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• Kent City Council Meeting
KENT November 1,2005
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, Peterson,Ranniger,Raplee, Thomas and White.
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. From Council..Administration,or Staff (CFN-198&1298) RANNIGER MOVED to make a
letter received from Kent C.A.R.E.S.regarding the municipal lot block a part of the public record.
Clark seconded and the motion carried.
B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Continued Communications Items A-E were added at the request
of audience members.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Storm Ready Community Presentation. (CFN-198&122) The National Weather Service
designated the City of Kent as a Storm Ready Community.
B. Valley Communications Presentation. (CFN-122) Chris Fischer, Director of Valley Comm,
presented Mayor White an award for his support of the Center.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Shirley Huntington, Payroll Analyst in the Finance
Department,was named November Employee of the Month.
D. Proclamation,—Human Services Month. (CFN-155) Mayor White proclaimed November as
Human Services Month and presented the Proclamation to Pastor Hollis of the Human Services
Commission.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through W. Clark seconded and the
motion carried. White noted that there will be five public hearings at the November 15 Council
meeting.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of October 18,
2005 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Approval of payment of the bills received through September 30
and paid on September 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on October 18, 2005.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
9/30/05 Wire Transfers 2183-2198 $1,402,613.40
9/30/05 PrePays& 593860 2,734,583.22
9/30/05 Regular 584513 2,309,132.52
Use Tax Payable 1,554.53
$6,447,883.67
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Approval of payment of the bills received through October 15 and paid on October 15 after auditing
by the Operations Committee on October 18, 2005.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
10/15/05 Wire Transfers 2199-2214 $1,339,581.96
10/15/05 PrePays & 584514 416,174.43
10/15/05 Regular 585132 1,912,604.89
Use Tax Payable 1,175.50
$3,669,536.78
Annroval of checks issued for payroll for September 16 through September 30 and paid on
October 5:
Date Check Numbers Amount
Void Check 286207 ($349.98)
9/22/05 Interim Check 286523 $349.98
Total of Voids &Reissues $ 0.00
10/5/05 Checks 286524-286807 $ 224,893.10
1015105 Advices 186159-186860 1,246,033.07
Total of Regular Payroll $1,470,926.17
1015105 Interim 286808 $ 912.14
10/11/05 Interim 286809 60,606.62
Total of Interims $ 61,518.76
C. Mobile Data Computers for Fire Apparatus. (CFN-1155) The Mayor was authorized to sign
all documents necessary to replace the Fire Apparatus Mobile Data Computers.
D. Federal Department of Justice Grant for Safe Havens Program. (CFN-118) The grant of
$200,000 from the Federal Department of Justice to fund the Safe Havens Program was accepted, and
the expenditure of funds in the Safe Havens budget was authorized.
E. 2006 CoMMgity Development Block Grant(CDBG)Action Plan. (CFN-493) The 2006
Community Development Block Grant Action Plan for approximately$879,795, including funding
allocations and contingency plans,was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to execute the
appropriate certifications and agreements.
F. Third Ouarter Fee-In-Lieu Funds. (CFN-118) The$65,700 for fee in lieu of funds from
developers was accepted and the expenditure of funds in the Seven Oaks Park,East Hill Skate Park
and Turnkey Park budgets was authorized.
G. Sole Source Purchase fob Gate_wn Sianage Project. (CFN-120) The Mayor was authorized to
enter into an agreement with DPA Signs,Inc. for$58,450 to fund fabrication of directional signage
for the City,upon review by the City Attorney.
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H. Comprehensive Plan ABC gadment and Revisions to Kent City Code 12.13,School District
Capital Facilities Plans. (CFN-961&775) November 15, 2005 was set as the date for a public
hearing to consider amendment of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan and
amendment of Chapter 12.13 Kent City Code to incorporate the updated Capital Facilities Plan of the
Auburn, Kent and Federal Way School Districts, and changes to adopted school impact fees.
I. King County Community Organizing Program Mini-Grant. (CFN-122) The King County
Community Organizing Program Mini-Grant,which will be used to support the Kent Youth Board's
Conference speaker on substance abuse and registration for community teams to attend the
conference,was accepted.
J. Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Grant. (CFN-122) The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Grant to be used
by the Volunteers in Police for the Hands of Friendship program was accepted.
K. Bauer Breathing Air Compressors Purchase. (CFN-122) The purchase of two (2)breathing
air compressors and related equipment was authorized.
L. ISG TherM Systems Cameras Purchase. (CFN-122) The purchase of eight(8)ISG Thermal
Systems Cameras was authorized.
M. State of Washington Military Department Grant Amendment. (CFN-122) The Mayor was
authorized to sign an amendment to the contract with the State of Washington Military Department,
Emergency Management Division.
N. Regional Disaster Plan Renewal. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign the Regional
Disaster Plan Signatory Documentation Sheet.
O. Interlocal Agreement with City of Covington for Fire Prevention Services. (CFN-122) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a renewal Interlocal Agreement with the City of Covington for fire
prevention services.
P. Street Vacation.Portion of 132nd Avenue SE.Resolution Setting Hearing Date. (CFN-102)
Resolution No. 1713 setting a public hearing date of December 13, 2005 for the street vacation
located along a portion of 132nd Avenue S.E. was adopted.
Q. 2006 Annual Budget. (CFN-186) November 15,2005 was set as the second public hearing on
the 2006 Budget.
R. 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) November 15,2005 was set for the second
public hearing of the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
S. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Include 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
(CFN-377&775) November 15,2005 was set as the date for a public hearing to consider amendment
of the Capital Facilities Element of the Kent Comprehensive Plan to include the 2006-2011 Capital
Improvement Plan,which will be heard in a second hearing this same date.
T. 2005 Tax Lew for 2006 Budget. (CFN-104) November 15, 2005 was set as the public hearing
date for the 2005 Tax Levy for the 2006 Budget.
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U. Street Vacation Ordinan on of 108th Avenue SE. (CFN-102) Ordinance No. 3766
vacating a portion of 108 Avenue SE was adopted.
V. Public Housing Safety Initiative Memorandum of Understanding. (CFN-122) The Public
Housing Safety Initiative Memorandum of Understanding was accepted.
W. Kent School District Agreement for One School Liaison Officer. (CFN-122) Renewal of the
agreement with the Kent School District for one school liaison officer was authorized.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Urban Density (CFN-377) After holding four public hearings,the Land Use&Planning Board
made recommendations for text and map amendments to the Kent Comprehensive Plan and Kent
Zoning Code,related to urban density. The Planning &Economic Development Committee
approved the Board's recommendation with four amendments.
Gloria Gould-Wesson of the Planning Department outlined the project, recommendations, and
options. RANNIGER MOVED to make correspondence received on this issue a part of the record.
Clark seconded and the motion carried. CLARK MOVED to approve CPA-2004-5,the Urban
Density text and map amendments to the Kent Comprehensive Plan and Kent Zoning Code as
recommended by the Planning&Economic Development Committee, and to direct the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary ordinances. Ranniger seconded.
HARMON MOVED to amend the motion to change the SR-2/SF-3 portion of Upper Mill Creek to
SR4.5/SF4.5. Raplee seconded. Gould-Wesson noted for Clark that this is Option 2, and that it has
been considered by the Land Use and Planning Board. The motion to amend carried.
The main motion then carried as amended.
BIDS
A. City Hall Annex Re-Roof. (CFN-120) The bid opening was held on October 18, 2005 with five
(5)bids received. The apparent low bid was submitted by Scholten Roofing for the amount of
$87,000.00, excluding Washington State Sales Tax. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to
enter into an agreement with Scholten Roofing for the amount of$87,000, plus Washington State
Sales Tax to complete the City Hall Annex Re-roof Project. Harmon seconded. Hodgson explained
that the bid is higher than the estimate due to a rise in construction costs and to weekend work. The
motion then carried.
B. Firine Range Make-up Air Heating Improvements. (CFN-122) The bid opening was held on
October 20,2005 with two (2)bids received. The Parks Director recommended authorizing the
Mayor to enter into an agreement with the apparent low bidder, Crescent Sheet Metal, for the amount
of$49,942.00. RANNIGER SO MOVED. Raplee seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the Suburban Cities meeting will be held on
November 16 in Tukwila.
Public Works. (CFN-198) White noted that the next meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. on
November 7.
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Planning and Ecomomic Devel�Mnt Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the next meeting
will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.
Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of an Executive Session
of approximately 20 minutes to discuss property acquisition and said no action afterward is
anticipated.
CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS
A. Kent Plaza. (CFN-1298) Bob O'Brien, 1131 Seattle St., expressed concern that this project will
cost $2.8 million and require 3-4 full time employees to maintain it. Hodgson clarified that there will
not be 4 FTE's.
B. Parking. (CFN-1298) Ted Nixon, 911 E. Temperance, urged the Council to look carefully at
what area is reserved for future municipal parking.
C. Traffic on James Street. (CFN-171) Kristi Soderlund, 821 3rd Avenue North, expressed
concern about traffic on James Street. She submitted a petition requesting that the entrance to Kent
Station from James be closed and the access to the North Kent community be re-opened. THOMAS
MOVED to make the petition a part of the record. Raplee seconded and the motion carried. Public
Works Director Blanchard then addressed Soderlund's concerns.
D. Traffic on James Street. (CFN-171) Doug Packard,209 James, spoke in opposition to the
barriers and expressed concern about access for emergency response vehicles. Pam Newcomer, 839
3rd Avenue North, also voiced concern about safety, especially for children. It was decided to send
this issue to the Public Works Committee to explore options.
E. Police Departmgnt. (CFN-122) Martin Plys, 3004 S. 256th, questioned the actions of the Kent
Police Department in various situations. The Mayor and the Police Chief responded to his comments
regarding police processes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 p.m. THOMAS MOVED to adjourn. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
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Brenda Jacober, CM
City Clerk
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