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KENT August 1, 2006
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A special meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 5.00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present. Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranmger, Raplee, Thomas and Watson
(CFN-198)
CHANGES TO AGENDA
A. From Council,Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted the addition of a
Civil Service Reappointment and clarified that proper notice of this addition was given within the
required timeframe. Hodgson stated that there is no need for an Executive Session.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke noted that 136 ASA Fastpitch teams from 38
states were in Kent for a tournament and commended Police Captain Mike Painter for his efforts in
promoting sports in the community.
C. Employee of the Month. (CFN-147) Mayor Cooke announced that Rick O'Neill of Public
Works has been selected as Employee of the Month for August He was commended by both the
Public Works Director and the Design Engineering Manager
D. Introduction of Re-appointee. (CFN-122) Mayor Cooke introduced her re-appointee to the
Civil Service Commission, Ron Banister.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through Q. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Minutes. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 18, 2006
were approved.
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Payment of the bills received through June 30 and paid on
June 30 after auditing by the Operations Committee on July 18. 2006 were approved
Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
6/30/06 Wire Transfers 2483-2497 $1,247,445.71
6/30/06 PrePays & Regular 595601-596248 4,383,305 86
Use Tax Payable 2,641 04
$5,633,392.61
Payment of the bills received through July 15 and paid on July 15 after auditing by the Operations
Committee on July 18, 2006 were approved.
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Approval of checks issued for vouchers:
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/15/06 Wire Transfers 2498-2513 $1,493,785 17
7/15/06 PrePays & Regular 596249-596792 2,747,521.44
Use Tax Payable 2,901.93
$4,244,208.54
Approval of checks issued for payroll for June 16 through June 30 and paid on July 5, 2006-
Date Check Numbers Amount
7/5/06 Checks 291595-291919 $ 250,531.02
7/5/06 Advices 198591-199283 1,311,013 75
$1,561,544 77
C. Mid-Year 2006 Budget Adjustment Ordinance. (CFN-186) Ordinance No. 3803 for budget
adjustments made between January 1, 2006, and June 30, 2006, totaling $24,542,430 was adopted.
D. Water Service Boundaries Interlocal Agreement. (CFN-126) The Mayor was authorized
to sign the mterlocal agreement between Kent, Auburn, and Water District 111, which will allow
Kent to provide water service to the Verdana development which is to be built on the former
"Impoundment Reservoir Property"previously owned by and previously annexed to the City of
Kent, although within the potential water service areas of Auburn and Water District 111.
E. Bill of Sale, Copper Hill. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Copper Hill for 4 sewer manholes and
861 linear feet of sanitary sewer was accepted. This project is located at 22521 — 104rh Ave. SE
F. Bill of Sale,East Hill Village. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for East Hill Village for 3 gate
valves and 287 linear feet of watermain was accepted. This project is located at 22521 — 104th Ave.
SE.
G. Bill of Sale, Starwood. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Starwood for 4 gate valves, 2 hydrants,
460 linear feet of watermams, 6 sewer manholes, 698 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 410 centerline
linear feet of streets, 2 storm manholes, 10 catch basins, 100 linear feet of bioliiltration swale, 8,600
cubic feet of detention pond storage, and 528 linear feet of sewer was accepted This project is
located at 26521- 1 14' Ave. SE.
H. Bill of Sale, Starmeadow. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Starmeadow for 4 gate valves, 1
hydrant, 530 linear feet of watermains, 9 sewer manholes, 822 linear feet of sanitary sewer, 510
centerline linear feet of streets, 6 storm manholes, 9 catch basins, 10,000 cubic feet of detention pond
storage, and 880 linear feet of sewer was accepted. This project is located at 26525 — 114`h Ave. SE
I Bill of Sale, 3rd Avenue Improvements. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for 3rd Avenue
Improvements for 190 linear feet of storm dram was accepted. This project is located at 1001 —3`d
Ave S.
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J. Bill of Sale, Kent Station, Phase I. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Kent Station Phase I for 6
gate valves, 60 linear feet of watermain, 8 sewer manholes, and 1,164 linear feet of sanitary sewer
was accepted This project is located at 528 — 15`Ave N
K. Western Arts Federation Grant. (CFN-118) The$2,500 grant from Western State Arts
Federation in support of Keola Beamer's Hawaiian Holiday Concert was accepted, the expenditure of
funds in the Kent Arts Commission's budget was authorized, and the Mayor was authorized to sign
all grant related agreements.
L. Second Quarter Fee-in-Lieu Fees. (CFN-118) $31,500 fee-in-lieu funds from Norris Homes
and Power Custom Homes was accepted, and the expenditure of funds in the Wilson Playfield and
Clark Lake Park budgets was authorized
M. Starbucks Grant for Clark Lake Trail Development. (CFN-118) A $15,000 grant from the
Starbucks Coffee Company in support of the Clark Lake Trail Development Project was accepted and
the expenditure of funds in the Clark Lake Park budget was authorized.
N. S.228th Erosion Control Final Pav Estimate. (CFN-171) The S 228`h Street Erosion
Control/Storm Event Mitigation project was accepted as complete and release of retainage to Scotty's
General Construction, Inc , was authorized.
O. Town Square Plaza Fountain Base Agreement. (CFN-1298) The Mayor was authorized to
enter into an agreement with Seattle Solstice LLC in the amount of$35,000, excluding Washington
State Sales Tax to design, fabricate and deliver the fountain base for the future Town Square Plaza,
upon review by the City Attorney.
P. Proposed LID 359, 116th Avenue. (CFN-1300) Resolution No. 1728 setting September 5,
2006, as the hearing date on proposed formation of Local Improvement District 359, was adopted.
Q. 2007-2012 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. (CFN-164) A hearing date of
August 15, 2006, for consideration of the 2007-2012 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
was set.
OTHER BUSINESS
A Valley View Rezone. CFN-121 The proposed ordinance relates to land use zoning,( ) p r zn a and • m€,
specifically the rezoning of two parcels totaling 3.97 acres of property from SR-4.5 (Single-Family
Residential), to SR-6 (Single-Family Residential) The property is located at 20433 and 20541 92nd
Avenue South The Kent Hearing Examiner held a Public Hearing on June 21, 2006, and issued
Findings, Conclusions, and a Recommendation fora approval Jul 6, 2006.
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The City Attorney explained the quasi-judicial process and determined that Councilmembers have no
conflicts to disclose. Matt Gilbert of the Planning Services Office gave a brief presentation on the
rezone and noted that the one condition relates to traffic impacts. He noted for Harmon that the
192nd corridor project will relieve congestion on 92°d Avenue South. HARMON MOVED to accept
the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner and to adopt Ordinance
No 3804 relating to the Valley View Rezone Clark seconded and the motion tamed
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ADDED ITEM
B. Civil Service Commission Re-appointment. (CFN-122) RANNIGER MOVED to confirm the
Mayor's re-appointment of Mr Ron Banister as a member of the Kent Civil Service Commission.
Clark seconded and the motion carried Mr. Banister's appointment will continue through April 30,
2012.
REPORTS
Mayor's Report. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke reminded everyone of the National Night Out festivities
tonight.
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) Clark noted that a discussion about court services was held at
the last meeting and stated that Court services are vital.
Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next
meeting will be on Monday, August 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Public Safety Committee. (CFN-198) Harmon noted that the next meeting will be on Tuesday,
August 8 at 5 00 p in.
Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be on Monday,
August 7 at 5.00 p in
Administration. (CFN-198) Brubaker noted that the revised Critical Areas Ordinance and a public
hearing on it is scheduled for the Council meeting of August 15
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:25 p m , WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried.
Brenda Jacober, CMC '
City Clerk
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