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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/21/2004 KENT Kent City Council Meeting WASNINOTON September 21,2004 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Peterson. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon,Ranniger,Raplee,Thomas and White. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From Council,Administration.or Staff. (CFN-198) An item for Other Business was added and the Copper Ridge Closed Record Appeal Hearing will be continued to October 19. The Executive Session was removed by CAO Martin. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Proclamation—Constitution Week. (CFN-155) Mayor Pro Tern Peterson read a proclama- tion declaring September 17-23,2004 as Constitution Week in the City of Kent. B. Proclamation—Mayor's Day of Concern for the Hungry. (CFN-155) Mayor Pro Tern Peterson read a proclamation declaring September 25,2004 as Day of Concern for the Hungry in the City of Kent. C. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-198) Mayor Pro Tem Peterson announced that Councilmember Tim Clark was appointed to serve on the LEOFF I Disability Board. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. LID 356, Sanitary Sewer Improvements,Final Assessment Roll Ordinance(Quasi- Judicial Proceeding). (CFN-1280) The City has determined that certain properties are specially benefited by the sanitary sewer system and has proposed to proportionately assess these properties in accord with those special benefits. Public Works Director Wickstrom explained the project and noted that the neighborhood requested the LID due to system failures. He said that two protests were received for Lots 8 and 10 with no appraisals done but that these letters were just protesting the assessment. CLARK MOVED to make the two letters of protest from Valerie Anderson and Daniel and Nicole Garves a part of the public record. White seconded and the motion carried. City Attorney Brubaker explained the quasi-judicial proceedings. Mayor Pro Tern Peterson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried. WHITE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3711 which approves and confirms the final assessment roll on Local Improvement District 356—the 11 lth Avenue SE Sanitary Sewers. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. LID 357, Sanitary Sewer Improvements.Final Assessment Roll Ordinance(Quasi- Judicial Proceeding). (CFN-1284) The City has determined that certain properties are specially benefited by the sanitary sewer system and has proposed to proportionately assess these properties in accord with those special benefits. 1 Kent City Council Minutes September 21, 2004 Public Works Director Wickstrom explained the project and noted that the neighborhood requested the LID. He said no protests have been received. City Attorney Brubaker noted that the same quasi-judicial proceeding applied to this local improvement district. Mayor Pro Tem Peterson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried. WHITE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3712 which approves and confirms the final assessment roll on Local Improvement District 357— 124th Place SE sanitary sewers. Clark seconded and the motion carried. C. 2005-2010 Capital Improvement Plan (First Hearing). (CFN-775) The First Public Hearing on the 2005-2010 Capital Improvement Plan is designed to have public comment on the issues and concerns of the public. The Capital Improvement Plan covers six years with the first year incorporated into the 2005 Annual Budget and the 2006—2010 five year period as a planning document. The second hearing is scheduled for November 16. Assistant Finance Director Craig explained the plan and Mayor Pro Tem Peterson opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded the motion carried. D. 2005 Annual Budget(First Hearine). (CFN-186) The First Public Hearing on the 2005 Annual Budget is designed to receive public comment on the issues and concerns of the public. This hearing is scheduled prior to any presentation on the 2005 Budget in order to allow the public to assist with shaping the budget. Finance Director Nachlinger explained the budget development process. Clark commented on Referendum 49 concerning property taxes. Mayor Pro Tem Peterson opened the public hearing. Ted Kogita, 25227 Reith Road, said he would like to see departments budget line item details. There were no further comments. CLARK MOVED to close the public hearing. White seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 3,2004 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) The payment of the bills received through August 31 and paid on August 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 7, 2004 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 8/31/04 Wire Transfers 1801-1815 $1,081,141.43 8/31/04 Prepays& 567170 1,366,760.11 8/31/04 Regular 567774 1_,880,998.03 $4,328,899.57 2 Kent City Council Minutes September 21, 2004 Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 1 through August 15 and paid on August 20, 2004: 8/20/04 Advices 167969-168633 $1,189,157.80 8/20/04 Checks 278901-279189 256,787.35 8/20/04 Interim Checks 279190 168.58 8/20/04 Void Check# 278915 (168.58) $1,445,945.15 Approval of checks issued for payroll for August 16 through August 31 and paid on September 3, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/3/04 Advices 168634-169294 $1,204,181.22 9/3/04 Checks 279191-279468 252,374.16 $1,456,555.38 C. Mirabella Espresso Cafb Infrutmcture Improvements Bill of Sale (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Mirabella Espresso Cafe Infrastructure hnprovements was accepted. D. Seattle Southside Visitors Services Tourism Contract. (CFN-1170) The three-year inter- local agreement with Seattle Southside Visitor Services(SSVS) for$300,000, in addition to a onetime charge of$25,200 to update the Seattle Southside Vacation Planner was approved. E. Donation To Senior Activity Center. (CFN-118) The$20,000.00 donation from the Harvey Cox estate to purchase fitness equipment for the Senior Center was accepted, and expenditure of funds in the Memorial and Miscellaneous Budget was authorized. F. 2004 Computer ReplaceMots. (CFN-1172&1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign purchase orders for replacement computers and vendor services not to exceed $123,344. G. Upper Meridian Valley Creek Bog Culverts Proiect. (CFN-470) The Upper Meridian Valley Creek Box Culverts project was accepted as complete and release the retainage to Granite Precasting and Concrete upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was approved. H. Village Creek Estates Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Village Creek Estates was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. I. Kara IWAnnandale Sewer Extension Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Kara III/ Annandale Plat Infrastructure Improvements was accepted. J. LEOFF I Disability Board Appointment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's appointment of Council Member Tim Clark to serve as a Council Representative on the LEOFF I Disability Board was confirmed. 3 Kent City Council Minutes September 21,2004 OTHER BUSINESS A. Mid-Year Staffing andElustment. (CFN-186&131&205) The total average monthly value of permit applications in the permit center"pipeline"has more than doubled,from a monthly average last year of$25 to $30 million to a monthly average of$70 million for about the last six months. Staff originally thought this was a temporary increase,but now it appears to be consistent and will be ongoing and perhaps even increase in the future. As a result, these ordinances and resolutions increase certain permit fees and adjust the budget accordingly, in order to hire nine full-time permit processing staff to insure that the City can timely process permit applications. Finance Director Nachlinger explained the fee adjustments,budget and increase in staffing. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3713 and 3714 and Resolution Nos. 1686 and 1687, amending the 2004 budget for adjustments relating to development permit processing and raising certain permit fees. White seconded. Clark explained that the City is trying to deliver first class service and struggling with previous cuts in staffing. The motion then carried. ADDED B. Street Vacafion.SE 278th Street. (CFN-102) The public hearing for the street vacation on SE 278th Street is scheduled for October 19, 2004. A Street and/or Alley Vacation Application and Petition was filed by Cherie Lang to vacate a portion of Southeast 278th Street. WHITE MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1688 scheduling a public hearing for October 19,2004, for a Street Vacation Application and Petition to vacate a portion of SE 278th Street. Clark seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Pioneer Street/Smith Street Improvements. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on September 13, 2004,with six bids received. The low bid was submitted by Rodarte Construction, Inc. in the amount of$713,672.60. The Engineer's estimate was $756,968.22. The Public Works Director recommends awarding the contract to Rodarte Construction, Inc. subject to approval from Federal Highway Administration/Washington State Department of Transportation. WHITE SO MOVED, Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Council President. (CFN-198) Mayor Pro Tern Peterson announced that Councilmember Clark has been appointed to serve on the Parks and Human Services Committee and Councilmember Ranniger has agreed to serve as Chair of that Committee. Planning and Economic Development Committee. Councilmember Clark announced a special meeting on Tuesday, October 4 on the critical areas ordinance at 4:00 p.m. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin thanked Council for passing the mid-year staffing and fee adjustment. ADJOURNMENT At 8:12 p.m. WHITE MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. (CFN-198) �� Marymmnons Deputy City Clerk 4