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KENT December 13,2005
WAl NINOTON
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)
Flag Salute. The flag salute was led by the Police and Fire Honor Guards.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A. I7rom Council.Administration.or Staff. (CFN-198) Mayor White added Other Business Items
B, C,D, E, and F. Hodgson removed Bid Item A, and Consent Calendar Items CC, DD, EE, FF and
GG were removed from the agenda at the request of Mayor-Elect Cooke.
B. From the Public.
North Park Neighborhood. (CFN-131) Pam Newcomer, 839 3rd Avenue North, thanked the
City, and Public Works Director Larry Blanchard in particular, for their prompt response to the
neighborhood's concerns.
Farewell. (CFN-147) Dave Everett,formerly of the Police Department and currently in the
Parks Department, announced that he is leaving the City after 34 years, and expressed his
gratitude to the Mayor and Council for all the things they've done for the City.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor White,announced that Chris Thompson of the
Multimedia Department,has been chosen as December Employee of the Month.
B. Economic Development Renoit (CFN-198) Economic Development Manager Torgelson
reported on the progress of Kent Station,Project Springboard, and the Center for Advanced
Manufacturing.
C. Soroptimiixt Club Donation for Service Club Park. (CFN-118) The President of the
Soroptimist Club presented Dave Everett of the Parks Department with a check in the amount of
$10,000 for Service Club Park.
D. Kiwanis of Kent Presentation. (CFN-198) The Charter President of the Kiwanis Club of Kent
A.M.presented Mayor White with a proclamation declaring him an Every Day Hero.
E. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor White introduced the following youth who he
has appointed as ex-officio members of various boards and commissions: Jennifer Grosman to the
Human Services Commission,Mammeet Dhami to the Diversity Board, Jayleen Bowman to the
Drinking Driver Task Force,and Bonnie Farquhar to the Art's Commission.
F. Mayor/Council Presentations. (CFN-198) Council President Ranniger commended
Councilmember Bruce White and Mayor White for their service and presented them with plaques.
Councilmembers also expressed their appreciation.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Street Vacation,Por on gf j32Md Avenue SE. (CFN-102) Resolution No. 1713 established
December 13,2005 as the public hearing date for the petition by Mike Romano, on behalf of Norris
Homes, Inc., to vacate a portion of 132nd Avenue SE. Staff recommends approval with conditions.
Mayor White opened the public hearing. Mike Romano,consultant for the applicant,urged the
Council to approve the vacation. There were no further comments from the audience and WHITE
MOVED to close the public hearing. Harmon seconded and the motion carried.
WHITE MOVED to approve staffs recommendation of approval with conditions of the petition to
vacate a portiorrof 132nd Avenue SE, as referenced in Resolution No. 1713, and to direct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance upon compliance with the conditions of approval.
Ranniger seconded and the motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through BB,with the exception of
Item G which was removed by Councihnember Clark. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
A. Anoroval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 15,
2005 were approved.
B. Auaroval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through November 15 and paid on
November 15 after auditing by the Operations Committee on November 15, 2005 was approved.
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/15/05 Wire Transfers 2233-2245 $1,261,310.50
11/15/05 Prepays & 585887 3,850,287.39
11/15/05 Regular 586539 1,121,672.78
Use Tax Payable 1,124.57
$6,234,395.24
Approval of checks issued for .tRUMIl for October 16 through October 31 and paid on November 4,
2005:
Date Check Numbers Amount
11/4/05 Checks 287090-287362 $ 199,619.50
11/4/05 Advices 187540-188230 1,255,881.23
Total of Regular Payroll $1,455,500.73
Interim Void 282000,282819,283102
283134,283381,283 686
11/9/05 Checks 283867,283988,284941 $(1,970.58)
Checks 287363-287371 $1,970.58
$0.0
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C. 2006 Annual et. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3772,which adopts the City's 2006 budget
was adopted.
D. 2005 Tag Levy Ordinances for 2006 Budget. (CFN-104) Ordinance Nos. 3773 and 3774
authorizing an increase in property tax and levying the property tax levy for collection in 2006,with
final numbers subject to minor adjustment upon receipt of the assessed valuation from King County,
were adopted.
Ordinance No. 3773 authorizes an increase in the regular property tax to 1% over the previous
maximum allowed tax levy. Ordinance No. 3774 levies the tax for 2006 collection. The estimated
levy is$24,615,938 for the General Fund and$1,785,000 for the Debt Service funds, for an estimated
total of$26,400,938. Final numbers are pending receipt of the assessed valuation from King County.
E. Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Include 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Plan.
(CFN-377,775&961) Ordinance No. 3775,relating to CPA-2005-3 amending the Capital Facilities
Element of the Comprehensive Plan to include the Capital Improvement Plan for 2006-2011 was
adopted.
F. Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Revisions to Kent City Code 12.13,School District
Capital Facilities Plans. (CFN-377&1000) Ordinance No. 3776 relating to CPA-2005-1,which
amends 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. 3777
relating to CPA-2005-12,which amends the school impact fee schedule contained in section
12.13.160 of the Kent City Code to reflect changes in the Kent,Federal Way, and Auburn School
Districts' Capital Facilities Plans were adopted.
REMOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER CLARK
G. LTGO 2006 Parks Bond Ordinance. (CFN-104) The proposed ordinance would authorize the
2006 Parks Limited Tax General Obligation(LTGO)bonds which would provide $12 million for
various parks improvements. Clark pointed out that this is a long-term debt and expressed concern
that the State will pass costs on to cities in 2007. He added that if there were a real estate bubble and
it burst,the-City would take on some major financial obligations with these bonds. HE THEN
MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3778 authorizing the 2006 Parks Limited Tax General Obligation
bonds. Ranniger seconded.
Upon Ranniger's request, Finance Director Nachlinger said that a housing bubble may or may not
affect Kent, and that there is a reasonable balance between the needs of the citizens and the City's
outstanding debt.
Clark's motion to authorize the bonds then carried.
H. HomeStree Rank Donation to Fire Department. (CFN-122) A donation from HomeStreet
Bank's Corporate Giving Program to the Fire Department in the amount of$3,000 was accepted.
I. Washington Traffic Safety Commission"DOTS"Mini-Grant. (CFN-122) A grant from the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission for$4,000 to provide supplemental overtime funding for
DUI enforcement in the Kent Police Department was accepted.
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J. Washington Traffic Safety Conjgl jL on `Drive Hammered—Get Nailed"Mini-Grant.
(CFN-122) A grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission in the amount of$3,500 to
provide supplemental overtime funding for DUI enforcement by the Kent Police Department was
accepted.
K. Soroytimist Club Donation for Service Club Park. (CFN-118) A donation of$10,000 from
Soroptimist International of Kent for development of the Service Club Park was accepted, and the
expenditure of funds in the Service Club Park budget was authorized.
L. Indigent Counsel Contract. (CFN-234&118) The Mayor was authorized to enter into
an agreement with Stewart, Beall and McNichols for indigent counsel services.
M. 2006 Art Plan and Five Year Art Plan. (CFN-118) The 2006 City Art Plan and Five Year Art
Plan was approved.
N. 2005 Annual Docket Report.Comprehensive Plan and Zoning May and Text Amendments.
(CFN-377&131) The 2005 Annual Docket Report, a list of this year's suggested amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning maps and text,was approved.
O. Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for Easement at Service Club Park. (CFN-1038)
The Mayor was authorized to sign the agreement with Puget Sound Energy(PSE) for an easement at
Service Club Park.
• P. Vehicle Equipment Surplus. (CFN-136) Equipment described in the Public Works memoran-
dum of November 2, 2005 was declared as surplus and staff was authorized to dispose of it in
accordance with City policy.
Q. Disposal of Metrotech Locators. (CFN-136) Equipment described in the Public Works memo-
randum of 12/5/05 was declared obsolete and staff was authorized to "trade in"two Metrotech 9800
utility locators,purchased approximately 10 years ago,to reduce the purchase cost of a new
Metrotech utility locator.
R. Street Sweeping Contract Change Order No. 4. (CFN-136) The Mayor was authorized to sign
Change Order No. 4 with McDounough&Sons, Inc. for a 4%increase in the monthly lump sum for
the street sweeping contract,upon concurrence of the language by the City Attorney and Public
Works Director.
S. Univar USA,Inc.2006 Water Treatment Chemical Contract. (CFN-675) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the 2006 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement between the City and
Univar USA, Inc. for 12.5%Sodium Hypochlorite,Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Fluoride and
25%Sodium Hydroxide.
T. JCI Jones Chemical. Inc.2006 Water Treatment Chemical Contract. (CFN-675) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the 2006 Water Treatment Chemical Supply Agreement between the City and
JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for gas chlorine.
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. U. LID 352 Segregation Res . (CFN-1195) Resolution No. 1715 directing the Finance
Director to segregate Assessment No 2 levied under LID 352 was adopted.
V. Homeland Security O'Brien Well Security Improvements Contract. (CFN-1038) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the Washington State Homeland Security Grant for the O'Brien Well Security
Improvements in the amount of$11,205, and staff was directed to accept the grant and spend the
funds on this project.
W. Homeland Security Kent Sprines Security Improvements Contract. (CFN-1038) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the Washington State Homeland Security Grant for the Kent Springs Security
Improvements in the amount of$13,200, and staff was directed to accept the grant and spend the
funds on this project.
X. Lifeline Utility Rate Ordinance. (CFN-110) Ordinance No. 3779 amending Chapter 7.01
of the Kent City Code, entitled"Utility Service Billing,"to include a new section aligning
eligibility requirements for the lifeline utility rate with those set-by the Federal Housing and Urban
Development office in order to standardize the process within the City was adopted.
Y. Transportation Master Plan Mira!Associates,Inc. Contract. (CFN-164) The Mayor was
authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City and Mirai Associates, Inc. for
Project Management of the Transportation Master Plan,Phase 1.
Z. Transportation Master Plan The Transpo Group,Inc. Contract. (CFN-164) The Mayor
was authorized to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City and The Transpo Group,
Inc. for the Kent Pedestrian and Bicycle element of the Transportation Master Plan,Phase 1.
AA. Transportation Master,Plan C112M Hill Contract. (CFN-164) The Mayor was authorized
to sign the Consultant Services Agreement between the City and CH2M Hill for Public Outreach/
Public Involvement efforts in support of the Transportation Master Plan,Phase 1.
BB. Hiehline Water District Agreement. (CFN-1071) The Mayor was authorized to sign the
Highline Water District Agreement upon concurrence of the language in that Agreement by the City
Attorney and the Public Works Director.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Sophia GlennBrg,W's Vista II Rezone(Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) This request by
Pacific West Development, LLC.,is to rezone 22.34 acres of property from SR-4.5 (Single-Family
Residential),to SR-6(Single-Family Residential). The Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on
October 5, 2005, and issued Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation for approval on
October 19,2005. The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process, and it was determined that
there has been no ex-parte communication by Councilmembers. Chris Hankins of Planning Services,
noted that staff recommends approval. CLARK MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Sophia G1ennBrenna's Vista II Rezone and to
direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. White seconded. Clark and Hannon
then spoke in opposition to the motion,noting that nothing has changed to qualify the project for
SR-6. Hankins outlined the changes which have occurred which relate to the handling of steep
slopes, the required infrastructure and mitigation of transportation impacts. Upon a roll call vote,
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Ranniger, Thomas and White were in favor, and Clark,Harmon and Raplee were opposed. The
motion to accept the Hearing Examiner's Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation then failed for
lack of a majority.
ADDED ITEMS
B. Kent Downtown Saturday Market Red Barn Building. (CFN-462) Hodgson explained that
the time has come to surplus the building and redevelop the property. RANNIGER MOVED to
surplus the Kent Downtown Red Barn Market Building located at 206 Railroad Avenue North and
authorize the Mayor to market the property in the manner determined to bring the best financial
return, subject to review by the City Attorney and approval of the City Council. Clark seconded and
the motion carried.
C. Clark Lake Prouerty. (CFN-118) Hodgson explained that this property trade gives the City
access around the lake,with one small exception. RANNIGER MOVED to authorize the Mayor to
enter into a Trade Agreement at fair market value with Bill Ruth for certain Clark Lake Park land,
and to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the trade, subject to
review and approval of the terms and conditions by the City Attorney. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
D. Kent Memorial Park Purchase and Sale. (CFN-118) Hodgson explained the purchase and
sale agreement and noted that the Cooper Property is adjacent to Kent Memorial Park. RANNIGER
MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Kent Memorial
Park Cooper Property at fair market value, and to authorize the Mayor to execute any and all
documents necessary to close the purchase upon review and approval by the City Attorney, and to
appropriate $90,000 plus closing costs from the park land acquisition account. Clark seconded and
the motion tamed.
E. Pine Tree Park. (CFN-118) Hodgson explained that construction of the 272nd corridor land
locked Pine Tree Park and that the park is used very little. He noted that the funds from the surplus
of Pine Tree Park would be used to build two new parks. RANNIGER MOVED to surplus Pine Tree
Park and authorize the Mayor to market the property in the manner determined to bring the best
financial return,subject to review by the City Attorney and approval of the City Council, and to
appropriate revenue to the 272nd Street Neighborhood Park Development account and the 132nd
Street Neighborhood Park Development account. Clark seconded and the motion carried.
F. Collective Bs[raai bw Agreement. (CFN-198) CLARK MOVED to authorize the Mayor to
sign a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters,
Local 1747,Fire Assistant the Division Chiefs unit, effective January 1, 2006 through December 31,
2008, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. Harmon seconded and the motion
carried.
REPORTS
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger reported that there will be no meeting in
December.
Public Works. (CFN-198) Clark noted that due to the holiday,there will be only one meeting in
January on the 23rd.
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Planning and EL o DeXdgQSW Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that due to the
holiday,there will be only one meeting in January, on the 23rd.
Parks and Haman Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that there will be no meeting
in December.
Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Mayor White stated that it has been an honor to serve the
citizens of Kent.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 p.m. THOMAS MOVED to adjourn. Ranniger seconded and the motion carried. Mayor
White was escorted from the meeting by the Police and Fire Honor Guards.
Brend�Jber,
City Clerk
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N O T O N December 13, 2005
A special meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mayor White.
Councilmembers present: Clark, Harmon,Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas (who arrived at 5:00 p.m.)
and White.
The Mayor noted that there would be an Executive Session of approximately 40 minutes to
discuss property negotiations(sale and acquisition) and labor negotiations. The meeting then
recessed to Executive Session.
The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Brenda Jacober, MC
City Clerk
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