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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 04/18/2006 • Kent City Council Meeting KENT April 18, 2006 WA5HINGTON The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7.00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke. Councilmembers present. Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranmger, Thomas and Watson (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA A. From Council, Administration,or Staff. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted that there will not be an Executive Session. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) At the request of Kay Linn Guynes, a matter regarding historical property was added as Continued Communications Item l0A George Gregory, 1134 E. Laurel, inquired about the huge development and the graffiti mentioned in the Mayor's State of the City Address Mayor Cooke stated that she is unable to make the announce- ment of the development at this time, and noted that a graffiti plan must be developed before action can be taken PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the Pediatric Interim Care Center has recently moved to a new location on 4th Avenue South B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that there may be a Cmco de Mayo event on May 7th with approximately 15,000 people in attendance. Ranmger pointed out that Arbor Day is on April 22nd and invited interested community members to participate at Service Club Ball Fields starting at 8.30 a in. C. Young Artists International Arts Awards Recognition. (CFN-118) Joanne Schaut of the Kent Parks Department and Susan Johnson, the local program coordinator, introduced the winners of the Sister Cities International Young Artists Program, and awards were distributed to them by the Mayor and Kent School District Superintendent Grohe. D. Economic Development Report. (CFN-825) Economic Development Manager Torgelson announced that construction will begin soon on the Wyndham Hotel on the municipal lot block, and that the Cancer Treatment of America Hospital appeal will be heard on May 23`d. E. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. (CFN-155&186) Finance Director Nachlmger presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Senior Analyst Paula Barry for her work on the City's Budget. F. Introduction of Appointee. (CFN-997) Mayor Cooke introduced Dan Streiffert, her appointee to the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board CONSENT CALENDAR RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Clark seconded and the motion carried. 1 Kent City Council Minutes April 18, 2006 A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 4, 2006 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval. C. LID 351 Segregation Resolution. (CFN-1180) Resolution No. 1718, which would authorize segregation of Assessment No 140 of LID 351 into twelve separate assessments, was adopted. D S. 228th Street Widening Project Condemnation Ordinance. (CFN-1285) Ordinance No 3798 providing for the acquisition of real property and/or property rights located between 58th Avenue South and 60th Avenue South adjacent to South 228th Street for the City's 228th Street Comdor—West Leg Project was adopted. The ordinance provides for the condemnation rights necessary for that purpose, provides for payment out of the 228th Corridor—West Leg Project fund, and authorizes the city attorney to prosecute appropriate legal proceedings. E. Clearwire Lease Agreement 3.5 MG Reservoir Site. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a 5- to 10-year lease agreement with Clearwire LLC for use of a portion of a Kent lattice tower/reservoir site on 1241h Avenue SE/3 5 MG Reservoir site. F. Burrows Final Re-Plat. (CFN-1272) The final re-plat Mylar for Burrows Lot 1 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar G. Kent Station Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Kent Station, Phase I was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. H Clark Lake Estates Division II Final Plat. (CFN-1272) The Final Plat Mylar for Clark Lake Estates, Division 2 was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the Mylar. L Excused Absence for Council Member Raplee. (CFN-198) An excused absence for Councilmember Raplee from tonight's meeting was approved. J. Kent Bicycle Advisory Board Appointments. (CFN-997) The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Dan Streiffert to serve as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board was confirmed His appointment will become effective immediately and will continue until 12/31/07. The Mayor's appointment of Mr. Michael Taskey to serve as a member of the Kent Bicycle Advisory Board was also confirmed Mr. Taskey will replace David Hoffman and his term will continue until 12/31/06. OTHER BUSINESS A Center for Advanced Manufacturing Resolution. (CFN-1303) Economic Development Manager Torgelson explained that a feasibility analysis for the Center for Advanced Manufacturing has been completed, and the report recommends moving forward with the creation of the Center and conducting Phase lI work on a detailed business plan for the Center. He noted that grant dollars have already been secured to complete the business plan, and that this project was discussed at a Council workshop earlier today Kent Chamber Executive Director Marcelle Pechler explained the timeline, noting that the Center is scheduled to be up and running in the first quarter of 2007. 2 Kent City Council Minutes April 18, 2006 RANNiGER MOVED to adopt Resolution No 1719 creating a Center for Advanced Manufacturing and to conduct Phase I1 work on a detailed business plan for the Center Clark seconded. He explained that this is an economic development issue intended to bring more stability to the manufacturing industry Upon a question from Councilmember O'Brien, it was noted that the City committed up to S50,000 in the 2004 budget and that additional funding may be included in a future budget The motion then carried 5-1, with O'Brien opposed. BIDS A. Pacific Highway S. HOV Lanes Landscaping. (CFN-1038) The bid opening for this project was held on April 11, 2006, with two bids received The low bid was submitted by Buckley Nursery Co., Inc., in the amount of$599,580 65 The Engineer's estimate was $475,167.00. HARMON MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Buckley Nursery Co., Inc., in the amount of$599,580.65, for the Pacific Highway South HOV Lanes Landscaping Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. LID 353, South 228th Street Corridor, S. 231St Way,Military Road to 64th Avenue South. (CFN-1269) The bid opening was held on April 11, 2006, with four bids received. The low bid was submitted by Scarsella Brothers, Inc , in the amount of$5,128,001.10. The Engineer's estimate was $5,105,294 52. HARMON MOVED to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Scarsella Brothers, Inc., in the amount of$5,128,001.10 for the South 228th Street Corridor project, S. 231"Way, Military Road to 641h Avenue South. Watson seconded and the motion carried REPORTS Mayor. (CFN-171) Mayor Cooke distributed information regarding King County Executive Sims' proposal to increase Metro Transit service, and confirmed who will be attending the AWC conference in June. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Thomas noted that the committee will meet at 5.00 p.m on Thursday, April 20` . Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that the committee will meet on the first Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the committee will meet at 4:00 p.m on Thursday, April 20` Administrative Reports. (CFN-961) The City Attorney reported that the Growth Management Board's decision on Kent's Critical Areas Ordinance appeal will be issued tomorrow. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS Historical Preservation. (CFN-822) Kay Linn Guynes, 909 E Smith Street, Kent, distributed a packet of information relating to an endangered historical property at 21823 84`h Avenue South. She noted that she had also provided information at the April 4, 2006, Council meeting. Guynes reported that there is now a hold on the demolition permit, pending investigation of a grave site on the pro- perty She pointed out that the packet she distributed today contains samples of a landmarks ordinance and an interlocal agreement for services, and urged the Council to consider signing such documents. After a brief discussion, it was determined that this issue be referred to the Planning and 3 Kent City Council Minutes April 18, 2006 Economic Development Committee. George Gregory, 1134 E. Laurel Street, noted that a historic building at Central Avenue and S. 2591h was demolished a few years ago, and expressed hope that this building is saved ADJOURNMENT At 8 12 p m , WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. G� Brenda Jacober, CMC City Clerk 4