TO AGENDA A From Council,Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Item A (Approval of Minutes)was corrected,E(West Nile Virus Response Plan)was removed from the Consent Calendar, and V(Excused Council Absence)was added. Other Business Items C (Ballot Proposition, Real Property Tax Levy Rate) and D (Budget Appropriation for Special Election) were removed from the agenda. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A was added. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Get a Kick Out of Sharing Program. (CFN-118) Parks Director Hodgson explained the program and encouraged everyone to donate soccer balls and pumps which will be shipped to children in Africa. B. Youth Board Public Services Announcements. (CFN-198) Sara Wood of the Police F Department explained the program and showed the public service announcements made by the youth board. C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Shane Gilbertson, Project Manager in the Parks Planning and Development Department,was named Employee of the Month. D. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor introduced his latest appointees,Kenneth Wendling and George Adams. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Street Vacation,Portion of 145th Place SE. (CFN-102) This public hearing was continued from June 15, 2004. Satterstrom explained the project and conditions. Dennis Alfredson from Schneider Homes said they have no objection to the conditions. Condition No. 8 was clarified for Kris Muckerheide, 24418 147th Ave. SE. There were no further comments and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. Martin explained that the price will be worked out with Public Works. CLARK MOVED to approve staff s recommenda- tion of approval with conditions of the application to vacate portions of 145th Place SE, as referenced in Resolution No. 1668, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval. White seconded and the motion carried. B. 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update Policy Revision. (CFN-377) This public hearing is to consider one revised comprehensive plan policy in accordance with the June 1 st Council remand to staff and subsequent review by the Planning& Economic Development Committee. The Council will then consider approval of the entire 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update. Gloria Alk -- Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 2004 Gould-Wesson of the Planning Department gave an overview of the process and the policy, and pointed out that the changes to Policy LU-9.1 were not substantive and have been made. She then read the proposed language for Policy TR-5.6 as follows: Foster connectivity of new development with the surrounding neighborhood, allowing cul-de-sacs where appropriate. She recommended approval of the entire Comprehensive Plan document including the revisions. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Tom Sharp, P.O. Box 918,Maple Valley, spoke in support of the revised language for TR-5.6. There were no further comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried. CLARK MOVED to approve and approved as modified the 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update as recommended by the Planning&Economic Development Committee and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded. After a brief discussion regarding cul-de-sacs, the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A, as corrected, through V,with the exception of E. White seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 15, 2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Bills and checks have not been approved for payment at this time. C. Pacific Hiehwav South HOV Lanes. (CFN-1291) Ordinance No. 3697 providing for condemnation of property rights for real property between Kent-Des Moines Road and South 272"a Street adjacent to Pacific Highway South, in order to construct road improvements and underground electrical systems for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project was adopted. D. Pacific Hiehwav HOV Proiect Appraisal& Appraisal Review Service Contracts. (CFN-1291) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreements for right of way/easements acquisition appraisals with the Eastman Company and for appraisal review with The Granger Company. REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR E. West Nile Virus Response Plan. (CFN-1038) Mike Mactutis of Public Works explained the Plan and the history of the virus. CLARK MOVED to adopt the City of Kent West Nile Virus Response Plan. White seconded and the motion carried. F. Russell Road & Utility Relocation Project. (CFN-1038) The Russell Road and Utility Relocation project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Ceccanti, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized. G. Police Mobile Data Computer Replacements. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign purchase orders for replacement MDCs,payable to CDW-G,not to exceed$76,000. 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 2004 H. ()west PBX Maintenance Contract. (CFN-1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract renewal with Qwest Interprise Services PBX Maintenance Services, subject to the City Attorney's approval of the contract documents. I. Homeland Security Supplemental Grant for Multi-Discipline Planning and Exercise Coordinator. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to accept a grant from State Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness, and sign a contract for services for Multi-discipline Planning&Exercise Coordinator with said grant monies. J. Homeland Security Supplemental Grant for Interoverable Radio Equipment. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to accept a grant from State Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness, and sign a contact for purchase of interoperable radio equipment with said grant monies. K. Schick Shadel Hospital Consultant Services Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with Schick Shadel Hospital for a one year pilot project to provide substance abuse relapse prevention treatment for offenders at the City of Kent Correctional Facility. L. Reduce Underage Drinking Grant Application. (CFN-122) The Drinking Driver Task Force was authorized to apply for the Reduce Underage Drinking Grant for funds for police overtime, a Washington State Liquor Control Board agent and youth operative expenses for compliance checks. M. Carl Perkins 1% Grant Application. (CFN-122) The Kent Police Department was authorized to apply for$39,000 to contract with Renton Technical College to provide marketable' job skills classes to inmates at the City of Kent's Corrections Facility. N. 2004 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Application. (CFN-122) The Police Department was authorized to apply for a grant to purchase ergonomic workstations for the Records Unit of the Kent Police Department. O. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant. (CFN-122) The Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant which will be used to conduct a"Cops in Shops"pilot program and to run "Alcohol has Consequences"ads was accepted. P. Corrections Facility Medical Services Agreement. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Corrections Facility Medical Services Agreement between the City of Kent and Valley Medical Center Occupational Health Services. Q. 2004 Western States Arts Federation Grant for The Actor's Gang. (CFN-118) The $2,500.00 grant from Western States Arts Federation(WESTAF)was accepted and expenditure of funds in the Arts Commission budget for the Actors' Gang performance was authorized. R. 2005 Western States Arts Federation Grant for Keola Beamer. (CFN-118) The$2,500.00 grant from Western States Arts Federation(WESTAF)was accepted and expenditure of funds in the Arts Commission budget for the Keola Beamer, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival was authorized. 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 6, 2004 S. King County Conservation Futures Amendment for Clark Lake Park. (CFN-118) The $300,000.00 grant from King County Conservation Futures was accepted, the Mayor was authorized to sign the Amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, and expending funds in the Park Land Acquisition Budget for Clark Lake Park open space was authorized. T. Kent Land Use&Planning Board Appointment. (CFN-174) The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Kenneth Wendling to serve as a member of the Kent Land Use and Planning Board was confirmed. U. Kent Human Services Commission. (CFN-873) The Mayor's appointment of Mr. George Adams to serve as a member of the Kent Human Service Commission was confirmed. ADDED ITEM V. Council Absence. (CFN-198) An excused absence from tonight's meeting for Council President Peterson was approved. OTHER BUSINESS A. Churches in M1,Ml-C,And CM-1 Zoning Districts Zoning Code Amendment. (CFN-131) After holding a public hearing,the Land Use&Planning Board recommends approval of a zoning code amendment to allow churches to locate as Special Permit Uses in the Industrial Park and Commercial Manufacturing zoning districts. Charlene Anderson, Planning Manager, explained the amendment. CLARK MOVED to approve Zoning Code Amendment#ZCA-2004-2 as recommended by the Land Use&Planning Board and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. B. Hazardous Substance Land Use Facilities Zoning Code Amendment. (CFN-131) After holding a public hearing, the Land Use &Planning Board recommends approval of a zoning code amendment related to hazardous substance land use facilities which replaces references to the Uniform Fire Code. This amendment is needed because of the recent adoption of the International Fire Code. Charlene Anderson explained that using"adopted Fire Codes"will prevent future amendments. CLARK MOVED to approve Zoning Code Amendment#ZCA-2004-3 as recommended by the Land Use&Planning Board and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Puma Station No. 5 Generator Upgrade. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on June 25, 2004, with two bids received. The low bid was submitted by RTB Contracting, Inc. in the amount of$84,102.40. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the Pump Station No. 5 Generator Upgrade contract to RTB Contracting, Inc. in the amount of$84,102.40. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. S. 192nd/Suringbrook Creek Culvert Replacement. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on June 28, 2004,with seven bids received. The low bid was submitted by Tri- State Construction, Inc. in the amount of$131,860.16. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the South 192nd/Springbrook Creek Culvert Replacement contract to Tri-State Construction, Inc. in the amount of$131,860.16. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. 4 Kent City Council Minutes July 6,2004 C. Glenn Nelson Park Improvements. (CFN-118) The bid opening was held on June 22, 2004, with four bids received. Clements Brothers, Inc. of Bonney Lake was the apparent low bidder. The Parks Director recommends awarding the bid to Clements Brothers,Inc. for improvements to Glenn Nelson Park in the amount of$278,745.00,plus Washington State Sales Tax and amending the budget to include 10%contingency. RANNIGER SO MOVED. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS G. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin reminded Council members of an executive session of approximately 15 minutes to discuss property acquisition and stated that action may be taken afterward. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Salaries. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, distributed copies of a comparison of salaries of firefighters in Kent and in New York City, and noted that Kent's salaries are higher. He voiced concern about overtime and Martin agreed that it is an issue. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. and reconvened at 8:23 p.m. (CFN-198) ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Property Acquisition. (CFN-239) RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for an amount not to exceed$160,000 for the Uhler Property, and to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the purchase upon review by the City Attorney, and to appropriate$160,000 plus feasibility and closing costs from the Park Land Acquisition account. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. (CFN-198) Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 5