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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 07/18/2006 • Kent City Council Meeting KEN T July 18, 2006 W A 5 H I N G T O N 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, Ranniger, Raplee, Thomas and Watson. (CFN-198) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA B. From the Public. (CFN-198) Consent Calendar Item 6K was removed by Councilmember O'Brien. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke thanked the Lions Club, volunteers and participants for a wonderful Cornucopia Days event B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted Kent Day at Emerald Downs and National Night Out. C. National Night Out. (CFN-122) Mayor Cooke presented a proclamation for National Night Out to Judy Mauhl, Public Education Specialist with the Kent Police Department. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. LID 329—Traffic Signal at 74th Avenue South and SR 516, Final Assessment Roll, Ordinance (Ouasi-Judicial). (CFN-885) As established by Council, this date has been set for the public hearing on the confirmation of the final assessment roll for LID 329. The City has determined that certain properties are specially benefited by the traffic signal installed at the intersection of 74`h Avenue South and SR 516 (Willis Street) and has proposed to proportionately assess these properties in accord with those special benefits Because the proposed final assessment roll affects specific, individual property owners, the Council sits in a quasi-judicial capacity as a board of equalization for this matter. The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process and it was determined that there had been no ex-parte communication by Councilmembers. Brubaker read the names of the four property owners who sent a letter of protest RAPLEE MOVED to have these documents accepted for the record. Harmon seconded and the motion carried. Design Engineering Manager Tim LaPorte gave a power point presentation and outlined the history of the project LaPorte explained that the estimated amount in 2002 was $600,000 and that that was the final cost. He also explained that the overage the City would pay is because of the ongoing dispute with the railroad and since this has been going on since 1987, the property owners need to have this settled Richard von Reeson, representing John and Audrey Hollinger, 25014 74th Avenue South, explained that it was an arduous process but the benefits to the industrial park and the traffic flow is working much better now than it was and thanked the government for bearing through the process and having an improvement that helped everyone 1 Kent City Council Minutes July 18, 2006 LaPorte explained that the four letters of protest did not include proof that the special benefit they received as a result of the signal or the increase in the property is less than the amount of the assessment. There were no further comments from the audience and Mayor Cooke closed the hearing. RAPLEE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No 3802 which approves and confirms the final assessment roll on Local Improvement District 329 concerning a traffic signal at 74th Avenue South and SR 516 Harmon seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through J. Clark seconded and the motion carried. A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 5, 2006 were approved. B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval. C. Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign an agreement for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in the amount of $645,738. D. U.S. Department of Education Grant. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign a grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of$78,227. E Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant. (CFN-122) The Mayor was authorized to sign a grant agreement with the Washington Traffic Commission(WTSC) in the amount of$7,500 to purchase school zone flashing beacons/lighting to be used in marked elementary school zones. F. August 1, 2006 Council Meeting Time Change—National Night Out. (CFN-198) The time change for the August 1, 2006, City Council meeting from 7:00 p.m to 5.00 p in. was authorized and the City Clerk was directed to give notice of the time change in the same manner as a special meeting National Night Out is an annual event and every year, the police department, City Council, and other City representatives take this opportunity to thank the citizens who make this neighborhood crime prevention program work G. Bill of Sale, 100th Avenue Sewer Extension. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for the 100`h Ave SE Sewer Extension for one sanitary sewer manhole and 367 linear feet of sewer was accepted. This project is located at 20846 - 100th Ave SE was accepted. H. Bill of Sale, F& R Country Estates. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for F&R Country Estates for 269 linear feet of streets, one storm manhole, two catch basins, and 93 linear feet of storm sewer was accepted. This project is located at 12800 SE 261s`Pl, 1. Bill of Sale, Selbourne Lane. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Selbourne Lane for one gate valve, two watermain hydrants, 592 linear feet of watermam, 6 sanitary sewer manholes and 601 linear feet of sewer was accepted This project is located at 25833 - 116th Ave SE. 2 Kent City Council Minutes July 18, 2006 J. Traffic Safety School Fee Increase. (CFN-122) The Drinking Driver Task Force's fee increase for the Traffic Safety School to S60 per participant, effective September 1, 2006, was approved and the City's budget amended accordingly OTHER BUSINESS A. Lake Meridian Outlet Project Cooperation Agreement. (CFN-1038) Environmental Engineering Supervisor Mike Mactutis gave a presentation of the project and described the project cooperation agreement. RAPLEE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the Project Cooperation agreement between the City and the US Army Corps of Engineers for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project upon concurrence of its terms and conditions by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. Clark seconded In response to Hodgson's question, Mactutis explained the time constraints associated with the fish windows that begin in August and the rainy season that begins in October. Motion earned ADDED B. Congressional/Legislative Support Contract. (CFN-198) The proposed contract with Thompson Smitch Consultor Group for 70 000 would provide the City with assistance to secure p g P $ p Y the FY07 Energy and Water appropriation request, upon concurrence of its terms and conditions by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director. Councilmember O'Brien questioned why the contract was needed and the amount being paid to the consulting group. Larry Blanchard, Public Works Director, noted that this consulting group would keep track of grant funding opportunities. Mactutis explained that this contract is in support of the Green-Duwamish Ecosystem Restoration project which is 45 projects. He also explained that due to the City's foresight in the past, other projects are being prepared which are now in the design phase and the City is in a position to take advantage of these grants as they become available. Mactutis explained that it is a very complicated process working through the Federal/Congressional budgets and Mr Thompson and his firm have consulted with the City for last two years and have been successful securing funding for the Green-Duwamish Water Shed. In answer to Councilmember O'Brien's question, Mactutis explained the cost of the contract and the cost of the grants secured. RAPLEE MOVED to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, upon concurrence of language therein by the City Attorney and the Public Works Director, with Thompson Smitch Consulting Group for $70,000 to provide the City of Kent assistance to secure the FY 07 Energy and Water appropriation request Harmon seconded and the motion carried with O'Brien opposed. REPORTS C. Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger stated that the Parks Committee will meet this Thursday, July 20 at 5:00 p in D Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Hannon reported that the meeting was held Monday, July 17th and that the commercial truck issue will be going to Council on August 15th with two motions. F. Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon reported that Fire Marshal Jon Napier gave a report on the 4th of July demonstrations and illegal fireworks. G. Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee stated that the next Public Works meeting will be Monday, August 7th at 5:00 p.m. 3 Kent City Council Minutes July 18, 2006 H. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson stated that the August 1st meeting is a special meeting which will be held at 5 00 p in. so that Councilmembers will be able to celebrate National Night Out and there will not be a workshop that evening. Hodgson announced that the Red Barn is no longer owned by the City, the market building was sold last week. Hodgson then reminded Councilmembers of an Executive Session of approximately 20 minutes to discuss property acquisition, on which action may be taken when the regular meeting reconvenes, and pending litigation which will have no action. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed to Executive Session at 8.17 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. (CFN-198) Property Acquisition. (CFN-239) RANNIGER MOVED to approve the purchase and sale agreement for the Schmidt Trust property located at 218 Naden Avenue, as part of the Naden St. Assemblage, to authorize the Mayor to executive any and all documents necessary to close the land transaction upon review and approval by the City Attorney, and to appropriate closing costs from the Park Land Acquisition account. Raplee seconded and the motion carried CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS Event Center. (CFN-1305) Councilmember Watson asked for an update on the Kent Event Center progress. Hodgson reported that the City received a draft feasibility study that demonstrated what the City of Kent looks like in a market with a facility this size with a junior hockey team as an anchor tenant. He also reported a real positive that more families live in Kent than most of the other markets,the population is smaller but the draw of these event centers is really family oriented. Hodgson noted that the City is proceeding with the major phase of the project which is to do a full pro forma feasibility study, in addition, there will be an economic impact study and also an evaluation of potential conference convention piece element to the project. Staff expects to review this with the citizen's committee and have a report at the August 15th Council meeting. Special Council Meeting. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that this Friday Council is having a special council meeting and will be going up to Vancouver, British Columbia, to look at three aquatic facilities that are contemporary and include a number of different features Council is doing this in an effort to understand modern aquatic facilities. ADJOURNMENT At 8.36 p.m., WATSON MOVED to adjourn Thomas seconded and the motion carried. Mary Simmons Deputy City Clerk 4