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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 10/18/2005 • Kent City Council Meeting KENT October 18, 2005 WASHINGTON The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor White. Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon, Ranniger, Raplee,Thomas and White. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council.Administration.or Staff. (CFN-198) Mayor added Other Business Item 7A. He also introduced Interim Chief Administrative Officer John Hodgson. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Item l0A was added at the request of Bob O'Brien. Joe Rubio commented on Councilmember Peterson's absences. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Introduction of Communications & Marketing Manager. (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson introduced the City's Communications and Marketing Manager Sylvia McDaniel, who outlined her background. B. Streamlined Sales Tax Update. (CFN-104) Finance Director Nachlinger noted that an agree- ment has been reached and a bill is being drafted. C. Proclamation—Make A Difference Day. (CFN-155) Lori Flemm, Parks Planning and Development Superintendent, accepted a proclamation read by the Mayor regarding Make A Difference Day. She noted that this year's project is at Service Club Community Park. D. Introduction of Re-appointees. (CFN-839) Mayor White introduced his re-appointees to the Arts Commission. E. Introduction of 2006 Annual Budget. (CFN186) The Mayor outlined the preliminary 2006 budget, noting that it is conservative,but responds to the City's needs. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2006-2011 Transportation Improvement Plan. (CFN-164) Transportation Engineering Manager Steve Mullen explained the Plan and outlined the new projects being added. Mayor White opened the public hearing. Mel Roberts outlined projects which need bicycle facilities and said the Bicycle Advisory Board will help work on the Transportation Master Plan. Tom Hale, 23327 115th Place SE, said he would like to see signs regarding sharing the road with bicycles. Steve Nuss, 26220 42nd Avenue South, felt more cycling facilities should be included in the Plan. Rod Spencer, Federal Way, said more bicycle access will attract businesses. It was noted for Bob O'Brien that Meeker Street from 85th to the Highway is on the Plan but not for this year. Nancy Streiffert, 10102 SE 270 Place, asked that bike lanes be incorporated in new construction, and Dan Streiffert said bike lanes are needed in the downtown area. Jim Aliano, 27909 147th PI SE, agreed that more bicycle lanes would be an asset. Darrell Shaw, Maple Valley, urged the Council to consider these comments. There were no further comments from the audience, and HARMON MOVED to close the public hearing. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. WHITE MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1711 which adopts the City's 2006-2011 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. 1 Kent City Council Minutes October 18,2005 B. Street Vacation,Portion 91 108th Avenue S.E. (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1708 established October 18, 2005 as the public hearing date for the petition by John Hodgson, City of Kent Interim Chief Administrative Officer, to vacate a portion of South 108th Street. Staff recommends approval without conditions. Planning Manger Anderson explained the project, and Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and HARMON MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. CLARK MOVED to approve staff s recom- mendation of approval without conditions of the application to vacate a portion of South 108th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1708, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. C. Street Vacation. Portion of S. 188th Street (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1709 established October 18,2005 as the public hearing date for the petition by Daniel K. Balmelli on behalf of Trammell Crow Company to vacate a portion of South 188th Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions. Planning Manager Anderson described the project and outlined the conditions. Mayor White opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience. HARMON MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. CLARK MOVED to approve staff s recommendation of approval with conditions of the application to vacate a portion of South 188th Street, as referenced in Resolution No. 1709, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval. CONSENT CALENDAR RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Aanroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 4, 2005 were approved. B. Aanroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval. C. Joint Funding Agreement with US Geological Survey. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Joint Funding Agreement between the City of Kent and the U.S. Geological Survey for$38,360 upon concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director, and to direct staff to accept the agreement and establish a budget for the funds to be spent within said project. D. Garrison Creek Outlet Imporovements Project. (CFN-1019) The Garrison Creek Outlet Improvements project was accepted as complete and release of the retainage to Tri-State Construction, Inc. upon standard releases from the state and the release of any liens was authorized. E. Reammintments to Kent Arts Commission. (CFN-839) The Mayor's re-appointments of Ms. Dana Ralph,Ms. Sherri Ourada, Mr. Dan Schuttler,Ms. C.J. Bell and Ms. Linda Denny to continue serving as members of the Kent Arts Commission were confirmed. Their new appointments will continue until 10/31/2009. F. Flower Court Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Flower Court was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. 2 Kent City Council Minutes October 18,2005 G. Municipal Lot,BJwk Wet Vacation Ordinance. (CFN-102) Ordinance No. 3764 vacating an alley of approximately 6,753 square feet that runs east and west through the property known as the Municipal Lot Block was adopted. H. Kent Station Amended and Restated License Agreement. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amended and Restated License Agreement with Tarragon-Kent Station Phase I, LLC, subject to final terms and conditions as approved by the City Attorney, amending and extending the term of the license agreement. I. Kent Station Amended and Restated Cross Easement Agreement. (CFN-171) The Mayor was authorized to sign an Amended and Restated Cross Easement Agreement with Tarragon-Kent Station Phase I, LLC, subject to final terms and conditions as approved by the City Attorney,to confirm and amend certain reciprocal,cross, and non-exclusive easements, which include an ease- ment over Ramsey Way for pedestrian ingress and egress, an easement under Ramsey Way for utilities, an easement above city sidewalks for awnings, and an easement for landscaping along portions of Temperance Street and First Avenue. J. Kent Station Street Vacation Ordinance. (CFN-) Ordinance No. 3765 vacating 100 square feet of 13t Avenue North in the City of Kent as described in the applicant's petition was adopted. K. Clark Lake Estates Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Clark Lake Estates was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. L. Special Council Workshop on 2006 Annual Budget. (CFN-198) October 25,2005, at 7:00 p.m. was set as the date and time for a special Council workshop to review the 2006 annual budget revenue and expenditure estimates and preliminary budget overview and summary. OTHER BUSINESS A. Valley Cities Desolation. (CFN-1299) Mayor White explained that the proposed resolution formalizes the fact that the Mayors of Fife,Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn,Algona, Pacific,Kent, Renton and Tukwila work collectively on common issues. THOMAS MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 1712 supporting the formation of a Valley Cities Association. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried. BIDS A. Citv.Hall Campus Improvements. (CFN-120) The bid opening was held on October 4, 2005 with four(4)bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by L.W. Sundstrom, Inc. in the amount of$389,952 for the base bid, excluding Washington State Sales Tax (WSST). The Parks Director recommends authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the low bidder to complete the City Hall Campus Improvement Project. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with L.W. Sundstrom, Inc. for the amount of$389,952 for the base bid, plus Washington State Sales Tax,to complete the City Hall Campus Improvement Project, and as budget allows,to undertake additional improvements within the project scope. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. 3 Kent City Council Minutes October 18, 2005 REPORTS Administrative Reports. Hodgson reminded Council of an Executive Session of 20 minutes regarding pending litigation and labor negotiations with possible action afterward. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Proclamations. (CFN-198) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle St., spoke in favor of proclamations honoring citizens. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. and reconvened at 8:34 p.m. ADJOURNMENT THOMAS MOVED to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. �. � Brenda Jacober, CM City Clerk 4