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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/20/2004 • KE I T Kent City Council Meeting WASHINGTON July 20, 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, Peterson,Ranniger,Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From Council,Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Martin announced that an Executive Session will not be required. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Upon a request from Ted Kogita, Continued Communications Item 11 A regarding the budget meeting of July 15, was added. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Don Wickstrom 35th Anniversary Presentation. (CFN-198) Public Works Director Wickstrom was commended for his work and presented with a plaque. B. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson gave an update on economic development in the City, including Kent Station and new warehouses. C. National Night Out. (CFN-155) Mayor read a proclamation inviting citizens to participate in National Night Out. Chief Crawford explained the program. D. Financial Report. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger gave a brief report on sales tax. CONSENT CALENDAR PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through O. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 6, 2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through May 28 and paid on May 28 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 6,2004 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/28/04 Wire Transfers 1715-1724 $ 786,473.56 5/28/04 Prepays& 563308 485,549.48 5/28/04 Regular 563859 2,044,654.82 $3,316,677.86 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 20, 2004 Payment of the bills received through June 15 and paid on June 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 6, 2004 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/15/04 Wire Transfers 1725-1742 $1,685,933.36 6/15/04 Prepays & 563860 1,340,128.55 6/15/04 Regular 564658 2,048,102.26 $5,074,164.17 Payment of the bills received through June 30 and paid on June 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 6, 2004 was approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/30/04 Wire Transfers 1743-1754 $ 920,989.89 6/30/04 Prepays & 564659 238,357.22 6/30/04 Regular 565173 2,969,481.28 $4,128,828.39 Approval of checks issued for payroll for May 1 through May 15 and paid on May 20, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 5/20/04 Advices 164003-164662 $1,179,961.50 5/20/04 Checks 277072-277392 224,685.03 5/20/04 Interim Checks 277393 366.30 5/20/04 Voids 276955 366.30 $1,404,646.53 Approval of checks issued for pavroll for May 16 through May 31 and paid on June 4, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/4/04 Advices 164663-165324 $1,178,954.30 6/4/04 Checks 277394-277676 218,696.39 6/4/04 Interim Checks 277677-277678 383.91 Voids _(179.39) $1,397,855.21 i Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 1 through June 15 and paid on June 18, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 6/18/04 Advices 165325-165984 $1,202,669.04 6/18/04 Checks 277679-277975 227,188.83 $1,429,857.87 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 20,2004 Approval of checks issued forggyroll for June 16 through June 30 and paid on July 2, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 7/2/04 Advices 165985-166644 $1,202,859.20 7/2/04 Checks 277976-278284 250,038.96 7/2/04 Interim Checks 278285-278286 1,504.93 $1,454,403.09 C. Churches in M1, MI-C, And CM-1 Zoning Districts Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance. (CFN-131) Ordinance No. 3699 amending Section 15.04.090 of the Kent City Code to add churches as special permit uses in CM-1, Commercial Manufacturing-1; M1, Industrial Park; and Ml-C Industrial Park—Commercial zoning districts was adopted. D. Hazardous Substance Land Use Facilities Zoning Code Amendment Ordinance. (CFN-131&205) Ordinance No. 3700 amending Section 15.08.050(D)(9) of the Kent City Code which relates to hazardous substance or waste to be consistent with the recently adopted International Fire Code was adopted. E. 2004 Comprehensive Plan Update Ordinance. (CFN-377) Ordinance No. 3698 relating to the 2002-2004 Comprehensive Plan Update(CPA-2002-1),which amends the City of Kent Comprehensive Plan in compliance with the requirements of the Growth Management Act was adopted. F. Brookside Court Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Brookside Court was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. G. Council Meeting Time Change. (CFN-198) The time of the August 3, 2004 City Council meeting was changed from its regular meeting time of 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. H. Group Health Cooperative 2004 Contract. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the 2004 Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound contract for the City's insured HMO plan. I. Nationwide Deferred Compensation (457) Programs (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the amended Plan Document implementing the deferred compensation(457) loan program option for employees and delegating certain administrative duties regarding loans to Nationwide. J. International City/County Managers Association(ICMA)Administrative Services Agreement. (CFN-147) The Mayor was authorized to sign the amended ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation(457)Plan Administrative Services Agreement for a five year administration services agreement beginning on the execution date and ending 5 years after the execution date, reducing the plan administration fee to .29%. K. Westview Terrace Sewer Extension Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Westview Terrace Sewer Extension was accepted. 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 20, 2004 L. Pineridee Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements Ifill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Pineridge Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements was accepted. M. McKenna Meadows Infrastructure Improvements BIB of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for McKenna Meadows Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements was accepted. N. Chelmsford Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Chelmsford Subdivision Infrastructure Improvements was accepted. O. Garrison and East Hill Well Protect. (CFN-1038) The Garrison and East Hill Well project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Hokkaido Drilling, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was approved. OTHER BUSINESS A. Ruth Wiren Rezone. (CFN-121) The request by Ruth Wiren is to rezone 3.97 acres of property from SR-4.5, Single Family Residential, to SR-6, Single Family Residential. The property is located at the northwest comer of 136`h Avenue SE and SE 253"t Street. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on June 16, 2004, and issued Findings, Conclusions and a Recommendation for approval on June 30, 2004. Sharon Clamp of Planning Services explained the project and said staff recommends approval. It was clarified that access issues are related to plats rather than rezones. CLARK MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Decision of the Hearing Examiner on the Ruth Wiren Rezone and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. B. Kentara Rezone. (CFN-121) The request by Ken Peckham is to rezone 6.4 acres of property from SR-4.5, Single Family Residential,to SR-6, Single Family Residential. The property is located south of the intersection of 104th Avenue SE and SE 272"d Street. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on June 9, 2004, and issued Findings, Conclusions and a Recom- mendation for approval on June 23, 2004. Matt Gilbert of Planning Services explained the project and answered questions from Council members. CLARK MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Kentara Rezone and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carved. BIDS A. 2004 Traffic Striping. (CFN-1162) The bid opening for this project was held on July 2, 2004,with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Stripe Rite, Inc. in the amount of $42,190.00. The Engineer's estimate was$44,467.00. The Public Works Director recommends awarding the contract to Stripe Rite, Inc. in the amount of$42,190.00. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the 2004 Traffic Striping contract to Stripe Rite, Inc. in the amount of$42,190.00. Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS A. Council President. (CFN-198) Peterson announced that there will be no workshop on August 3rd and that the Council meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. due to National Night Out. 4 Kent City Council Minutes y 20, 2004 B. Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark reminded Council members of the quarterly Suburban Cities meeting in August. C. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger said the next Public Safety Committee will be on August 19th and that there will be discussion on the proposed Motorized Wheeled Transportation Device ordinance. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Budget Meeting. (CFN-198) Ted Kona, 25227 Reith Road, expressed concern about raising taxes as discussed at a meeting on July 15. ADJOURNMENT At 7:55 p.m.,PETERSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacober, C C City Clerk 5