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KENT WASHINGTON May 15, 2007
The regular meeting of the Kent City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Cooke.
Councilmembers present- Albertson, Clark, Harmon, O'Brien, Ranniger, Raplee and Thomas.
(CFN-198)
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
A. Public Recognition. (CFN-198) The Mayor introduced Roberto Gonzales and presented him
with a proclamation from Governor Christine Gregoire recognizing the celebration of Cmco de
Mayo.
B Community Events. (CFN-198) The following events were announced: Kid's Fishing
Experience at Three Friends Fishing Hole, registration for summer quarter Parks programs, Youth
Soccer, Downtown Spring Clean-Up,National Trails Day, and the Relay for Life
C. National Public Works Week. (CFN-155) Mayor Cooke read a proclamation declaring the
week of May 20-26 as Public Works Week The Public Works Director accepted the proclamation
and gave a brief explanation of the functions of the Public Works Department.
D. National Historic Preservation Day. (CFN-155) The Mayor read a proclamation declaring
May 26 as National Historic Preservation Day, and presented the proclamation to Norm Turner,
the President of the Kent Historical Society. Turner invited all to attend an Open House at the
Bereiter House that day.
E. Public Safety Report. (CFN-122) Police Chief Strachan outlined statistics for April and May
regarding charges and arrests,jail bookings, stolen vehicles, speeding tickets, drunk driving
arrests, and traffic infractions. He also discussed the crime analyst, recruitment and bicycle unit
deployment and staffing.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RANNIGER MOVED to approve Consent Calendar Items A through L. Clark seconded and the
motion carried.
A. Approval of Meeting. (CFN-198) The minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 1,
2007, were approved
B. Approval of Bills. (CFN-104) Bills were not available for approval.
C. East Seattle Street Water and Sewer Replacement. (CFN-1038) The East Seattle Street
Water & Sewer Replacement Project was accepted as complete and the Mayor was authorized to
execute a contract amendment, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to increase the contract
amount by $84,216 for a total final project cost of$747,216
D. Vision Leadership Goods and Services Agreement. (CFN-122&1038) The Mayor was
authorized to sign a Goods and Services Agreement with Vision Leadership in the amount of
$15,118 to construct a Challenge Course at a site near 124 Ave SE and SE 286 Place. A
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Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Fire Department and the Water
Department for use of this parcel
E. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pre-Hospital Participation Grant. (CFN-122) An
EMS Pre-hospital Participation Grant in the amount of$1,439 was accepted This grant has been
received from the State of Washington Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical and
Trauma Prevention since 1998. The grant was provided through the Trauma Care Fund to assist
with meeting requirements to provide trauma care services to the public as a verified EMS and
Trauma Pre-hospital service. This money will be used to purchase temporal artery thermometers.
F Kent East Hill Operations Center(KEHOC) Architectural Contract. (CFN-239) The
Mayor was authorized to sign a contract for architectural services with Wagner Architects
Planners for Phase 2 Design of the Kent East Hill Operations Center in an amount (KEHOC) in an
amount not to exceed $2,472,142, upon concurrence of the language therein by the City Attorney
and the Public Works Director.
G Jail Services Memorandum of Understanding. (CFN-118) The Mayor was authorized to
sign the Memorandum of Understanding between King County and the City of Kent for Jail
Services The Memorandum of Understanding will dedicate office space for one full-time
equivalent(1 0 FTE) DSHS financial application worker to be sited within the Kent City Hall
building. This effort is sponsored and supported by HB1290 Jail Services funds.
H. 2006 Building and Fire Codes. (CFN-205) Ordinance Nos. 3839 and 3840 which adopt the
International Building, Residential, Mechanical and Fire Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code,
together with the City's local amendments to those codes, were adopted.
1. Rotary Club of Kent Donation. (CFN-104) Donation to the Kent Drinking Driver Task
Force (DDTF) in the amount of$1,000 from the Rotary Club of Kent was accepted The funds
will be used to cover printing costs for coffee sleeves which will be printed with various messages
about the consequences of drinking and driving, and will be distributed by various coffee shops in
the community.
J. Kent Lions Club Donation. (CFN-104) Donation to the Kent Drinking Driver Task Force
(DDTF) in the amount of$250.00 from the Kent Lions Club was accepted. The funds will be
used to cover printing costs for coffee sleeves which will be printed with various messages about
the consequences of drinking and driving, and will be distributed by various coffee shops in the
community
K Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant. (CFN-122) Grant to the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) in the amount of$2,500.00 to fund officer overtime for the
Night Time Seat Belt Enforcement mobilization was accepted This is an enforcement activity
with"zero tolerance" for seat belt violators.
L. Emergency Management Homeland Security Sub-Grant. (CFN-122) The Mayor was
authorized to accept and sign a contract relating to the King County Office of Emergency
Management Homeland Security Sub-grant in the amount of$21,800
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OTHER BUSINESS
A. 2006 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning District Map Amendments, Parks and Open
Space and Reconciling Single Family Zoning. (CFN-377,131&118) The proposal amends the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning District Maps regarding 1) adjustments to properties
for Parks and Open Space, and 2) reconciliation of the maps related to single family residential,
including additional consideration of properties located within the Lake Meridian watershed
These projects were included in the Annual Docket which was approved by the City Council in
December, 2006 for further staff analysis and recommendation Gloria Gould-Wesson of the
Community Development Department explained the amendments and the Land Use and Planning
Board process, and answered questions from Councilmembers.
The following persons spoke in support of the proposal:
Arnie Jacot, 13841 SE 2601h, Kent Don West, 25866 1361h Avenue SE, Kent
Greg Byler, 26218 135`h Avenue SE, Kent Scott Highland, 13721 SE 260`h, Kent
Wendy Basham, 25739 135`h Ave. SE, Kent Jerry Whitten, 26080 141't Avenue SE, Kent
Julie Orsman, 26226 135th Avenue SE, Kent Nancy McElheran, 25931 1381h Ave SE, Kent
Jeanine Crowley, 26130 134`h Ave SE, Kent Kathy Ekstrand, 26600 137`h Ave. SE, Kent
Bill Hazelett, 14258 SE 2701h Place, Kent Chet Ekstrand, 26600 1371h Avenue SE, Kent
Debra Hazelett. 14258 SE 270`h Place, Kent Michelle McDowell, 25860 136`h Ave SE Kent
Paul Noot, 26200 135`h Avenue SE, Kent John Wright, 14506 SE 2661h, Kent
Tracie McGovern, 26200 135`h Ave SE Kent Sally McDonough, 26441 1371h Ave. SE Kent
Kathy Highland, 13721 SE 260`h, Kent Brian McDonough, 26441 137`h Ave. SE, Kent
Jim Berrios, 9506 S 234`h Place. Kent Bruce Axworthy, 26137 135`h Place SE, Kent
Jamie Danielsen 25860 1361h Ave SE, Kent Monica O'Neill, 26459 1371h Ave. SE, Kent
Bernice West, 25866 136`h Avenue SE, Kent Laurin McElheran, 25931 1381h Ave. SE, Kent
Mike Carpmrto, U 48 N. Central, Kent, spoke in opposition to the proposal, and suggested that the
area from the lakeshore back to a line of 150 feet be set aside for an SR-3 zone He said this
would mirror most of the developed areas. He also suggested that any land behind the SR-3 zoned
lakefront be left at SR-4.5 Larry Costich, Attorney representing the Carpinito family, 2801
Alaskan Way, Seattle, also spoke against the proposal as it pertains to Lake Meridian, saying it
will not protect water quality. He said that it will result in a development that will adversely affect
the public health, safety and general welfare, that it is not based on new information and no
circumstances have changed since the Comprehensive Plan was passed, and that it is inconsistent
with the Comprehensive Plan's goals and policies.
HARMON MOVED to approve the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning District Maps
regarding Parks and Open Space and Reconciling Single Family Zoning as recommended by the
Planning & Economic Development Committee, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance. Watson seconded. Harmon said the impact of this proposal is insignificant
to citywide housing targets. O'Brien stated that zoning does not affect water quality and said that
cleanup of the lake should begin with the residents Environmental Engineering Manager
Mactutis clarified that storm water detention requirements are based on the square footage of
impervious surface, not on density or zoning.
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HARMON MOVED to make a letter from Sam Pace of the Seattle-King County Association of
Realtors and material submitted by Michelle McDowell part of the public record Raplee
seconded and the motion carried
Clark stated that the Council is concerned with the health of the lake and greater urbanization will
continue to present problems. Thomas pointed out that Council has recently rejected up-zones on
the north side of SE 256 h Ranniger said increasing the density will not take the pressure off the
lake and that affordable housing can be created in other areas She noted that water quality
problems will not be solved by down-zoning. Thomas said the impact to the school system will be
minor.
Upon a roll call vote, the motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Land Use and Zoning
District Maps carried 4-3 with Albertson, Harmon, Ranniger and Raplee in favor and Clark,
O'Brien and Thomas opposed.
B. Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lew, (CFN-122) The proposed
resolution would support the countywide EMS levy, which would raise $605 million over six
years, beginning in 2008. If approved by the voters, the cost to property owners on a $300,000
home would be $90 a year. Basic life support agencies would receive some funding from the levy,
and Kent's portion is projected to be $1,208,076
Fire Chief Schneider explained the issue in detail, including the formula for determining the
appropriation, expenditures from the contingency fund, and the importance of the levy, and noted
that 73% of their calls are EMS-related. CLARK MOVED to adopt Resolution No 1754
supporting the countywide Medic One/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy. Ranniger
seconded and the motion carried.
REPORTS
Council President. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Mayor. (CFN-198) Mayor Cooke announced that House Bill 2388 relating to the ability of the
City to form a Public Facilities District was signed today.
Operations Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Parks and Human Services Committee. (CFN-198) Ranniger noted that the next meeting will
be held on May 17 at 5:00 p m.
Planning and Economic Development Committee. (CFN-198) No report was given.
Public Safety Committee, (CFN-198) No report was given.
Public Works Committee. (CFN-198) Raplee noted that the next meeting will be held at
5:00 p m on May 21 s`
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Administration. (CFN-198) Hodgson announced that there will be activity on the Amiga Center
site next week, and the City Attorney explained that only planning work on this project has been
done so far, including applying for a permit.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9.10 p.m. (CFN-198)
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Jacober, CMC
City Clerk
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