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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Meeting - Council - Minutes - 09/19/2006 • Kent City Council Meeting KETIT September 19, 2006 WASHINGTON 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 AGENDA A. From Council, Administration, or Staff. (CFN-198) CAO Hodgson added Public Communication Item E. B. From the Public. (CFN-198) At the request of Russell Snyder, Continued Communications Item l0A was added to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke thanked those working at the polls on this primary election day. B. Community Events. (CFN-198) Council President Ranmger announced the Kent Downtown Partnership First Avenue South Block Party and the Kent Senior Center 20t' Anniversary. The Mayor noted that the groundbreaking for the Lake Meridian Outlet Project was held today C. King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. (CFN-198) Representative Mary Eckfeldt thanked the City for their community service funds and noted that 214 victims from Kent were assisted last year. D King County Council and Kent County Council Representatives. (CFN-198) King County Councilmember Julia Patterson explained an exchange program which the County is participating in, and introduced Paul Wickenden, the Overview and Scrutiny Manager for the Kent County Council in Kent, England. Mr Wickenden highlighted the similarities and differences in the waythings are done in the two countries. The Mayor then resented him with a City of Kent Y P Y pin. Mayor Cooke then read a proclamation declaring September 17—23, 2006, as Constitution Week in the City of Kent, and presented it to Liz Walker of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Walker noted that the United States got their laws and sense of freedom and service from the United Kingdom. ADDEDITEM E. Solid Waste Date. (CFN-738) Public Works Director Blanchard gave an overview of issues related to Kent's mandatory solid waste disposal requirements and an outline of a proposed implementation plan He added that a more detailed presentation will be made to Council in the near future Mike Mactutis, Environmental Engineering Manager, explained the five steps in the implementation plan. 1 Kent City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 2007 Annual Operating Budget. (CFN-186) This is the first public hearing on the 2007 Budget. The Finance Director pointed out that the purpose of the hearing is to solicit input from the residents. He summarized the 2006 budget and outlined the 2007 budget calendar. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and RANNINGER MOVED to close the public hearing. Clark seconded and the motion carried. B. 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Plan. (CFN-775) This is the first public hearing on the 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Plan The Finance Director noted that the purpose of the hearing is to take public input. He summarized the current plan and outlined the calendar. Mayor Cooke opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the audience and RANNIGER MOVED to close the public hearing Clark seconded and the motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR RANNINGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through D Clark seconded and the motion carved. A. Minutes of Previous Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 5, 2006, was approved and a correction to the minutes of August 15, 2006, as follows, was approved: PUBLIC HEARING ITEM C Commercial Motor Vehicles in Residential Districts, Zoning Code Amendment. Correct the date in the last paragraph from September 19 to September 5, 2006. B Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Numbers were not available for approval. C. Middle Green River Coalition, Letter of Support. (CFN-1038) The Mayor was authorized to sign a letter of support for the Middle Green River Coalition and its' Green River Gorge Mountains to Valley Greenway Project. D. Sun Preet Sangh Short Plat Bill of Sale. (CFN-484) The Bill of Sale for Sun Preet Sangh Short Plat for 2 gate valves, 5 manholes, and 654 linear feet of sanitary sewer was accepted This project is located at 24228 116th Avenue SE. OTHER BUSINESS A. Ghag Rezone. (CFN-121) The proposed ordinance relates to the rezoning of a parcel totaling 1 77 acres of real property from Limited Industrial to General Commercial/Mixed Use. Chris Hankins of the Community Development Department outlined the project, noting that the applicant is not proposing a development He added that staff and the Hearing Examiner recom- mend approval. City Attorney Brubaker explained the quasi-judicial process and determined that there are no appearances of conflict from any Councilmember When it was pointed out that trucks have been parking at the site, the City Attorney noted that that is a code violation and directed the Council to make their decision based on the zoning criteria Hankins explained the 2 Kent City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 allowed uses in the General Commercial/Mixed Use district HARMON MOVED to modify the Hearing Examiner's decision and authorize General Commercial on the Ghag Rezone and adopt Ordinance No 3815 Clark seconded Brubaker pointed out that the hearing by the Hearing Examiner did not consider an alternative of just General Commercial, therefore the public did not have an opportunity to comment on that. Hannon withdrew his motion and Clark withdrew his second HARMON MOVED that this issue be remanded back to the Hearing Examiner to consider General Commercial only Clark seconded Upon a roll call vote, the motion to remand failed 4-3 with Clark, Harmon and Thomas in favor and O'Brien, Ranmger, Raplee and Watson opposed CLARK THEN MOVED to accept the Findings, Conclusions and Recommendation of the Hearing Examiner on the Ghag Rezone and to adopt Ordinance No. 3815 Harmon seconded and the motion carried 6-1 with Thomas opposed B. Kent Event Center Budget Request. (CFN-1305) CAO Hodgson gave the background on this project and updated Council on the steps that have been taken recently, including the evaluation of architectural firms next week. He outlined costs and reiterated that all contractors realize there maybe a point at which the project is stopped if it cannot be financed Upon questions from Council members, Hodgson explained the size of the lot and the building, parking facilities and the use of Councilmatic bonds. RANNIGER MOVED to allocate $1,355,000 to the Kent Event Center Project budget to continue the environmental review, architectural design, and all other project development costs for the Kent Event Center through December 2006 Clark seconded O'Brien objected, saying he does not support Councilmatic bonds and the parking situation is uncertain. After comments from other Council members, Hannon called for the question and the motion carried with O'Brien opposed. C Rock Creek Bridee and Kent-Kanglev Road Vehicle Weight Restrictions. (CFN-171) Public Works Director Blanchard explained that the Kent 5 Bridge at Rock Creek can no longer safely withstand or accommodate allowable maximum vehicle weight restrictions as established under state law He noted that the proposed ordinance will restrict the maximum gross vehicle weights allowed on the bridge He said that when the final structural review analysis on Kent- Kangley Road is complete, that issue will be brought back to Council under a separate ordinance. He recommended approval of a weight limit of 44 tons on Kent 5 Bridge RAPLEE MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 3816 which restricts the operational maximum gross vehicle weight allowed on the Kent 5 Bridge at Rock Creek to 44 tons, or 88,000 pounds, until the bridge is replaced Harmon seconded. The City Attorney noted that the ordinance declares an emergency and would be effective immediately. The motion then carved. REPORTS Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee announced meetings regarding neighborhood traffic concerns as follows. South Parks residents will meet on September 26 from 6 00 to 8.00 p.m in the Centennial Budding, in Conference Room 2; and S. 282"d residents will meet at Horizon Elementary School on October 25 from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. Administrative Reports. (CFN-198) Hodgson noted receipt of a packet of citizen comments on the Critical Areas Ordinance RANNIGER MOVED to make the packet a part of the record. Clark seconded and the motion earned Police Chief Strachan announced that the person responsible for shooting out windows at the Court facility and businesses was apprehended today. 3 Kent City Council Minutes September 19, 2006 Hodgson then noted that there will be an executive session of approximately fifteen minutes regarding pending litigation and property acquisition,with no action to be taken afterward. CONTINUED COMMUNICATIONS A. Changing Spiritual Climate. (CFN-121) Russell Snyder, 18228 120,Avenue, Renton, explained that he and his team attend Council meetings to pray that the city be filled with peace, wisdom and knowledge He predicted that goodness and peace will permeate the city. EXECUTIVE SESSION The meeting recessed into Executive Session at 9.00 p.m and reconvened at 9:30 p in. ADJOURNMENT At 9:30 p.m , WATSON MOVED to adjourn. Thomas seconded and the motion carried. 6BrendalJacober, CMC City Clerk 1 I 4