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Home My WebLink AboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 05/17/2005 • KENT Kent City Council Meeting WASHINOTON May 17,2005 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) Chief Administrative Officer Martin noted two items of property disposition and one of pending litigation for the Executive Session. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Item A-C were added at the request of audience members. CONSENT CALENDAR CLARK MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. White seconded and the motion carried. A. Aunroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 3, 2005 were approved. B. Aburoval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through March 15 and paid on March 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 5, 2005 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/15/05 Wire transfers 1985-2001 $1,720,824.60 3/15/05 Pre-pays& 575070 308,033.54 3/15/05 Regular 575812 1,196,039.51 $3,224,897.65 Payment of the bills received through March 31 and paid on March 31 after auditing by the Operations Committee on April 5,2005 were approved. Approval of checks issued for vouchers: Date Check Numbers Amount 3131/05 Wire transfers 2002-2014 $1,142,679.35 3/31/05 Pre-pays& 575813 1,019,998.79 3/31/05 Regular 576436 1,893,980.37 $4,056,658.51 Approval of checks issued for payroll for February 16 through February 28 and paid on March 4, 2005: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/4/05 Checks 282271-282530 $ 203,446.60 3/4/05 Advices 176620-177287 1,211,779.19 $1,415,225.79 1 Kent City Council Minutes May 17,2005 Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 1 through March 15 and paid on March 18, 2005: Date Check Numbers Amount 3/18/05 Checks 282531-282812 $ 213,398.47 3/18/05 Advices 177288-177960 1,225,891.46 $1,439,289.93 Approval of checks issued for payroll for March 16 through March 31 and paid on April 5, 2005: Date Check Numbers Amount 4/5/05 Checks 282813-283096 $ 215,839.36 4/5/05 Advices 177961-178634 1,225,464.25 $1,441,303.61 C. Fire Department Position Change. (CFN-122) Change a 3/4 time vacant position to a full time position utilizing monies currently in the budget was approved. D. 2005 Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for Asphalt Overlays. (CFN-103) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement with Puget Sound Energy for including the overlay of 12e Avenue SE, SE 282°d Way, and 132°d Ave. SE in the City's 2005 Asphalt Overlay Project upon concurrence by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. E. Puget Sound Energy AgreenMt for Kent Station Easement. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to execute the respective document(s) granting an easement for property reflected in attached Easement to Puget Sound Energy,Inc. F. GeoEugiueers Contract,228th Corridor—West Leg Geological Sampling. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign a contract with GeoEngineers, Inc., in the amount of $37,600.66 for soil sampling, analysis and recommendations related to bridge, retaining wall, and traffic signal foundation designs,upon concurrence by the City Attorney and Public Works Director. G. Supplemental Temporary Use Agreement with Mowat Construction. (CFN-171) The Public Works Director was authorized to sign a Temporary Use Agreement with Mowat Construction for the lump sum of$1,100 for the use of City right of way. H. Kent Springs Water Tank Painting Project. (CFN-1038) The Kent Springs Water Tank Painting project was accepted as complete and release the retainage to Dunking &Bush, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and release of any liens. The original contract amount was $42,432.00. The final contract amount was $42,432.00. I. Pacific Gateway Infrastructure Improvements Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the Pacific"Gateway P-031 sanitary sewer submitted Jay Babcock for continuous operation and maintenance of 3,241 feet of sewers was accepted. The bonds are to be released after the maintenance period. This project is located at 20301 59d'Place South. 2 Kent City Council Minutes May 17, 2005 J. Pacific Hiahwav South High ftupancv Vehicle Lanes Project. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was granted advanced authorization,to sign the Construction Contract for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Project subject to the lowest responsive bid being below the Engineer's estimate and subject to the approval of the Public Works Director and City Attorney. OTHER BUSINESS A. Zoning Code Amendment,Building Height Regulations in Green River Corridor Special Interest District.Ordinance. (CFN-131) The proposed ordinance amends the Kent City Code to apply the building height limitation on lots in the Green River Corridor Special Interest district only to riverfront lots; and to change the name of Green River Corridor Special Interest district to Green River Corridor district. The Land Use&Planning Board held a public hearing on this issue on April 25s'and unanimously recommended approval. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3750 amending the Kent City Code to apply the height limitation on lots in the Green River Corridor Special Interest district only to riverfront lots; and to change the district name to Green River Corridor district. White seconded and the motion carried. B. Zonine Code Amendment.Consistency In Appeal Provisions, Shoreline Master Program Amendments,Consistency In Appeal Provisions and Substantial Development Threshold. Ordinances. (CFN-131) One proposed ordinance amends the Kent City Code,to correct inconsistencies in appeal provisions. The other proposed ordinance amends the Shoreline Master Program to correct inconsistencies in appeal provisions and raise the threshold for shoreline substantial development to the same level as the State statute. The Land Use&Planning Board held a public hearing on these issues on April 25t' and unanimously recommends approval. Community Development Director Satterstrom answered questions from Councilmembers regarding home occupation businesses. CLARK MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3751 amending the Kent City Code to correct inconsistencies in appeal provisions; and Ordinance No. 3752 amending the Shoreline Master Program to correct inconsistencies in appeal provisions and raise the threshold for shoreline substantial development to the same level as the State statute. White seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Garrison Creek Outlet Improvements. (CFN-1019) The bid opening for this project was held on May 2, 2005,with eight bids received. The low bid was submitted by Tri-State Construction, Inc. in the amount of$112,771.20. The Engineer's estimate was $148,751.52. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with Tri-State Construction, Inc. in the amount of$112,771.20 for the Garrison Creek Outlet Improvements project. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. B. Ramsay Wav Street Improvements. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on May 10,2005, with seven bids received. The low bid was submitted by R.W. Scott Construction in the amount of$409,945.00. The Engineer's estimate was $421,268.00. WHITE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with R.W. Scott Construction in the amount of$409,945.00 for the Ramsay Way Street Improvements project. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried. REPORTS Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the Suburban Cities quarterly dinner meeting will be held in Tukwila on June 8th. 3 Kent City Council Minutes May 17,2005 Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198)Ranniger noted that the next meeting is at five o'clock on May 19th. Parks & Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting is May 19 at four o'clock. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Martin reiterated that there are three items for the Executive Session, that it should take 10-15 minutes, and that no action is expected. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Kent Station. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle Street, suggested a moratorium on further improvement of the downtown area using taxpayer money. B. Par 3 Golf Course. (CFN-198) Ted Kogita, 25227 Reith Road, commented on improvements made the Par 3 Golf Course above and beyond what he had expected. C. Water District#111. CFN-198 Tom Brotherton noted that a u of citizens is concerned ( ) group about water rates in Water District 111, and want to work with the City and the Water District to find a solution. EXECUTIVE SESSION(CFN-198) The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:35 and reconvened at 8:10 p.m. ADJOURNMENT(CFN-198) THOMAS MOVED to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. Brenda Jacober, CM City Clerk 4