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K ENN T January 17, 2006
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The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
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Councilmembers present: Clark. Harmon, O'Brien, Ranmger, Raplee, Thomas and Watson
(CFN-198)
Flag Salute. Boy Scout Troop 408 presented the colors and led the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
A From Council, Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) CAD Hodgson added Public
Communications Item B and Executive Session Item B Clark added Consent Calendar Item L.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Introduction of Appointees. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced appointees to the Human
Services Commission, Land Use and Planning Board, LEOFFI Disability Board and Drinking Driver
Task Force, and introduced those in attendance.
B. Report on Flooding. (CFN-198) Public Works Director Blanchard noted that there has been
16-inches of ram in the last 27 days, but that the City experienced only minor problems. He outlined
the improvements which have been made since 1999 and corrections planned for the future.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 3,
2006 were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval.
C. Bakke Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Bakke Plat submitted by Dreamcraft
Homes was accepted.
D. Leabo Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Leabo Plat submitted by Don Leabo
was accepted.
E. Meridian Ridge Division 1 and 2 Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Meridian Ridge
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Division 1 and Meridian Ridge Division 2 submitted by Schneider Homes, Inc. was accepted.
F. 98th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for 98th
Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension submitted by TLT Development, LLC was accepted.
G. 98th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension Addendum to Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The
Addendum to the Bill of Sale for 98th Avenue Sanitary Sewer Extension was accepted. The figures
used on the Bill of Sale dated 6/14/05 were based on the as-built engineering plans dated 6/9/05 by
Paul E. Morrow, PLS, who is an employee of DMP, Inc.
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H S. 188th Street Vacation Ordinance. (CFN-102) Ordinance No. 3781 vacating a portion of
South 188th Street, in the City of Kent was adopted.
I. Smith Court Homes Rezone Ordinance. (CFN-121) Ordinance No. 3782 rezoning
approximately 2 5 acres of property located on the west side of 64th Avenue South, north of West
Smith Street, from the current zoning of from General Commercial (GC) to Medium Density
Multifamily(MR-M)was adopted.
J. Kent Human Services Commission Re-appointment and Appointment. (CFN-873) The
Mayor's re-appointment of Ms. Cathy Peters to continue serving as a member of the Kent Human
Services Commission was confirmed. Ms Peters' new appointment will continue through
12/11/2008
The Mayor's appointment of Ms Marilyn LaCelle, Valley Cities Director, as the Non-Voting Agency
position on the Human Services Commission was confirmed Her new appointment will begin
immediately and continue to 12/31/2007.
K. Land Use and Planning Board Re-appointment and Appointment. (CFN-174) The Mayor's
re-appointment of Mr Kenneth Wendlmg to continue serving as a member of the Kent Land Use and
Planning Board was confirmed. Mr. Wendling's new appointment will continue through 12/31/2008,
The Mayor's appointment of Mr Jack Ottim to serve as a new member of the Land Use and Planning
Board was confirmed. Mr. Ottim's appointment will begin immediately and continue through
12/31/2008. He will replace Mr. Devendra(David) Malik, whose term expired.
ADDED ITEM
L. Appointments. (CFN-873&122) The following appointments were confirmed: Human Services
Commission— Councilmember Elizabeth Watson, LEOFFI Disability Board—Councilmember
Debbie Raplee; and Drinking Driver Task Force— Councilmember Ron Harmon and Becky Hanks of
the Kent School District.
OTHER BUSINESS
A McGrew Rezone (Quasi-Judicial). (CFN-121) This request by David McGrew is to rezone
three parcels totaling 2.1 acres of property from SR-4.5 (Single-Family Residential), to SR-8 (Single-
Family Residential). The property is located at the southeast corner of 94 h Avenue South and South
242"d Street. The Kent Hearing Examiner held a Public Hearing on November 30, 2005, and issued
Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation for approval on December 14, 2005.
The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process and it was determined there were no ex-parte
contact or appearance of fairness issues Lydia Moorehead of Planning Services described the pro-
ject HARMON MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing
Examiner on the McGrew Rezone and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance.
Raplee seconded Harmon expressed concern regarding traffic at 94th Avenue and James Street and
noted that it will be addressed in the Transportation Master Plan. His motion then earned.
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REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) Ranmger noted that the Council retreat will be held on February 3
and 4 at Green River Community College at Kent Station. She added that the theme is the Strategic
Plan.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m. on
January 19th
Public Works. (CFN-198) Clark noted that due to the holiday on February 20, the Committee will
meet at 5.00 p.m on February 27. Raplee added that the Committee will meet at 5.00 p in. on
January 23rd.
Planning & Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that due to the holiday
on February 20, the Committee will meet at 4 00 p.m. on February 27 Harmon added that the
Committee will meet at 4.00 p.m. on January 23rd.
Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the Committee will meet
at 4 00 p.m. on January 19.
Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Hodgson reminded Councilmembers of a 20-minute
Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations and pending litigation, and noted that action may be
taken afterward.
The City Attorney gave an update on the status of the lawsuit with the State regarding the Critical
Areas Ordinance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 7:40 p.m., and reconvened at 825 p.m.
ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
_Sophia G1ennBrenna's Vista II Rezone. (CFN-121) HARMON MOVED to set February 7, 2006,
at the regular Kent City Council meeting, as the date and time to consider a motion to rescind and
amend the previously adopted motion entered on December 13, 2005, to reject the Findings,
Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Sophia G1enn/Brenna's Vista
rezone; and to authorize the Community Development Director and the City Attorney to provide
appropriate notice and procedures for consideration of any amendments to the previous motion to
reject. O'Brien seconded and the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p in.
Brenda Jacobcr, CM
City Clerk
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