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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/05/2004 KENT Kent City Council Meeting WAS"'"G T C" October 5,2004 The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon,Peterson, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and White. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO AGENDA A From Council.Administration,4r Staff. (CFN-198) The Mayor added Public Communication Item C,Consent Calendar Item N,and Other Business Item E. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor White announced that the October Employee of the Month is Economic Development Manager Nathan Torgelson. B. 2005 Budget Message. (CFN-186) Mayor White gave his 2005 Budget Message,the theme of which is"rebuilding." C. Economic Devdggg1 X*&te. (CFN-198) Torgelson outlined the most recent figures and proposals for economic development. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Formation of LID 358,Pacific Highway South High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes. (CFN-1292) LID 358 is intended to fund a portion of the costs to construct planned improvements to Pacific Highway South (SR99). The estimated total cost to construct these improvements is $10,431,116,and the estimated total amount to be funded from this LID is $572,598. The Public Works Director described the scope,location and cost of the project. Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and PETERSON moved to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. WHITE MOVED to approve formation of LID 358 for street frontage improvements for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes project and to direct the City Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through N. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 21,2004 were approved. _ B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through September 15 and paid on September 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on September 21, 2004 were approved. 1 " Kent City Council Minutes October 5,2004 Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/15/04 Wire Transfers 1816-1831 $1,400,540.70 9/15/04 PrePays& 567775 995,331.67 9/15/04 Regular 568351 1,250,409.35 $3,646,281.72 Approval of checks issued for paroll for September 1 through September 15 and paid on September 20, 2004: Date Check Numbers Amount 9/20/04 Advices 169295-169953 $1,201,268.58 9/20/04 Checks 279469-279723 212,183.78 9/20/04 Interim Checks 279724-279725 750.05 9/20104 Void Check#'s 279194&279369 _(750.05) $1,413,452.36 C. Cultural Development Authority of King County Grant for 2004 Programs. (CFN-839) The$10,100.00 grant from the Cultural Development Authority of King County Sustained Support was accepted and expenditure of funds in the Kent Arts Commission budget to support miscellaneous 2004 programs was authorized. D. Surplus Residential Structures. (CFN-118) All structures at 25520 Hawley Road,25000 Hawley Road, and 26621 132nd Ave. SE were declared surplus and authorized for demolition. E. Federal Department of Jusft Office Grant for Safe Havens. (CFN-118) The $200,000.00 grant from the Federal Department of Justice was accepted and the Mayor was authorized to execute appropriate agreements for the expenditure of such funds. F. 2003 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Amendment. (CFN-493) The amended Community Development 2003 Action Plan was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the appropriate agreements. G. East Hill Park Agreement (CFN-1220) The Consultant Services Agreement with Entre Prises,USA in the amount of$129,837.00 for design and fabrication of two climbing features at East Hill Skate Park was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign same. H. Prostitution Loitering. (CFN-122) Ordinance No. 3715 amending section 9.02.300 of the Kent City Code entitled"Prostitution loitering"was adopted. I. Violation of Seattle-King County Department of Public Health Order Ordinance. (CFN-122) Ordinance No. 3716 amending the Kent City Code to add a new section 9.02.335 making it a crime to violate an order issued by the Seattle-King County Department of Public Health under the authority of Ch. 64.44 RCW was adopted. 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 5, 2004 J. Transportation Delpald Model Consultant Services Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City of Kent and PTV America, Inc. to convert the City of Kent 2003 Transportation Model to version 9.1 of the VISUM software. K. Sale of Properties at Ramstead Pointe Short Plat. (CFN-1180) The Mayor was authorized to sign all documents required for the sale of property known as"Ramstead Pointe Short Plat." L. Puget Sound Energy Construction Agreement. (CFN-1134) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Puget Sound Energy Construction Agreement for the underground conversion of Puget Sound Energy's overhead facilities in association with Kent Station and Sound Transit street improvements,upon concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. M. Surplus 1987 Chevrolet Suburban. (CFN-136) Surplus of a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban, 1GNGV26JOHF170905,was authorized. ADDED N. Diversity Advisory Bo (CFN-1127) The Mayor's re-appointment of Mr. Jeffrey Pang to the Diversity Advisory Board was confirmed. OTHER BUSINESS A. Howards Addition Rezone. (CFN-121) Howard Wilson has applied to rezone 4.43 acres of property from SR-2, Single-Family Residential to SR-3, Single-Family Residential. The Kent Hearing Examiner recommended approval on July 21,2004. The Planning&Economic Development Committee forwards it to Council without a recommendation. After comments on the process from the City Attorney,Ranniger and Hannon disclosed communications with residents. Bill Williamson,representing the applicant, stated that they have no opposition to the contacts noted by Councilmembers. Community Development Director Satterstrom explained the project. CLARK MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Peterson seconded. After a brief discussion regarding density,the motion failed with Clark,Peterson, and White in favor and Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas opposed. CLARK THEN MOVED to reject the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations of the Hearing Examiner and to keep the zoning as is. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. B. Anderson Rezone. (CFN-121) Debra Purcell-Cink of TLT Development has applied to rezone 1.96 acres of property from SR-4.5, Single-Family Residential to SR-6, Single-Family Residential. The Hearing Examiner recommends approval of this rezone. Matt Gilbert of the Planning Department explained the project and answered questions from Councilmembers. HARMON MOVED to accept the Findings,Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Anderson Rezone and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded and the motion carried. 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 5,2004 C. Meeker Street Law Bull-din LLC Real Estate Trade Agreement. (CFN-1038) The Public Works Director explained the project and recommended authorizing the Mayor to sign the Real Estate Trade Agreement between Meeker Street Law Building LLC and the City of Kent upon concurrence by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney. WHITE SO MOVED. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. D. Kent Chamber of Commerce Contract. (CFN-1170) Economic Development Director Torgelson noted that the Lodging Tax Advisory Board has recommended that the City enter into a one-year, $18,000 contract for tourism services with the Kent Chamber of Commerce. He explained how the funds would be used and said this is consistent with the City's tourism strategy to increase occupancy in Kent hotels and motels. CLARK MOVED to approve a one-year, $18,000 contract for tourism services with the Kent Chamber of Commerce. Peterson seconded. White expressed concern that this duplicated the contract with Seattle Southside Visitors Services. After a brief discussion,the motion carried with White opposed. ADDED E. King Conservation District No. 9. (CFN-1038) The Mayor explained that the City will receive a King Conservation District No. 9 grant in the amount of$88,500 for the years 2001- 2002, and that the funds will be used to finish design work and assistance in obtaining federal and local permits for the Meridian Valley Creek Realignment Project. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the King Conservation District No. 9 grant and direct staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project. Peterson seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Kent Centennial Parking Garage Seismic Retrofit and Strengthening. (CFN-1263) The apparent low bid was submitted by Summit Central Construction in the amount of$322,900,00, excluding Washington State Sales Tax. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Summit Central Construction for this project. Clark seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Administrative Reuorts. (CFN-198) Martin noted that no Executive Session is required, and that the annual audit has been completed. ADJOURNMENT PETERSON MOVED to adjourn at 8:12 p.m. White seconded and the motion carried. 24 Brenda Jacober, C City Clerk 4