HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 12/14/2004 KEN• T Kent City Council Meeting
WASH 1 N O T O N December 14,2004
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)
Flae Salute. The colors were posted and the flag salute presented by the American Legion Honor
Guard. (CFN-198)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
A From Council.Administration,or Staff. (CFN-198) Bid Item D and the Executive Session
were removed from the agenda. A proposed resolution was added to Other Business Item D.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A and B were added.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Don Wickstrom Proclamation. (CFN-155) Mayor White read a proclamation honoring
former Public Works Director Wickstrom and presented it to him.
B. Kent Green Business of the Year Presentation. (CFN-198) The award was presented to
Staples, Inc., 18129 East Valley Highway.
C. Police Department National Accreditation Presentation. (CFN-122) Lt. Weissich invited
the community to participate in assessing the department for re-accreditation.
D. Economic Development Update. (CFN-198) Nathan Torgelson gave his monthly update on
economic development in Kent.
E. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor White announced his appointees to various
Boards and Commissions and introduced those in attendance.
F. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor White announced that Cesi Medina of the Police
Department has been named Employee of the Month for December.
CONSENT CALENDAR
PETERSON MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Y. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of
November 16,2004 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through November 1 and paid
on November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 16, 2004 were
approved.
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Approval of checks issued for yottchM:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/04 Wire transfers 1874-1886 $1,158,406.39
11/15/04 PrePays & 570127 669,844.45
11/15/04 Regular 570736 _761,266.96
$2,589,517.80
Approval of Checks issued for payroll for October 16 through October 31 and paid on
November 3,2004:
l Date Check Numbers Amount
11/3/04 Advices 171263-171916 $1,209,518.77
11/3/04 Checks 280244-280502 232,632.72
$1,442,151.49
C. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for DUI Enforcement. (CFN-122) The
grant in the amount of$3,500.00 which will provide supplemental overtime funding for DUI
enforcement in the Kent Police Department was accepted.
D. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant for"Drive Hammered—Get Nailed"
Campaign. (CFN-122) The grant in the amount of$3,500.00 which will provide supplemental
overtime funding for DUI enforcement by the Kent Police Department was accepted.
E. Puget Sound Electric Project Construction Agreement(Pacific Highway). (CFN-1038)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the Puget Sound Energy Construction agreement upon
concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director.
F. Transportation Improvement Board Grant for Pacific Highway. (CFN-1038) The Mayor
was authorized to sign all documents necessary for the Transportation Improvement Board grant
for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes 2004 Storm Drainage Project and further directing
staff to accept the grant and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within the project.
G. Washington State Department of Transportation Participation Agreement for SR 516 at
4th Avenue Overlay. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Participation Agreement
with Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$93,819.54 for construction
of the SR-516 at 4th Avenue South Asphalt Pavement Overlay upon concurrence of the language
therein by the Public Works Director and.the City Attorney and to establish a budget for same.
H. WashIpSM State Depart "of Transportation Participation Agreement for SR 516 at
Military Road Ov ay. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a Participation
Agreement with Washington State Department of Transportation in the amount of$77,473.71 for
construction of the SR 516 at Military Road South Asphalt Pavement Overlay upon concurrence
of the language therein by the Public Works Director and the City Attorney and to establish a
budget for same.
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I. City of Auburn Home Reps Program Agreement Amendment. (CFN-118) The
expenditure of an additional$21,000.00 from the City of Auburn for the Home Repair Program
Agreement was accepted and authorized, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the amendment.
J. 2005 City Art Plan and 2005-2010 Art Plan. (CFN-815) The revised 2005 City Art Plan
and the 2005-2010 Five-Year City Plan was accepted and expenditure of funds in the Arts
Commission budget was authorized.
K. Dr.Wagner Donations. (CFN-118) The$265.00 in donations from family and friends of the
late Dr. Jacob Wagner to support a family memorial at Clark Lake Park was accepted and
expenditures of funds in the Clark Lake Budget was authorized.
L. Service Club Park Master Plan. (CFN-118) The Service Club Park Master Plan was
approved.
M. Urban Density Study—Resolution. (CFN-377) Resolution No. 1694 declaring an
emergency to pursue revisions to the Comprehensive Plan to ensure compliance with Chapter
36.70A. RCW regarding density in an Urban Growth Area was adopted.
N. Bill of Sale for Anicello Short Plat. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Anicello Short Plat
submitted by Wm. Wayne Jones Jr. for the continuous operation and maintenance of 182 feet of
sewers and 34 feet of storm sewer was accepted.
O. Bill of Sale for Pacific Gateway Division II. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Pacific
Gateway Division H Short Plat submitted by Jay S. Grubb for the continuous operation and
maintenance of 3,577 feet of watermains,2,220 feet of sewers, 1,636 feet of street improvements,
and 1,535 feet of storm sewer was accepted.
P. 118th Avenue SE Watermain CUgueetion Project. (CFN-1186) The 118t'Avenue S.E.
Watermain Connection project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Archer
Construction, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens was authorized.
Q. 2004 Traffic Striping Project. (CFN-1162) The 2004 Traffic Striping project was accepted
as complete and release of the retainage to Stripe Rite upon standard releases from the state and
release of any liens was authorized.
R. LID 355-218th Sewer,LID 3&1111h Sewer and LID 357-120th Sewer. (CFN-1279,
1280&1284) The LID 355, 356 and 357 Sewer project was accepted as complete and release of
the retainage to King Construction Co.,Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of
any liens was authorized.
S. Bicycle Advisory Board Re-appointment. (CFN-997) The Mayor's re-appointment of
Mr. Mel Roberts to continue serving as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board was
confirmed.
T. LEOFF I Disability Board$kg Wolntment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's re-appointment of
City Council Member Tim Clark to continue serving as a City Council Representative to the
LEOFF I Disability Board was confirmed.
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U. Diversity Advisory Board ate-appointment. (CFN-1127) The Mayor's re-appointment of
Mr. Oleg Pynda to continue serving as a member of the Kent Diversity Advisory Board was
confirmed.
V. Drinking Driver Task Force Re-appointment. (CFN-122) The Mayor's re-appointment of
Ms. Jennifer Hooper to continue serving as a member of the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force was
confirmed.
W. Economic Development Corgoratlon Re-appointment. (CFN-825) The Mayor's re-
appointment of Mr. Morgan Llewellyn to continue serving as a member of the Kent Economic
Development Corporation was confirmed.
X. Human Service Commission Re-appointments. (CFN-873) The Mayor's re-appointment of
Ms. Edna White, Pastor Brett Hollis, and Ms. Dini Duclos to continue serving as members of the
Kent Human Services Commission was confirmed.
Y. Land Use and Planning Board Re-appointments. (CFN-174) The Mayor's re-appointment
of Mr. Steve Dowell and Ms. Dana Ralph to continue serving as members of the Kent Land Use
and Planning Board was confirmed.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. 2005 Annual Budget Ordiaance. (CFN-186) This ordinance adopts the City's 2005 budget,
which is summarized in Exhibit A and includes the Preliminary Budget document as amended by
Exhibit B,which constitutes technical corrections made to the Preliminary Budget. Finance
Director Nachlinger distributed a revised ordinance and explained the change. CLARK MOVED
to adopt Ordinance No. 3725 adopting the final 2005 Operating and Capital budget which includes
Exhibits A and B. Peterson seconded. After comments from Councilmembers, the motion carved
with Raplee and White opposed.
B. 2004 Tax Levy Ordina for 2Q05 Budget. (CFN-104) State law requires two separate
ordinances to authorize any increase in property tax. The first ordinance authorizes an increase in
the regular property tax to I%over the previous maximum allowed tax levy. This includes
$970,000 in banked tax capacity. The second ordinance levies the tax for 2005 collection,which
is an estimated total of$25,820,308. Copies of two revised ordinances and a resolution were
distributed and Finance Director Nachlinger noted that the resolution dedicates the increase of
bank capacity to public safety purposes only. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance Nos. 3726
and 3727 as revised, authorizing an increase in property tax and levying the property tax levy for
collection in 2005. Peterson seconded. After discussion by the Council, the motion carried 5-2,
with Raplee and White opposed. PETERSON THEN MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1695
directing City Administration to apply the banked property tax exclusively to hiring and
maintaining salaries and benefits for public safety positions. Harmon seconded and the motion
carried with White opposed.
C. 2005-2010 CaWtat lmpraver t Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ordinance.
(CFN-775,961&377) This proposed ordinance amends the Capital Facilities Element of the
Comprehensive Plan to include the Capital Improvement Plan for 2005-2010. CLARK MOVED
to adopt Ordinance No. 3728 amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan
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to include the Capital Improvement Plan for 2005-2010. Peterson seconded and the motion
carried.
D. Comprehensive Plan and Code Amendments-School Districts' Capital Facilities Plans-
Ordinances. (CFN-377,961,775&1000) The proposed ordinances amend the Capital Facilities
Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the amended Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent,
Federal Way, and Auburn School Districts and further amends the related school impact fee
schedules contained in Section 12.13.160 of the Kent City Code. CLARK MOVED to adopt
Ordinance No. 3729 amending the Capital Facilities Element of the Comprehensive Plan to
include the amended Capital Facilities Plans of the Kent, Federal Way, and Auburn School
Districts, and Ordinance No. 3730 amending the related school impact fees in the Kent City Code.
Peterson seconded and the motion carried.
E. Combined Local Improvement District 353, 355, 356 and 357 Bond Ordinance.
(CFN-104) This proposed ordinance authorizes issuance of Local Improvement Bonds for
Districts 353, 355, 356, and 357. Finance Director Nachlinger reported that the interest rate is
4.75%. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3731 authorizing the issuance of Local
Improvement Bonds for Districts 353, 355, 356 and 357. Peterson seconded and the motion
carried.
BIDS
A. Council Chambers Heating.Ye
lilation and Air Conditioning Revisions. (CFN-318) The
bid opening was held on November 10,2004 with two bids received. The apparent low bid was
submitted by Crescent Sheet Metal. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement with Crescent Sheet Metal for the City Hall Council Chambers Hearing, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning project in the amount of$51,250,plus Washington State Sales Tax.
Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
B. LID 353—S.228th Street Green jiver Bridge, (CFN-1269) The bid opening was held on
November 18, 2004,with nine bids received. The low bid was submitted by Mowat Construction
Co. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the LID 353, S.
228th Street Corridor Green River Bridge contract to Mowat Construction Co. in the amount of
$6,555,301. Peterson seconded and the motion carried.
C. 2004 Downtown.joint Utility Trench Project. (CFN-1038) The bid opening was held on
December 6, 2004,with nine bids received. The low bid was submitted by Rodarte Construction,
Inc. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract to award the 2004
Downtown Joint Utility Trench project to Rodarte Construction Inc. in the amount of$404,342.00,
subject to the approval of the Federal Highway Administration. Harmon seconded and the motion
carried.
REPORTS
Public Safety Committed (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will be held at
5:00 p.m. on December 16.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Safety Overtime. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, suggested cutting
back travel to fund public safety.
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B. Lotto-Toanano EXMrty. (CFN-198) Tom Bankord,23702 116th Avenue SE, stated that
nothing has changed at the intersection of SE 240th and 116th Avenue SE, and read a letter of
opposition from Brad and Gina Martin,
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:15 p.m.,PETERSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
(CFN-198)
Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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